Center for Spiritual Living, Olympia WA
Sunday service: 11 a.m.
Meditation: 10:30 a.m.
NOVA School, 2020 22nd Ave SE
Olympia, Washington


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May 2012

Practitioner Sunday - May 6

This is an opportunity for everyone to experience our practitioners and learn more about what practitioners do and how they serve. Join us for a special service offered by the five Practitioners licensed in our Center. They will share with us how to use spiritual principles to transform our lives and make the world a better place. The service will culminate in a "wall of prayer" which creates an atmosphere of beauty and sacredness.

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April 2012

Spiritual Cinema: Milagro Beanfield War - Saturday, April 14

Robert Redford's comedy-drama pits the little guys against big development. Watch the trailer and get all the details.

Satsang with Rev. Libby  - Wednesday, April 18

Come for the quiet contemplation and share the wisdom of your heart. Love offering to Center for Spiritual Living - Olympia. Wednesday, April 18, 6:30-8 pm, Hurley House, 1204 E. 4th Ave, Olympia

Sacred Studies - Spring 2012

Learn, grow, shine! Two Sacred Studies courses are offered spring term: Foundations of the Science of Mind (starts April 3) and Mind-Body Connection (starts April 26).  Partial scholarships are available.

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March 2012

2012 Annual Meeting ~ Everyone is Invited

Each year, the Center for Spiritual Living – Olympia holds an annual meeting to mark progress toward realizing our vision and to look forward at how Spirit is expressing as our Center in the year ahead.

The 2012 annual meeting will be Sunday, March 25, at 12:30 p.m. at NOVA School following our regular service and potluck.

Join in our co-creation structure of shared leadership as we:

  • Celebrate the growth and accomplishments of 2011
  • Review the Center’s approved 2012 budget and current financial status
  • Consider any other business brought to the Annual Meeting. Please submit items to Buffie Finkel by March 11, either in person or via email to serenityartsyelsm2@gmail.com
  • Hear from Core Council candidates and have the opportunity to cast your vote for two of them. (Members must be present to vote. Proxies will not be accepted.)   And if you are willing to serve in a leadership role, please consider running for a Core Council Position.

All members are invited to participate in shared leadership as we continue in the growth and evolution of our Center, as well as in our personal and spiritual growth. This is an exciting opportunity to share your ideas and talents as we jointly shape the future of the Center for Spiritual Living – Olympia.

Ready to Serve? Core Council Seeks Two New Members

Consider running for a Core Council position. Find eligibility information and applications at the information table in the lobby for the next few Sundays or at the Application Materials for Core Council Positions section of the publications page. These are volunteer positions. Completed applications should be submitted to Buffie Finkel in time for the March 25 elections.

Spiritual Cinema: The Way - Saturday, March 17

THE WAY is a powerful and inspirational story about family, friends and the challenges we face while navigating this ever-changing and complicated world. Watch the trailer and get all the details.

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February 2012

Spiritual Cinema: Love and Other Drugs - Saturday, Feb. 11

In honor of Valentine's Day, enjoy a film hailed as "the smartest and downright best screen-melting romance of 2011."

Sacred Circles Winter 2012: This Thing Called You

This Thing Called You book coverYou are invited to join one of our free Sacred Circles for a six-week series based on the book, This Thing Called You, by Ernest Holmes.

Circles begin week of Feb. 19 and conclude the week of March 18.

Sign up today for one of six Sacred Circle options.

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January 2012

Expand Your Light with Winter Workshops

Enroll Now for Sacred Studies - Winter 2012

Learn, grow, shine! Two Sacred Studies courses are offered winter term: Visioning (starts January 19) and Power of Your Word (starts January 22). Both have Foundations class as a prerequisite.

Spiritual Cinema Night - Saturday, January 14, 2012

In Made in Heaven, two souls cross paths in Heaven and attempt to reconnect once they are reborn on Earth. Get all the details.

Vision/Intention Workshop -  January 8, 2012

This free workshop, facilitated by Steve McLellan, Vision Core Chair, allows participants to deepen their vision from the previous week's White Stone Ceremony in an extended format. Bring a small box or container to be dedicated to your vision and intentions for 2012. Everyone invited, free of charge.

White Stone Ceremony ~ January 1, 2012

white stone on black sandThe White Stone Ceremony is an ancient ritual of new beginnings, as we set our Vision for the year in a special ceremony held during our regular service.

