Dear Ones,

Ernest Holmes began his presentations with these familiar words: “There is a Power for Good in the world, greater than you are, and you can use It!” This must have seemed a remarkable concept to those who were not yet aware of the Infinite Intelligence of the Universe and how It flowed through each and all of us.  Once we are lifted out of false beliefs in limitation or separation, our perception of possibility deepens, and our perspective of greater living expands.

What we have come to realize is that this Divine Creative Power can use US as instruments of Peace and Plenty in the world.  Once we understand the process of co-creation, we are not only able to enhance our own life experiences, but we are capable of transforming the world we know.

The first step is to accept and celebrate our Oneness with Divine Life and the necessity of each of us to do our part as an important individualized expression of It. Once we understand our True Identity, we understand how essential we are as instruments of the Divine. Let’s employ this Power for Good in our own lives and invite It to use us for ever-growing Good in the world.

Be with us this Sunday as we focus on “Making Friends with the Ocean of Life” in UCCVFs lovely sanctuary at 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA. Celebration begins at 1:00 P.M. and you may come at 12:30 P.M. to join the Practitioner of the Day for a 15 minute Meditation before Celebration. If you are out of the area, log onto our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the  orange Watch Now button to be with us virtually.  Our Beloved Community includes all who participate with us, either in person or online.

We are grateful for our Licensed Professional Practitioners and their willingness to support us prayerfully when we feel challenged with concerns, internal or external. They are all listed on their own page on our website, and any of them will welcome a call from you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

As we approach the 249^th birthday of the United States of America, we may not be perceiving “a more perfect union,” as formulated in the Declaration of Independence. We do, however, have the ability and, I would say, responsibility, to set our sights on a higher vision for our 250^th anniversary. Until we begin relying more completely on the empowering Presence within and all around us for clarity, harmony, and wisdom, our human perception will struggle with challenging circumstances.

As soon as we deepen our faith in the Infinite Power of Universal Intelligence and relax into Its guidance, we become inspired with a new, dynamic perspective of peace, justice, compassion, and harmony. Truly, it is up to us to shift the consciousness of humanity by lifting our own to a greater Vision. In our Center, we share affirmative prayer, join hearts and minds together to envision a more perfect union, a deeper awareness of our Oneness with the Divine, and a keener experience of our Unity with all sentient beings.

You are invited to “come as you are” this Sunday to celebrate a new month, in which the theme is, “Surfing Life’s Waves.” We meet in UCCVFs lovely sanctuary at 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA. Celebration begins at 1:00 P.M. and you may come at 12:30 P.M. to join the Practitioner of the Day for a 15 minute Meditation before Celebration. The topic is, “Faith in the Living Waters.” If you are out of the area, log onto our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Now button to be with us virtually.

We love learning and utilizing the principles and practices of our wonderful Science of Mind teaching, especially grateful for affirmative prayer; still, we are wise to reach out to a Professional Practitioner when we need spiritual support. They are all listed on their own page on our website, and any of them will welcome a call from you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

It already can seem too much to deal with excessive heat, floods, and fires; then, escalation of war, and deepening division between people are bringing greater tension, fears, and unrest to many people. On the other hand, the growing number of conscious, caring, compassionate, creative folks have begun a ground swell of love, sanity, and possibility to our shared consciousness. Truth always wins out, especially as we continue making the right choices in our thoughts, feelings, and actions.

Never forget that you and I are never alone in our wise choice to focus on the Absolute, rather than become entrenched in the relative occurrences in our personal lives or in the world. Let’s let each of us continue choosing the Power of Love over the love of power, remaining steadfast in our faith in this Power that is greater than any of us, yet within and all around every one of us.

An occasional mistaken choice can be remedied at any time with a shift in consciousness. That’s the beauty of this Law of Mind that responds to our belief and word, as we may set It in a new direction with a newer, truer idea. This is the basis of Rev. Mike’s talk this Sunday, June 29^th, as he presents, “You Get a Do-Over,” an important part of our monthly theme, “Making All the Right Choices.” 

