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Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 a.m.
Followed by Fellowship in the Social Hall
| | Insurance by its nature is risk adverse. Assurance is an inner knowing. We can buy Insurance for our lives, or we can live with Assurance? How do our choices be different? What would our relationships be like? What will allow us to show up as the light of Spirit most effectively? | | |
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.
https://www.youtube.com/live/i7lNozhERIo
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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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Monthly Theme: Embracing the Edge
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I I live my truth, even beyond my comfort zone.
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Join us in Reno, April 7–10, 2026 for the
2026 Spiritual Living Convention
The 2026 Spiritual Living Convention is bringing love and oneness to Reno, Nevada, when we gather Together in Joy: Honoring. Connecting. Growing. Join us for our in-person gathering as we honor the past, connect our vision, and grow into our future. This will be a convention like no other.
Information is available at: https://csl.org/slc-reno-2026/ .
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A Note of Encouragement and Gratitude
I'm giving a huge round of applause for every person who has stepped up to help with this transition - from the Space Patrol, the Planning Committee, our Contractor and every soul stepping up to clean, clear, prep, frame, drywall, paint, prepare to lay carpet....to those preparing for departure from Alexander, making the moving sale come alive and literally getting stuff moved for cash, clearing the bookstore, contributing financially and SOOOOO much more. EVERY person assisting with this, even if that means simply and humbly through prayer for everyone else, is a valuable and integral part to this whole process. THANK YOU for blessing everyone around you through your service.
With love and gratitude,
Sheryl Rae, Board of Directors President
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2026 Board Officers and An Urgent Message
At its most recent Board meeting, the RGCSL Board of Trustees elected the following officers to serve throughout 2026:
President: Sheryl Rae
Vice President: Brian Kurtz
Secretary: Marylyn Kirk
Treasurer: Mark Ayers
Sheryl, Brian, and Marylyn are beginning their second year of service as officers. Mark has served RGCSL extensively since 2020.
The urgent notice is a decline in regular giving from the community over the past month. We deeply appreciate the generosity that has occurred in relation to the transition fund and projects. But that has occurred at the detriment of our normal income stream. We generally plan on $5000 plus per week, and for the entire month of January, we’ve only brought in $9000 to meet all of our regular expenses (during a time when we've had double rent, utilities, etc.).
Please continue to support the transition process, but please help us to maintain our regular income streams so that we can meet all the other essential bills and payments, including rent, payroll, and monthly expenses.
In advance, the RGCSL Board of Trustees thanks you immensely!
| | If you missed the Transition Team update that went out on Tuesday, you can still download a copy of it here. | |
Some Important things to note:
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The Location of our new place is 2404 San Mateo Pl. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
- The last service at our Alexander location will be Feb. 15th
- The service on Feb. 22nd will be online only.
- There will be no Solid Grounds on Feb. 27th
- The office will be closed the last week of February during the final transition from Alexander to San Mateo (Nancy will work from home)
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Mike Hacker is the February RGCSL
Volunteer of the Month
Our February volunteer of the month is Mike Hacker. Mike is our Kitchen Angel extraordinaire, always making sure things are put out on Sunday morning and cleaning up after everyone else has left for the day. He has been a huge financial support for our center and in general, is the guy that is always lending a hand. Thank you, Mike. We sure appreciate you!!!
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Moving Sale
On Saturday, February 7th, come and join us for our moving sale. Be sure to tell your friends. What doesn't sell will be sold on Facebook Marketplace, sold to Savers, or recycled. More details (and flyers for distribution) coming soon!
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Interested in helping out at the Center?
Contact Carol Ann Armijo at 505-980-5825, carolarmijo@msn.com to learn more or to sign up.
Click here for our current list of needs, or ask Carol Ann! (She specifically mentioned, we need greeters and I know we need more paper towels!)
Thank you to EVERYONE who pitches in! Many hands make light work. Please considering volunteering for at least one thing once a month.
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This is the last week the bookstore on Alexander will be opened at that location. Our new bookstore will be smaller and will likely focus primarily on books and cards.
Thank you for your support!
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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. She works with tuning forks which open up meridians. This gentle modality is called acutonics.
