Our working definition of SERVICE this morning was the idea that Creation is always in service to Creation and invited to be in the consciousness that whenever we are serving, we are individualized expressions of Creation serving Creation.


What does the value SERVICE mean to you?

How are you practicing SERVICE?

I invite you to share your response on our Facebook Page. https://www.facebook.com/ColumbiaCSL/

THIS WEEK'S AFFIRMATION

THIS WEEKS SPIRITUAL PRACTICE

This week we are invited to explore what service as a spiritual practice means to you.


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If you're unable to access the study guides in a way that works for you, send an email to info@columbiacsl.com requesting which weeks you want and they will be emailed to you as Word Doc and PDF attachments.

February 16th Spiritual Practice Guides

ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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2025 ANNUAL PLEDGE PROGRAM

A few points of clarification.

  • We ask everyone to renew their membership and giving pledge so:
  • you have an opportunity to recommit, and
  • we know you're choosing to continue as a member of the Columbia CSL Community.
  • If you already have a recurring giving set up in Breeze and you're choosing to continue it into 2025, you only need to complete the 2025 Pledge Form.
  • If you have ANY additional questions, please reach out to me directly.

Much love,

Rev. Rafe

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LEADERSHIP UPDATES

THANK YOU JAMI HUDSON CRAIG

The Courage of a Spiritual YES...


Hello Love Nuggets, 


My son’s recent hospitalization and subsequently getting pneumonia myself, gave me pause. As I listened to Spirit, I had to accept that my life has dramatically changed with the load of caregiving, care management (now for 3 family members), and working full-time. This makes serving outside the home right now too much for me to handle, which I have discussed with Rev. Rafe. 


With great love for the Columbia CSL community and gratitude for the opportunity to grow over the last 3+ years, I am writing to formally resign as a board member and music director. 


I’m honored to have served alongside an amazing group of people. Here’s to each of us as we continue on our own paths one day at a time.  


 In love and light, 

Jami

jamicraigcsl@gmail.com

THANK YOU

KAREN BROWN

B. AMON JAMES

MARIJANE THOMPSON

FOR YOUR MANY YEARS OF DEDICATION AND SERVICE AS TRUSTEES OF THE COLUMBIA CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING

WELCOME TO OUR NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEES

(pictures coming soon)

Claudette Gadsden - Trustee

Zita Johnson-Betts - Trustee

Dale Kane - Trustee

Reggie Kapp, RScP - Treasurer

Laura Service - Trustee

Rev. Rafe A. Ellis - Senior Minister

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SENIOR MINISTER UPDATES

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FEBRUARY SUNDAY SERVICE OFFERINGS

Sunday Service: February 2, 2025

We Came to Believe in a Power Greater Than Ourselves Pt. 1

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February 2nd Weekly Spiritual Practice Guide

Sunday Service: February 9, 2025

We Came to Believe in a Power Greater Than Ourselves Pt. 2

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February 9th Weekly Spiritual Practice Guide

There is but One Ultimate Authority Pt. 1

Sunday Service: February 16, 2025

Click Here to Watch the February 16th Talk
February 16th Weekly Spiritual Practice Guide

MARCH SUNDAY SERVICE OFFERINGS

2025 WEEKLY STUDY GUIDES 2025

2025 Introduction to First Thing First Theme
"What I Believe" article by Ernest Holmes
Week 1 - Understanding Our Relationship with the Law of Cause and Effect - Part 1
Week 2 - Understanding Our Relationship with the Law of Cause and Effect - Part 2
Week 3 - Our Common Welfare Comes First - Part 1
Week 4 - Our Common Welfare Comes First - Part 2
Week 5 - Being Restored to Sanity - Part 1
Week 6 - Being Restored to Sanity - Part 2
Week 7 - There is but One Ultimate Authority - Part 1