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What does abundance really mean? Once we name it, we can claim it. We have to get intentional.
For some, it's money. For others, it's time, health, love, creativity, peace, or a deep sense of belonging. The truth is, until we consciously define abundance for ourselves, we may spend our lives chasing someone else's version of it.
In the Science of Mind tradition, we believe in the ever-present givingness and goodness of God. Life itself is inherently abundant. The question isn't whether abundance exists—it's whether we're aligned with it. Our thoughts, our words, our perceptions, and our intentions shape the lens through which we experience life.
Join Reverend Kamatara this Sunday as we explore how redefining abundance and setting our intention will transform the way we get to experience the Good that is always available to us.
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Rev. Kamatara Filipiak is RGCSL's Director of Collaborative Ministries. She is also Executive Director for Circles USA, a nonprofit that’s dedicated to ending poverty in the United States. In addition, Rev. Kamatara is a substitute minister supporting multiple churches in Albuquerque and Las Cruces with regular talks and visitations. Her core mission in all her work is to empower conscious evolution
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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's 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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Kent Pittsenbargar on drums
Music has always been a huge part of my life; it is deeply spiritual and soothingly healing as well. I am very happy working with Susan Clark, director of music at RGCSL. Susan is a very talented singer, songwriter, pianist and all around a Wonderful Soul. We are Blessed to enjoy her creative talents, and I am grateful to be here with RGCSL.
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Jamie Collins on Native American Flute and Bass Guitar
Jamie Collins shares his musical gifts with our music team on Native American flute and bass guitar.
A musician for more than 50 years, Jamie recently moved to Albuquerque after 23 years in Nashville, where he pursued songwriting and was active in a Center for Spiritual Living community. He is also a poet, author, and screenwriter, and we’re grateful for the creativity and experience he brings to our community.
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Monthly Theme: The Fear and the Furious
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I face fear with fierce clarity and unwavering presence.
| | Rev. GO's Affirmation from Last Sunday | | Solid Grounds Announcements | | |
Here is a list of upcoming attractions, Please click the appropriate links for more information:
Aug 7 - Heartstrings
Aug 14 - Levi Dean
Aug 21 - Blue Midnight
Aug 28 - More info coming soon
Sept 4 - Closed for Labor Day
Sept 11 - Flambeaux
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Solid Grounds is always looking for volunteers to help with the fun on Friday nights. If you would like to be one of the many sets of hands that help bring this awesomeness to life each week, please contact Robyn (818-300-3911 or rcrice1@aol.com).
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If You Missed the Town Hall:
The Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living Board did a fantastic job of bringing us up to date on the activities, vision and finances of the Community! Thank you to all who made time to attend. If you weren't there, or you want to review it. go to the Rio Grande CSL You Tube channel check it out.
It was great to celebrate all that is and see what will sustain us going forward. Please consider the last question of our time together: What am I callled to?
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ATTENTION ARTISTS CURRENTLY ON DISPLAY:
If you currently have artwork hanging in the RGCSL sanctuary, please pick it up between September 1 and September 7 to make room for the incoming show. If you have any issues with picking up your work on this schedule, please contact Karen Ford at 310-776-0274 to make other arrangements. Thank you so much for participating in our inaugural art show! We appreciate you sharing your talent with us and helping to beautify our space!
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CSL Daily Affirmations
Are you interested in receiving CSL Daily Affirmations on your mobile device every day, 7 days a week, 364 days a year?? For $9.99/year you can do just that!
- Be inspired by affirmations written to align with the CSL Global Themes, both monthly/weekly, as well as the weekly message topics.
- Get notifications of the new affirmation each morning on your mobile device (user-selected option).
- Share the affirmations via text message, email or social media.
- Download your favorite affirmations to your mobile device.
- View the history of all affirmations for the year.
Search for “CSL Daily Affirmations” on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store today!
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CSL Connection! Call
Monday, August 17, 2026, 10 – 11am
*The CSL Connection! Call is a Zoom video conference normally held on the third Monday of every month. Join us for updates and conversations about what's happening in our organization and our ministries. The call is hosted by different members of leadership, and we invite leaders and members from throughout the organization to share each month. We always reserve a portion of the call to hear your suggestions and answer your questions.
Location Zoom event
Event Type Information Session
Method Online/Virtual
Link to Register https://csl.zoom.us/j/933448796
Contact Name CSL Communications
Contact Email Communications@csl.org
Link csl.zoom.us
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Calling All Angels
"Many hands make light work" is true for us as we build our volunteer base here at RGCSL. By joining one of our teams or offering to share your time, talent and treasure, we can build our Beloved Community together, have fun and help carry the load. There are lots of opportunities to step up, so reach out to Dr. Michele and Gracie Woods to join the team.
You are loved and appreciated and you do make a difference.
You can also sign up here: qrco.de/bgqpG7
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Annual Camping Trip
The camping trip has been postponed. More details will be forthcoming once we have the new date. Meanwhile, we are issuing refund checks.
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Annual Labor Day Picnic
Our annual Labor Day picnic at Elena Gallegos Open Space is coming up on Monday, September 7. Please plan to come and BRING A FRIEND. This is a chance for outreach and to show our friends and neighbors what a fun, cool place RGCSL is! We’ll be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs (with veggie options), and there will be a potluck for side dishes and desserts. Please sign up on Breeze at qrco.de/LDPicnic or text Liza Kerr at 505-235-8186.
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Foundations Class: Begin Your Spiritual Journey
Ready to deepen your understanding of Science of Mind? Foundations is the perfect place to begin! Whether you're new to Centers for Spiritual Living or want to strengthen your spiritual practice, this five-week certificated online course provides a solid grounding in the core principles that support lasting personal transformation.
Facilitated by Rev. Gil Olmstead, Spiritual Director of Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, this interactive Zoom class meets Tuesdays, August 25–September 22, 2026, from 6:30–9:00 p.m. MT. An additional complimentary New Member Orientation will be held on September 29 for those interested in learning more about membership at Rio Grande CSL.
Investment: $125 Early Bird (register by August 23) • $150 Regular Registration. Weekly love offerings are also welcomed as you are spiritually nourished by the class.
Take the first step on your journey of conscious living—register today at FoundationsS2026
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🌵 Come One, Come All — New Thought in the Desert 2026!
September 17–20, 2026 • Las Vegas Center for Spiritual Living
Living the Power of New Thought:
Celebrate! Communicate! Connect!
Something extraordinary is unfolding in the desert this September — a vibrant, heart‑centered gathering that marks a new chapter in our movement. New Thought in the Desert 2026 is not only a celebration of consciousness, community, and connection… it is also the first-ever collaboration between Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living and Las Vegas Center for Spiritual Living. Two powerful communities, one shared vision for collaboration in the greater New Thought community, and a whole lot of love.
And we want YOU there to represent RGCSL.
This three‑day conference welcomes participants from Centers for Spiritual Living, Unity, Agape‑inspired ministries, and other New Thought portals for an immersive experience of learning, celebration, and spiritual expansion. Whether you’re a long‑time practitioner, a congregant, a minister, a spiritual leader, or someone who simply loves being in high‑vibration community — this event is for you.
This year’s theme, “Living the Power of New Thought!”, invites us to step boldly into the truth of who we are and the world we are co‑creating. While we are together, you’ll experience:
- Dynamic speakers from across the New Thought movement - Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soni Cantrell‑Smith, Spiritual Leader for Centers for Spiritual Living, our own Dr. Michele Coleman and more.
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Interactive panels and deep‑dive conversations - Rev Raymont Anderson, Liz Raci, Marylyn Kirk.
- Opportunities to ask questions, explore your spiritual playground, and expand your consciousness
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Music, snacks, surprises, and soul‑nourishing connection - the incomparable Faith Rivera; Renee Perkins, and others
- A celebration of the sacred role of Spiritual Practitioners in our communities
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Thursday we will celebrate, Friday we will communicate with a special Dinner and presentations, Saturday we will be blessed with a concert with Faith Revera
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All topped off with a great Sunday experience with Rev Dr Soni Cantrell-Smith.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of ministers and practitioners from our centers, our region and beyond have been pouring their hearts into this event, including: Marylyn Kirk — Rio Grande CSL, Joy Lynn Hertz — Albuquerque CSL, Teresa Valenzuela — Washington DC CSL, Rev. Karen Linsley and more.
Because contrary to the old saying, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” we know the truth: What happens in Vegas will ripple out and change the world!
You are invited to be part of that ripple!
✨ Registration Is Now Open
Register Here: https://giving.myamplify.io/App/Form/dae34f8b-22db-41ec-8310-95747b10dc4d
Click here for the (tenative) schedule,
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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!
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10% off for all August birthdays and first timers.
The August issue of Science of Mind magazines are available. June issue is 50% off!
If you want to follow along with Rev. Gil this month as we explore our book of focus, and you haven't picked up your copy of 5 Gifts for an Abundant Life: Create a Consciousness of Wealth, by Diane Harmony, we sold out of our English copies! We presently only have copies available in Spanish. If you can't wait until we get more in (which may not be for another weeks), clicking on the title above will take you to Amazon.
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RGCSL Healing Circle
We are pleased to have Kim Peabody with us this Sunday, offering therapeutic hugs and tantra meditation. Kim brings eight years practice of tantra, a self-awareness modality used for opening chakras and bringing forward emotional stagnations. “Being hugged by Kim feels so incredibly nurturing. It's like being in the arms of The Divine Mother.”
| | Compassion Ministries (CM) is an in-reach Ministry that is about unconditional positive regard for the spiritual health and well-being of our congregants in time of struggle, despair, grief, or in times when there is a temporary need for a supportive lending hand. We are looking for more volunteers for this program. If you have a gift that you wish to share with our congregants, please let us know what you'd like to contribute when a need arises. For further information contact Susan Solari 510-225-5305. | | |
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
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The Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
Contact us at 505-224-9405 or office@rgcsl.org
Office Hours:
Mon - Thurs 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
www.rgcsl.org
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