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As a reminder, we not only need to cover the cost of moving, but we also have double expenses for the months of January and February. All donations are greatly appreciated!
Week 5, 1/28/26 - 2/3/26
Total donations: $7,886.42 (includes a $2000 loan)
Total Year to date: $27,538.87
Attendance: In Person = 47
Online = 34; Total Sunday attendance: 81
Meditation: in person 20 online 7
Total # of recorded givers (doesn't count cash donations without envelops): 31
Total # of giving transaction: 41
Our total reach for the week (meditation, service, Solid Grounds, ACIM, Way of Mastery) = 155
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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.
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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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February 6, 2026: Allison Davis, Michael Anthony and Terry Burns
Michael Anthony, aka Uncle Mike, may be one the most well-known jazz musicians in New Mexico - and for good reason! He brings a wealth of experience (having played and/or recorded with everybody who is anybody) and is also much beloved as a teacher and mentor to generations of guitar students. When Terry Burns moved back to his home state of New Mexico, he quickly became one of the most in-demand bass players around. Allison Davis may be better known as one of the DJs for KUNM’s All That Jazz, but she’s also sung with each of these talented musicians. She’s thrilled to be playing with them both, performing some jazz standards, tunes from The Great American Songbook and maybe a few surprises too!
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February 13, 2026 - North Valley Tune Tanglers
The North Valley Tune Tanglers perform a spicy mix of tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachian tradition, early Western Swing, the Southwest, and Mexico. Their performance features some original numbers including the title track of their first recording project "You're in New Mexico." Hear tight vocal harmonies, fiddle, banjo, guitar, resonator guitar, and accordion.
The North Valley Tune Tanglers are Michael Gallagher (vocals, guitar, 5-string and tenor banjo, fiddle, and button accordion), Liz Stevens (vocals, fiddle, and percussion), and Skip Wrightson (vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, bajo quinto, and percussion).
https://youtu.be/_slWhQEE5n0
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Check Out the First Performer at Our New Location
(2404 San Mateo Pl NE)
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March 6, 2026 Jesse Powers
Jesse Powers is a Conscious Indie Pop musician based in Columbus, OH.
Her perceptive, penetrating lyricism, soulful vocal stylings, and powerhouse pop melodies combine to create a deeply emotional but oh-so-catchy sound that entertains, awakens and profoundly heals those who listen closely.
2021 Great American Song Contest Finalist “The Love Song of Everything"
2021 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Finalist “Alpaca Socks”
2022 Positive Music Award Nominee “The Love Song of Everything”
2025 Positive Music Award "Let It Slide"
2025 Positive Music Award "Let the Light Come Through"
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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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Next Board Meeting is Sunday, March 1st, on Zoom only (there is no in person community that day,
RGCSL Board Meeting: Please note that time and date may vary depending on Trustees' schedules and availability. To attend any board meeting, please text Board President Sheryl Rae at (505) 918-8749.
Journey of One/The Way of Mastery, Every Other Sunday in person in the Sanctuary
Journey of One: Join Dr. Michele Coleman in the exploration to express the oneness that we are. Next Sunday, Rev Geo will join our next Oneness meeting to facilitate the Way of Mastery. This work is from the same author as ACIM, Jeshua. Held at noon(ish) every other week in the sanctuary on Sundays. Sunday, February 15st
Qi Gong Tuesdays, 9 a.m. In Person IS ON HIATUS UNTIL AFTER THE MOVE IS COMPLETE!
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.
Access the Real You Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Zoom
Access the Real You life check-in: Every Wednesday night call 6:30-8m MDT - now EVERY Wednesday night! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5055410265?omn=84101493400 For more information on his classes, please reach out to Brian Kurtz at 505-541-0265, or check out last week's newsletter.
ACIM 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
THERE WILL BE NO MEETING ON FEBRUARY 26th.
Solid Grounds Music Cafe 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.
NO SOLID GROUNDS on Friday, February 27, 2026
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What's Happening at ABQCSL?
Following our joint Practitioner Retreat, in the spirit of Oneness, our centers are now sharing what's happening at each other's center.
| Head to our YouTube channel to view the most recent video from Rev Amani. New videos are uploaded each Sunday. Be sure to subscribe to our channel so you don't miss a video! | |
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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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
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