~ Honoring Presence ~ Nurturing Spirit ~ Enriching the lives of all we serve~

SpiritSpeaks May-June, 2016

Volume 13 Issue 3

Dear Ones,

Summer is peeping round the corner and the year is steadily

advancing. At present I am enjoying late spring, especially

the bird choruses! They brighten my days and lighten my heart.

So where are we then in the seasons of our minds? Are our

minds open to the light and energy of summer? How will we

respond to its invitation to relax, recreate and play? Is summer

for many of us just more of the usual? Do we even notice seasonal

changes especially here in California? Nature needs change and so do we.

A good question to ask ourselves is what “season” does my mind like to hang out in mostly,

spring, summer, autumn or winter? Each one of us has a mental seasonal tendency. It is always

wonderful to discover what it is. When we do we easily see where we may need balance. The climate of

our minds is the one great aspect of our lives where we do have full control, if we so choose. Are you a

winter mind or a summer mind? Are you a spring mind or an autumn mind? Ask close friends and see if

they agree with your choice. Have fun with it! How does winter get along with another winter friend

and so on? It's just another way to get to know ourselves and others a little better. The more

self-knowledge we have the greater our lives can be.

As summer unfolds we as a community are moving forward into a new season too. Our way of

marketing ourselves with our new website, our new youth and family ministry and our new music

program are all heralds of the great, bright, energetic and fun ways to be in community. We are excited

about our new way forward and this is just the beginning of newness unfolding.

All the spiritual groups we are working with at present are seeking to discover the most spiritually

authentic way to be in our own communities and with each other. Our spiritual culture is changing and

we are excited to explore new possibilities of living impactful lives and thus impacting our local and

global communities too.

Our world right now needs all of us to be channels of new life and dynamic energy, having peaceful

minds, loving hearts and generous spirits. If ever there was a time to stop being a hostage to ego and

being a host to Spirit, surely it is now! "Insanity rules" would seem to be the appearance, but we know

that the turbulence and truculence in expression can be the birth pangs of something wonderful and

mighty to come. You and I and all spiritually unfolding truth students are called to facilitate in this

birthing process. The question is are we up for it? The answer is, YES WE ARE!

Again outside are the choruses of birds thrilling in song urged by the zestfulness of life. Flowers are

dancing in a light breeze and my rainbow windmill is constantly creating palates of fast changing colors.

Through the glass window I feel the electric dynamic of it all. I love the way nature is blessing me and

inviting me into its celebration. I love the gift of recognition. My garden is my garden every day,

always the same in its ability to make me smile and feel blessed and grateful! Always entertaining me!

In the face of it I can only choose to be happy and feel grateful, richly loved and cherished by the

Creator of it all! In these moments I feel I am adding to the uplifting energy on our plane; making a

happy difference. I wonder if you have similar experiences? So much good available to us and so little

recognition of it! Nature is saying right now: “Awake! Awake! Come out and play!” How many of us

are hearing the invitation? All scriptures are full of callings to rejoice and be glad! To sing and dance!

Dr. Moira’s Message

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Continued

Sunday Lessons

May June

1 How True is Your Word 5 God’s Highest Expression 8 The Intuitive Heart 12 My Life’s Imprint 15 Truth that Sets Us Free 19 A Sense of Belonging 22 What is Mine to Do? 26 Freedom from Discord

29 My Soul Sings Out!

To be of cheerful heart! The cheerful giver is applauded and in all things we are asked to give thanks! Well

in my experience only a glad heart can be truly grateful! Summer calls us into merriment and

light-heartedness. Do you laugh every day? Make it your business to do so. Again the scriptures tell us:

“Laughter is the best medicine.” Making someone else laugh is medicine for his/her soul.

A friend of mine gifted me with a subscription to “Livehappy” magazine. I smile as soon as I see it on

my desk! The energy of the magazine hugs me before I even open it. This edition shows Martin Seligman’s

five pillars upon which a flourishing happy life rests: “...positive emotions, engagement, good relationships,

meaning and purpose in life and accomplishment...well-being comes from engaging our strengths and

virtues (then) our lives are imbued with authenticity.” You and I are the only ones that can reduce our

suffering and increase our joy. NO ONE ELSE CAN DO IT FOR US. Do we want to is the question! When

do you feel most happy? Be in that space more often! The weather may change but our attitude doesn’t

have to change with it! Does it? One way to maintain lighter energy is to review everything from an energy

of gratitude. If we do, we will discover we can’t help but feel glad!

So summer asks the question, "Has the Happy You been fully revealed yet?" As spring leaves us it

reminds us to ask ourselves, "Is there more to my life that wants expression?" Are we ready to try

something different? Is it time for an adjustment and a new approach? Let's create a new life’s outlook and

commit to a happier way of being. We will be the happier and healthier for it and those around us will smile

more because of it. We are all happily empowered! Let us go happily and empower! Why? BECAUSE WE

CAN! Amaze yourselves Dear Ones! Amaze yourselves! You never fail to amaze me!