Be with us in the cool and lovely UCCVF sanctuary at 1:00 P.M. and join the Practitioner of the Day at 12:30 for Meditation before Celebration. If you are out of the area, log onto our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Online button to be with us virtually.

As we learn the principles and practices of our wonderful, Science of Mind teaching, we become more proficient in our affirmative prayers; however, there are times we wisely reach out to a Professional Practitioner to assist us in moving from doubt to faith. They are all listed on their own page on our website, and any of them will welcome a call from you.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

All the “noise” of the world challenges us to find that Sacred Center of Peace within our hearts that is always available to us. It is from this place of eternal calm, serenity, and sanity that we are gathered up in Divine Love and Infinite Wisdom and moved to a deeper faith. As we make the conscious choice to turn our attention completely away from external disturbances to God’s sweet embrace, we are returned to our Divine Power. It is this point of Peace that we rest in clarity and choose to plant seeds of Unity and Harmony.

We need never remain at the effect of outside occurrences, as The Universal Power for Good is always at work and ready for our personal experience and wise and proper direction. Let’s leave the world’s cacophony and listen intently for the sweet sounds of Spirit.

As we continue the monthly theme, “Making All the Right Choices,” our topic will be, “Choosing Peace Instead of This.” Join us at 1:00 P.M. at UCCVF, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA. If you are not in the Philly area, please be with us for our Celebration by tuning in at 1:00 P.M. and going to our website: www.cslphilly.org and press the orange “Watch Online” button.

Our Licensed Professional Practitioners stand ready to provide spiritual support and can be reached on our website or on Sundays at Celebration. You may also place a request in the Prayer Chest on Sundays or request a “Three-Minute-Miracle” after Celebration on Sundays.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

As we approach Father’s Day this Sunday, many childhood memories tend to emerge, some sweet and happy, and others unpleasant or disappointing. People tend to have a wide range of experiences, as the human condition holds so many kinds of relationships, some nurturing and supportive, and others less so. We tend to do the best we can with parenting, often “learning on the job!” Many of our fathers are no longer on the planet, and we keep those loving remembrances that maintain a healthy perspective.

Jesus called God, “Abba,” Hebrew for “father,” as he was deeply aware of being “the Beloved, in whom God was well pleased.” Knowing his oneness with Source, he also taught his disciples that they, too, were “the Beloved,” as we all are. One Spirit, animating all life, individualizing Itself in all humanity, is “father to all creation,” and has ordained that we are the originators of our life experiences.

One Mind, One Power, common to all people, makes it possible for us to make conscious, creative choices, uniquely expressing Spirit through using the Law of Mind for ever-growing Good in our lives and in the world. Infinite Intelligence is the starting point of all creation, and It is ours to use. We are all centers of conscious creation, so let’s choose wisely and lovingly.

Kudos and deep gratitude to Licensed Professional Practitioner, Zulma Gonzalez, who inspired our Beloved Community last Sunday, while Rev. Mike and I were in Oregon. We are so fortunate to have such wise and good friends in the area. This Sunday, June 15^th, is Father’s Day. As we continue the monthly theme, “Making All the Right Choices,” our topic will be, “The Idea is Father to the Form.” Do join us at 1:00 P.M. at UCCVF, 45 Walker Road, Wayne, PA. If you are not in the Philly area, please be with us for our Celebration by tuning in at 1:00 P.M. and going to our website: www.cslphilly.org  and press the orange “Watch Online” button.

Whenever challenging or confusing circumstances may arise, a phone call to one of our Licensed Professional Practitioners can provide spiritual support that will bring clarity and inspiration. You may reach any of them on our website or on Sundays at Celebration. You may also place a request in the Prayer Chest on Sundays or request a “Three-Minute-Miracle” after Celebration on Sundays.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine