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Wednesdays in February, 7:30 to 8:30 PM
 My View of the World
Join Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale for a new Wednesday-evening Book Study in February. Revisiting the Physics/Metaphysics connection, we will cover two brilliant essays by Nobel-prize winner Erwin Schrödinger. Said essays, “Seek for the Road” and “What Is Real?” are included in one slender volume entitled, My View of the World.
Schrödinger’s worldview, derived from the Indian writings of the Vedanta, is that there is only a single consciousness of which we are all different aspects. He admits his view is mystical and metaphysical – sounds perfect for Science of Mind students!
Tuition is $10 per class or $35 for all four if paid in advance. Please sign up in the Social Hall so we can reserve your copy of this amazing text!
Saturday, Feb. 6, 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 PM
at the Center in the Social Hall
The Brain in Love
Women’s Moon Circle
Join Rev. Celeste Terken as she leads the group in exercises from Dr. Daniel Amen’s book, The Brain in Love, on how love affects and is affected by the functioning of the human brain. We will have a potluck lunch after this stimulating and informative program. Bring a friend and a dish to share. All women are welcome.
Sunday Book Study!
The Brain in Love
In February, a Sunday book study will be lead by Rev. Celeste Terken on The Brain in Love by Daniel Amen. Your advance registration for the class will ensure there are adequate materials for all participants. Workshops are $10.00 each or $25.00 for all three if paid on or before first session. Please note this class will not meet on 2/21 due to a special event on that day. You can attend before reading the book, and handouts will be provided. If you want to read more about subjects mentioned in class, you can order the book through our bookstore. Each session stands on its own, but maximum attendance will bring maximum results. Valentine’s Day is a great class to share with significant others in your life.
2/7 “What’s on your Mind?” 1:30 – 3:30 PM. A self-scoring checklist will be used to determine your brain type and then a brief discussion of parts of the book pertaining to questions from the audience. Handouts include Seven Tips to Enhance Your Love Life.
2/14 “I love you with all my brain” 1:30 – 3:30 PM. How to empower your relationship with a deeper understanding of your significant others (spouse/parent/child/etc.) brain type(s). A self-scoring checklist will be provided and we will discuss ways to enhance rapport.
2/28 “Developing Anteaters” 1:30 – 3:30 PM. “How to recognize and Remove Automatic Negative Thoughts from Your Life.” We will be using meditation and treatment to work a program designed for use by Dr. Amen and associates.
Friday, February 12, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
 Poetry Night at CSL-Fremont
Join us for another fun and relaxing evening of poetry on Friday, February 12th, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM.
We are pleased to feature our own Cher Wollard and help her celebrate the publication of her first book of poems and paintings, which is entitled In My Other Life.
Cher was elected Poet Laureate of Livermore in June 2009. She has sponsored several poetry events with guest writers from the Bay Area. Now it is her turn to be in the spotlight!
After Cher reads a selection of her poems, we will have an open mic session to allow members of the audience to share their creative writing.
Please bring a friend, a dessert, and a poem to share with your other poetry enthusiasts! Bring your sweetie for a great early Valentine’s date night!
Admission: Love Offering.
Junior Church Happenings
In February, the lessons will be centered on “God is Love.” There will be a Valentine’s Day party in the children’s room at 11:30 on February 14th. Parents are joyously received at any junior church class.
The “Souper” Bowl
The young mystics of our Center are participating in the 2010 Souper Bowl of Caring. If you would like to join in, bring non-perishable food to the Social Hall Feb 1st through 8th. Put the food in the red wagon with “Souper Bowl” label. The donations will go to the Tri-City Volunteers Food Bank and Thrift Store. If you want to learn more about this program go to www.souperbowl.org/.
Saturday February 13th, 9 AM to 1 PM
Saturday March 13th, 9 AM to 1 PM
 Beautification Day
Come help make the grounds and building beautiful. Join Jay Borges and crew to tackle the “Honey Do” list, which includes remodeling the offices and working on the NEW BOOKSTORE!
February 21, 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM
Choir Sunday
Bring a Friend!!!
Sunday, February 14, 1:15 PM to 3:30 PM
Sun Circle
We will continue with Don Miguel Ruiz’s book, The Voice of Knowledge.
Discussion and handouts will cover Chapter 7, “Emotions Are Real,” and Chapter 8, “Common Sense and Blind Faith.”
As children, we were told how to dress, how to act, and how to think. Each of these was enforced by punishment or reward. The punishment and reward method continued into our teenage years when the boy was told a man is suppose to be the provider, protector and responsible for his family. The girl was told how to dress, how to act, be the caretaker of the family, and listen to her husband. Sounds a little bit like how we train our animals, doesn’t it?
As a result, we often react to life from our subconscious mind and unknowingly use punishment, reward, and manipulation to feel worthy, accepted, and needed. Become aware of what is hidden in your subconscious and remember, “What you believe today will be your tomorrow experience,” whether from the conscious or subconscious.
Sunday, February 14th after the 11:30 AM Service
Renewal of Wedding Vows
Join us in reaffirming your commitment of love to your spouse or significant other. All are welcome. Bring your beloved and two roses (or your favorite flowers), and renew your vows.
Saturday, April 24th and and Saturday, June 26th.
CSL Open Air Bazaar
Resell, Recycle, Release!
Save these dates: Saturday, April 24th 
and Saturday, June 26th.
Theme: Keep it simple and keep it fun so everyone is excited to do it again!
Whether you sell, buy, or drop by to cheer us on, you don’t want to miss it! You can sell your excess stuff, your services, or your craft or talent.
Seller’s minimum donation for a selling space is $20 (before March 20th) or $25 (after March 20th). More is always appreciated.
We will invite the Free Flyers to do a bake sale or other fundraiser.
We will have music, and we are looking for artists/DJs now!
Our next committee meeting will be announced. Everyone is welcome to join us! If you have questions, please call Deb Rowland 510-304-9164.
Saturday, February 20th, 12:00 to 3:00 PM
Craft Day
Make All Things New
 Favorite Necklace has a broken clasp? Have some old broken jewelry hanging around collecting dust but the beads are too cool to throw away?
This month, Cathy Day will teach us how to repair/recycle/reuse our old/broken jewelry to wear an old favorite again or create something brand new out of it!
Bring your old/broken jewelry and bring it back to Life. No charge to attend, and no experience needed. Cathy will provide the instruction, supplies, tools, and Cathy’s bountiful bead collection to get you started. Or bring your own craft to work on and share.
Get into the creative flow. No experience needed. Join us in the Board Room behind the Bookstore. Craft Day–your time to play!
Sunday, February 21, 1:30 - 3:30 PM
Tuesday, February 23, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
Friday, February 26
Doors Open at 6:40 p.m. - Movie Begins at 7:00
Metaphysical Movie Night
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Starring: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo, and Kirsten Dunst.
What if there were a machine that could be hooked up to your skull, penetrate your brain waves, and selectively erase memories of people or events that caused you pain? In this fascinating film from 2004, such a procedure exists, and we follow the lives of the doctor who invented it, his staff, and his patients as they try to improve life through selective amnesia.
This movie brings up lots of interesting topics such as: Where do memories actually reside? Do our memories make us who we are? Would erasing our “bad” memories actually improve our lives, or would we just attract similar people and situations again? Can what we call “bad” ever be separated from what we call “good?” What are the metaphysics of memory?
Join Rev. Andrea Scheib and the moviegoers as they watch and discuss this intriguing film. Bring a dessert to share, and invite a friend.
Everyone is welcome. Suggested love offering, $5
Saturday, March 6, 2010 at 10 a.m. Sharp
 Women’s Moon Circle
If Women Counted . . .
Join Jeanne Bertolina for a follow-up to her 2009 Moon Circle on the origins of the patriarchy. We will watch a video based on Marilyn Waring’s book, Counting for Nothing: What Men Value and What Women Are Worth.
This fascinating video examines how value is assigned to activities in our patriarchal economies. The Exxon Valdez oil spill is in the plus  column as a productive event because money changed hands in its aftermath and measurable commerce was generated.
In contrast, anything not counted on a balance sheet is deemed worthless, no matter how essential it is to the functioning of society (gathering wood and water, maintaining a household, raising children, etc.). Those who perform “worthless” activities (mostly women) are also deemed worthless and not eligible for economic benefits reserved for those who perform “productive” work (mostly men).
We will discuss alternatives to current global values, ones that are based on real human needs and spiritual principles. What’s your vision of a more equitable and sustainable economic system? Bring a potluck dish to share for lunch and let’s discuss it. Because of the length of the video, we will start watching exactly at 10 a.m.
Sunday, March 7, 1:30 PM
Laura Berman & Craig Benelli in Concert
Sunday, March 7, 1:30 PM
Singer-songwriter Laura Berman (http://www.myspace.com/lauraberman) and her husband, guitarist-songwriter Craig Benelli (http://www.myspace.com/craigbenelli) will visit us for the Sunday services and present an afternoon concert. They need very little introduction, as many of us have fond memories of their last visit on October 26, 2008. They have appeared with Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsch, and Dr. Masaru Emoto, among others. They have performed at New Thought churches throughout the nation and wowed the audiences at the last two Asilomar conferences. They currently live in Ashland, OR, and are driving to Fremont just to visit us; so please make them feel welcome and invite your friends.
Suggested Love Offering: $20
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You are invited to the Mid-service Meditation each Sunday between the first and second services. We start at 10:50 a.m., and you are welcome to enter the sanctuary quietly at any time and continue with us. We simply ask you maintain the still, quiet ambiance. The gently guided meditations end at 11:20 a.m.
The theme for February’s meditations is “In Love as Love.” God is all there is. God is Love. Love is all there is. I am one with God. I am love. In what way am I choosing to express Love now? How does it look and feel when I live as the love I am?
Our Mid-service Meditation is a private time of introspection. It is a safe place to look at one’s own life and envision it as perfect. Using the Principles of Science of Mind, we change our thinking and change our life. Each person makes choices in every moment. During our meditation service, there is an opportunity to increase awareness and choose consciously. It is a time to release, let go, and let God. It is time to know it is done unto each one according to his or her belief. Do you consciously choose your highest good?
Whether you attend occasionally or allow this to become a consistent practice, I know the sanctuary at the Sunday Mid-service Meditation is a powerful place to be. See you there!
Keeping in Touch in Times of Need
Our ministers are happy to make hospital visits to support our members and their loved ones.
Contact the office at (510) 656-9955 to request a visit for yourself or someone you know.
We are here for you!
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Dear Spiritual Family,
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