All your kind thoughts, all your affirming words, all your generous actions are making a great

difference in our world. Because of you life is lighter, the world is brighter and our human community can

breathe a little more deeply! May your summer be glorious and may you move through it in an engaged and

joyous way. Let your funny side show up. Smile often and play. Good times await you. Tell your mind

its summertime and let it shine!

With great appreciation and love,

Dr. Moira

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Sunday, June 26th

12:45 p.m.

Alta Vista Park

801 Camino Real

Redondo Beach

Wear your casual clothes to the 11:00 a.m. service and then walk down the

street to the park for an old-fashioned Family Picnic

Hot Dogs and Hamburgers (Beef, Turkey and Veggie) will be provided

Potluck – Please bring the dish that coordinates

with your last name

A thru H— Appetizer

I thru Q— Salad or Side dish

R thru Z— Dessert

This year we will have a gunny sack race, 3 legged race,

water balloon toss, corn hole and much more.

We are looking forward to gathering together with your family to celebrate

our spiritual family and have some food, fun and conversation.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children 12 and under and can be bought

at the front desk. We also need volunteers to help, we have a sign-up sheet at

the front desk if you would like to help.

UNITY FESTIVAL

AND FAMILY PICNIC

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2016 Special Concert Series Join us for a our-concert series Gala Event!

All performances will be held in the Sanctuary from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Concert price includes a dessert and refreshment intermission from 8:00 – 8:15 p.m.

TICKETS: Individual concert tickets are $25 per person.

CONCERT DATES & PERFORMANCES:

Saturday, May 21st

– SHERRY WILLIAMS and JOHN RODBY - Just Us Two. Savor the classic pairing of this Jazz singer and Pianist, caressing songs and verses from the Great

American Songbook from their duo CD.

Saturday, July 9th

– MICHAEL PAUL SMITH. Enjoy the rich and powerful baritone voice of Michael Paul Smith as he sings favorite tunes from Love Songs to Jazz.

Saturday, Sept. 17th

– GRAVITY 180 – Oliver Brown, Clydene Jackson and Harold Payne. Come

be captivated by this trio’s original music performed in their unique style of R&B, Jazz, and Pop all with

a Caribbean rhythm.

Tickets for the individual concerts can be purchased at the front desk.

OUR RBCSL ANNUAL

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 th after 2nd service

To beans or not to beans! That is the question that will be served up at our traditional Annual Chili Cook-Off which will be here before you know it. Come and sample all things chili and watch our talented chefs WOW the judges with their deliciously diverse chili recipes. There is a sign-up sheet at the front desk if you would like to compete in the cook off as well as a sign-up sheet to bring dessert. Whether you like beef or chicken, beans or not, or veggies only...pick your favorites and eat up! Salads and desserts will round out the chili experience, so bring your appetites! Adult admission: $6.00. Kids 12 and under: $3.00

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Science of Mind Classes

A CSL Accredited Class “Exploring Roots”

taught by Rev. Katherine McKinney Tuesday Evenings Through June 14th 7:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

Cost is $180 or $165 for members for the Series or $25 per class

Exploring Roots provides the student with an understanding of the historical roots of Ernest Holmes’ philosophy. Ernest Holmes didn’t strike out from his modest beginning in Maine to begin a new religious tradition, but he had an inquisitive mind and a lot of energy. This class opens with a history of New Thought and proceeds with three of the major influences on Ernest Holmes philosophy. Emphasis is on his ideas and their Roots.

Class Books are “Science of Mind” and “Resume” by Emma Curtis Hopkins

Classes in Espanol 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Cost is $180.00 or $165.00 for Annual Members or $25/class

These classes are open to everyone, no previous class work is necessary for enrollment.

Tuition cost for each class is $180 per unit (1 unit is 8 classes)

A single class is $25. Annual Members pay $165.

The cost to individuals holding certificates, who wish to review a class is $85 for the eight weeks.

For more information call 310-540-5080

L e a r n a b o u t o u r t ea c h i n g a n d o u r C e n te r

w i t h D r. M o i r a

3 M o n d a ys ,

J u n e 6 t h , 1 3 th a n d 2 0 t h

7 :3 0 - 9 :0 0 p .m . i n t he S a nc t u ar y

Expand Your Consciousness

1) Visit our web site at www.redondocsl.org Find out what is going on at our Center and get inspired with Dr. Moira’s Daily Thought.

2) Watch videos of past Lessons on YouTube at www.youtube.com or 3) Click the YouTube button on our web site.

In Person Spiritual Discussion Group

Meets First Thursday of each Month 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Richelieu Hall

This group, facilitated by Marc Ruth, meets each month to discuss various aspects of spirituality. Get answers to those “burning questions” or maybe provide answers to someone else’s questions!

On the Internet

Visioning Mondays

6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Vision with Dr. Moira for the future of our center

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Did you know that you can name the Redondo Beach Center for

Spiritual Living as a beneficiary on your Will or Trust ♦IRA

401(k) or 403(b) For further information, please call

Donna M. Phelan, MBA at 310-265-5409

ARE YOU READY FOR PROSPERITY? Join Donna M. Phelan in the new SISTERS CLUB, for a discussion on how to create prosperity for retirement. Donna is the author of Women, Money & Prosperity: A Sister’s Perspective on How to Retire Well, and recently taught a class on the principles of her book. SISTERS is an acronym for Stackable Income Streams to Empower Retirement Security. Meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month in Richelieu Hall. Refreshments are served. Admission is free. All are welcome. Please join us.

SISTERS CLUB

Fellowship and Fun

Labyrinth Walk Will be held on Thursday, May 19th and Thursday, June 16th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The community is invited to participate with us in this ancient, meditative method of connecting with God. Please use the Knob Hill entrance.

Friendship Sunday

and Breakfast

Namaste Cafe

The Drumming Circle meets on the 4th Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Church Assembly Room. For more information contact Ruth McCants, Facilitator.

Please join us for what is undoubtedly the best deal in town when it comes to wonderful music, lively enter-tainment and a lot of fun!

No Namaste in May due to Concert Series.

Friday, June 24th: Billy and Andrea - will rock the house with their pop, rock positive music that will inspire you and give your higher thoughts lift off! Jimi Yamagishi, is an amazing folk singer/songwriter and guitarist. He will be performing original material which includes some "talk story" songs whose clever lyrics will warm your heart! Diane Greene, is a consummate singer and jazz pianist. Diane has performed at hundreds of venues around the world, sharing the stage with and opening for many legendary singer/songwriters. She will be performing both original and classic hits from the "Rat Pack" era and guess what? She used to perform with them too!

Rev. Mary always puts on a great event and we want to thank her for all her hard work.

STUDS Calling all S.T.U.D.S…

“Sacred Team Undertaking Divine Services”!!! Just like our physical house, our spiritual home has needs also…painting, repairs, cleaning and sprucing up to name a few and WE NEED YOUR HELP! If you enjoy strapping on a tool belt, wielding a paint brush or a hammer, we welcome you to join STUDS. Female STUDS are needed too! We’ll get together once per quar-ter or whenever the Center is in need of our expertise. Please sign up at the front desk so we have your name and contact info.

Drumming Circle

There will be no breakfast in May or June.

May is the Teen Luncheon and June is the Chili Cook-off.

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Take time to just be!

The Men’s Spirit Group is the men’s group of our Center. The group meets the second Sunday of every month at 12:30 p.m. and every other Monday at 7:00 p.m. (see calendar for dates). Marc Ruth is the facilitator. All men interested in good fellowship and service to our Center are encouraged to participate in this group.

On Hiatus.

No movies scheduled For May and June

The Women’s Circle group meets on the first Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. in the Youth Church. It is facilitated by Ruth McCants and Elaine Yuzuki. All women interested in good fellowship and service to our church are encouraged to participate.

Men’s Spirit Group Women’s Circle

Spiritual

Cinema

Photography Club

Demonstrations

Have you experienced a wonderful demonstration? Dr. Moira is asking all of us to share our manifestations with her and with each other. Let her know how Science of Mind teachings are changing your life. Write down your stories at the Demonstration Table in Richelieu Hall after service. It’s amazing how many great demonstrations are being turned in, and we would love to add yours if you would like to share it with us.

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Garden Club

Looking for volunteers!! If you are interested

in joining them. Contact Rev. Louisa Gravelle at (310) 798-8841.

We thank you for your support!

Affirmation: I say “yes” to my great,

good life. I am abundantly supplied with

all I need to flourish and thrive.

We Thank You for Your Support!

May 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

12:30 p.m. Women’s Circle

1:00 p.m. Teen Lunch Fundraiser

2 6:30 p.m. Visioning - Dr. Moira

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7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

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11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc 7:00 p.m. Practitioners Class

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11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. SOM class

7:00 p.m. Spiritual Discussion Group

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8 Mother’s Day

9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

12:30 p.m. Men’s Spirit Group

9 6:30 p.m. Visioning - Dr. Moira 7:00 p.m. MSG

10 7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

11 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc

7:00 p.m. Practitioners Class

12 11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. SISTERS CLUB

7:00 p.m. SOM class

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15 9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

12:30 p.m. Practitioner’s Meeting

16 6:30 p.m. Visioning - Dr. Moira

17 7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

18 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc

7:00 p.m. Practitioners Class 7:00 p.m. Meditation Class

19 11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. SOM class

5:30 p.m. Labyrinth

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21 7:00 p.m.-Concert Series w/ Sherry Williams

22 9 & 11:00 a.m. Services 12:30 p.m. Drumming Circle

23 6:30 p.m. Visioning - Dr. Moira

7:00 p.m. MSG

24 7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

25 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc 7:00 p.m. Meditation Class

26 11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. SOM class

27 Lake Arrowhead

28 Lake Arrowhead

29 Lake Arrowhead

9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

30 Lake Arrowhead

Memorial Day Office Closed

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7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

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To Everyone

Celebrating a Birthday in May!

