That is a frustrating question, especially in a society that indoctrinates us to go-go-go and do-do-do. When life gets hard and beyond ourselves, that is precisely the time to lean into Spirit and be-be-be. We practice the Presence. This is how we change our experience and our outcomes, allowing Spirit to make a way where there seems to be no way. We level up our practical mysticism each time we step into the mystery and make the space for grace. Join Rev Kamatara this Sunday to explore what "practicing the Presence" looks like in real life, from spiritual concept to actual embodiment. | | |
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: Divine Doubt
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I accept my doubt as the opportunity to learn.
| | Rev GO's Affirmation from Last Sunday | | Solid Grounds Announcements | | |
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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May 1 - Shane Wallin
Shane Wallin is a New Mexico based writer, singer-songwriter & performer. He is a Bandsintown Top 100 Performer in the World. Voted Top Musicians, Best Musician, Best Male Vocalist & Best Singer Songwriter (2011-24) in New Mexico, by Albuquerque The Magazine. Shane has toured the Southwestern, United States extensively since 2010, playing between 250 and 300 show dates per year, making him one of the Top Performers in the world on a yearly basis via Bandsintown. He has toured all across the United States including Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Montana, North Carolina & Nashville, Tennessee - to name a few.
Shane's 2024, country/americana album, "East Of Albuquerque" garnered him national attention, with singles "East Of Albuquerque", "Heaven Knows", "Right or Wrong" and others.
Getting him opening slots for Texas’s John Wolfe, VIP shows for Lady A, and headlining shows at Sandia Casino in Albuquerque. Shane most recently debuted some of his new songs at venues all over Nashville. And began recording the Nashville Sessions, a series of singles that will begin to be released on November, 21st 2025. The lead single is called "Hitting The Backroads”
youtube.com/watch?v=CCaAlp-K4Ew&feature=youtu.be
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Birthday Sunday = Hat Sunday = Bring-a-friend Sunday
Get ready to celebrate! This Sunday kicks off a new month, so top it off with your favorite hat, bring a friend along, and let’s turn our birthday celebration into a full-blown party!
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Rev. Gil's Ordination
On Saturday, May 9th we will officially celebrate our beloved Reverend Gil Olmstead's ordination. Plans are in the works for a very special program; details will be coming soon. We will have the privilege of welcoming many out-of-town guests and would love to offer them a place to stay.
If you have a spare room you could offer to house a guest or two for the weekend, please contact Gil or Robyn.
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Carol Ann Armijo is the May RGCSL
Volunteer of the Month
Who better to have as our volunteer of the month than the person who has been coordinating (herding cats!) for us for a while.
Unfortunately for us, Carol Ann needs to step back, at least for now, but we didn't want her to do that without taking the time to express how deeply appreciative we are for all the hard work she has put in. Carol Ann has been a force to be reckoned with for as long as she has been a part of our community (over 9 years!). She's also an awesome artist. Be sure to check out her pieces in the Art Show/Open House.
Thank you, Carol Ann, for your dedication, kindness and tireless effort. Give yourself 10% off in the bookstore while you still have such power!
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10% off for all May birthdays and first timers.
The new Science of Mind magazines are in! Make sure to stop in and pick up a copy.
Notice the bookshelves of free used books. Find something that moves and leave behind a love donation for a soon-to-be neighborhood library and mini-pantry. Help us as we extend the power of love in action into our new neighborhood.
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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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For those of you who may have attended the Sunday meeting of Way of Mastery with Rev Geo (or not, but are interested), he has kindly provided us with information about his online The Way of Mastery: The Early Years. It is a zoom class, and the details can be found by clicking here. | | |
It's a new, exciting time for Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, as we shift our focus to our abundance, We stand in the knowingness that every expenditure is an expression of appreciation. As we give, we receive. Our community generously demonstrates that truth so magnanimously that even Spirit is impressed!
Financials are available upon request. Remembering that thoughts are creative and what we focus on expands, we are actively focusing on the love and gratitude we are as a community. We ARE the Power of Love in Action!
Our total reach for the week (Solid Grounds, Sunday service and classes) = 129
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| | 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 at a time 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. | |
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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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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:
Mon - Thurs 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
www.rgcsl.org
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