Center for Spiritual Living Midtown

Beloved Community - Rev Dr Jim Lockhard

Jim Lockard has been a member of the New Thought Movement for 28 years, since 1989. He is an evolutionary, which he defines as one who has a sense of affinity for the evolutionary development of people and systems, for his whole life. Hence – New Thought Evolutionary. His book, CREATING THE BELOVED COMMUNITY: A HANDBOOK FOR SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP , is on this topic for those in spiritual leadership. He served many years as senior minister and in shared ministry positions in Religious Science International and later Centers for Spiritual Living. We are over very happy to have him celebrating with us today.

Compassion for Others - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Have you thought about the difference between passionate relationships and compassionate relationships? The former has more intensity and may burn brighter faster and sometimes burns out sooner. However, compassionate relationships are based on levels of intimacy. They may feel less urgent and overwhelming than passionate relationships, and they often endure the test of time. This week we will consider the characteristics of compassionate relationships, their value, and the tendency to misjudge them as lifeless or no longer viable. Compassion has a tendency to see the whole person, recognizing their struggles and their gifts. Compassionate Relationships include trust, commitment, and affection. Being fully alive involves all kinds of relationships. Please join us online as we explore these ideas.

Compassion for the Self - Rev Cynthia Paulsen

We typically think of compassion as something we have for others, but this week, we ask, “What about US?” Self love and self care are important parts of practicing compassion for the self. How often do we get still, check in, and pause? Let’s show compassion for our true divine selves! It’s easier than you might think!

Compassion for the World - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Our theme for the month is Compassion for the World

The Light Within Us: I AM - Rev Cynthia Paulsen

The Light Within is our true Divine Nature. It is our unity with Spirit. Some might call it the great “I AM” God-Presence found within each of us. Knowing “I AM” is the name of Infinite Intelligence, what does that mean for our use of those words as spiritual beings having a human experience?

The Light Within Others: Connection & Communication - Rev Cynthia Paulsen

Connection and communication play an important role in how we express the light within us and how we recognize the light within others. Let’s explore some ways to connect with like minded spiritual seekers, using the new thought language we have all come to know and love.

Your Inner Light Shines - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Allowing our Inner Light to shine may seem like a bold idea. In todays world of chaos and pain for so many people it may seem that your light is struggling to say lit, or that it is just too dim to make much of a differnce. Today we will explore these ideas and look beyond circumstances to the great Reality that is avaiilable to each of us.

Inner and Outer Journey - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Forgiveness - Rev Cynthia Paulsen

There is an old saying: “Resentment is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die.” Holding on to past regrets, resentment, anger, and pain only hurts us. How do we process these feelings, heal, and live our best lives? The answer lies in one of the most powerful spiritual practices out there: FORGIVENESS.

Prayer That Gets Results! - Rev Dr Bob Deen

Spiritual Mind Treatment is a form of prayer that is well documented to work for us in very powerful and sometime miraculous ways.  Really? How? Why? We will explore those answers today.