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc 7:00 p.m. Meditation Class

2 11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. Spiritual Discussion Group

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5 9 & 11:00 a.m. Services 12:30 p.m. Women’s Circle 12:30 p.m. Chili Cook-off

6 6:30 p.m. Visioning Dr. Moira

7:00 p.m. MSG

7:30 p.m. Discovery Class

7 7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

8 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc 7:00 p.m. Meditation Class

9 11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. SOM Class

7:00 p.m. SISTERS CLUB

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12 Teen Bake Sale 9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

12:30 p.m. Men’s Spirit Grp

13 6:30 p.m. Visioning Dr. Moira

7:30 p.m. Discovery Class

14 7:00 p.m. SOM Class w/Rev. Katherine

15 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc 7:00 p.m. Meditation Class

16 11:00 a.m. Yoga

7:00 p.m. SOM Class

5:30 p.m. Labyrinth

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19 Father’s Day 9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

12:30 p.m. Practitioner’s Meeting

20 6:30 p.m. Visioning Dr. Moira

7:00 p.m. MSG

7:30 p.m. Discovery Class

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22 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc 7:00 p.m. Meditation Class

23 11:00 a.m. Yoga

24 7:30 p.m. Namaste Cafe

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26 9 & 11:00 a.m. Services

12:30 p.m. Drumming Circle 1:00 p.m. Unity Festival

27 6:30 p.m. Visioning Dr. Moira

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11:00 a.m. Wednesday Svc

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11:00 a.m. Yoga

June 2016

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To Everyone Celebrating a

Birthday in June!

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REMINDER

Starting July 6th we will have Wednesday Evening Services.

Our ministers will be doing the Wednesday evening services at 7:30 p.m.

Come get your midweek spiritual shot in the arm!

Good Things You Can Do to Help Those Less Fortunate:

PLEASE DONATE IF YOU CAN!

Our Food Closet is in need of:

Peanut Butter Pasta/Pasta Sauce Jam Rice Tuna Beans Canned Vegetables Cereal Canned Meat Pancake Mix Canned Fruit Soups Please make sure items have not expired.

Affirmation: I say “yes” to my great, good life.

I am abundantly supplied with all I need to flourish and thrive.

Please go to facebook and like our page!

The link is:

https://www.facebook.com/RBCSL/

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Peace

Pole

Day

Sunday

May 15th

We will meet

in front of the

Center at the-

Peace Pole

and

celebrate the

prospect of

World Peace

Hatha Yoga Classes Taught by Dorene Coles

Thursdays 11 a.m.—12:15 p.m. in the Sanctuary—$10 per class

A healthy and spiritual experience with a

fabulous instructor. Bring a bottle of water and your own yoga mat.

Teen Bake Sale

June 12th

In Richelieu Hall All proceeds go towards

Summer Teen Seminar for our teens.

Buy some goodies

and support our teens!

Meditation and The Journey into Soul

With Krista Magidson

6 Wednesdays, May 18th through June 22nd

7:00-8:30 PM

$97 for the series or $20 per class

“As you face your deepest struggles, you reach for your highest goal. As you bring to light,

heal, and release the deepest currents of negativity within you, you allow the energy of your

soul to move directly into, and to shape, the experiences and events of physical reality, and

thereby to accomplish unimpeded its tasks upon the Earth.” (Gary Zukav, “The Seat of the

Soul”)

Join Meditation Teacher Krista Magidson for a journey into soul. Using lessons from Gary

Zukav’s ground breaking book, “The Seat of the Soul,” meditation, and visioning you’ll remove

layers of negativity and old programing, and instead reveal your truest nature. You’ll also

discover the secrets of authentic empowerment, infusing your life with meaning and purpose.

You’ll leave each class feeling centered, relaxed, and filled with the spirit of joy. Join us.

At the 2016 Spiritual Living Convention in Salt Lake City, one of the keynote speakers was Don Hobbs. He introduced us to the book “The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth behind Extraordinary Results” by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Even though it is recognized as a top business book, people are using the simple, powerful concepts to focus on what matters most in their personal lives. It is being shared with church & community groups. The principles are universal and easily transferred into every aspect of our lives. Myths and accepted ‘success’ beliefs are looked at more closely. One of the big surprises for me was to hear that it really takes 66 days to form new habits – not 21. Many ‘lies’ are ‘busted’ in this book. We are introduced to ‘THE 4 THIEVES’ Whatever you do, don’t let these four thieves hold you up: 1. Inability to say “no” 2. A fear of chaos or things left “undone” 3. Poor health habits 4. An environment (people and place) that don’t support your goals The message is to focus our energy on the BIG question “What’s the ONE Thing I can do, such that by doing it everything else will be easier or unnecessary?” There are many diagrams to illustrate the pertinent points throughout the book and there is a supporting web-site from which you can download many of the templates recommended in the book.