You are also invited to witness the marriage blessing of two of our new members, immediately after the service in the sanctuary, followed by a New Year's Day potluck.

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December 2011

Year-End Giving Deadline ~ December 31, 2011

There is still time to make a donation to the Center for Spiritual Living -Olympia for tax year 2011. We will honor all checks received or postmarked by December 31, 2011 sent to our mailing address. Your gift will appear on your 2011 contribution report mailed to you in January.

Checks received after January 1 will count toward your 2012 contributions. Thank you for your generous support of the Center for Spiritual Living - Olympia, and may this be a prosperous and joyous New Year for you.

Christmas Eve Service ~ Saturday, Dec. 24 at 4:20 p.m.

All are welcome for this very special service to celebrate the season. Music, candlelight, and a joyful spirit set the tone of this last service of 2011, as Rev. Libby shares metaphysical insights into the Christmas story. The Center for Spiritual Living Community Choir has a special program of seasonal music in store for you.

Women's Circle - Holiday Party and Gift Exchange

Gather at Karyn Lindberg's home on Saturday, Dec. 17, from 12:30 to 3 p.m. for a special lunch prepared by Karyn, followed by a gift exchange. Learn more about the holiday party and gift exchange.

Welcoming the Light ~ Sunday, December 18

At this time of year, with the winter solstice this week, we are reminded to awaken out of the trance of our past and into the light within us. Two special additions to our regular service:

  • Burning bowl ritual. As we open to the new year of light dawning in our community, our world, and reflected in our own lives, we let go of the past year (decade, century) as we prepare for the solar return of 2012.  We use special "flash" paper as regular paper would set off the sprinklers.
  • Blessing of the prayer shawls. The shawls, created so lovingly by the Prayer Shawl Ministry, are displayed near the altar and the congregants gather in blessing the shawls with love and healing.

Kinship Family Christmas Gift-Giving

The Center for Spiritual Living-Olympia has adopted a Kinship Family through Family Education and Support Services. Kinship families are typically composed of grandparents raising grandchildren. Our family is headed by Susan who is raising her grandchildren, 11-year-old Lee, and five-year-old Emily. Cash donations will help us purchase bigger-ticket items. Find gift suggestion cards at the information table. Deadline is December 18.

Help Stuff 50 Stockings for Thurston County Food Bank

Empty stockings made by Olympia Quiltmakersare available for pick-up at services on Sunday, November 27 and December 4. Each stocking, labeled with the age and gender of a child, is waiting to be filled with age-appropriate gifts, toys, fun school supplies, and candy. Filled stockings should be returned by Sunday, December 11. Don and Caroline Fenn will collect them to take to the Thurston County Food Bank to be distributed to children the week before Christmas.

World Sacred Music Festival - December 10

Interfaith Works, an organization of many faiths in Thurston County, is sponsoring a festive event with sacred music from around the world. The evening consists of three music acts from our diverse spiritual communities. Don't miss it! Worthington Center, St. Martin's University.

Open House for SideWalk - December 1

Come visit and celebrate the opening of the new intake and advocacy center for homeless adults that Center for Spiritual Living - Olympia helped to manifest. The open house will be a festive occasion with live music (featuring our own Rick Brugger and Rev. Marcia MacLean), food, and fascinating people to meet and greet.  4 to 7 p.m., 1139 5th Ave SE.

Prayer Works!

You can request prayer(s) for a particular issue with the form in your Sunday service program. Place the form in the prayer box at the back of the sanctuary. Practitioners will hold that request in their consciousness for the week. Interested in prayer for yourself or others? Learn about resources at the Prayer Request page.

Compassionate Care Team Requests

There is still a little room for additional volunteers to serve on the Compassionate Care Team. You need not be a member to request or receive services. Compassionate care includes visiting someone in the hospital, transportation, arranging short-term meal service, prayer, and organizing care. And sometimes, it's just a friendly word of encouragement, appreciation, condolence, or congratulations.

If you or someone you know within our community needs compassionate care, please fill out a lavender form (available at the information table) and put it in the prayer box. Ann Aubuchon, RScP, coordinator, and her team will work to meet your needs. Email wecare@cslolympia.org with questions.

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November 2011

lighthouseFall Program: Be the Light – Grow, Serve, Shine!

