About UsConcordia Center for Spiritual Living invites you to visit our spiritual community to explore new possibilities for your life. Our center is dedicated to helping individuals discover the spiritual tools and an inner Power that has the ability to transform lives and make the world a better place. Concordia Center for Spiritual Living is an affiliated member of Centers for Spiritual Living. We offer a practical spiritual teaching that draws on the wisdom of the ages and New Thought principles, in order to promote awakening and personal growth. With a variety of services available, Concordia Center for Spiritual Living meets the needs of families, singles, children, adults, and seniors. Whatever your lifestyle or spiritual path, you will feel welcomed. Our spiritual community is ready to embrace, love, and accept you as you are. Everyone is included on the path to God! If you are looking for a warm, dynamic, loving community of like-minded people, we encourage you to visit Concordia Center for Spiritual Living - and claim the life your soul is seeking. Click below to learn more about us: - Ministers - Practitioners - Musicians - Leadership Council
Science of MindThe Science of Mind®: the Spiritual and Material Universe are OneThe Science of Mind is the core teaching of Centers for Spiritual Living; it is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. Simply put, the Science of Mind teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which actually affect and create the world around us. This idea is common to most major religions and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics. In the Science of Mind, we believe that the secret to living a successful life is to consciously choose positive and productive thoughts. Put another way, “As you think, so you become.” It is the intention of Centers for Spiritual Living to use Science of Mind principles as a force for good in our world by transforming personal lives. In the Science of Mind, we believe that the fields of religion and science are complementary, and that science will prove what the mystics have said for thousands of years about the nature of God, human beings, and the Universe. These beliefs are being proven even now by many quantum physicists who have found that the universe is made up of energy that cannot be destroyed and is infinitely intelligent. Science of Mind (SOM) is a registered U.S. trademark of SOMARK, INC., and all rights are reserved. [Science of Mind is hereinafter written as only SOM.]
Our PhilosophyConcordia Center for Spiritual Living supports the positive transformation of both our personal lives and the world itself.At Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, we teach people how to have a personal relationship with God. When we are deeply connected with Spirit, other areas of our lives fall into place — we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and bring more peace and harmony to the world. What We Believe – Our Guiding PrinciplesWe believe that the universe is spiritual and has intelligence, purpose, beauty, and order. Our beliefs are in harmony with all the world’s great spiritual teachings, and we honor all paths to God. Whether we call it God, Spirit, Energy, or Universal Intelligence, we are ever conscious that all people, places, and things emanate from this Universal Intelligence that is within us and all around us. You and God are InseparableWe believe that God is a Loving Intelligence, operating in and through all life, never separate from anyone or anything. Through study and spiritual practice we come to understand our oneness with this indwelling Divine Presence. We teach and practice a way of life where we can all learn how to live in accordance with spiritual principles. These principles, which we call the Science of Mind, are as reliable as the laws of physical science. We believe in Cause and Effect and teach that “It is done unto you as you believe.” In essence, your thinking and your expectations create your reality. By studying and applying spiritual laws, you can change your unconscious beliefs and create improved conditions in your life. Be a Part of an Inclusive CommunityConcordia Center for Spiritual Living teaches a New Thought philosophy that incorporates affirmative prayer, meditation, healing, visioning, and other spiritual tools to help you lead a spiritual life, think positively, and love deeply. As a member of our community, you’ll find the spiritual tools to transform your personal life and make the world a more peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous place. The New Thought tradition dates to the 1880s and has its roots in the Transcendentalist Movement of the 1830s. New Thought has an enduring and respected legacy that includes luminaries such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emma Curtis Hopkins, Phineas Quimby, and Walt Whitman. Some of the better known authors today whose writings represent our teachings are Michael Bernard Beckwith, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Byron Katie, Caroline Reynolds, and Eckhart Tolle, as well as many others. Our teachings incorporate the ancient wisdom of all the spiritual traditions through the ages. People of all spiritual paths Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, New Age and others are welcome in our communities.
Our FounderDr. Ernest Holmes and the Birth of New Thought
From time to time, we are blessed to know people of apparent genius, people whose insight, understanding, and love are influential in changing the thinking of whole generations, and whose impact will be felt for years to come. Dr. Ernest Holmes was such a person. Dr. Ernest Holmes founded the spiritual movement that became United and International Centers for Spiritual Living. Born in 1887 on a small farm in Maine, Dr. Holmes spent his teenage years outdoors exploring such mysteries as “What is God? Who am I? Why am I here?” His inquiries led to his 1926 book, The Science of Mind, which outlines the foundational viewpoints of modern New Thought. Dr. Holmes is also the author of numerous other books on metaphysics and originated the Science of Mind magazine, which has been in continuous publication since 1927.
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A Spiritual Mind Treatment is Affirmative Prayer.
What is affirmative prayer? It is a prayer that declares a spiritual Truth. For example, when Jesus the Christ spoke the Word, his healing statement was declared with great power and conviction. He didn’t say, “Oh please, God, let Lazarus be healed.” He said, “Lazarus, come forth!” (John 11:43).