It has great suggestions for simplifying your life and when you use the guides you increase the possibility of having more of what you really want. “YOU WANT LESS …AND YOU WANT MORE … Less undirected attention to the things that clutter our daily lives so we have space for more of what life has to offer and more of what we desire to live fulfilled lives. We CAN have both. ‘The One Thing” will guide you in ways that deliver extraordinary results in every area of your life: work, personal, family, and spiritual. It will encourage thinking about your 5 year goal – then breaking THAT down to your 1 year goal – then to your monthly, weekly, daily goals etc. It will get you to the point of knowing “WHAT YOUR ONE THING IS” and help you stay on track if you want real change in your life. FINAL THOUGHTS from one of the reviews. “Start now. Make sure every day you do what matters most. When you know what matters most, everything makes sense. When you don’t know what matters most, anything makes sense”. So, do something right now – read the book!

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BOOK REPORT

By Rev. Cathie Sinfield

If you come to the Wednesday 11 a.m. service, you will see Pat Brown at the front desk ready to help you with anything you need. She started volunteering there over four years ago, and loves connecting with the people. She claims it is when you volunteer that you really feel involved with your Center and its members. Pat was born in Omaha, Nebraska. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to California, and she has lived all over the state; but she has lived in Redondo Beach for over 50 years-in the same house! Pat has 2 grown children and 3 grandchildren. Pat was a senior human resources manager at TRW for 35 years before retiring in 2000 in order to take care of her youngest granddaughter Madi. She loves being retired and finds herself so busy with family and activities, she often wonders how she had time to work! Pat was raised Episcopalian, and many years ago was introduced to this Center by her mother and stepfather. She loved it immediately, but just came each week to the service. Then, in 2000, she began volunteering and everything changed. She was connected; cared for this Center on a deeper level, and it really became her spiritual home. She started in hospitality and she volunteers for most all special events, including Hidden Treasures Yard Sale, Angel Tree Project, and you can find her at the front desk after 11:00 a.m. service, several Sundays a month.

Volunteer Profile

By Reverend Erin O’Donnell Stanlee

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She has taken SOM classes with Dr. Moira, the ministers and others. Pat is an avid reader, and likes all metaphysical books. She is a member of a local book club which reads fiction and non-fiction. She enjoys movies, plays, and the Hollywood Bowl. She enjoys watching TV shows about history and is passionate about our country’s past, the Civil War, etc. She also enjoys British TV, such as Masterpiece Theater and shows about England and its dramatic background of Kings and Queens. She travels regularly to the Carolinas, visiting her many family members. She recently spent a lovely vacation in Hawaii with her daughter and two granddaughters. Her message to the congregation: Volunteer. Remember, it takes a village to run this church. All of you are so needed and will find your special place. This is your Spiritual home, and when you really start to care for it, you begin to know other volunteers and you forget yourself in your sacred service. We are so blessed to have Pat as a member here at the Center and as a member of our volunteer stewards who serve and give so generously of their time.

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By Rev. Katherine McKinney “All Is Well” is an expression we often say or hear. When I really think about the phrase, “All is Well,” I remember the words to great hymn, “It Is Well With My Soul.”

At times in our lives we all find ourselves in a place that we don’t want to be. As long as we walk this earth in this body, we will confront challenges. As you may often hear in this teaching: “It’s not what happens to you, it’s what you do about it, that is important,” that defines who you are, how successful you are, how happy you are. Not liking our circumstances can range from simply being irritated or bothered to devastating reactions to what we humans mark as really serious life events—diagnosis of disease, death of loved ones, financial calamity. How do we approach those times? How can we stop focusing on what has happened to us, is happening to us? How we deal with life is the process toward getting to, “All Is Well.” Ernest Holmes says that we must come recognize our Oneness, our sense of Unity with Spirit. And it is a process of revelation. What we can learn in this teaching, especially if we keep up our spiritual practices in a regular fashion, is that the length of time for that process can get shorter and shorter. Prayer is essential in bringing us to the idea that, “All Is Well.” The story of the man who wrote the song, “It Is Well With My Soul,” is one of the most challenging situations that life can offer. His name is Horatio Spafford. It’s too detailed a story of loss to recount here, but his story in the latter part of the 19

th

century is one of continued loss of Job-like proportions—his fortune, his children—all five—and so much more. At one point, he was crossing the Atlantic and found himself at the place where four of his children were lost at sea; feeling the loss profoundly, he penned the words to the hymn. The words chart a course from anguish to All is Well:

When peace, like a river, attendeth my way, When sorrows like sea billows roll, Whatever my lot, Thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well, with my soul.”

If we consider, we can realize that complaining, being irritated—even being angry—at what has happened, doesn’t change anything for the better. How we respond is the cue for what happens next. The situation only changes when we respond to it in the way that gets you back to your spiritual equilibrium. In your spiritual practice, you can find your own words to speak at times of stress to achieve the belief and the feeling of All Is Well. When sorrows like sea billows roll, I know, I believe and I can say, “All is well with my soul.”