"Be the Light Grow, Serve, Shine!" brings together sacred study, a focus on our members, growing membership, stewardship, and community visioning. Sherry Nelson, fall program chair, team leaders, and a growing roster of engaged members are co-creating a slate of activities to bring forth our shared community vision.

Dates to note:

  • Sunday, October 2 - "Be the Light - Grow, Serve, Shine!" program starts
  • Oct. 2 - Nov. 12 - Sacred Circles study and conversation groups meet
  • Sunday, October 9 - Membership and 2012 pledge program begins
  • Sunday, October 23 - Choir performance
  • jack-o-lanternSunday, October 30 - Potluck and Jack-o-Lantern Display: Join us for delicious food and spooky conversation. Show off your pumpkin-carving talents by bringing in your carved pumpkin for display. Costumes are encouraged!
  • Sunday, October 30 - New member information session
  • piggy bankSunday, November 6 - Visioning for 'Be the Light' Program:  Steve McLellan, Visioning Core chair, will lead a visioning session from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. to give you a chance to vision for your personal abundance.
  • Saturday, November 12 - Community Conversation Café
  • Sunday, November 13 - Sacred Circle participants honored
  • Sunday, November 20 - Community celebration and potluck, choir performance

Fall program affirmation:

"I AM an infinitely prosperous expression of God. I know God is my one and only source of all supply. I commit myself to the practice of Prosperity, surrendering any belief in separation from my Source, my God, my abundant and prosperous Self. Thank you God, and so it is."

Spiritual Cinema, November 19: Resurrection

Ellen Burstyn experiences the afterlife for a brief time after a car accident that kills her husband. As she begins her long process of physical healing, she discovers that she has the ability to heal physical infirmities. While most people simply accept her gift, her lover becomes unbalanced and dangerous because she does not place the healings within a religious context. Get all the details at the Spiritual Cinema page.

Be the Light Community Conversation Café  – Saturday, Nov. 12

Join us for an evening of joyful conversation, collaborative dialog and shared wisdom to discover what it means for us to BE the Light as we Grow, Serve and Shine! Together we will explore what we deeply desire for the Center for Spiritual Living – Olympia. Get all the details.

Homeless Volunteer & Advocate Teams

This is your chance to make a difference. The Center for Spiritual Living-Olympia is forming volunteer teams for the new Interfaith Works Central Intake Center for homeless adults: advocacy, light case management, and office greeters. There is a range of volunteer opportunities available, including shelter greeters, screeners, and hosts; family resource advocates; and youth mentors.

The Homeless Prevention Partnership brings together the Family Support
Center, Interfaith Works and Community Youth Services to provide a
comprehensive, coordinated response to homelessness in our local community.As our team grows and evolves, stay tuned for more news.

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October 2011

'Be the Light' Sacred Circle Series

We invite you to join one of our free, home-based Sacred Circles for a six-week series based on "5 GIFTS for an Abundant Life" by Diane Harmony. Engage in sacred study and dialog as—together in community—we grow, serve, shine. Circles begin the week of October 2. Learn more and sign up today!

Spiritual Cinema, October 8: The Shift ~ by Wayne Dyer

Every life has a turning point, a shift, a choice to bring about what really matters. In Dr. Wayne Dyer's film, "The Shift," we share the stories of three modern lives in crisis. The Shift will capture your imagination and send you on your own quest for a life of meaning and purpose. Get all the details at the Spiritual Cinema page.

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September 2011

Sacred Studies: Sign Up Now for Fall Term

Two classes, certificated by the United Centers for Spiritual Living, are offered fall 2011. Get all the details at the Sacred Studies page.

Calling all Alumni! Certificated Classes Ceremony

Sunday, September 11, 2011 during services

Join us for a little pomp and circumstance as our community celebrates those who have taken a Centers for Spiritual Living-certificated class within the last two years. If you have taken Foundations, Treatment and Meditation, Edinburgh Lectures by Thomas Troward, Practical Mysticism, The Power of Your Word, The Essential Ernest, or other classes since 2009, please plan to attend this day of honoring your work.

Reconnect with your classmates, receive a certificate, share with the community, and celebrate together.

interfaith 9/11 artInterfaith 9/11 ~ 10th Anniversary Program

Sunday, September 11, 7 p.m. - Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1925 Boulevard Road SE, Olympia

Interfaith Works warmly invites all faith communities and the general public to join together for an evening of remembrance and community conversation on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy.

Guiding words of reflection and remembrance from local faith leaders will be followed by a series of small group discussions using the “Community Café” model, a simple and engaging format for group dialog.

Building on last year’s powerful Interfaith Works 9/11 event, we are committed to fostering engagement among faiths to build deeper understanding and cooperation across our entire community.

Join with neighbors and faith partners in the spirit of respect as we create a positive example of harmony and peace in the face of growing intolerance and hate messages across the country.

Free and open to the public. Families with children of middle-school age and older are especially welcome. Share this announcement with family, friends, and coworkers. Print and post the event flyer.

For more information, call (360) 357-7224 or email office@interfaith-works.org.

Spiritual Cinema - Saturday, September 10

Gather round the tablewell, probably the sofa and some cushy chairsfor the classic "My Dinner With Andre" at Elaine Smitha's home. Bring some nibbles and drinks if you wish. No need to get all fancy with terrine de poisson and bramborová polévka like our film's protagonists. Get all the details at the Spiritual Cinema page.

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August 2011

Music Jam 2011 - Sunday, August 28, 4 to 7 p.m.

Your hosts, Eric and Karyn Lindberg, invite you to this festive annual event in their backyard. Features David "Red" Rhys-Johnson, Gloria Burton, and YOU! If you PLAY an instrument, bring it. If you SING, plan to get up and join in. And if you are just a music MOOCH, sit back and enjoy it all. Picnic meal at 6 p.m. for $10 per person. More Music Jam details.

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July 2011

Upscale Garage Sale - Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

This annual fundraising garage sale—hosted by Kathy and Larry Gilliam for the Center for Spiritual Living – Olympia has a reputation for high quality art, furniture, antiques, home décor, heirloom items, quilts, books, jewelry, vintage and high quality clothing.

It's time to collect your items to donate. Don’t get rid of your good stuff. Sort through cupboards and collections; set items aside for this amazing sale. You need not be a member to give! Ask friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors for donations.

Community potluck barbecue - Sunday, July 31, after service

No potluck at NOVA school today. Instead, head over to Kathy and Larry Gilliam's home right after the service for the annual Center for Spiritual Living community barbecue potluck. Watch for details. 

Ester Nicholson: The Divine Invitation - Sunday, July 17

Esther NicholsonEster Nicholson, a practitioner at the Agape International Spiritual Center,  motivational speaker, and inspirational recording artist, will deliver a very special Sunday service and perform musical solos.

She draws from a wealth of life experience and teachings. With a transformed mind, changed heart, new attitude and 24 years of sobriety, Ester inspires audiences with her powerful teachings and process of forgiveness.

Bulletin Board Summer Makeover

Cleo Bloedon is designing the summer CSL-Olympia bulletin board. She invites members to post information about activities and services, both community and Center-related. Be sure to DATE your announcement(s). And take a moment to choose one of the STARS on the bulletin board and write your NAME on it. After all, EACH of us is a STAR!

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June 2011

'Perspective' Columns in The Olympian

Rev. Libby O'Day's latest 'Perspective' column, Spirituality and Transformation, appears in the June 4, 2011 Religion section of The Olympian. If you missed past columns by members of our community, visit the publications page.

Crowning Ceremony - Saturday, June 18, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

The archetypes of the Maiden, Mother, and Crone represent the three phases of a woman's life. This special ceremony honors women entering or living the "wisdom" years of life.  This even open to all women, not just those who attend the Center for Spiritual Living. Get details and driving instructions.

RSVP requested. If you want to experience the honor of being crowned as the Queen of your Life, please let us know. Sign up at the information table or contact Barbara Metcalf at befiddler@aol.com or (360) 357-7441.

Spiritual Cinema - Saturday, June 11

This month's feature, OPRAH'S final episode takes a look at how how Spirit imbued her show and touched our lives. Discussion follows. Get details.

Visioning for the Community - Sunday, June 5, 12:30 p.m.

Throughout May, our entire spiritual community is learning the Visioning process together, both in the "Spring Into Vision" sacred circles and during Rev. Libby's weekly Sunday services. Then, we will put this tool for transformation to work!