A Spiritual Mind Treatment, or affirmative prayer, is “a recognition of Spirit’s Omniscience, Omnipotence, and Omnipresence, and a realization of humanity’s unity with Spirit…” (Ernest Holmes, Science of Mind textbook, pg. 149)
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Science of Mind Classes:
Introduction Centers for Spiritual Living is a spiritual organization committed to supporting the mission of Science of Mind through prayer, community, teaching, and publishing. The philosophy of education in the Centers for Spiritual Living is to present Science of Mind—a philosophy, a faith, a way of life—as an exciting, contemporary educational model through which learners fully experience the spiritual reality of their being. This model recognizes that all aspects of life are spiritual, as the curriculum infuses the intellectual, emotional, and physical aspects of contemporary living. The educational program of the Centers for Spiritual Living offers people of all ages the opportunity to realize the Presence of God as all life, to discover their inherent creative power, and to experience the Presence and Power in their daily lives. CLASSES New Foundations of the Science of Mind This is a revision and widely updated new version of the Foundational Course. It presents new spiritual principle each week and a spiritual practice to support that principle. The Creative Process is introduced at the beginning of the class and then flows through each week, so that the student has the opportunity to see and use the Creative Process at work in each spiritual principle. Each week also features the writing of one of our elders as well as one of our contemporaries on the subject at hand. Prosperity Plus II Harnessing Your Invisible Power, taught virtually, by Mary Morrissey and is some of her best work in 30 years! This program is full of ALL NEW, fresh, highly transformational curriculum, designed to take your life and center to even greater heights! Beyond LimitsAn entry level class in the study of the Science of Mind and Spirit. The student is introduced to the Core Concepts of the Science of Mind and Spirit and is taught how to apply these Universal Principles to his/her own life. Meditation and Affirmative Prayer are taught as daily practices. The class is experiential, with many guided meditations and exercises to assist students in embracing and incorporating Science of Mind and Spirit Principles. Power of Your Word This is an amazing course on the power of Spiritual Mind Treatment. Each week is a thoughtful approach to the deeper understandings of prayer: How does the nature of God and man create prayer, the impact of creative law and beliefs, what to pray for, affirmative treatment, and the state of continuous prayer. Each week has experiential exercises to give these ideas a reality for the student. The Essential Ernest Holmes This class is a loving tribute to Dr. Ernest Holmes and all of the wisdom he brought to our world. The course is based upon What We Believe and each week the student has the opportunity to examine these ideas and uncover ways to make the power of this teaching come alive in his/her life. Each week has a meditation on light that takes the student progressively deeper and deeper into the light to find inner truth. Meditation is More Than You Think This is an introductory meditation course that begins with the beginner and moves step by step through the powerful tool of meditation in many different modalities. Topics include meditation with light, mantras, sound, movement, breathing, and more. Each week is very experiential with various forms of meditation that the student can then take with them for a richer practice at home. Visioning This class is a walk through the powerful tool of Visioning. It includes the history of how visioning began in our movement with the inspiration of Dr. Michael Beckwith, offers weekly opportunities for visioning at different levels from the individual to the community to the global and explains the role of visioning in our Global Heart Model. From Whence We Came If you like history, then From Whence We Came is a course you will find most interesting. You won't have to memorize dates or place names. The history is one of ideas which converged in American culture to become what we now know as Religious Science and the larger New Thought movement. These ideas originally arose before recorded history, but were rediscovered in the 19th century by some notable people whose works are read and discussed in this course. These great luminaries of New Thought were the first to frame them in words and make them accessible to the general public. Creative Process in the Individual (SOM 213) This class is based on the book of the same name which explains the nature of creative action, beginning with the formation of the universe and ending with a vista of infinite possibilities attainable by the individual. Troward argues from basic principles we all understand, and shows how these principles may be carried into the future. He relies on the maxim that “Principle is not bound by precedent,” and by the premise that we are not only able, but also required, by the law of our own being, to take a more active part in our personal evolution than has ever occurred in the past.
Spiritual Practices for Daily Living
This class focuses on the student developing lifetime habits of meditation and Spiritual Mind Treatment. Spiritual Mind Treatment for oneself is reviewed and strengthened and then students advance to treating for other people.
Textbooks: Journey of Awakening – by Ram Dass
Can We Talk to God – Ernest Holmes
Science of Mind – Ernest Holmes
Exploring Roots
This class provides the student with an understanding of the historical roots in America of Ernest Holmes’ philosophy. Specific emphasis will be given to the works of Thomas Troward, Emma Curtis Hopkins and Ralph Waldo Emerson.
Textbooks: The Science of Mind – Ernest Holmes
Emerson’s Essays – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science – Thomas Troward
Scientific Christian Mental Practice – Emma Curtis Hopkins
Thomas Troward: Edinburgh Lectures
This course is designed to give students understanding and knowledge of the principles presented in the Edinburgh Lectures by Thomas Troward. Each week is devoted to a different chapter with the Core Principles from the Foundational Courses outlined.
Textbook: Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science – Thomas Troward
Ignite Your Life with Bible Wisdom
Jesus used short stories called parables to convey profound spiritual truths. The parables charge our spiritual journey with energy and our soul with light. During this course, students are introduced to ways to interpret stories from the Hebrew Bible, as a foundation for understanding the teachings of Jesus. Students become familiar with the power of the parable stories as inspiration for transforming the soul. Students bring the ancient parables to life, and relate them to the challenges of today’s world as they engage in discussions, role-playing, and problem-solving exercises, as well as creative arts expressions.
Textbooks: Learn to Live – Ervin Seale
Holy Bible – George Lamsa
Practical Mysticism
This class is an exploration of mysticism, what it is and what it is not. It provides the framework for the student to live a more mystical life in present time. Each student sets a personal intention for his or her own life. Emphasis is given to the practice of meditation and the practice of witnessing consciousness. This class is ideal for anyone seeking to deepen his or her own awareness of the Divine reality in daily living.
Textbooks: The Essential Mystics: The Soul’s Journey into Truth – Andrew Harvey
7 Paths to God: The Ways of the Mystic – Joan Borysenko
The Foundations of Mysticism – Joel Goldsmith
Entering the Castle: Finding the Inner Path to God and Your Soul’s Purpose – Caroline Myss
Mind Body Connection
This course is designed to give the student a greater understanding of the mind/body connection, and the important role consciousness plays in the healing process. This course is a clear, step by step process that begins with Principle, deals with the emotional issues surrounding the body, gives emphasis to effective prayer, unlearning old concepts of duality and disease, and even practical considerations such as locating health professionals who support your belief system. This course is ideal for the beginner or the advanced student who desires a deeper understanding of physical healing.
Financial Freedom
This popular course contains in-depth material that allows the student to examine his or her belief systems, and to gain a new perspective of how this system of beliefs is at work in their lives. Interplay of thought, emotions, desire, action, spirit, and all facets of being work together to create a new level of well-being and abundance in the individual’s life. A comprehensive workbook and creative exercises are included.
Principles of Successful Living
This course is designed to give the student a greater understanding of his or her place in the Spiritual System, and the part that consciousness plays in demonstrating greater good. On a very practical basis, this course offers the opportunity to set an intention for concrete demonstration of good, and to study the tools for achieving this demonstration. Emphasis is given to use of the Law of Mental Equivalents, Affirmative Prayer, and the qualities of living a spiritual life.
Self Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self
The Self-Mastery class focuses on healing the perceived separation between personality and Spirit. Through an active exploration of the creative nature of thoughts and feelings, beliefs and emotions, the students have an opportunity to gain mastery in the art of living as a conscious, intentional being.
Textbook: Living the Science of Mind – Ernest Holmes
Professional Courses Practitioner Studies Year I "Living the Principles" The first year of the Professional Practitioner Studies is devoted to advancing spiritual awareness and expanding the student’s understanding of his/her relation to the universe. It is designed to be whole and complete within itself, preparing the student to live life more fully whether or not s/he chooses to continue with Practitioner II Studies, and to license as a Practitioner. The year is divided into three terms of 10 weeks each: $1· Term 1, "How Life Gets to Be the Way It Is" based on the Law of Cause and Effect. $1· Term 2, "Living the Life of Choice" based on the creative process in the individual. $1· Term 3, "Living Life Fully" devoted entirely to expansion of consciousness. Textbooks: The Science of Mind, Living the Science of Mind, Creative Mind and Success, This Thing Called You & Effective Prayer – Ernest Holmes Practicing the Presence – Joel Goldsmith Principles of Healing – H. B. Jeffries Care of the Soul – Thomas Moore Elegant Choices, Healing Choices – Marsha Sinetar Practitioner Studies II "The Life of the Professional Practitioner" The second year of Professional Studies focuses on the consciousness, the skills, and responsibilities of the Professional Practitioner, as well as the relationship of the Professional Practitioner to the principles we teach, to the client, to the process in healing, to the church, the community and the world. The year is divided into three terms: $1· Term 1, “Professional Skills and Responsibilities" deals almost entirely with the Practitioner /Client session. $1· Term 2, "Spiritual Healing" is devoted to the process in healing, working specifically with challenges related to money, creative self-expression, emotional health, physical health, death/dying, grief/loss, and relationships. $1· Term 3, "Dedication, Commitment and Service", empowers the intention of each student to develop her/his Practitioner practice within the church and in the world. Textbooks: The Science of Mind, How to Use the Science of Mind, Creative Mind and Success – Ernest Holmes UCRS Practitioner Code The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success, Creating Health – Deepak Chopra Spiritual Economics – Eric Butterworth Real Moments - Barbara DeAngelis Who Dies – Stephen Levin For additional information on CSL Science of Mind Courses, Please visit: http://csl.org/programs/education.html
CONCORDIA - WHERE MANY HEARTS COME TOGETHER AS ONE
We are committed to expand diversity and promote inclusion throughout our Center. We are always looking more deeply into ourselves with the divine intention of creating more effective ways of welcoming people of all races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations into our community. We are committed to the enhancement and fostering of this consciousness. We invite you to join us, participate with us and hold us in the light as we continue to cultivate ways and means to reach as many people as possible with the liberating teaching of Science of Mind.
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Education DepartmentThe Center's Education Department is dedicated to serving our Spiritual Family by providing them with a quality opportunity to learn and a satisfying learning experience. To accomplish this, we have a rich curriculum designed to meet the needs of every student, and a cadre of exceptional and dedicated teachers ready to deliver the material in a way that is interesting, entertaining, and thought-provoking. We are constantly adding new material and class offerings to ensure that there is always something for everyone in our classrooms.Purpose & MissionWe believe that the surest path to personal growth is through learning. It is for each of us to consciously choose what we believe, what we hold to be true within ourselves, and what our contribution will be to our global community. Investigate your beliefs, challenge your ideas about "the way it is" by taking classes, reading books and dialoging with others. Discover and explore the ways you can create the life of your dreams... About UsThere are many wonderful opportunities to improve your life, deepen your spiritual practice, make new friends, and make a difference in the life you lead by taking part in the educational and spiritual development classes, as well as the workshops offered at the Center for Spiritual Living <Designator>. As you look at our latest selection of classes, listen to your heart, look at your roots and look to your inner self for guidance in choosing classes that will help you continue to grow strong and spiritually healthy. Click here for more information about Science of Mind Classes Contact Person<link to minister article for contact person, if applicable>
What is Center for Spiritual Living (Designator)?
Center for Spiritual Living <designator> is a community that provides spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and help make the world a better place. At Center for Spiritual Living <designator>, we teach powerful principles for personal and global transformation, honoring all paths to God. We help people experience a personal relationship with the creator; promote a community of tolerance, understanding and respect; provide classes, programs, prayer and meditation; and advocate a safe spiritual community of like-minded people interested in living a spiritual life.
Who is the founder of Centers for Spiritual Living?
Dr. Ernest Holmes founded the spiritual movement that started Centers for Spiritual Living. Born in 1887 on a small Maine farm, Dr. Holmes spent his teenage years out-of-doors, asking himself "What is God? Who am I? Why am I here?" This questioning led to his 1926 book, The Science of Mind, which outlined the foundational viewpoints of modern New Thought.
What is Science of Mind?
Science of Mind (also referred to as Religious Science) is the core teaching of the Center for Spiritual Living <Designator>. Science of Mind is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. Simply put, Science of Mind teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which actually affects and creates the world around us. This idea is common to most major religions and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics. In Science of Mind, we believe that the secret to living a successful life is to consciously choose positive and productive thoughts. Put another way, "As you think, so you become." It is the intention of the Center for Spiritual Living <Designator> to use Science of Mind principles as a force for good in our world by transforming personal lives.
Are Science of Mind and Religious Science the same?
Religious Science is the name of the church that Dr. Ernest Holmes started before he died, which was the precursor to Centers for Spiritual Living. Dr. Holmes' comprehensive book of teachings is entitled The Science of Mind. Members of Centers for Spiritual Living use the phrases Science of Mind and Religious Science interchangeably.
Is Science of Mind a real science?
In Science of Mind, we believe that the fields of religion and science are complementary, and that science will prove what the mystics have said for thousands of years about the nature of God, human beings, and the Universe. These beliefs are being proven even now by many quantum physicists who have found that the universe is made up of energy that cannot be destroyed and is infinitely intelligent. Science of Mind is also scientific in that is uses laws of nature to prove spiritual principles. Any person can experiment with the principles and measure the results.
Is Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) related to or connected with Scientology?
No. Religious Science and Centers for Spiritual Living are in no way related to Scientology.
Is Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) associated with Christian Science?
No. Centers for Spiritual Living are a unique and separate entity from Christian Science. Ernest Holmes, the founder of Centers for Spiritual Living, studied with many of the spiritual leaders of his time, including Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science, but he was not a member of that group.