Ciencia De La Mente Rev. Martha Topel

Ciencia de la Mente Clases en Espanol Domingos 9:00 am

and 10:30 am Rev. Martha Topel

Queridos lectores,

Vayamos al silencio profundo para poder escuchar... La sabiduría de Dios vivo dentro y al-

rededor de cada ser humano nos trae al reconocimiento de que dentro de nosotros hay algo que

conoce nuestra unidad con la Divinidad. Hay algo que sabe que estamos aquí en estas vida física

no sólo como una expresión de Dios sino que estamos aqui para hacer real a Dios en formas

grandiosas y más grandiosas cada vez. Dentro de nosotros hay riquezas de Vida esperando ser

expresadas, listas para ser manifestadas. Dentro de nosotros hay una pasión esperando una sali-

da. Somos divinas expresiones individualizadas no de Dios o con Dios sino como Dios.

Estemos conscientes de que nuestra expresión personal creativa dé testimonio de nuestra natura-

leza divina. Esto no nos permitirá temer a hacer cambios, o temer al éxito, porque sabemos que

nunca estamos limitados. Nuestra creencia y nuestra fe en la vida plena son la Verdad, son la

razón de vivir.

Así que enchuchamos nuestra guía interna, reconocemos que nuestras intenciones, talentos y

riquezas son conocidas por el Espíritu Universal y aparecen claramente en nuestra propia con-

ciencia. Son lo que puede expresarse y manifestarse con tal que estemos dispuestos a escuchar y

tengamos el valor de actuar. Por lo tanto, confiando en la Divinidad, felizmente hagamos honor

a nuestras ideas creativas. Estas están disponibles en su totalidad siempre aquí y ahora, in-

spirándonos y alentándonos a liberarlas.

Reposemos sabiendo que somos libres de elegir cómo vivir nuestra vida y que el Poder Univer-

sal siempre responde a nuestros pensamientos, creencias y fe directamente e instantáneamente.

Jamás estamos solos sino que siempre estamos protegidos y bendecidos. La Divina Presencia,

convertida en nosotros es real y absoluta, amándonos sin condiciones.

Conociendo en qué consiste verdaderamente nuestra Vida podemos expresarla con suprema con-

fianza, con toda naturalidad, plena feliz, y abundantemente. Así es!

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ECHOS FROM THE DEMONSTRATION

TABLE AND MORE

I am grateful to the Healing Ministry for

supporting me as I went through a medical crisis.

Thank you to the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living for being

here at a time in my life when I didn’t know I needed your support. I

have changed for the better because of the Center.

I am grateful for this church helping me to understand that I can be how

I want to be. It’s taken me time to learn that I can hear myself and make

the choices to change.

DIVINE DINING 2016

Divine Diving is a unique fundraiser for the Center where our Spiritual family can come together for good food and good times. Looking for some events to take place May through October, 2016. How does "Divine Dining" happen? It first happens by letting people know that hosts are needed. The hosts decide on the meal or event, its location, and the number of guests attending. The time, effort, and money hosting an event is their contribution to the Center. Be-ing a contribution, the host’s expenses are a tax deduction. The event can be making a meal or having an event for four guests or having an event with 50 or more. For those interested in hosting, a sign-up sheet will be available. A mutually acceptable date is selected and once there are a couple of events "booked" the events will go to auction. Many times there are two or three co-hosts to help share the cost or the facilities. The auction is like a "silent auction" in that participants bid on the events. A program listing a description of the event and bid sheets are provided. The bidding is usually open for three weeks and the highest bidders attend the event. If there is a tie in the amount bid, the first to have bid is the winner. The money is paid to the Center and that is how the funds are raised. The price of the bid depends on the nature of the event. The hosts will want to have an event that entices people to bid. In the past bids have started between $20 and $100 and have gone as high as $150 per guest. If you want to treat your significant other or yourself, going out for a fine meal is pleasurable. You could easily spend $50 or more per person. So treat yourself to a Diving Dining event, have a great meal, and enjoy the company while supporting your Spiritual Center. Looking for a few good hosts now. Look for the sign-up sheet in the foyer or contact Marc Ruth, Divine Dining coordinator at mdruth.law@sbcglobal.net or on his mobile phone 310-819-2524 for more information.

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Lake Arrowhead

Retreat

May 27-30, 2016

Theme: “Infinite Beginnings and Eternal Newness.” We will be contemplating how life begins at the dawn of every new day and in every now moment. We will have ample opportunity to step out of our history and leave the past where it belongs, behind us! Learning from our experiences we can make new

decisions and form a new perspective of our lives. We can choose to go forward unburdened by past mistakes and disappointments embracing the gifts of today and

the opportunities of tomorrow. We can create for ourselves “happy ever after” days to come. Lake Arrowheads invitation is always to come higher, draw aside, reflect on

blessings and be open in joy and gratitude to all the good that is now and yet to be and say “YES” to it!

Join us and be part of lifes great YES! Everyone comes down the mountain renewed, refreshed and reinvigorated! It is an awesome experience that impacts our lives,

warms our hearts and centers our minds. Our bodies too, get a chance to breathe fresh mountain air, walk, climb, run the tennis courts, stretch in yoga classes, dance with a genuine cowboy, swim in the pool and shop at the village outlets! O what fun it

is! Come play and pray with us we still have some places to fill.

