What's Happening This Week at CSL Kelowna
March 9: What is Jenny’s Number?, with Rev. Melody Bailey
Last Sunday’s Workshop: From Loaves & Fishes to Mind-Blowing Wishes: Tapping the Universe Within for Real-Life Miracles, with Rev. John DePalma & Rev. Corinne Crockett
Spring Ahead! Time Change this Sunday!
IMPORTANT: Annual General Meeting
Multi-Faith Gathering
Membership
The Five Steps of Spiritual Mind Treatment
World Philosophies and Religions
Inspirational Song of the Week: Goddess Song by Jesse Powers
Connect with Rev. John
Join us every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Studio 9, 1180 Houghton Road, Kelowna, BC. Doors open at 10:15 am. Please visit the event page for more details and a map. Everyone is welcome!
Or, WATCH US ON
Sunday, March 9, 10:30-11:30
WHAT IS JENNY’S NUMBER?
With Rev. Melody Bailey
Hello to our Beloved Community,
Have you ever wanted to communicate with that still small voice within? A direct line perhaps?
We all have that direct line to intuition, that still small voice that guides us – we just might not be listening.
This week, be sure to set your clocks ahead for the spring time change, so you can join me as I share how to hear that voice of intuition, and distinguish it from the A**hat that is the Ego.
We all appear to have an ego, and this ego works by projecting a story onto us that makes us believe we are separate, that we are special or unique. It grabs our attention and makes a lot of noise so that we can’t hear that still small voice within.
The ego causes all sorts of emotional mayhem because it wants these feelings in us to maintain that sense of separation. That is why we all think we have our own ego, but I choose to call it THE ego – because, if we are truly One, then it makes sense that there is one ego, and it is NOT our friend; it divides us.
When we see ourselves as apart from, in conflict or competition with others we feel guilty, which we then project out and onto others. Attack, rejection and being the victim feel real because there is an unconscious desire for separation (when we believe and listen to the ego), and this is the cause of most pain and conflict.
Join me this Sunday as I share my favourite practices to help learn to hear that still small voice of intuition that can negate the negative chatter the ego wants us to believe. I am going to share some personal stories too.
Love and Blessings
Rev. Melody Bailey
Join us at Studio 9 (1180 Houghton Rd, Kelowna, BC V1X 2C9). Doors open at 10:15 am. Enter the property by the side entrance behind the staff parking lot. Look for our signs to guide you! Please use street parking or park at Ben Lee Park (1.5 blocks away).
Or you can always watch our live stream on Facebook Live via Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna's Facebook page.
Last Sunday’s Workshop
From Loaves & Fishes to Mind-Blowing Wishes:
Tapping the Universe Within for Real-Life Miracles
With Rev. John DePalma and Rev. Corinne Crockett
In this interactive 2-hour workshop we discovered how the same Creative Power behind the Universe is also alive within you. The energy was high as we explored the evolution of consciousness—journeying from the One God of Abraham and Moses bringing the “Law”, to Jesus’ inspiring call to “love one another”, to Ernest Holmes’ ground-breaking Science of Mind.
In part two of this workshop, we shared and experienced powerful practices to support us on our Spiritual Journey.
If you missed the workshop or want to see it again, here it is in two parts:
Remember to set your clocks ahead Saturday night so you’re certain to be there on time to sing, connect and learn from Rev. Melody’s wisdom!
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
AGENDA
Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna Society
The Annual General Meeting is coming up, and all members are invited to attend.
Date: March 23, 2025
Time: 12:00pm (PT)
Location: Studio 9 (after service), 1180 Houghton Road, Kelowna BC
Agenda
1. Meeting call to order
2. Welcome and Opening Prayer
3. Establish Quorum
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Approval of Minutes of 2024 Annual General Meeting
6. Message from Board Vice-President
7. Spiritual Director’s Report
8. Assistant Ministers’ Report
9. Finance Report
10. New Minister Selection Committee Report
11. Presentation of the Candidates for Director seats
12. Election of new Directors
13. Closing Remarks and Discussion
14. Closing Prayer
15. Meeting Adjournment
Invitation:
Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly
Exciting! It’s Our Turn to Host Multi-Faith!
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Studio 9
Invitation: Okanagan Multi-Faith Assembly
Exciting! It’s Our Turn to Host Multi-Faith! Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at Studio 9
This is an invitation to ALL to attend CSL Kelowna’s presentation to the Multi-Faith Community.
This is the perfect opportunity for those new to our Centre to come and learn about the history of our teaching, as well as the basics of the Science of Mind teaching. It’s also the perfect time to bring your family and friends who might be curious about who we are and what we believe and teach.
There will be an opportunity to have your questions answered and to connect with people from diverse faiths from across Kelowna.
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
During this gathering, you’ll experience:
• A 30-minute presentation
• An opportunity for questions and answers
• A social period with beverages and desserts
These events typically conclude in under two hours.
If you’re interested in attending either of these gatherings, please contact Rev. Corinne Crockett at corinne_crockett@telus.net for further details.
MEMBERSHIP!
Register your 2025 membership with Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna by March 9th.
Are you an existing member who hasn’t renewed your membership? Or are you interesting in becoming a new member?
Either way, joining us is easy. Complete the membership form online or in person during Sunday Service. Applications for membership are approved by our Board of Trustees prior to our annual general meeting on March 23, 2025.
While the opportunity for membership is always open, please make your application for membership by Sunday, March 9th to be able to vote at this year’s Annual General Meeting on March 23rd.
Membership does not carry over from the previous year and is open for renewal annually, with a voluntary $50 tax-deductible donation supporting the Centre and the membership process.
CLICK HERE TO RENEW OR BECOME A NEW MEMBER
As a member of CSL Kelowna, you will:
Connect deeply within a community dedicated to personal and global transformation.
Participate in shaping the future of our Centre, including voting at our 2025 Annual General Meeting on March 23.
Receive a free 6-month digital subscription to Science of Mind magazine (for new members only).
Be celebrated with a personalized membership card.
In return, we ask members to:
Uphold the teachings and practices of the Science of Mind™.
Attend spiritual meetings regularly and engage with our community.
Provide identifiable financial contributions to support our mission.
Volunteer and actively support Centre activities.
Participate in business meetings when possible.
Membership is Easy
Renew your membership or join us as a new member today! Membership does not carry over from the previous year and is open for renewal annually, with a voluntary $50 tax-deductible donation supporting the Centre and the membership process.
BACK TO THE BASICS
When life gets crazy, sometimes it’s good to go back to the basics and remember the five steps of Spiritual Mind Treatment.
Recognition: God/Spirit/Universal Mind is all there is. Understanding the omnipresence of the Divine or Universal Mind. Identify and state the energy that connects you to your understanding of a Higher Power. “There’s only One Life……”
Unification: Acknowledging oneness with that Universal Mind. “I am one with and vibrantly connected to this Divine Source…”
Realization: Intentionally choosing and affirming, feeling and aligning with the energy of your desired good. “I feel the energy of vibrant health, (or compassionate relationships, abundance, or meaningful work etc.) moving through my entire being….”
Thanksgiving: “I give thanks for an awareness of all the cooperative components that are aligning with this intention right now…”
Release: “I can release this intention and let go, trusting the Law to make it so.”
Last week, Rev. John spoke about the history of the Science of Mind. He mentioned seven common themes found in the Science of Mind and many other major religions. These are:
1. One Infinite Source – All creation flows from and through a single Divine Presence.
2. Divine Law/Principle – There is an orderly process that responds to our mental and spiritual alignment.
3. Faith/Belief – Confident expectation and unwavering conviction fuel creative power.
4. Inner Transformation = Outer Results – As within, so without; genuine heart-and-mind shifts precede tangible changes.
5. Thought as a Creative Catalyst – Conscious thinking, guided by love and truth, shapes our experiences.
6. Love as the Highest Vibration – Love, forgiveness, and gratitude increase coherence, facilitating miracles.
7. Consistent Practice & Release – Regular spiritual practice plus letting go of outcomes allow the creative process to unfold naturally.
By recognizing and integrating these themes, we align with the same creative flow championed by Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and the leading voices of New Thought. Each tradition, in its own way, points us toward the truth that the power to create a fulfilling life already resides within us—we simply need to use it consciously.
INSPIRATIONAL SONG OF THE WEEK
Goddess Song
Jesse Powers
Jesse Powers is a Conscious Indie Pop musician based in Columbus, Ohio. Her perceptive, penetrating lyricism, soulful vocal stylings, and powerhouse pop melodies combine to create a deeply emotional but oh-so-catchy sound that entertains, awakens, and profoundly heals those who listen closely.
Website: https://www.jessepowersmusic.com/
LET’S CONNECT
Rev. John DePalma’s contact information
Contact Rev. John via email: jdepalma@cslkelowna.org
He is also available for one-on-one telephone conversations. To schedule a connection, visit his online calendar:
Fill out your membership here, https://www.cslkelowna.org/membership
Regular Events at CSLK
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Sunday Celebrations start at 10:30am PT at Studio 9, 1180 Houghton Road, Kelowna. Please park on the street or at Ben Lee Park (1.5 blocks from the school). You can also watch us live on Facebook or watch the replay later on YouTube.
Our volunteers are immensely valuable to CSLK! If you can help out with making coffee, setting up and/or after-service taking down, please contact Rev. Corinne Crockett at 250-868-9090 or email corinne_crockett@telus.net.
Do you have an idea for CSLK community opportunities you’d like to experience? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please contact Rev. Corinne Crockett at 250-868-9090 or email corinne_crockett@telus.net.
Practitioner Support
Our ministers and practitioners are in service to all of us. If you need help to see the Truth in a situation; if you are looking for clarity; if you are struggling; our ministers and practitioners are here to support you. You can contact them through the About page on our website, or you can submit a prayer request on the Contact page.
Bring Nature’s Fare Receipts to CSLK!
Nature’s Fare grocery store receipts are worth a pretty penny to us! Bring your shopping receipts to Sunday service and place them into the receipt box on the table in front of the stage in the Studio 9 auditorium. Nature’s Fare will donate 3% of the total of your purchases to CSL Kelowna! Every receipt helps! Thank you!
Your Support Means So Much to Our Community!
We’re grateful for the ways CSL Kelowna is able to accept donations:
Online via the Ways to Donate page of our website (PayPal or credit card).
By Interac e-transfers sent to donate@cslkelowna.org.
Cheques can be mailed to: Suite 131, 101-1865 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9T1.
For more information, please contact Rev. Melody Bailey.
MINDFUL MOMENT
"The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment"
– Thich Nhat Hanh
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