Center for Spiritual Living, Ahimsa is the spiritual concept of nonviolence based on the idea Santa Rosa that all living beings have the spark of in them and should therefore be treated with respect. Being nonviolent in action may February 9, 2020 be the most accessible way to practice, however, nonviolence in Today’s Message thoughts and words is equally rewarding. Ahimsa – Nonviolence Dr. wrote this Affirmative , which I Dr. Edward Viljoen find effective in keeping my thoughts, words, and deeds on the At the Center Today path of most kindness and least harm:  Free Five-Minute Affirmative Prayer There is only one mind, , and my world is saturated with divine ideas that lead after each service, Grinton Chapel. me every step of my way. No more indecision, mistakes or wrong judgments. My  Silent , 9:35 to 9:50 am, consciousness is a center of perfect intelligence in that mind which is God. The action Meditation Room, upstairs of God's ideas in my thinking is now complete. I know what I need to know at the  Youth Classes, 10 am and 11:30 am, instant I need to know it. My consciousness is ever expanding in its scope and Rooms 1 and 2 interest. I let divine ideas govern my thinking and divine love govern my feelings. I  Nursery Care, 10 am and 11:30 am am the unlimited outlet open unlimited mind.  Teen Group, 11:15 am, Room 11  Grief and Los Spiritual Support, Blessings, 12:45 pm, Room 8, upstairs. Edward Viljoen  Diversity Discussion Group, 1:30 pm, Waggoner Hall. See col. 3. Are You Interested in  Sunday Evening Conversations, 7 pm, Featured Volunteer Room 11, North Wing. Peggy Weber, Joining Our Team? Linda Connor We are excited that we are hiring a full- RScP, leads a conversation on the topic Linda wandered into the time Activities & Events Manager for the “Nonviolence Means Divine Action.” Center in 2002 and was center to coordinate our events and mesmerized by the music. Tuesday, February 11 volunteers. Must be well-organized and Linda Webb-Khakaba was  Seniors in Spirit Luncheon, 1 pm, off enjoy people. If you are interested in singing “Thank You site. Call Norma at 707-569-1248 to finding out more about this new position, Mother-Father God.” She reserve your place. please contact Chandra Farnsworth at immediately joined  Science of Mind/12-Step Support [email protected]. Group, 7 pm, Room 11, North Wing Linda’s choir and also sang backup on stage every Sunday. She Wednesday, February 12 Diversity Discussion Group Today, 1:30 to 3 pm, Waggoner Hall says, “It was the music which brought me  Meditation: “Inviting the Sacred,” Join us as we explore how to become more and the message which kept me.” 6 to 6:45 pm, Waggoner Hall. See inclusive by recognizing beliefs that do not Currently, Linda co-leads the soprano page 2. serve us or our human community. You section of the One Heart Choir and serves  Celebrating Black History, 7 pm, can stay informed on our discussions and as the choir’s Assistant Director. Linda says Waggoner Hall. See column 2. find resources by visiting our Facebook that being in service allows her to receive  Chair Yoga is on hiatus, resuming page: CSLSR Diversity Discussion Group. so much more than she could ever give. March 4. She feels blessed to be a part of this Saturday, February 15 Celebrating Black History organization. Linda, you bless all of us with  Saturday Meditation Group, 10 am, Wednesday Evenings in February, 7 pm, your presence. Many thanks! Waggoner Hall. Learn about and celebrate Meditation Room, upstairs Nurturing Our Community (NOC)  Women of Spirit, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm the contributions of African Americans as Who can host an  Drop-in Study some of our congregants share their event? You! Ask a Group, 11 am, Room 3 experiences. Still to come:  February 12—Calvin Johnson—Just Nurturing Our  Sound Bowl Meditation, 3:30 to 5:30 Community team Mercy: The Work of Bryan Stevenson pm, Waggoner Hall. See page 2. member what  February 19—Olivia Kinsler—The hosting, or co-hosting, an event entails. Be Board Meetings Political Scene: How Far Have We creative. Break bread together and make Our Board of Trustees meets once a month Really Come? new friends by sharing what you love. All at 5:30 pm in Rooms 1 and 2. You are  February 26—Celeste Austin—A Host forms are due next Sunday, Feb. 16. invited to attend. Next meeting is on Journey of Family, Prayer, and Thursday, February 27. Transformation with the Prayer Chapel Women of Spirit Recommended Reading Singers (Sanctuary) Join us this Saturday, February 15, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Come gather with Gandhi The Man: How One Man Changed Buddhism: The Awakened Mind your sisters in Waggoner Hall for the first Himself to Change the World, by Eknath Students in this four-week class explore Women of Spirit get-together in 2020! Easwaran. what awakening means and how the Bring your drums and rattles for a drum February Nonprofit Partner teachings from the Center offer specific circle and join the visioning as we create consciousness-raising methods that COTS 572 Lives, working to help at least our Vision and Mission Statement with you anyone can practice. Join Dr. Kim Kaiser for 572 people find housing, Learn more at for the coming year! Your new facilitators, this class, which takes place on Thursday their website, https://cots.org ministerial students Lynda Lundry and evenings, beginning February 17. Donna Starr, are looking forward to un mensaje dominical, por favor envíe una meeting you all! solicitud por adelantado a Giving Voice to Our Souls [email protected]. Five