Our spiritual community, one powerful group of individualsled by our Visioning Teamwill hold a Visioning and Meditation together on behalf of the Center for Spiritual Living-Olympia after the service on Sunday, June 5.

This community-wide visioning marks the official debut of our seven-member Visioning TeamSteve McLellan, Teria Atwood-Smith, Julie Baker, Rita Heapes, Steve Duggan, Ann Marie Stuart, Rev. Libby O'Daywhich has met since December to co-create and define how it will serve the community, function as a team, and to vision for the Center.

Together, on June 5, we will become a vehicle to reveal Spirit's response to key questions, revealing the next chapters in the story of the Center for Spiritual Living-Olympia. What is Spirit's idea for us, who must we be, what must we release, next steps?

Volunteers are needed to help set up chairs and flip charts, coordinate supplies, take notes, and then put it all away afterwards. To volunteer, please email office@cslolympia.org or sign up at the information table.

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May 2011

Community Directories - New and Updated

Now available at the information table. Pick up yours today! Directory includes names, addresses, emails, and birthdates. Remember, the directory is to be used only to contact other community members and is NOT to be used for solicitation purposes. Thanks to Karyn Lindberg for updates and production. 

Spiritual Cinema - Saturday, May 7

This month's film, RABBIT HOLE, starring Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart, examines grief and forgiveness. Discussion follows. Get details.

Women's Circle - Sharing your Visions and Dreams, Saturday, May 21

Bring something that represents what you are excited about: a bit like show-and-tell from school days, but with a Visioning Process twist. We will also form plans for the June Crowning/Croning Celebration. Women new to the community are always welcome. Get the details.

Practitioner Information Panel - Sunday, May 22

If you’ve ever wondered, “What is a Practitioner?” or “What does a Practitioner do?” find out on Sunday, May 22, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. 

Our Practitioners Ann Aubuchon, Susan Einhorn, Barbara Hart, and John Mulhall will give an overview, answer your questions, and provide a demonstration of a prayer treatment. Find out about all the wonderful things they do to support our community.

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April 2011

Sacred Studies Spring Term 2011 Classes

Go deeper in your practice with certificated classes. This spring's offerings are Foundations of Spiritual Living and The Essential Ernest Holmes.

Spring Into Vision - Sacred Circle series, May 2011

Spring into vision artwork We invite you to join one of our home-based Sacred
 Circles for the four-week series in May devoted to
 the spiritual practice of visioning, based on Dr. Michael
 Bernard Beckwith's Life Visioning Process. The visioning
 process deepens our experience of letting go and allowing
 consciousness to do the work, a powerful tool for personal
 transformation.  Learn more and sign up today!

Retro Easter Photos & Fun: In My Easter Bonnet

Boy with Easter egg and basket  Deadline Sunday, April 17. We are looking for
 childhood pictures of our congregation in their
 Easter finery for a slide display on Easter. Send
 pictures in JPG or BMP (bitmap) format to Denny
 Kautzmann at CSLDenny@gmail.comGirl in Easter dress with basket

 If your printer does not scan images, give
 a photo to either Tex Sullivan or Sherry
 Nelson on Sunday, April 10 or 17, and it
 will be scanned and emailed to Denny.

Pictures should be provided in an envelope with your name and phone number listed on the back of the picture. Deadline for photos is Sunday, April 17.

Annual Meeting Report 2011

If you missed this year's annual meeting, get caught up on our community's amazing progress and activities in 2010-2011 and check out the exciting activities in store for 2011.

2011 Annual Meeting - April 17, 12:30 p.m.

Please join us for our annual meeting of the membership. Our community will consider election of a new at-large member to the Leadership Council, proposed bylaw revisions, and other business items. Members as of March 17, 2011 will be eligible to vote. Everyone, whether official members or not, is welcomed and encouraged to attend. We look forward to hearing from you!

Bylaws and applications for Leadership Council position will be available for review at the information table.

Take out your red pen! Current bylaws and proposed amendments are posted online for your review. 

Want to serve your CSL-Olympia community as a member of the Leadership Council? Eligible members are encouraged to apply for the Leadership council open position.

  • March 6-April 10: Applications and job descriptions available on the information table.
  • April 10: Deadline for Council applications. Seal in envelope and place in blue box on information table. If mailing, must arrive by April 8.
  • April 10-13: Nominating Committee reviews all applications, votes, thanks those not chosen.
  • April 13:  Council receives recommendation of Nominating Committee for consideration.
  • April 17: If approved, candidate will be submitted for vote of the membership at the Annual Meeting.

