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April 16, 2024: From the Pen

As I travel to enjoy some time with family today, I continue to feel connected to my home, family, and community here, as well. I love the universal feeling of Oneness that is our truth and the awareness that none of us can ever find ourselves outside of God’s Presence. It is also wonderful to celebrate the various landscapes, flora, and fauna of the different regions we visit, remembering that Unity in diversity brings even greater beauty and delight.

Our planet was divinely designed, and the Creator called it, “Good!” We, as co-creators with the Universal Creative Intelligence, are called upon to behold the Eternal Wholeness and Harmony of our earth and to bring that Vision into being, from the Invisible to the visible. Our Jewish friends’ wonderful mission, “Tikkun Olam,” is about “repairing the world,” an important and timely concept for us all.

Let’s consider the ways we may implement this new Vision, both for Mother Earth and for one another, keeping the High Watch, turning away from conditions, and declaring the Eternal Truth of the Unimpeachable Wholeness of the Universe. It all begins in alignment with our Source, opening our hearts and minds to solutions, and implementing them with willing hands.

Join us this Sunday for our online Morning Celebration coming to you from the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA. Simply go to our website, www.CSLPhilly.org and click on the orange “Watch Live” button at 10:30 A.M. Continuing our April theme of, “Heaven to Earth,” I’ll be speaking on, “Come In, Earth.”  If you scroll through our site, you will find more information about us and our philosophy, as well as interesting events and planned activities.

Our Professional Licensed Practitioners are all listed on the Practitioner Page of our website. Reaching out to any of them can lift your consciousness, deepen your faith, and establish happier, healthier conditions in your life.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

April 9, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

Yesterday’s Total Eclipse of the Sun was a wonderful event that brought so many people together to share a rare astronomical occurrence.  What a great opportunity to join in raising our sights and our consciousness from the everyday experiences to such awe and delight, no matter how little or much of it we were able to witness.

It is in the communal uplifting of our vision that we are able, individually and collectively, to leave behind thoughts of limitation and feelings of separateness.  It is during such auspicious happenings that we are able to deepen our trust in the Infinite and in one another.  As we soar above the mundane, thrilling to the spectacular, we are changed for good, and the memories have the energy to keep us moving forward in our commitment to do what is ours to do.

We are better together and even more wonderfully successful when we keep our arms around each other and let Spirit shine through us all in Love and Wisdom. There will be infinite opportunities for us to connect deeply with the Divine and lift up each other.

Join us this Sunday for our in-person Morning Celebration at the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA.  Just go to our website to register or just click here, so we know how many people to accommodate, and we do recommend carpooling. Those not attending in person may simply go to our website, www.CSLPhilly.org and click on the orange “Watch Live” button at 10:30 A.M. Continuing our April theme of, “Heaven on Earth,” I’ll be speaking on, “Trusting the Universe.”  On the site, you will also find more information about us and our philosophy, as well as interesting events and planned activities.

Whenever a challenge may appear in your life that seems difficult to handle on your own, you may reach out to a Professional Licensed Practitioner, listed on the Practitioner Page of our website. Whomever you select will be happy to work with you, pray with you, and assist you in clearing up and raising your consciousness.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine    

March 2024 BoT SPOT

Welcome to March 2024 BoT Spot!

Happy Spring!  When the Board of Trustees met last month, Dr. Maxine expressed her enthusiasm and deeply felt appreciation for this holiday season. She spoke about her desire to do something special again this year for Good Friday. Personally, I am so grateful for my exposure to the spiritual interpretation our Science of Mind philosophy has provided me regarding this holiday. I experience deep joy and excitement in recognizing my personal journey to greater consciousness, cultivating the Christ within, and celebrating its awakening expressed through me as God’s opportunity to know itself and touch this world. It’s deep, inspirational, meaningful, and I love it!!! So does Dr. Maxine, and she has a gift for guiding us through the Seven “Last” Words of Jesus” in such a deeply moving way.