Mondays, March 2 – March 30, Circles for Spiritual Connection from 5 to 6:30 pm. Based on Parker J Small, in-home groups are returning! Palmer’s book, A Hidden Wholeness: The Circles for Spiritual Connection, consisting Journey Toward an Undivided Life, this of 6 to 10 congregants, will meet weekly five-week book study, facilitated by Rev. for six weeks to create community and 2075 Occidental Road Tara Steele, is an opportunity to deepen our ability to embody our spiritual Santa Rosa CA 95401 experience the gift of seeing ourselves nature in our daily lives. If you want to Phone: 707-546-4543 • www.cslsr.org and others more clearly. We will learn to learn more or are interested in becoming a Office Hours speak our own truth; listen receptively to host or facilitator, visit our table in the Mon. Tue. Wed., 10 am to 5 pm the truth of others; ask honest, open Social Hall today. You can also e-mail Sat., 10 am to 1 pm questions of each other; and offer the [email protected] and we will contact Closed Thurs., Fri., and Sun. healing and empowering gifts of silence you with details and the dates of the and laughter. trainings for hosts and facilitators. Groups Sunday Morning Services will begin meeting in mid-May. 8:30 am • 10 am • 11:30 am Spirit of Aloha in Kauai Unsheltered Love Underwear Drive After Service Prayer, Grinton Chapel with Dr. Edward Viljoen 9:30 am • 11 am • 12:30 pm Visit us at our table next Sunday as we April 27 – May 2, 2020 accept your donations of men’s and Youth Program Within the word aloha is everything you 10 am and 11:30 am, Rooms 1 & 2 need to know in order to interact rightly women’s new socks, bras, and underwear with others and with the natural world. Join for distribution to our unsheltered Nursery Care: 10 am and 11:30 am us in Kauai to discover the spiritual neighbors. Thanks for your support! Teen Group richness hidden in the true meaning of 11:15 am, Room 11, North Wing aloha. Visit the Information table for Parking Ambassadors Sunday Evening Conversations complete details. We are bringing back our parking ambassador program to keep watch over 7 to 8 pm, Room 11 Sound Bowl Meditation our parking lots during services and Wednesday Meditation This Saturday, February 15, from 3:30 to events. If you would like to be a part of this 6 to 6:45 pm, Waggoner Hall 5:30 pm, in Waggoner Hall. Join Claire important team, please see Evan or Jeffrey Meditation Victor on a journey of sound for personal at the Volunteer Table. in Richard Leo Meditation Room healing, relaxation, and renewal. Together Sunday, 9:35 to 9:50 am we create sacred space, then relax into a Meditation: “Inviting the Sacred” Saturday, 10 am deep meditation enveloped in the sounds Join us every Wednesday evening for a of crystal singing bowls, Tibetan bowls, new facilitator-led meditation experience Lending Library vocals, and other evocative instruments. with Rev. Siota Belle and others. Enjoy a Open Sunday 9 am to 1 pm Tickets are $35 in advance or $40 at the sense of peace and Oneness as we explore Dial-a-Thought: 707-544-5423 door if space is available. Tickets are different meditation practices together. Heart-in-Hand Spiritual Support available and in the Social Hall on Sundays Waggoner Hall, North Wing, from 6 to 6:45 Hospital & Home Visits or online 24/7 at pm. Both new and experienced meditators Grief & Loss Spiritual Support steppingstonesbooksandgifts.org welcome. 707-546-4543 ext. 370 Join the Welcoming Team One-Time Adaptive Yoga Class Telephone Prayer Ministry The Center’s Welcoming Team is Tuesday, February 18, from 10:15 to 11:30 707-546-4561 expanding! Would you like to serve in a am, Grinton Chapel. This one-time class is Online Prayer Requests welcoming role on Sunday mornings? You by donation and 100% of proceeds will www.cslsr.org Resources  can learn more about the team and its role benefit the Days for Girls Team at the Online Prayer Request Center to help buy supplies for making at the Center and explore this uplifting and Affirmative Prayer Library menstrual kits for girls in developing engaging volunteer opportunity at our www.cslsr.org Support tab next team Orientation on Saturday, countries. This slow-moving class is Listen to Dr. Edward February 29, from 10am to 12 noon. Learn designed for those with balance and on KSRO radio (1350 AM/103.5 FM) more and sign up at the Information Table mobility challenges. We use chairs, walls Sunday mornings at 8:30 am or by e-mailing Nancy Reynolds at and props to help and adapt poses for [email protected]. each individual's ability. If you’ve been Stepping Stones Books and Gifts thinking of trying it, this is a perfect 707-527-8372 Spanish/Español opportunity to check it out. Store Hours Spanish language interpretation of Sunday Sunday 9:30 am to 1:30 pm messages is available on our blog at Days for Girls Sewing Day Mon. and Tue. 11 am to 5 pm enespanolcslsr.blogspot.com. Live Wednesday, February 19, from 10 am to Closed Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. interpretation may be arranged in advance 2 pm. Help us create reusable menstrual www.steppingstonesbooksandgifts.org by e-mailing [email protected]. kits for girls in developing countries so Member Assistance Program they can be in school or at work all month La interpretación en español de los 707-546-4543 ext. 111 mensajes dominicales está disponible en long. Come with your sewing skills and nuestro blog: enespanolcslsr.blogspot.com. we’ll teach you what to do. We meet in Para solicitar la interpretación en vivo de Room 7, upstairs. Contact: Brenda Kobrin, 707-280-9680.