See you up the mountain, Dr. Moira

CHURCH COOKBOOK

Recipes Needed

If you have recipes you would like to share, please drop them off at the

front desk or mail them to the Center. We are in need of a lot more

recipes to make this a great cookbook. All recipes must be turned in by

July 31st so that we have time to get it all together and have it published in time for

Christmas. So go through your recipes, ask your family and friends for recipes. Feel free

to submit as many recipes as you like.

If there is a story that goes along with the recipe give us that as well. This is a great way to

preserve those recipes that you remember as a child or your children love when you or

grandma make them.

We are looking for appetizers, salads and soups, side dishes, entrees, desserts and

anything else that you love to make!

We have one of the most comprehensive collections of metaphysical/spiritual books, audio books and DVDs in the South Bay!

Books Include: An Extensive Collection of Science of Mind, New

Thought & Metaphysical Books Audio Books A Large Selection of Spanish Language Books A Wonderful Collection of Teen and Children’s

Books

THE SPIRIT BOOK AND GIFT SHOP IS OPEN

MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. AND SUNDAY AFTER SERVICES

Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living

CDs & DVDs: Relaxing music for meditation and healing! CDs by our multi-talented singers and musicians! CD Listening Station

And much more…. * We carry an abundance of unique gifts! * Ceramic, beaded signs by Show Me A Little Sign! * Stroke of the Heart & Leanin Tree greeting cards! * Fair Trade Items! * Pashmina shawls! * Fair Trade Coffee and Tea! * Dr. Moira's favorite: Snoozies foot coverings!

The Spirit Book Store & Gift Shop Explore your infinite possibilities!

We thank you for your continuing support of The Spirit Bookstore & Gift Shop!

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Free Things That Help Our Center

If you would like to benefit our Spiritual Center, you can do the following things at no cost to you:

Sign up to associate your Ralph’s Club Card with our church. (Forms available at the front desk).

Sign up to associate your Vons or Pavilions Club Card with our church. (Forms available at the front desk).

Go to Amazon.com via the link on the first page of our website. When you purchase items through Amazon, our church gets a percentage of your total purchase. Our

website address is www.redondocsl.org.

Affirmation: I have the consciousness of great health and well-being. I feel vital and alive.

Recognition and Help

Outreach Ministry

Do you know someone who needs comforting? The Outreach Ministry has been formed to bring a little sunshine to members of our church family by sending cards and making phone calls. If you wish to have contact from this Ministry please call the church office.

Pastoral Care

Our PASTORAL team would like to know if you are in the hospital or are housebound. If you would like to have a phone call or visit, we want to hear from you. You are an important part of our church family. If you are in need of assistance, call any of the practitioners listed on the Practitioner Services page of this newsletter or call the church office at 310-540-5080. Rev. Cathie Sinfield is the Pastoral Care director.

The Prayer Ministry

Prayer Treatment is the very heart of Science of Mind teaching. The Prayer Ministry is here to serve you, our congregation, to pray for you through Spiritual Mind Treatment. We commit ourselves to daily meditation and treatment in order that we remain conscious of the presence of God in all we think, say and do. We maintain an awareness of the Spiritual identity of every person. Prayer Treatment through the Prayer Ministry is available by:

Filling out the form located in the Prayer Ministry box in the foyer, and placing it in the box.

Calling the office from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at (310) 540-5080.

Sending a letter to the church in care of the Prayer Ministry with your request.

Emailing your request to office@redondocsl.org

Rev. Erin O’Donnell Stanlee is the Prayer Ministry director

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Spiritual Mind Treatment By Rev. Louisa Gravelle

God is Love; he and she who lives in Love lives in God, and God in them.” 1John 4:16

I Am LOVE. So says the I Am that I Am which is Spirit. The Love that dwells within me is the

creative spark back of all Life. It is Spirit in action expressing through it’s creation. I unify with

God.

As I open my eyes, I witness unity, cooperation, oneness among friends, neighbors, and my com-

munity. I see the flowers bloom, the birds sing. I see nature gloriously express its truth: beauty

and abundance.

As I consciously align with Love and Law, my life opens to new vistas like petals to the sun. I

choose to be Love in action. I am grateful for love, for my family, friends, and community. God is

my Source. Releasing this word to the Law, I expect cheerful results.

And So It Is.

Practitioner Services Practitioners Beverly Conover 310-376-4605

Patti Donnelly 310-379-6653

Grace Darline Dye 310-503-5150

Leonora Gray 310-325-4946

Emily Hart-Holifield 310-632-9891

Annie Hofmann 310-328-6076

Hans Hofmann 310-328-6076

Carrie Kinsey 310-702-7733

Maureen McKinney 310-377-7609

Marc Ruth 310-618-9916

Monica Ruth 310-618-9916

Bernice Slocovich 310-376-6492

Rue Ford Strock 310-544-0074

Diane Williams 213-369-5023

Elaine Yuzuki 310-538-1676

Minister Practitioners Dr. Moira Foxe 310-540-5080

Rev. Louisa Gravelle 310-798-8841

Rev. Katherine McKinney 310-377-7609

Rev. Mary Morgan 818-248-1182

Rev. Cathie Sinfield 310-376-4605

Rev. Erin O’Donnell Stanlee 310-375-1905

Rev. Martha Topel 310-748-5508

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Practitioner Services Licensed Practitioners and Intern Practitioners are available for

prayer treatment consultation. A Practitioner is one who is trained

to do Spiritual Mind Treatment (prayer treatment) for clients.

