Wednesday at the Center - Join Us for an Evening of Song, Connection, and Spiritual Unity

Tomorrow evening at 7 p.m., we welcome you to an inspiring community service at the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa, led by Dr. Edward Viljoen. The service will feature music by Christopher Fritzsche and Rev. Russ Legear, creating an atmosphere where spiritual unity, reflection, and heartfelt connection can flourish.

What to Expect:

In our beautiful social hall at 2075 Occidental Road, we will come together for an evening filled with community singing, powerful call-and-response readings, and moments of meditative peace. This service is designed to reconnect, reflect, and rejuvenate in the presence of like-minded individuals who seek harmony and a more profound sense of oneness.

Community Singing

Be moved by the melodies of beloved, familiar New Thought songwriters. Imagine voices blending in songs like “I Am So Blessed” by Karen Drucker:

“I am so blessed, I am so blessed.
I am so grateful for all that I have.
I am so blessed, I am so blessed.\
I am so grateful, I am so blessed.”

Or the gentle wisdom of “There Is Only Love” by Michael Gott & Karen Drucker:

“In this moment, in this place,
I remember who I am.
Letting fear and worry fall away from me,
I open my eyes and see,
There is only love.”

Call and Response:

The service will also include a call-and-response reading, encouraging participants to find their own voices within the greater harmony. Here’s a glimpse:

Call: Every day, I create a new atmosphere of love and peace within my heart.
Response: I am peaceful in my heart and mind, moved by the peace of Spirit within.

Community Reading and Reflection:

We will come together to read aloud a moving spiritual mind treatment written by Practitioner Emeritus Bette Smith. This shared moment will be followed by a contemplative time for personal reflection, supported by the soothing sounds of guitar meditation music played by Rev. Russ Legear.

A Space for Reflection and Gratitude:

As we close, our voices will rise in unity, singing “I Release” by Rickie Byars:

“I release and I let go.
I let the Spirit run my life.
And my heart is open wide,
Yes, I’m only here for the Source.”

Come and share in this enriching experience of music, spoken word, and community support. Let’s connect, sing, and uplift each other in an atmosphere of shared love and spiritual confidence. We look forward to welcoming you.

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