I am led, guided and inspired by the Living Spirit of Love and of right action. ~  Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 263

We continue delighting in our theme for 2023, which is, “Building a New Consciousness,” and we focused the month of January on “Foundation,” reviewing the four introductory chapters of Dr. Holmes’ Science of Mind. Now, we are ready to move into February’s theme, which is, “Motivation.” In understanding our Principle and Its application in our lives, the next step is to become truly inspired to put It into practice, now only for ourselves but for the greater Community. We are, indeed, committed to co-creating a “World That Works for All.”

Our minds are individualized expressions of the One Mind; therefore, we have access to the greatest information and highest inspiration coming directly from the One. Truly, Love is the most motivating power in the Universe, and It is always available to guide, encourage, and direct us in our conscious, creative endeavors. As we enter into our spiritual work with loving intention and true compassion, the results are always powerfully successful, and we move forward in Grace. Aligning ourselves with Spirit, we feel that constant pulse of Life that encourages us to set clear intentions and to develop fresh, new ways to use the Power for Good . . . for Good! 

We are thrilled to be meeting again in person the next two Sundays at Inteprod in Eagleville, and grateful to our hosts, Rick and Suzanne Smethers for sharing their wonderful facility with us. On both February 5^th and 12^th, our Practitioners will offer Guided Meditation in the Conference Room at 10:00 A.M., so come early and prepare serenely for our 10:30 Celebration. Those not in the area may tune in to our livestream by going to our website www.cslphilly.org and using the “Watch Live” button to connect with us. Take a moment to scroll through the pages of our website where you will find events and previous talks and Love Notes.

A two-week workshop on “The Kingdoms of Consciousness” begins tonight, Tuesday January 31^st.  It will be on a love offering basis, and, if you register right away, you may still join us. Other new classes and workshops are listed on the pop up screen on the homepage.

Our Spiritual Support Team members can be found on the Practitioner Page of our website, each listed with contact information and standing by to assist you in deepening your consciousness of connection to Source, as well as using spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer) to lift you above temporary human conditions.  

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

“We should learn to control our thought processes and bring them into line with Reality. Thought should tend more and more toward an affirmative attitude of mind that is positive, stable, and —- above all else — toward a real unity with Spirit that is already complete and perfect.”  ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 53

All principles are invisible and personally unusable until we learn about their qualities and practical applications. It is the same for the Principle which we teach and use in Science of Mind, as Dr. Holmes suggests that, “ . . . we are likely to indulge in too much theory and too little practice.” We conclude this month’s focus on the basics of Religious Science with, “Shiny, New Tools,” based on the final introductory Chapter IV of Science of Mind, “How to Use It.” You may wish to review pages 51 to 60 in advance of Sunday, and we will do a deep review of our Affirmative Prayer (Spiritual Mind Treatment) and offer virtual handouts to use at home.

Whether reviewing as a long-time student of truth or learning these creative practices for the first time, everyone is welcome to an informational and inspiring morning online. As we embrace the Presence and practice the Law in real life situations, we prove the Principle that we continue to learn and embody. Whether licensed or not, we are all “practitioners” of this teaching, as we apply it in our personal lives. It is wonderful to be in a beloved spiritual community that supports us in our endeavors.

To tune into our broadcast on Sunday, just go to our website www.cslphilly.org and use the orange “Watch Live” button to connect with us at 10:30 A.M. As you scroll through the pages of our website, you will find coming events and previous talks and Love Notes. A two-week workshop on “The Four Kingdoms of Consciousness” will be offered two Tuesday nights, 6:30-8:30 PM EST, January 31^st and February 7^th. It will also be offered as an in-person afternoon class at the Inspiration Cafe in Paoli, PA from 2-4 PM EST on the same dates. Both will be on a love offering basis, and we invite you to register on the website, or just click on the above links, if you plan to attend. Other new classes and workshops will be shown soon.

Whenever you wish to engage spiritual assistance in moving through a personal challenge, go to the Practitioner Page, where you will find several caring Practitioners and select the one with whom you wish to work.

With great love and respect,

r. Maxine

“Life always becomes to us the particular thing we need when we believe that it becomes to us that particular thing. The understanding of this is the essence of simplicity . . . our thought and conscious receptivity differentiate this Universal Possibility . . . ” ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 45

How sweet it was to gather for a second Sunday at Inteprod last week, have live musicians, and seats filled with beautiful people, loving to be together again! We have the pleasure of being there at the Smethers great facility again February 5^th and 12^th, the two intervening Sundays livestreamed from the Inspiration Café. Continuing our cruise through the first four introductory chapters of Science of Mind, Rev. Mike will be speaking next Sunday on, “Perfecting Our Technique,” Based on Chapter III, “What It Does.” You may wish to review pages 40 to 50 in advance of his presentation. We will be reminded that, “Love Rules Through Law” and that we are expressions of the Divine Spirit that created us and are designed to direct the Immutable that is available to us.

You may wish to invite your friends to attend this review of the basics principles of our teaching. Quantum science has confirmed the essence of Life as creative energy and our ability to influence this infinite substance through the use of our minds. Our teaching has always been on the leading edge of the discovery and positive use of this Principle.

Our spiritual tools include Affirmative Prayer, or Spiritual Mind Treatment, which is our powerful and effective process of accessing the Presence and directing the Law. Let’s continue remembering and learning together.

The next two Sundays will be livestreamed from the Inspiration Café, and we’ll complete the basics the end of January, concluding our monthly theme of, “The Foundation.” To tune in when we are not gathering in person, or for those not in the area, simply go to our website www.cslphilly.org and use the orange “Watch Live” button to connect with us at 10:30 A.M.

Do check out our website, and, as you scroll through the pages, you will find coming events and previous talks and Love Notes. A two-week workshop on “The Four Kingdoms of Consciousness” will be offered two Tuesday nights, 6:30-8:30 PM EST, January 31^st and February 7^th.  It will also be offered as an in-person afternoon class at the Inspiration Cafe in Paoli, PA from 2-4 PM EST on the same dates. Both will be on a love offering basis, and we invite you to register on the website if you plan to attend. Other new classes and workshops will be shown soon. Whenever you feel the need for spiritual support, go to the Practitioner Page and select one our caring Practitioners to assist you with spiritual tools for any human issue.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Welcome to January 2023 BoT Spot!

It is a new year and we are looking forward to all it will bring! Personally, I feel like the theme for GPCSL 2023 is “Let’s Do This!”. By that I mean, deepen our practice of Living, Loving, and Learning, with Spirituality that Works – together and with joy filled hearts!

Here are just few things 2023 has in store for us:  

• More in-person Sunday Celebrations!
• Guest speakers!
• Live Music!
• Labyrinth walks, movie nights, potlucks, brunch/dinner outings, Celebrations in the park (followed by volleyball and games…bring it!)
• CARE Groups!
• Life changing classes!
• GPCSL Youth gatherings!
• Welcoming new members and growing!!!

Yes, I used a lot of exclamation points there and I am not ashamed of it!

The Community, Ministry, Financial Team, and Board have all cared for the Center through a time of unforeseen challenges these last few years. The landscape is less uncertain now and we have solid resources available to us to co-create a life enriching, spiritually satisfying, and memorably fun 2023! See you there!!!  (Oops…there I go again.)

In gratitude and great love,

Edie Janik

GPCSL Board President

“We are thinking, willing, knowing, conscious centers of Life. We are surrounded by, immersed in, and there is flowing through us, a creative Something . . .” ~ Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, p. 38

It was wonderful meeting in person at Inteprod this past Sunday, and we are looking forward to being there again this coming Sunday, thanks to Rick and Suzanne Smethers. With this year’s theme being, “Building a New Consciousness, we continue our focus on the first four introductory chapters of Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind, pages 25 through 60. January’s theme is, “The Foundation,” so this review is timely for newcomers and long-time students and practitioners of our teaching, as well. We love being reminded of the basics. You may wish to read through the second chapter, “The Way It Works,” up to page 40, in preparation for Sunday’s talk, “Learning the Process.”

Once we understand that each of us is a Center of Divine Activity, imbued with the creative abilities to generate a life of goodness for ourselves and others, we delight in using the Law of Mind consciously and successfully. As we fine-tune our consciousness, we become generous receivers of the Divine Bounty, clear, radiant instruments, through which Spirit shines. We are, indeed, essential to the expression of Divine Life. This is a wonderful perspective to develop, as we deepen our faith and speak our Truth BELIEVING.

We continue to stream our Sunday Celebrations to our wider Community, even when we are meeting in person, and we have maintained our intention of being together physically twice a month. To tune in when you are not with us, simply go to our website www.cslphilly.org and use the “Watch Live” button to connect with us at 10:30 A.M.

There is much to see on our website, and, as you scroll through the pages, you will find coming events and previous talks and Love Notes. A two-week workshop on “The Kingdoms of Consciousness” will be offered Tuesday, January 31^st and February 7^th.  I will hold an afternoon in-person class at the Inspiration Cafe in Paoli, PA, and an evening Zoom class. It will be on a love offering basis, and we invite you to register on the website if you plan to attend.

Our Practitioners are standing by to assist you with the spiritual tools we use to address human challenges, and all are listed on the Practitioner Page.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine