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Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 a.m.
Followed by Fellowship in the Social Hall
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Rev. Kamatara 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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Monthly Theme: Ancestral Wisdom; New Thought
CSL Weekly Affirmation:I give and receive freely with an open heart.
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Start the Conversation!
“Planning for an Elegant Exit” Class starting January 20, 2026
Have you thought about who will make healthcare decisions for you if you can’t? Do your loved ones know what your wishes are if you were to become incapacitated or gravely ill? Perhaps you have had a loved one or close friend pass away without instructions and the difficulties that situation presented for their family. Now is the time to plan ahead. Advance Care Planning isn’t just about paperwork; it’s about peace of mind.
Join our engaging and informative four-week class with Marylyn Kirk, RN, RScP, to take control of your future healthcare decisions. Learn how to communicate your values, complete essential documents, and ensure your wishes are honored.
Planning for an Elegant Exit Class Registration Information
Tuesday: January 20, 27, February 03 and 10 at 7-9 PM MST on Zoom
Early Bird registration fee is $99 until 01/31/26, $125 01/11/26 - 01/18/2026
Register:https://rgcsl.breezechms.com/form/ElegantExitJan2026RGCSL
Registration is open to everyone 18 and over and closes 01/18/26
This class is being offered to multiple Centers and communities in the United States, so you will have an opportunity to learn with a variety of like-minded people. Don’t wait for the unexpected - plan ahead with confidence! Sign up today and start the conversation!
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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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Book Study: The Way of Mastery
On Sunday, January 18, 2026, The Journey of One group will continue their exploration into The Way of Mastery. Rev Geo will join our Oneness meeting this Sunday to facilitate The Way of Mastery.
This link is specific to the beginning of The Way of the Heart. (Chapter 1 of The Way of the Heart, and The Way of Mastery)
Way of Mastery: Lesson One
christmind.info
Here is the link to all of The Way of Mastery:
Way of Mastery Contents
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Transition Team Update
A big thank you to all who participated in the Zoom meeting hosted by Transition Team leads Maria Dion (maria_dion@mac.com or
(505) 803-1425) and Chris Duvall on January 6th. Plans and timelines are in place, on target and moving quickly to prepare the way for the move to our new home. With shared excitement and a commitment to make this a joyous and fun process, the team is encouraging everyone in the congregation to get involved. Volunteer support is still much needed. If you can offer your time and talent in any of the following areas, please contact Maria...
Painting, carpentry, drywall or carpeting
Demolition (a smashing good time!)
Packing, hauling or transport
Cleaning
Look for regular email updates with important transition updates beginning mid-January.
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Linda Fellion is the January RGCSL
Volunteer of the Month
Our January volunteer of the month is Linda Fellion. She has gone over and beyond for the care of one of our congregants. Helping in many ways, such as errands, taking her dogs for visits and caring for them full time, Linda has demonstrated her gifts in honoring the needs and support on a high level. You are what Compassion Ministry is all about and we are so grateful.
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The Rummage Sale is Now the Moving Sale
Our Rummage Sale is now officially our moving sale and the date has shifted. Plan on joining us on Saturday, January 31 February 7th. More details (like the times!) coming soon.
Meanwhile, save the date! We have lots to clear out since our new space is much smaller than our current location. Thank heavens Crystal was already busily organizing the generous donation of goods from our community members. So, save the date on Saturday, February 7th 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.
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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!)
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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1. All Christmas merchandise is 50% off.
2. Everything in the bookstore is 25% off for all of January moving sale.
3. All workshops are canceled.
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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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Week 1, 12/31/25 - 1/06/26
Total donations: $2,539.98
Total Year to date: $2,524.22
Attendance: In Person = 51
Online = 24; Total Sunday attendance: 75
Meditation: in person 13, online 6
Total # of recorded givers (doesn't count cash donations without envelops): 25
Total # of giving transaction: 32
Our total reach for the week (meditation, service, Journey of One, Burning Bowl, QiQong) = 121
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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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January 9, 2026 - Watermelon Mountain Jug Band
Called "one of New Mexico's treasured natural resources," the Watermelon Mountain Jug Band will be celebrating its 51st year of entertaining audiences in 2026, playing Americana music to satisfy a variety of musical tastes. True to the original 1920s jug bands of the South, their music comes alive with washboard, jug, kazoo, washtub bass, guitar, and banjo. The band delights audiences with country, bluegrass, Spanish, jug band, ragtime, and original music with even some classic rock 'n' roll.
The unique instrumentation and musical skills of Pat Houlihan (singer, songwriter, guitarist, juggist), Ben Perea (five-time NM banjo champion, guitar, classical guitarist), Gary Oleson (washtub bass extraordinaire) and Barbara Piper (washboard, percussion, background vocal) are not to be missed!
The Watermelon Jug Band.
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January 16, 2026 - La Chat Lunatique
As unpredictable, fearless, and entertaining as their namesake, Le Chat Lunatique purveys an addictive genre they call “filthy, mangy jazz,” a signature sound that makes you want to smoke and drink too much—if only you could get off the dance floor. Le jazz hot of Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli is their north star, but they use that beacon to navigate through a wide range of genres, blending Western swing, classical, reggae, doowop, and “anything else we damn well please” into strikingly original compositions and audaciously reworked standards alike.
Le Chat Lunatique who have not changed their line-up since their formation 6 years ago, is Muni Kulasinghe’s theatrical vocals, his violin skittering across the music like beads of water on a hot skillet—inspired as much by a legless Polish gypsy he encountered on his vagabond travels as by the great Grappelli. It’s the axe of guitarist John Sandlin, the classicist who fell under the sway of Reinhardt, felling bar after bar of music with ferocious dexterity. It’s the slap-happy bass and slyly sweet vocals of Jared Putnam, the sinisterly innocent one whose dark past embraces both death metal and Western swing. It’s the irresistibly deep-pocketed grooves of drummer Fernando Garavito, the mysterious and gracious Colombian who appeared by magic in New Mexico.
www.lechatlunatique.com
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Le-Chat-Lunatique
Check out this video, "le chat lunatique youtube"
https://share.google/RBW85MnZAAjf2apmN
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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, January 25, after Social Hall (12:15 ish) in person and 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 Board President Sheryl Rae at (505) 918-8749.
Journey of One, 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. Geo has shared the link to the first book which also has the recording of the original channeling. Anyone is welcome to join the book study. Held at noon(ish) every other week in the sanctuary on Sundays. Sunday, January18th
Qi Gong 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.
Healed by Spirit Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Zoom
Healed by Spirit: 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
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.
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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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