Dear Ones,

Welcome to a brand, new year, a perfect time for us to establish and honor our greater vision for our individual spiritual evolution, as well as for our Beloved Community, GPCSL, our nation, and the entire earth. Our combined spiritual focus is powerful, as we live and move and have our very being in the Infinite Mind and Heart of God, divinely designed to bring about happier and healthier tomorrows.

Our theme for 2026 is, “Deep Roots; Strong Wings,” and we are enhancing our awareness of our powerful connection to Source and everyone’s ability to soar in consciousness into larger realms of wisdom, compassion, and joyful spiritual activity. The January Theme, based on the first four introductory chapters in Ernest Holmes’ Science of Mind, and it is, “Seeking and Finding the Source.” This is a perfect time to invite interested friends to learn about the basics of our teaching. It is also a great refresher for long-time students of Science of Mind.

This Sunday’s topic will be, “Yes, Take It Personally” based on Chapter II, and folks often look over each chapter prior to the Sunday talk. It’s a bit like a “mini-class” and stimulates conversation at refreshment time. Do consider enrolling in one of our classes that begin next week, and check our website for information and registration.

A brief meditation is offered from 12:30 to 12:45 by our Practitioner of the Day in the “Couch Room,” just prior to our gathering in the Sanctuary for our 1:00 P.M. ET Celebration. If you are out of the area, please join us online by logging on to our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Online button to be with us virtually.

Our Licensed Professional Practitioners are available to work with you, lifting you in prayer and helping to deepen your faith.  Click here to see their dedicated page on our website and contact any of them for a personal appointment. They are also here for “3-Minute Miracles” for brief meetings on Sundays after service, and the Prayer Chest receives your requests for spiritual mind treatment by the “God Squad.”

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

“Where did the year go?” Actually, it doesn’t “go” anywhere until we do our inner, spiritual work in reviewing, blessing, and releasing all the experiences from it. As we open our consciousness to the fresh, new opportunities of the new year, we co-create an inspired future for ourselves, our loved ones, our Beloved Community, and the world.

One beautiful way to accomplish this loving release and to open to a greater vision is to participate in our Annual World Peace Meditation tomorrow, Wednesday, December 31^st at the AVE Clubhouse, 311 E. Lancaster, Malvern. We gather upstairs between 6:30 and 6:45 A.M. in order to begin right at 7:00 A.M. (Greenwich Mean Time: Noon.) Rev. Mike leads us in a peaceful, powerful experience of mindful meditation, after which we enjoy a communal breakfast at Nudy’s in the Grove at 30 Liberty Blvd. in Malvern.

Our new theme for 2026  is, “Deep Roots; Strong Wings,” and this month’s theme is, “Seeking and Finding the Source.”  Each January, we focus on the basics of Religious Science, as found in the first four introductory chapters of Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes. This Sunday’s topic will be, “The Spiritual Universe,” based on Chapter I, and we will enjoy amazing music, not only by our Ray Adkins, but also from our special guest, Master Classical Guitarist, Django Klumpp. Django will also delight us with an hour concert from 3:00 to 4:00 P.M. that afternoon, and refreshments will be provided between our Celebration and the Concert.

A brief meditation is offered from 12:30 to 12:35 by our Practitioner of the Day in the “Couch Room,” just prior to our gathering in the Sanctuary for our 1:00 P.M.  ET Celebration. If you are out of the area, please join us online by logging on to our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Online button to be with us virtually.

Our Licensed Professional Practitioners are available to work with you, lifting you in prayer and helping to deepen your faith.  Click here to see their dedicated page on our website and contact any of them for a personal appointment. They are also here for “3-Minute Miracles” for brief meetings on Sundays after service, and the Prayer Chest receives your requests for spiritual mind treatment by the “God Squad.”

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

This “most wonderful time of the year” is cause for celebration for us all. Hanukkah ended Sunday night, Christmas Eve is tomorrow night, Kwanzaa begins on Friday, and the New Year will be celebrated next week. How deeply we desire that all people feel the peace, the love, and the joy of the season, and we do our best to bring the Divine Light into the dark places in the world.

We ask our Inner Wisdom, “What is mine to do?” In deep, authentic listening, we receive the answers and allow ourselves to give our gifts generously and faithfully. Whether we send financial support to feed people physically or spiritually, make personal visits to those in need, or lift others in prayer, we can make a difference by shining our individual lights. Often, it begins in our own homes, honoring, cherishing, and raising up the people who are near and dear to us.

