Meditation at 10 a.m. 

Service at 10:30 a.m.

Followed by Fellowship in the Social Hall

Join us this week as we explore Visioning Beyond the Horizon, a transformative practice to align daily actions with long- term goals, release limiting beliefs, and connect with Spirit's highest vision for your life. Together as a community, we'll support each other in manifesting a future filled with growth, opportunities, and collective fulfillment.

Rev. Gil Olmstead is RGCSL’s Spiritual Director. Rev. Gil’s ministry and service is grounded in collaboration, community, and compassion. When he first came to RGCSL, he felt it was home. He’s excited about our magical journey together and for what is unfolding.

Rev. Gil also works with his wife, Robyn, in their ministry, Live Inspired. They host "Rockin’ the Love," a weekly podcast, where they share insights from over 20 years of spiritual play, disappointments, triumphs, and growth as a couple.

Susan Clark is RGCSL's Director of Musical Inspiration. A hard-working musician and talented songwriter, she inspires and motivates congregants to dive deeper into spirituality each time she performs. Outside of RGCSL, she shares her talents with Alzheimer patients and veterans. Susan has received numerous awards and collaborations with New Thought performers. She has produced several CDs, including "Sunlight of The Soul," which contains many of her spiritual songs, specifically crafted with the New Thought community in mind. 

For more information about Susan, go to https://www.facebook.com/susanclarkmusic/

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Monthly Theme: Fertilizing Our Future

Affirmation of the Week: I set my sights beyond the horizon, aligning my intentions with the future I desire.

Rev. GO's Affirmation from Last Sunday:

Announcements

Town Hall Thank You from Rev. Gil

I wanted to take a minute to thank all of you and let you know how excited I am about where we are going as a community with your leadership.

First of all, let's thank Sheryl and Jennifer for their willingness and commitment! You have stepped into leading the Board with intention and grace.

Also, we congratulate and officially welcome Brian Kurtz and Lou Cimalore as powerful additions to our leadership! Their experience and excitement make their commitment clear.

The presentations were straightforward, concise and transparent. I trust that those who were present would be able to dispel rumors going forward and/or redirect them to the appropriate place to share those concerns. Sue's statement about transparency being two ways was a great reminder and one we need to keep at the forefront.

Thank you to Nancy for your vulnerability, Sheryl for your clarity, and Jennifer for bringing it all together!! And to all of us for showing up!

505 YVC Update

RGCSL is one of the co-sponsors of the 505 Youth Volunteer Corps. Rev. Gil and Mark Ayers serve as the Co-Advisors.

The community service organization has continued to remain active. Recently, several members joined Dignity Mission at La Placitas Presbyterian Church and helped create 2,180 care packages for refugees at the overwhelmed shelters in Ciudad Juarez. Additionally, the group was part of packing 1,250 cartons of pinto beans at Roadrunner Food Bank for distribution to fight food insecurity throughout New Mexico.

We received very good news about our graduating Co-Chairs' college choices. Sanjeev Perumal will be attending the University of San Diego, where he received a Trustee Scholarship based on his academic achievements, community involvement, and leadership. Olivia Yang was one of 28 students selected for UNM Hospital’s prestigious BAMD program. Additionally, she received the Regents Scholarship, which will cover full tuition, room and board, books, and all other fees.

We are very proud of both because their involvement and initiative on behalf of the 505-YVC played the critical role in their college admissions and scholarships.

National Day of Action

By Sherry Noone

Tamara Williams and I attended the Hands Off! National Day of Action at the Civic Center Plaza on Saturday, April 5. It was exhilarating to see thousands of people uniting for a more just, ethical government. The energy of the crowd was uplifting and motivating. The speakers we heard were articulate, passionate and committed. Signage was often humorous and always to the point.

The one thing that really touched my heart was the very large Ukrainian flag. After

supporting Ukraine for a couple of years, I could feel the strong emotions of the person holding this flag. To me, that flag represents what we as a country could experience at

our most extreme. It goes without saying that this is not the last protest either of us will attend! For information on upcoming demonstrations, see Hands Off 2025 and May Day

Strong.

RGCSL Healing Circle

Susan Solari will offer healing services this Sunday by appointment (call 510-225-5305 before Sunday). She has 35 years of practice as a Structural Integrationist and Massage Therapist. She offers the unique Interactive Neuro Stimulator (INS) for acute or chronic pain, tense muscles and/or nerve pain.

From Home Office



Your CSL (International Home Office) Leadership Council held elections for officers in late March. We are pleased to announce the new officers dedicated to serving CSL's global communities:

• Chair: Rev. Dr. Deborah Gordon
• Vice Chair: Claudette Gadsden
• Secretary: Charles McClung
• Treasurer: Justin Arbuthnot



Please join us in congratulating these officers. We look forward to seeing what the Leadership Council members powerfully co-create for our future. If you would like to review any part of the Annual Business Meeting, you can watch all reports and segments using the YouTube playlist link: YouTube Playlist: 2025 Annual Business Meeting

Weekly Fiscal Update

Week 14, 4/1/25 - 4/7/25:

$5,226.17 (budgeted)

$4876.71 (actual)

- $349.46

Year to date:

$73,166.38 (budgeted)

-$62,303.17(actual)

-$10,863.21

Attendance: In Person = 57, Online = 27; Total Sunday attendance: 84



Our total reach for the week between Sunday Service, Solid Grounds, and ACIM: 168 people last week!

Note: regarding the budget, because the income for Solid Grounds is included in weekly totals, those figures were added to the budget (because we can't just add the income without also adding the expenses). The good news is that Solid Grounds has added over $2000 to our bottom-line since it began.

Spirit Bound Bookstore & Gift Shop News

1. April's Artist of the Month is Susan Solari, featuring her Mystical Vision Art Cards & 8x11 art prints. Enjoy Spiritual Art From the Heart in the form of greeting cards with poetry and prints. Some originals will be displayed.

2. The Unity Daily Word in here! Get your copy while supplies last.

3. Reminder you can receive a 10% discount on any non-sale item if it's your birthday month and it's your first time at RGCSL.

4. Our Sunday hours of operation are: 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

5. This Month's Special: Susan Clark's CD now selling for $5.00. Get yours while supplies last.

6. Upcoming Bookstore Events: June 28, 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Chakra Scented and Healing Candle Workshop. More to follow.

Classes

It was brought to our attention that some may be uncomfortable supporting the 5 Wishes organization. Since the intention of this offering is not dependent on any particular organization, we have created a new, more descriptive, title and updated all advertising. This class is now called "Peace of Mind Planning for an Elegant Exit." Additionally, although the dates and times were correct, it should be noted that the class meets weekly on Tuesdays, not Wednesdays. Thank you!

You can register here for Peace of Mind Planning for an Elegant Exit

(formerly Five Wishes)

Peace of Mind Planning for an Elegant Exit (formerly Five Wishes) as an advance directive that goes beyond medical wishes and also addresses personal, emotional and spiritual needs. It allows individuals to express their preferences for care and designate a person to make health care decisions on their behalf it they are unable to do so. The form is designed to help people prepare for the possibility of illness and incapacity.

This is a series of weekly Zoom classes lasting 4 weeks starting April 22 and ending May 13. at 7 PM - 9 PM MDT (6-8 PM PDT, 8-10 PM CDT, & 9-11 PM EDT). NOTE: Registration closes 4-20-2025.

Solid Grounds Announcements

DeNash - April 11, 2025

DeNash is a five-piece band that plays a variety of musical styles. The band consists of Maryann Torrez on vocals and percussion, Larry Wells on bass and vocals, Chaz Jetty on lead guitar and vocals, Hovey Corbin on drums and vocals and Ron Torrez on vocals and guitar. 

The band covers a wide range of musical influences from Van Morrison to Dolly Parson, Neil Diamond, Neil Young, Crosby, Stills and Nash, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Mark Cohen to the Indigo Girls. With a unique blend of vocal harmonies and strong instrumentalists, DeNash provides a full evening of enjoyable music for many occasions.

EQNX Jazztet - April 18, 2025

The EQNX Jazzztet is a group of like-minded musicians that play music from all sorts of genres: Jazz, Funk, Latin with a little bit of originals and genre-cross exploration just for fun. They primarily like to play in the hard bop style of jazz using a modern take of the jazz sounds of Miles Davis, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Duke Ellington and others too numerous to mention. They like to say that "We are Classic Jazz with a modern twist." https://youtu.be/eNChWDjEwEI

Compassion Ministries

Volunteers Needed

Compassion Ministries is in need of volunteers to drive other members to the center on Sunday. We are looking especially for someone in the area. Contact Susan Solari 510-225-5305 or Sue Klump at 909-496-7338 to volunteer. Thank you!

Prayer Support

We are blessed to have numerous Licensed Practitioners, and they are ready to respond to your prayer requests or to schedule a counseling/prayer session. You may also submit an online prayer request. May your strength of faith provide peace to your heart and to your mind.

For guidelines on respectful communication, please see: Respectful Communication | Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living

Ongoing Events

2nd Sunday of the month from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. On Zoom

RGCSL Board Meeting: Please note that time and date may vary depending on Trustees' schedules and availability. To attend any board meeting, please text interim Board President Sheryl Rae at

(505) 918-8749.

Tuesdays, 9 a.m. In Person

QiGong: Join us for this moving meditation with YouTube videos in the sanctuary — a perfect way to begin your day! If you have questions, please contact Sherry Noone at

908-486-4442.

Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. In-person AND on Zoom

A Course in Miracles Group: Join Nancy Bowers at the Center or on Zoom. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience necessary. This class is done on a love-offering basis. Launch Meeting - Zoom Meeting ID: 849 8672 4452 Passcode: 536144

Fridays from 6:30 p.m..-9:00 p.m.

Solid Grounds Music Cafe Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of music and community this Friday! Doors open at 6:30, show is at 7 p.m. Solid Grounds welcomes all to enjoy snacks and music free of charge! Love donations are encouraged and gratefully accepted.

Do you Have News for Our Community?

If so, then please email your *short* article about RGCSL classes, group meetings and news that affects our community to announcements@rgcsl.org by Tuesday at 6 p.m. for inclusion in Thursday's bulletin. The newsletter team will respond to your request with a confirmation email or comments. Thanks!

The Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living

Contact us at 505-224-9405 or office@rgcsl.org

Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Office and Spirit Bound Bookstore Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

www.rgcsl.org