I am happily planning to attend my sister-in-law’s birthday party this Friday, and still, I have a sense of sadness that I won’t be able to attend this year’s GPCSL Good Friday Event. I just wanted to take this opportunity to encourage all who can to attend. It is an experience that demonstrates the power of community coming together in contemplation, compassion, and prayer. When you register, you will receive an invite to join via Zoom for this powerful one-hour event. I do hope you attend, and I’d love to hear about your experience!

Our Easter Sunday Celebration will be amazing as well! We will be live streaming, but for those who are local we invite you to join us live at the Inspiration Café in Paoli (registration required to reserve your seat). Come see behind the scenes, sing, dance, laugh, and YES, enjoy Dr. Maxine’s famously delicious Easter Orange Rolls…YUM!!!

Edie Janik

President

GPCSL Board of Trustees

Mar. 26, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

This final week of March leads us from the “seeding” of the birth of new life to its full manifestation, as demonstrated on Easter Sunday. We have been focusing on the evolution of humankind’s awareness of its divinity, as the story of Jesus’ journey explains. He lived in this world but not “of it,” showing the way to reidentify with the presence of the Cosmic Christ within all. As he matured, he grew in his mastery, taught Truth and Love, moved through trials, gave himself to the ultimate transition, and proved the Eternality of Life. As we prepare for our own re-identification with the Divine, moving with humility and deep faith through the process of dying to the sense of human limitation and becoming resurrected in newness, we embody the lessons of the Master Teacher. We are made of Love. We align with the Divine Truth. We celebrate Eternal Life.

Join me on Zoom for our Good Friday experience at 7:00 P.M. Eastern Time. It will be a simple, yet powerful, opportunity to align ourselves with the deeper meaning of the “Seven Last Words.” (Click here for more information and the Zoom link.)

Then, attend in person on Easter Sunday at 10:30 A.M. EDT at the Inspiration Café in Paoli, PA. It will also be accessible on our website, www.cslphilly.org. Just press the orange “watch live” button to be with us. Register online for both the Good Friday and the Easter events. All around the world, a great Celebration of New Life is lifting us all to the joy of the full blossoming of the Divine in the human.

As you scroll through our website, you will discover interesting events and activities, as well as more about our people and our principles. Professional Licensed Practitioners are listed on the Practitioner Page and stand ready to assist you in moving through any temporary challenge. We teach and apply spiritual principles for personal and global transformation.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine

Mar. 19, 2024: From the Pen of Dr. Maxine

We smiled broadly and laughed loudly, we cried joyful tears, we sang and danced, shared great food, and all enjoyed a Love Fest last Sunday when our Community joined with The Center of Peace for a morning Celebration that included the musical talents of Eddie Watkins, Jr.  Rev. Twana and I had wonderful time in sharing about, “One Song: Many Instruments,” and our two Communities were so lifted in joy that many are requesting that we plan  more such combined events.

This occasion was the delightful result of divine seeds that were planted in the hearts and minds of Rev. Twana and me just a few weeks ago, and the growth and fulfillment of this Divine Idea manifested in a richly rewarding experience for everyone.  As we continue our March theme of, “From Seeds to Sprouts,” we are all encouraged to continue planting healthy seed thoughts for ourselves and the greater world, confident in the Power of Spirit and the workings of the Law to show them forth successfully.

This Sunday’s topic, “Preparing and Praising,” addresses not only the Palm Sunday story and its personal meaning to us, but also the development of the Christ Presence within that deepens and expands as we look up to a greater vision and sow seed thoughts of Love and Wisdom. This Celebration will be live streamed from the Inspiration Café in Paoli and accessible on our website, www.cslphilly.org. Join us at 10:30 A.M. by pressing the orange “watch live” button to be with us. 

Whenever we may find ourselves too close to a problem, we may reach out to one of our Licensed Practitioners, listed on the Practitioner Page on our website. They are adept at using spiritual tools to address our human challenges, and any of them will welcome your call.

With great love and respect,

Dr. Maxine