Spiritual Cinema Bonus Night:  Saturday, April 16, 6:30 p.m.

The Cove, will be shown at Gene and Marilyn Ball Brown’s home. The Cove is a 2009 documentary film that analyzes and questions Japan’s hunting culture and mercury poisoning. Watch the trailer and get details.

Community Directory Update

It’s time to update our CSL-Olympia Community Directory. This valuable directory lists names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and birthday for members and non-members. Our current directory will be displayed in the Lobby along with a form to edit, update, add or delete your information. You may also choose to email your information to Karyn Lindberg at cookingkaryn@comcast.net. Remember, participation is voluntary.

Earth Day Celebration 2011

Earth Day 2011 flyerWednesday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Lincoln School Gym, 213 -21st Ave SE, Olympia, WA

  • Program includes: SongLight Children’s Choir, Native & Celtic Flute, Olympia Peace Choir, Spoken Word from multiple faith traditions, Drumming and more
  • Reception with light refreshments following
  • Children welcome
  • People of all faiths welcome

Presented by Interfaith Works, (360) 357-7224

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March 2011

Spring Equinox! CSL-Community Choir - Sunday, March 20

They're back! Your fellow CSL members present a pleasing menu of fresh seasonal fare to get you ready for spring. Shake off the snow (rain!) and feast your ears as your choir 'rocks the equinox.'

Women's Circle - The Celtic Calendar - Saturday, March 19, 12:30 to 4 p.m.

Camille Fastle will lead us through the history of the Celtic calendar. To the Celts, time was circular rather than linear. This is reflected in their commencing each day, and each festival, at dusk rather than dawn. Learn about the interplay of equinoxes, solstices, cross-quarter days, festival dates, and more. Get the details.

Spiritual Cinema - Saturday, March 12, 6:30 p.m.

This month's film is AVATAR. Come experience the beautiful planet Pandora's spiritual culture. Discussion follows. Get details.

Sweet Rockin' Kirtan Chant with Leraine

Join us for a very special performance during March 13 service and at 3 p.m. at Heart of Wellness.

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February 2011

Sacred Circles Study Groups

Feb. 28: This is the last week to join! This seven-week series begins the week of Feb. 20 featuring "The Seven Whispers, A Spiritual Practice for Times Like These" by Christina Baldwin.

Small groups meet weekly at several different members' homes at a variety of times and days of the week. Find out how to get involved.

Elaine Smitha's conversations with leading edge thinkers

CSL-Olympia's own Elaine Smitha conducts live interviews with dynamic leaders on the new edge of science and world events as they relate to the human condition. Tune in to "Evolving Ideas" on the Progressive Radio Network on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 11 a.m. to hear her rare, first-ever interview with Joel Goldsmith's granddaughter, Sue Rapac, who continues to keep Goldsmith's work and philosophy alive. 

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January 2011

Rev. Libby Delivers Opening Prayer at State House

Each day, the Washington State House of Representatives convenes its regular floor session in Olympia with a prayer delivered by a different faith leader. On Friday, Jan. 21, our own Rev. Libby opened the session.

See her on TVW. Click the large arrow to start the video; then drag or click the timeline menu bar at the bottom to 6:30 into the program.

New Interfaith Works Representative

Congratulations to Kathy Gilliam for agreeing to serve as CSL-Olympia's Interfaith Works representative. Kathy comes to this volunteer position with enthusiasm and an open heart.

Interfaith Works is a non-profit association of faith communities and individuals of diverse faith traditions that brings the human and financial resources of our faith communities together with business and government agencies for the benefit of those in need. Interfaith Works meets monthly, with an additional meeting for the coalition of clergy to address homelessness in Thurston County.

We honor and thank Luther Smith, former representative. His loving service has given CSL-Olympia a presence in the Interfaith Community for many years.

Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Prayer Shawl team will meet Wednesday, Jan. 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the home of Don and Caroline Fenn. Instruction is provided in knitting or crocheting. Directions are available at the information table in the lobby.

Missing a favorite serving dish or platter?

The Hospitality Team may have it. Left behind from prior events, these items are on display in the lobby. Unclaimed items will be donated to Goodwill.

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