Do people who practice Science of Mind go to doctors?
Yes. In Science of Mind, we believe that healing comes in many forms. God is expressed through doctors and medicine just as it is expressed through all of the physical universe. In short, we believe in both prayer and modern medicine. Our ministers and practitioners often work in conjunction with doctors and other physical and mental health practitioners to facilitate healing.
Is Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) a Christian organization?
Yes and no. The Science of Mind philosophy derives from the Christian tradition with a belief that the teachings of Jesus are accessible to all people. Dr. Ernest Holmes, the founder of Centers for Spiritual Living, grew up in the Christian tradition. Additionally, he was a prolific reader who studied all of the world's religions and synthesized the truths running through them all, free of any particular dogma. Honoring all paths to God, he developed his philosophy with the intention that all churches, especially Christian ones, would embrace the philosophy and incorporate those teachings into their own.
Does Science of Mind believe in Jesus Christ?
In Science of Mind, we believe that Jesus of Nazareth was a loving, powerful man who walked the earth two thousand years ago. Jesus was a Master Teacher and a great example of how to live the individual expression of God. In Science of Mind, the phrase "Christ Consciousness" is used to refer to a universal principle of God expressing through humanity. Jesus was the great example, given to us all, of fully living our divine potential, our "Christ Consciousness." According to our founder Dr. Ernest Holmes, "Science of Mind does not deny the divinity of Jesus; but it does affirm the divinity of all people. It does not deny that Jesus was the son of God; but affirms that all beings are children of God. It does not deny that the Kingdom of God was revealed through Jesus; but affirms that the Kingdom of God is also revealed through you and me."
Is Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) a "New Age" organization?
Science of Mind is a New Thought philosophy that incorporates spiritual tools of affirmative prayer, healing and creative visualization to transform lives and make the world more peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous. The New Thought tradition dates to the 1880s and has its roots in the Transcendentalist Movement of the 1830s. New Thought has a long and respected history, and includes luminaries such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Walt Whitman, Phineas Quimby, and Emma Curtis Hopkins. Centers for Spiritual Living does not consider its teachings to be New Age, but rather incorporates the ancient wisdom of all the spiritual traditions through the ages. People of all spiritual paths -- Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Islam, New Age and others -- are all welcome in our communities.
Are Centers for Spiritual Living communities a place for healing?
Yes, Centers for Spiritual Living spiritual communities are places where amazing healings and life transformations take place. The Science of Mind philosophy promotes the idea that God is all-powerful, omnipresent, and benevolent, true human selfhood is divine, all sickness originates in the mind, and "right thinking" has a healing effect.
What is the role of prayer at the Center for Spiritual Living (Designator)?
Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) honors all forms of prayer. In addition, we teach a unique and scientific form of prayer called Affirmative Prayer. This powerful, affirmative method of prayer was developed by Dr. Ernest Holmes -- it involves a five-step process that harnesses the creative process of consciousness. This type of powerful, scientific prayer allows new levels of health, wealth, love, and wholeness to become a reality in our lives.
What is the role of meditation at the Center for Spiritual Living (Designator)?
Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) encourages meditation as a spiritual practice because it strengthens our understanding of the power of our inner being and allows us to experience the unity of all life. By being still and quiet, we are able to hear the inner voice and follow its guidance.
What is the role of affirmation at the Center for Spiritual Living (Designator)?
Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) encourages affirmation as a powerful spiritual tool. By consciously choosing to speak about our good as a present reality, we set a powerful intention. When we speak it, feel it, and act it, affirmative thought becomes the creative force for good in our lives.
Does Science of Mind believe in miracles?
Yes. The Science of Mind teaches that everything is possible in God. Everything that occurs in our lives is simply the manifestation of our consciousness. Events that seem to be miraculous are actually the metaphysical laws acting at a level beyond our awareness. As our consciousness evolves, what previously seemed miraculous becomes a natural, normal and understandable way of life.
Is Center for Spiritual Living (Designator) a cult?
No. At the Center for Spiritual Living (Designator)we teach that each individual has influence over, and responsibility for, his or her own life. We support personal responsibility and strongly discourage the "following of" any one person, including founder Ernest Holmes. The philosophy taught by Centers for Spiritual Living challenges people to think for themselves and only believe what feels true to them. This is the essence of what the leaders and members of Centers for Spiritual Living believe and practice throughout the world.
Does Science of Mind believe in heaven and hell?
Because Science of Mind views all life as God, there can be no hell. The terms "heaven" and "hell" are symbolic of what each individual creates in his or her own life. We find heaven when we live from our hearts, know our oneness with God, and are true to ourselves. This deep inner peace, which has been written about through the ages, is heaven. Hell, on the other hand, is the inner pain we feel when our lives and experiences seem to be against us. In reality, nothing is against us when we understand the basic unity of all life. We always have the power to change our thinking, and this alone lifts us from any hell-like experiences into heaven on earth.
Does Science of Mind believe in the devil?
The Science of Mind philosophy states that there is only one power and that is God. Because there is only one power, the devil cannot exist. There is only the manifestation of falsely held beliefs, which produce the appearance of some sinister invisible force acting in our lives. To blame unpleasant conditions and circumstances on the devil, or anyone else, is a way of avoiding responsibility for our own life decisions.
Does Science of Mind believe in sin?
The original meaning of sin was simply to "miss the mark" of spiritual perfection. In Science of Mind, we believe that there is no "sin" in the traditional sense of that word. We can choose behavior that produces an undesirable effect in our lives, thus creating hardship or suffering. In other words, we are punished by our sins, not for them.
What does Science of Mind believe about death?
Science of Mind teaches that life is eternal. As Teilhard de Chardin, we do not believe that we are human beings having a spiritual experience, but rather that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We accept that our physical bodies operate within a natural cycle of birth and death. However, even though we have a body, we are more than our body. We are the Life that animates our body, and that Life is infinite and immortal. As we become increasingly identified with our divine and eternal nature, our underlying fear of death dissolves and our experience of life becomes more joyous.
Does Science of Mind believe in reincarnation?
In Science of Mind, we neither endorse nor reject any particular theory or concept of reincarnation. Because life is eternal, there are an unlimited number of possibilities for its evolvement after physical death.
Our Community Spiritual LeaderOur spiritual leadership is here to serve you on your journey of awakening. Please feel free to contact us, we look forward to serving you. Reverend Ian Taylor
Community Spiritual Leader, Leadership Council --- Ecclesiastical Ministries Coordinator and Corporate Secretary Reverend Ian Taylor is an ordained Religious Science Minister affiliated with the Centers for Spiritual Living. After hearing Dr. Stuart Grayson of the First Church of Religious Science, New York on the radio in 1988, his exploration of the Science of Mind began. He enthusiastically pursued Practitioner and Ministry studies, and became a sought after speaker and teacher at his home church, Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, and other regional churches and centers. In 2002, Reverend Ian began a full time Focus Ministry, and for five years traveled as a guest, speaking and teaching throughout the northeast. By working in United, International, ANTN and Unity churches, his ministry became a central influence in bridging New Thought communities in the region. Upon receiving the call in September 2007, he began serving as the Spiritual Leader of Concordia Center for Spiritual Living along with his wife, Laurie Taylor, RScP. The prime focus of Reverend Ian’s work is healing the mistaken sense of separation from God, in himself and humanity. His work is to facilitate the conscious realization of oneness with Spirit, within oneself and all others. Rev Ian is quoted as saying: “I believe the Science of Mind is one of humanity’s greatest gifts for the ultimate achievement of spiritual mastery, the realization of Truth, victory in life’s experiences, the attainment of conscious unity with Source and the elimination of limitations. I look forward to the day when all humanity walks consciously and joyfully together in God. In the meanwhile, I serve by contributing to bring forth this day ever closer.” Rev. Ian can be reached by emailing the Center Office: [email protected] Or by phone: 401-732-1552
Concordia -Weebly - Page 14 - From Our Rev Our Community Spiritual LeaderOur spiritual leadership is here to serve you on your journey of awakening. Please feel free to contact us, we look forward to serving you. Reverend Ian Taylor
Community Spiritual Leader, Leadership Council --- Ecclesiastical Ministries Coordinator and Corporate Secretary Reverend Ian Taylor is an ordained Religious Science Minister affiliated with the Centers for Spiritual Living. After hearing Dr. Stuart Grayson of the First Church of Religious Science, New York on the radio in 1988, his exploration of the Science of Mind began. He enthusiastically pursued Practitioner and Ministry studies, and became a sought after speaker and teacher at his home church, Center for Spiritual Living Princeton, and other regional churches and centers. In 2002, Reverend Ian began a full time Focus Ministry, and for five years traveled as a guest, speaking and teaching throughout the northeast. By working in United, International, ANTN and Unity churches, his ministry became a central influence in bridging New Thought communities in the region. Upon receiving the call in September 2007, he began serving as the Spiritual Leader of Concordia Center for Spiritual Living along with his wife, Laurie Taylor, RScP. The prime focus of Reverend Ian’s work is healing the mistaken sense of separation from God, in himself and humanity. His work is to facilitate the conscious realization of oneness with Spirit, within oneself and all others. Rev Ian is quoted as saying: “I believe the Science of Mind is one of humanity’s greatest gifts for the ultimate achievement of spiritual mastery, the realization of Truth, victory in life’s experiences, the attainment of conscious unity with Source and the elimination of limitations. I look forward to the day when all humanity walks consciously and joyfully together in God. In the meanwhile, I serve by contributing to bring forth this day ever closer.”
Rev. Ian can be reached by emailing the Center Office: [email protected] Or by phone: 401-732-1552
Concordia -Weebly - Page 16 - Links & Partnerships Links & PartnershipsCenter for Spiritual Living is dedicated to the message of inclusivity and creating a world that works for All. This message is nothing short of the deep embodiment of our Universal Spiritual principles as expressed in New Thought and Ancient Wisdom on which we were founded. To that end, we are committed to working collaboratively with individuals and agencies that promote and support the message of inclusivity, deep engagement and taking responsibility for creating the world we envision.
Spirited Contributions Focus Ministry - http://www.spiritedcontribution.com/ Association for Global New Thought Out of a deep conviction and pure passion to give our movement a clear voice and commanding presence on the global stage, the Association for Global New Thought (AGNT) was born. We invite you to learn more about this movement and its global initiatives for peace, justice and healing, and in the process discover your own spiritual calling. New Thought Radio An online daily podcast of New Thought ideas, message from 365 Science of Mind mixed with music from leading New Thought artists.
{loadposition StaffCat_nav} Our Senior Minister - Rev. Ian Taylor
Reverend Ian Taylor is an ordained Minister, affiliated with the Centers for Spiritual Living. Upon receiving a Letter of Call, in September 2007, he has been serving as the Spiritual Leader of Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, accompanied by his wife, Laurie Taylor. Rev. Ian Taylor is in service as Community Spiritual Leader, and he serves on the Leadership Council as the Ecclesiastical Ministries Coordinator and Corporate Secretary. He delivers inspirational lessons at the Sunday Celebration Services and teaches Centers for Spiritual Living Certified classes during the week. Rev. Ian Taylor is also in service to Centers for Spiritual Living by being a member of the Affiliation Review Committee and is the Regional Service Coordinator for the North East (Region 11). Rev. Ian can be reached by emailing the Center Office: [email protected] Or by phone: 401-732-1552
Our Staff Minister - Rev. Celeste M. Warner
Rev. Celeste M. Warner Staff Minister Concordia Center for Spiritual Living
Reverend Celeste M. Warner graduated from from the Holmes Institute in June 2015 and became a licensed minister in August 2015. Before her work in ministry, Rev. Celeste was a Licensed Spiritual Practitioner working and teaching in Ft. Pierre, South Dakota. Rhode Island and Concordia have always been her Spiritual home in fact she is Concordia's first home grown minister. Prior to her studies at Holmes, Rev. Celeste taught leadership, nonviolence and customer service to healthcare corporations and colleges throughout the country. She is certified Executive Life Coach from the Coaches Training Institute. She holds a masters degree in critical and creative thinking from Umass Boston and is a level II Trainer in Kingian Nonviolence. At Concordia, she teaches CSL classes, facilitates Concordia's parenting group, spearheads special projects, provides Spiritual counseling and delivers Sunday services.
{loadposition StaffCat_nav} Our MusiciansMusic is Alive at Concordia
From left to right : Kristine Wilbur – Keyboard & Vocal, Ed Mace – Bass Guitar, Rich Andre – Steel Drum (Guest Musician), Paul Ionata – Percussion
Kristine Wilbur - Music Director
Spirit is alive through music and song, provided by our in-house musicians. Contemporary music reflective of New Thought spirituality opens the heart and releases the joys of soul. Kristine, a professional pianist and vocalist from Portsmouth, RI has been the Music Director at Concordia since February of 2005. She received a Bachelor of Music in Education and Classical Performance and also a Masters of Music in Classical Performance from the University of Rhode Island. Other musical endeavors include the April 2009 release of "Always Here", a CD of 10 original songs available in the Presents of Mind bookstore. Among her original songs is Heaven on Earth, which is a tribute to Concordia.
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New Thought HistoryThe Science of Mind is the study of Life and the nature of the laws of thought; the conception that we live in a spiritual Universe; that God is in, through, around and for us. -- Ernest Holmes * The Greek Philosopher Plato developed the philosophical concept of transcendence. * The verb "to transcend" means "to go beyond" something. In Transcendentalism, it meant that there are truths that go beyond, or transcend, proof. These were truths that were simply "known" but could not be proved with logic. These truths were a private experience of faith and conviction. * The German philosopher Immanual Kant gave Transcendentalism its name. * Kant, with other German thinkers, influenced the views of some important English writers; the poet-critic Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, and the Scottish philosopher-historian Thomas Carlyle. These three, especially Carlyle, exchanged ideas with Ralph Waldo Emerson of Concord, MA. * It was Emerson who brought the movement to New England and nurtured its growth in this country. * American Transcendentalism thus began in the 1840's as Emerson interacted with Longfellow, Whittier, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Thoreau and Lowell. This influential group of people were all born within a few years and a few miles of each other in New England. * Transcendentalism was the beginning of American interest in Oriental thought. Emerson and his friends read the Hindus, Confucius, Buddha and the Mohammedan Sufis. The Bhagavad-Gita was very influential to Emerson. * Transcendentalism became an eclectic composite of Oriental, Greek, English, French, German, and native thought. * Transcendentalism is a belief there is a higher reality and greater knowledge than that manifested in human mind. It divides reality into a realm of spirit and a realm of matter. This division is made by many of the great religions of the world. Major Influences in Science of MindThere are three creative thinkers that greatly influenced Ernest Holmes (1887-1960) as he moved along his spiritual path and developed Science of Mind. They were * Ralph Waldo Emerson, the distinguished New England philosopher and essayist (1803-1852) * Thomas Troward, an eminent British jurist and metaphysician (1847-1916) * Phineas Parkhurst Quimby, a mental healer (1802-1866) * Emma Curtis Hopkins, a greatly respected American teacher and mystic, often called the "teacher of teachers" (1853-1925) Ralph Waldo EmersonEmerson's entire life was one of spiritual exploration. He has been called "the Father of New Thought" because he was instrumental in gathering together a group of intellectuals, writers and philosophers to explore the transcendental philosophy. Emerson entered Harvard College on a scholarship at age 14. He became a Unitarian minister. He wrote eloquent essays on many subjects. Emerson thought every man is an individual-ization of the one and only God. He thought that at the center of our being we are all operated on by spiritual laws which execute themselves. Emerson is not thought of as a New Thought writer, but rather as one of the sources from which New thought drew a great deal. Reading: Emerson's eloquent essays that particularly reflect Science of Mind thinking are Self-Reliance, Spiritual Laws, Compen-sation and The Over-soul. Ernest Holmes and EmersonErnest Holmes was a spiritual seeker. Born in 1887, he was primarily "home schooled" by his mother, who was an ardent reader. In his teens, Ernest began a search for the similarities in all the worlds' religions. He read extensively about all of them. He was deeply moved by the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson Holmes said, "Reading Emerson is like drinking water to me". Thomas TrowardThomas Troward was born in the Punjab, India in 1847, educated in England and returned to India to become a Divisional Judge in the Punjab, which is now Pakistan. His chief interest lay in the field of religion. He explored the Indian religions and studied comparative religions. He studied Indian lore and sacred writings as well as Hebrew and other ancient scriptures. He was an ardent student of the Bible and was drawn to Emerson's writings. The concept of reincarnation was a strong influence in his thinking He associated himself with the Higher Thought Centre in England and became a noted leader of British New Thought. Troward was interested in formulating a theory of mental healing. When he was asked to label it, he called it "Mental Science ". Troward began by examining the universe. He saw things that seemed to have a quality of livingness and some which did not. Since the difference was not always sharp he concluded that there are degrees of livingness. Further searching led him to conclude that what makes the difference is intelligence. Reading: Trowards The Dore Lectures contains a logical, intellectual explanation of this rich philosophy. Ernest Holmes And TrowardHolmes discovered Troward's work in 1914, two years before Troward died. He said "This is as near to my own thoughts as I shall ever come". He began speaking on Troward's writing to growing groups when he was 25 without realizing his lifetime ministry had begun. He totally absorbed Troward's ideas and deeply linked them with his own thinking. He was one of the main channels through which Troward's ideas reached American circles. Phineas Parkhust Quimby (1802-66)Phineas Quimby was an American mental healer whose ideas greatly influenced the New Thought movement, a religious-metaphysical healing group. He originally studied mesmerism and became a practitioner of hypnosis. He claimed that he could heal by mere suggestion. Quimby believed that illness originated in the mind and was created by erroneous beliefs. He taught that when a person opened their mind to God's wisdom, they could conquer any sickness. One of his patients and disciples was Mary Baker Eddy, the founder of Christian Science. When Eddy moved into her own work she denied Quimby had made any contribution to the theory of Christian Science. Emma Curtis HopkinsEmma Curtis Hopkins, more than any other single teacher, influenced New Thought. She was born in Connecticut in 1853. She was educated at Woodstock Academy there and remained for a time as an instructor. In 1882, she went to Mary Baker Eddy (founder of Christian Science) because she was ill. She was healed. She then devoted herself to the study and growth of the Christian Science approach. She became a practitioner and served as editor (1884-85) of the Christian Science Journal. Within another year, her independent quest for spiritual truth created an impossible situation between the two religious thinkers and she began to explore other metaphysical writings. In 1886 she left Mrs. Eddy and moved to Chicago where in 1887, she established the Christian Science Theological Seminary, an institution founded to promote teachings similar to those of her mentor. She quickly won a following. She branched out and taught classes in New York, San Francisco, Kansas City, Boston and elsewhere. Among those influenced by these lectures were * Melinda Cramer and Nona Books, co-founders of Divine Science; * Charles and Myrtle Fillmore, who established the Unity School of Christianity. * Harriet Emilie Cady, author of Lessons in Truth; * Annie Rix Militz, founder of The Home of Truth; and * Ernest Holmes, founder of Religious Science. Because her influence was so pervasive in these New Thought organizations Emma Curtis Hopkins came to be called the "Teacher of Teachers." Unity, Divine Science and Religious Science are the three largest organizations within the present-day International New Thought Alliance (INTA). Emma Curtis Hopkins was a genuine mystic. She emphasized this element in all her teachings and writing. She drew upon the Bible, the non-Christian scriptures, and the works of the world's great philosophers and saints in her teaching. Her mysticism was a very potent influence upon Ernest Holmes. She spent time in London, where she had contact with Thomas Troward and other British leaders of the New Thought movement. She eventually ceased using the name Christian Science and began teaching privately. Ernest Holmes And HopkinsErnest Holmes studied with Emma Curtis Hopkins in her later years when she was teaching only individuals. He felt she was among the greatest of the mystics. Reading: Hopkins' Scientific Christian Mental Practice is a powerful treatise on mental healing. Who is Ernest Holmes?Ernest Holmes is the founder of the International Religious Science movement which is recognized as one of the leading viewpoints in modern metaphysics. Science of Mind is a spiritual philosophy that easily applies to everyday living while also expanding the student's sense of their relationship to God and their place in the Universe. Known to his family as the "question mark", Ernest Holmes was a passionate seeker of knowledge. He embarked on a path of independent thinking at age 18. He was deeply moved by the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson. He then found Judge Thomas Troward in England who further defined elements of the philosophy that was formulating in his mind. He began teaching Troward everywhere he could. He was also touched by the work of Emma Curtis Hopkins who had begun to influence other great "New Thought" leaders. He wrote Science of Mind which is used as a textbook in Religious Science churches. * Began lecturing on Troward 1916 * Published his first book Creative Mind * Published The Science of Mind 1926 * Established the Institute of Religious Science 1927 * Founded Science of Mind Magazine 1927 * Revised The Science of Mind 1938 * Reorganized the Institute to become the Church of Religious Science 1953 * Dedicated Founder's Church 1960 * Made his transition 1960 * Church became known as United Church of Religious Science 1967 Reading: The Science of Mind, Living Science of Mind, This Thing Called You, This Thing Called Life, What Religious Science Teaches and many more. Excerpted with permission from Getting Your Feet Wet in Science of Mind by Cara Lumen, RScP. Available in print and downloadable versions at [email protected]. Spanish Version is available.
{loadposition StaffCat_nav} Office StaffWe are here to serve you. Please feel free to contact us, with your questions or comments.Concordia Office
It is our privilege to serve you by appointment, as well as our open office hours. Please contact us at our Center Office by phone or email.
Office hours 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Tuesday & Friday. Telephone: 401-732-1552. We also have 24-hour voicemail. Email: [email protected]
Administrative Assistant - Mary BroomallMary is the Administrative Assistant, a ministry leader, member of our Finance Ministry and wears many hats at Concordia. Mary leads workshops in the Law Of Attraction and classes and gatherings with Prosperity Plus Students. Mary is an ardent student of Science of Mind and New Thought and also delivers Lay Community Celebrations Services. She has been a Massage Therapist for 30 years as a Sole Proprietor, a Partnership and as an LLC. Mary now works part time at Concordia, and works as a Massage Therapist out of her home in Warwick. ********************************************************************************************************
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{loadposition AboutUsCat_Nav} Our FounderDr. Ernest Holmes and the Birth of New Thought
Ernest Holmes
From time to time, we are blessed to know people of apparent genius, people whose insight, understanding, and love are influential in changing the thinking of whole generations, and whose impact will be felt for years to come. Dr. Ernest Holmes was such a person. Dr. Ernest Holmes founded the spiritual movement that became United and International Centers for Spiritual Living. Born in 1887 on a small farm in Maine, Dr. Holmes spent his teenage years outdoors exploring such mysteries as “What is God? Who am I? Why am I here?” His inquiries led to his 1926 book, The Science of Mind, which outlines the foundational viewpoints of modern New Thought. Dr. Holmes is also the author of numerous other books on metaphysics and originated the Science of Mind magazine, which has been in continuous publication since 1927.
Concordia -Weebly - Page 25 - Our Philosophy Our PhilosophyConcordia Center for Spiritual Living supports the positive transformation of both our personal lives and the world itself.At Concordia Center for Spiritual Living, we teach people how to have a personal relationship with God. When we are deeply connected with Spirit, other areas of our lives fall into place — we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and bring more peace and harmony to the world. What We Believe – Our Guiding PrinciplesWe believe that the universe is spiritual and has intelligence, purpose, beauty, and order. Our beliefs are in harmony with all the world’s great spiritual teachings, and we honor all paths to God. Whether we call it God, Spirit, Energy, or Universal Intelligence, we are ever conscious that all people, places, and things emanate from this Universal Intelligence that is within us and all around us. You and God are InseparableWe believe that God is a Loving Intelligence, operating in and through all life, never separate from anyone or anything. Through study and spiritual practice we come to understand our oneness with this indwelling Divine Presence. We teach and practice a way of life where we can all learn how to live in accordance with spiritual principles. These principles, which we call the Science of Mind, are as reliable as the laws of physical science. We believe in Cause and Effect and teach that “It is done unto you as you believe.” In essence, your thinking and your expectations create your reality. By studying and applying spiritual laws, you can change your unconscious beliefs and create improved conditions in your life. Be a Part of an Inclusive CommunityConcordia Center for Spiritual Living teaches a New Thought philosophy that incorporates affirmative prayer, meditation, healing, visioning, and other spiritual tools to help you lead a spiritual life, think positively, and love deeply. As a member of our community, you’ll find the spiritual tools to transform your personal life and make the world a more peaceful, harmonious, and prosperous place. The New Thought tradition dates to the 1880s and has its roots in the Transcendentalist Movement of the 1830s. New Thought has an enduring and respected legacy that includes luminaries such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emma Curtis Hopkins, Phineas Quimby, and Walt Whitman. Some of the better known authors today whose writings represent our teachings are Michael Bernard Beckwith, Deepak Chopra, Wayne Dyer, Byron Katie, Caroline Reynolds, and Eckhart Tolle, as well as many others. Our teachings incorporate the ancient wisdom of all the spiritual traditions through the ages. People of all spiritual paths Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, New Age and others are welcome in our communities.