Yes, let there be Peace on Earth, and let it begin with each of us. Thank you for asking the right questions, following Infinite Wisdom, and sharing the Divine Love Light, as we continue to raise our own consciousness and to lift the human collective consciousness to a higher vibration in 2026.

Completing this month’s theme, “Bring in the Light,” this Sunday, Rev. Mike will offer his perspective on, “Honor the Light; Carry the Peace.” Enjoy a short meditation with our Practitioner of the Day at 12:30, then gather in the Sanctuary for our 1:00 P.M. ET Celebration. We’ll enjoy holiday .Swedish Tea Ring. If you are out of the area, please join us online by logging on to our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Online button to be with us virtually.

Our Licensed Professional Practitioners are available to work with you, lifting you in prayer and helping to deepen your faith.  Click here to see their dedicated page on our website and contact any of them for a personal appointment. They are also here for “3-Minute Miracles” for brief meetings on Sundays after service, and the Prayer Chest receives your requests for spiritual mind treatment by the “God Squad.”

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

The One Divine Light finds Its expression in and through each of us, so it is important to remember how essential we are to the dissemination of Love and Wisdom to the world. It is as we become aware of Its steadfast glow within our own hearts that we become able and willing to share this Light with others. It is in the sharing that our consciousness deepens and expands, and we experience great joy and satisfaction in being the instruments of God’s Presence.

We have finally arrived at the time for our very special Annual Winter Solstice, coming up this Saturday at UCCVF. This sweet and powerful interfaith event begins at 6:30 P.M. with music and presenters from many faith traditions and reception following. This year’s theme, “From the Darkness of Division to the Light of Love,” and it seems to perfect time to celebrate Unity in Diversity and shed a little light on everyone. Bring your family and friends and come early to find your seats.

Continuing this month’s theme, “Bring in the Light,” this Sunday will focus on, “Sharing the Illuminated Presence.” Enjoy a short meditation with our Practitioner of the Day at 12:30, then gather in the Sanctuary for our 1:00 P.M. ET Celebration. We’ll enjoy holiday refreshments together after service, including your minister’s Heavenly Swedish Tea Ring. If you are out of the area, please join us online by logging on to our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Online button to be with us virtually.

Our Licensed Professional Practitioners are always to lift us in prayer and assist in in deepening our faith.  Click here to see their dedicated page on our website and contact any of them for a personal appointment. They are also here for “3-Minute Miracles” for brief meetings on Sundays after service, and the Prayer Chest receives your requests for spiritual mind treatment by the “God Squad.”

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Dear Ones,

The holiday season is in full swing, and the sights and sounds of the season can bring us great delight, if we choose to align ourselves with the ever-present Grace and Joy that surrounds and indwells us. Many of us are preparing for Christmas celebrations, not only sending greetings, planning gatherings, shopping for gifts and food, and decorating, but also opening our hearts to the rebirth of the Christ Consciousness within us all. Of course, this Divine Presence lives within us all, although called by different names: Krishna, Buddha, Atman, Emanuel, and we invite this inner illumination to light our way each day.

As this Divine Light radiates outward from our hearts, warming and blessing everyone and everything around us, we enter more deeply into a greater possibility of experiencing heaven on earth and the flow of Divine Love through all humanity. Let’s keep our Lights shining brightly, as we enjoy this sacred season, and be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to attend our Annual Winter Solstice at UCCVF on Saturday, December 20^th.

Our new monthly theme is, “Bring in the Light,” and this Sunday’s message is about, “You Shine!” Enjoy a short meditation with our Practitioner of the Day at 12:30, then gather in the Sanctuary for our 1:00 P.M. Celebration. If you are out of the area, please join us online by logging on to our website, www.cslphilly.org and go to the orange Watch Online button to be with us virtually.

Our Licensed Professional Practitioners are available to pray with you or to teach you how to use spiritual mind treatment. Click here to see their dedicated page on our website and contact any of them for a personal appointment. They are also here for “3-Minute Miracles” for brief meetings on Sundays after service, and the Prayer Chest receives your requests for spiritual mind treatment by the “God Squad.”

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine