Many of you know that Rev. Mike and I are doing a good bit of traveling this summer and are currently enjoying this week at the CSL Asilomar event, “SOAR,” in Pacific Grove, California. How sweet it is to connect with long-time friends and colleagues and to be inspired by uplifting presentations and musical performances. You can imagine the Power of the Presence generated in such a gathering of conscious, caring people. It is not that there is more power in a larger group, but perhaps a greater opening for the inflow and outpouring of Spirit.
An even larger gathering of spiritual leaders from around the world come together in Chicago, as the Parliament of the World’s Religions convenes, the place where it first began in 1893. Beginning August 13th, over 10,000 of us will participate, more than 240 registered as members of New Thought centers at last count. Imagine the presentations of global luminaries and the conversations of the participants as the week unfolds. Rev. Mike and I attended the last one in Toronto in 2019 and promised ourselves never to miss another. These dedicated leaders make it clear that we must work together in love and clear purpose to create “A World That Works for Everyone (All).”
In our own Beloved Community, we always seem to experience a deeper connection to the Presence and a greater sense of Divine Possibility when we come together in person, and we continue finding lovely ways to gather and to let Spirit express through us peacefully and productively. Continuing our focus on “Peace,” we keep our hearts open to God and to one another, clear that this is the way to greater serenity for ourselves and truer tranquility in the world.
What an exciting Sunday Celebration is coming up this week! Our entire Practitioner Team got together the end of July and created a powerful presentation on, “Perspectives in Peace.” Even our Tallahassee Practitioner, Beau Smith, came to Paoli for the first time and joined in on the festivities. Be sure to watch the “Lovestream” this coming Sunday, as each one delivers his and her various perspectives on this month’s theme. Lady Jo Lurquin leads the parade as a most delightful Emcee, and you will love it. Just go to www.cslphilly.org at 10:30 A.M. Eastern Time, and click on the orange “Watch Now” button. Prepare to be inspired by our “God Squad.”
Take a few minutes while on the website to scroll through the pages, note the coming events, register for them, and make plans to be with your Spiritual Community both on Sundays and for special activities during the week. The Center that prays AND plays together is richer for both. Additionally, if you would love to be lifted by spiritual mind treatment (affirmative prayer), check the Practitioner Page to find a caring and qualified person to work with you. Whomever you select will respond and set up a telephone or in-person session with you.
With great love and respect,
Dr. Maxine