Wednesday Evening Service

  So much of our world is invisible to us, hidden to our senses. The forces that bind us together, that can turn a gentle breeze on one of the Earth into a fierce hurricane on the other, don't always make themselves known. This can be true for our inner world, too.  As Walt Whitman once wrote, "I am large; I contain multitudes." Rev. Siota Belle will lead our exploration tonight of how what we believe can influence what we are able to see in the world. And that by changing our beliefs, we will be able to see more of the natural good that is inherent to our reality. Christopher Fritzsche will be providing lovely music, and, of course, there will be tea, goodies, and freshly baked bread.  We look forward to seeing you at 7pm tonight for our Wednesday Evening Service!

Wednesday evening at 7 pm, we invite you to join us for a special Thanksgiving Eve service at the Center for Spiritual Living Santa Rosa. This service promises to be an enriching experience, filled with music, inspiration, and a unique opportunity to set your intentions for the coming year. We are thrilled to announce that the service will feature the melodious voices of Christopher Fritzsche and the Thanksgiving band. Their uplifting music will surely touch your heart and set the tone for an evening of reflection and gratitude. Dr. Edward Viljoen, our senior minister, will be delivering a message. His insights and wisdom have always been a source of inspiration and guidance for our community, and we are eager to hear his thoughts as we approach this season of thankfulness. A highlight of the evening will be the chance to participate in a meaningful tradition: filling out your 2024 Thanksgiving Intention Card. This is a powerful exercise where you write what you intend to be thankful f...

(Guess which is me?) Tonight’s service message delves deep into the heart of personal conviction and understanding. At the heart of this evening's gathering, we will reflect upon the strength of our convictions and the evidence of those beliefs in our actions and daily lives. We will explore the profound inquiries posed by thinkers like Arthur Schopenhauer and consider the challenge of checking the palpable evidence of our beliefs in how we conduct ourselves through life’s peaks and troughs.  The centerpiece of the message will be the hypothetical scenario of articulating our beliefs in a mere fifteen minutes on national television. This exercise aims to clarify what we hold to be true, allowing us to align our lives more closely with these truths. Rev. Russ Legear has kindly provided meditation music to aid us in our contemplation, while freshly baked bread, tea, and cookies will nourish us as we partake in the comforting embrace of community. The goal is to emerge with a clearer ...

Dear Community, I just love this old photo of me and Music Director Christopher Fritzsche.  And, I love that I get to work with him at the Center. But that's not the point of this message.  :) I invite you to gather with me on Wednesday, November 8th at 7 p.m. for our Evening Service, where I'll talk about my own journey with Science of Mind, which began at a time when the world was less inundated with information. Today, with a deeper understanding of the nuances of human emotion, neurodiversity, social dynamics, and mental health, I find it enriching to revisit and question the ideas that initially drew me in. The concept that our thoughts have creative power prompted me to ask questions and seek out answers that were both invigorating and, at times, challenging. I've come to appreciate an approach that values evidence and personal growth over accepting ideas at face value. Our gathering is open to all, irrespective of individual beliefs about the divine. Instead, we ...

Tonight, we have a special event that replaces our regular Wednesday evening service – our annual Remembrance Service. This heartfelt gathering is a time for us to come together, reflect, and pay tribute to our dearly departed loved ones, who continue to hold a cherished place in our hearts. **Date:** Wednesday, November 1, 2023 **Time:** 7:00 PM **Location:** Sanctuary, hosted by Rev. Siota Belle and members of our Grief and Loss Support Ministry During this meaningful event, we encourage you to bring flowers, photographs, or other cherished mementos that hold a special place in your heart. These items provide a beautiful way to share the memories of those who have deeply impacted our lives. As we unite in remembrance, we find solace in the presence of our community. This service will be a time for introspection, honoring memories, and healing together. Furthermore, we extend an invitation to explore our Center's Remembrance Pages, accessible at https://communityremembrancepages.b...

As autumn leaves fall and the chill in the air signals the approaching winter, Halloween, or Samhain as it was originally known, emerges on the horizon. While this festival is often viewed through the lens of costumes, candies, and children's glee, the occasion also invites a deeper spiritual reflection, resonant with the teachings and philosophies of the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa. The Turn of the Season and the Turn Within Historically, Halloween marked the onset of darker and colder days, signaling a shift from the active, outward energy of summer to the contemplative, inward energy of winter. Just as the earth goes through cycles, so do we as individual expressions of the divine Spirit. This season calls us to be still with ourselves, to delve into our inner realms, and to prepare for the period of introspection that winter naturally brings. Honoring Our Shadows The teachings at the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa, encourage us to face our own shadows to ex...

As the seasons transition and we welcome a time of reflection and renewal, we warmly invite you to join us for enriching events designed to nourish your soul and strengthen our sense of community. Midweek Spiritual Boost with Rev. Siota Belle This Wednesday, October 11, at 7 pm , we are elated to present a special Midweek Spiritual Boost directed by our esteemed speaker, Rev. Siota Belle. [Insert information about Siota Belle here.] Rev. Siota is not only an inspirational speaker but also the facilitator of our Annual Remembrance Service . If you've experienced the loss of a loved one in the past year, this is an excellent opportunity to ask her how you can have them honored at our Remembrance Service, slated for Wednesday, November 1, at 7 pm . Upcoming Seasonal Celebrations We are also thrilled to offer a variety of events that align with this transformative time of the year: Pumpkin Carving Party : Let your creativity shine on Sunday, October 29, at 12 noon . Register Here Thank...