The training of Practitioners is extensive, and is conducted over a

period of at least five years, including internship. Practitioners

and Intern Practitioners are governed by a Code of Ethics and are

under the supervision of the Pastor of the Church.

There is a fee charged for this service when performed by a

licensed Practitioner. Intern Practitioners do not charge a fee, as

this work is part of their professional training. Licensed Practi-

tioners charge a fee of $35 for a one-half hour treatment session.

Consult your individual practitioner for a fee schedule relative to

weekly or monthly sessions, or for house calls. It is important to

note that a Practitioner will never turn a client away because of

the client’s inability to pay the fee. In such a case, the

Practitioner will also treat the client to demonstrate abundance.

Services & Information Board of Trustees

Sr. Minister/ Director—Dr. Moira Foxe President—Krista Magidson Vice President—Codean Reed Treasurer—Marc Ruth Secretary– Debbie Hoffman Member—Sally Patchen Member—John Adelsperger Member—Jan Mintz Member—

Pastors Emeritus

Dr. Frank and Dr. Anita Richelieu

Church Staff

Sr. Minister/Director—Dr. Moira Foxe Staff Minister/Peace Interfaith Ministry

Rev. Louisa Gravelle Staff Minister/Dean of School Rev. Katherine McKinney Staff Minister/New Member Director

Rev. Mary Morgan Staff Minister/Chaplaincy Rev. Cathie Sinfield Staff Minister/Volunteers Director

Rev. Erin O’Donnell Stanlee Staff Minister/Spanish Ministry

Rev. Martha Topel Church Administrator—Maria Mullowney Office Manager—Dee Owens Bookkeeper—Beverly Auxier Youth Church Coordinator Rev. Carol Lotts Audio—Blake English & Paul Rasmussen Newsletter design/graphics & editor

Maria Mullowney Sunday Program Maria Mullowney E-Newsletter

Maria Mullowney Music Director—TBD

Musicians—Bruce Lett, Oliver C. Brown Custodian—Alex Molineros

Church Community Groups & Services

Ciencia De La Mente Classes Sundays 9:00 am & 11:00 am, & Thurs 7:00 pm Maestra, Rev. Martha Topel

Drumming Circle 4th Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm in Youth Church Assembly Room Ruth McCants, Facilitator

Greeters Darline Dye & Carole Kawamura 310-540-5080

Lending Library 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon-Friday and on Sundays. Rev. Cathie Sinfield, Librarian

Loving Acts of Kindness Mary Ann Amato 310-540-5080

Men’s Spirit Group Meets 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm & every other Monday at 7 pm

New Members Rev. Mary Morgan 310-540-5080

SISTERS CLUB Donna Phelan 310-339-0743

S.O.M. Classes Rev. Katherine McKinney, Registrar 310-540-5080

Seeds of Faith/Garden Club Rev. Louisa Gravelle 310-798-8841

Special Events Maria Mullowney 310-540-5080

Spirit Book & Gift Shop 9:00 am—5:00 pm Mon—Friday and Sundays after services. Dorothy Sheppard, Manager.

Spirit Players (Theatre Group) Meets periodically for rehearsals for special events. Bob Bornino, Rev. Mary Morgan coordinators

Teen Group—STARS (13-18 yrs) Sunday 10:45– 12:15 Maureen McKinney Leader

Volunteer Corps Rev. Erin O’Donnell Stanlee 310-375-1905

WEB Page Blake English—Coordinator 310-540-5080

Women’s Circle Meets 1st Sunday of the month at 12:30 pm. Ruth McCants and Elaine Yuzuki, Facilitators

Youth Center Sunday mornings—9:00 & 11:00 am Rev. Carol Lotts, Youth Church Coordinator

Member Services How the church helps you

Bereavement & Crisis Support 310-540-5080

Grief Support 310-540-5080

Prayer Ministry Rev. Erin O’Donnell Stanlee 310-540-5080

Community Services How members can help

Food Closet Dee Owens 310-540-5080

Rainbow Shelter for Battered Women Church office 310-540-5080

Shared Bread Mary Ann Amato 310-540-5080

Shawl Recovery Home for Women Church office 310-540-5080

Spirit Speaks—Volume 12; Issue 3 Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living—Dr. Moira Foxe, Pastor

907 Knob Hill Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277 Office ~ 310-540-5080 FAX ~ 310-540-6566

Sunday Services 9:00 a.m. Healing & Meditation and 11:00 a.m., Wednesday Lesson 11:00 a.m.

Website: www.redondocsl.org — Email: office@redondocsl.org

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Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living 907 Knob Hill Ave Redondo Beach, CA 90277 (310) 540-5080 email: office@redondocsl.org website: www.redondocsl.org

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