{loadposition ProgramsCat_Nav} Our ProgramsOur spiritual community offers a host of ministry programs, affinity groups, classes, workshops and volunteer areas to assist and serve your spiritual growth and development. Program or Group Contact Person
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{loadposition ProgramsCat_Nav} Our ProgramsOur spiritual community offers a host of ministry programs, affinity groups, classes, workshops and volunteer areas to assist and serve your spiritual growth and development.
From Surviving to Thriving: Creating Dynamic, Sustainable Spiritual Communities
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada February 16 - 19, 2015
What to Expect as weTHRIVE in Las Vegas in 2015...
Education and programming presented by leading dynamic experts in the areas ofLeadership, Conflict Resolution,Abundance, Volunteer Engagement, Marketing & Social Media, and Finding Balance in Being in Serivce.
More opportunities to engage and connect with your fellow colleauges from the Centers for Spiritual Living network.
Interactive general sessions and keynote workshops that are both informative and engaging.
A special presentation by the Centers for Spiritual Living Growth & Development Commission about thefuture of our organization.
More ENERGY than ever before as we come together to grow our centers!
From Surviving to Thriving: Creating Dynamic, Sustainable Spiritual Communities
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada February 16 - 19, 2015
{loadposition StaffCat_nav} Our Licensed PractitionersSpeak with a Practitioner if you need inspiration, seek transformation, or desire healing in any area of life: financial, relationship, health or career. The Concordia Healing Ministry stands ready to assist you in creating the life of your dreams. You are God's wondrous gift. Let a Practitioner remind you of that! Licensed Practitioners Name and Title Telephone Number
Barbara Fuyat, RScP Barbara Gilfillan, RScP Elizabeth Kessler, RScP Barry Fleet, RScP, D.Min Christine Egan, RScP
Barbara’s Message For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Barbara can be reached at 401-301-3772. Email: [email protected] Barbara Gilfillan, RScP
Barbara’s Message It is an honor and a privilege to serve this community and beyond as a Licensed Religious Science Practitioner. As an introduction, please know that I recognize all humanity as a Spiritual reality. I believe the original spirit is harmonious and any experience to the contrary can be changed through mental healing - as we change our thinking, we change our lives. For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Barbara can be reached at 401-486-9650. Email: [email protected] Elizabeth Kessler,RScPElizabeth's Message For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Elizabeth can be reached at 603-748-5198. Bary Fleet, RScP, D.Min.
Bary’s Message After serving as a local church pastor for many years, as well as having a private practice as a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, my spiritual journey led me "home" to Science of Mind. It is a pleasure and an honor to serve the community of Concordia and the larger community beyond. I offer my services to any and all who are seeking to uncover a life that is rich and fulfilling. For spiritual mind treatment and Life Coaching, you can reach Bary at 401-301-8240 or email: [email protected]
Education and programming presented by leading dynamic experts in the areas ofLeadership, Conflict Resolution,Abundance, Volunteer Engagement, Marketing & Social Media, and Finding Balance in Being in Serivce.
More opportunities to engage and connect with your fellow colleauges from the Centers for Spiritual Living network.
Interactive general sessions and keynote workshops that are both informative and engaging.
A special presentation by the Centers for Spiritual Living Growth & Development Commission about thefuture of our organization.
More ENERGY than ever before as we come together to grow our centers!
What to Expect as weTHRIVE in Las Vegas in 2015… ************************************************************** From Surviving to Thriving: Creating Dynamic, Sustainable Spiritual Communities
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Las Vegas, Nevada February 16 - 19, 2015 ********************************
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{loadposition StaffCat_nav} Our Licensed PractitionersSpeak with a Practitioner if you need inspiration, seek transformation, or desire healing in any area of life: financial, relationship, health or career. The Concordia Healing Ministry stands ready to assist you in creating the life of your dreams. You are God's wondrous gift. Let a Practitioner remind you of that! Licensed Practitioners Name and Title Telephone Number
Barbara Fuyat, RScP Barbara Gilfillan, RScP Elizabeth Kessler, RScP Barry Fleet, RScP, D.Min Christine Egan, RScP
Barbara’s Message For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Barbara can be reached at 401-301-3772. Email: [email protected] Barbara Gilfillan, RScP
Barbara’s Message It is an honor and a privilege to serve this community and beyond as a Licensed Religious Science Practitioner. As an introduction, please know that I recognize all humanity as a Spiritual reality. I believe the original spirit is harmonious and any experience to the contrary can be changed through mental healing - as we change our thinking, we change our lives. For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Barbara can be reached at 401-486-9650. Email: [email protected] Elizabeth Kessler,RScPElizabeth's Message For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Elizabeth can be reached at 603-748-5198. Bary Fleet, RScP, D.Min.
Bary’s Message After serving as a local church pastor for many years, as well as having a private practice as a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, my spiritual journey led me "home" to Science of Mind. It is a pleasure and an honor to serve the community of Concordia and the larger community beyond. I offer my services to any and all who are seeking to uncover a life that is rich and fulfilling. For spiritual mind treatment and Life Coaching, you can reach Bary at 401-301-8240 or email: [email protected]
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Our Licensed PractitionersSpeak with a Practitioner if you need inspiration, seek transformation, or desire healing in any area of life: financial, relationship, health or career. The Concordia Healing Ministry stands ready to assist you in creating the life of your dreams. You are God's wondrous gift. Let a Practitioner remind you of that! Licensed Practitioners Name and Title Telephone Number
Barbara Fuyat, RScP Barbara Gilfillan, RScP Elizabeth Kessler, RScP Barry Fleet, RScP, D.Min Christine Egan, RScP
Barbara’s Message For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Barbara can be reached at 401-301-3772. Email: [email protected] Barbara Gilfillan, RScP
Barbara’s Message It is an honor and a privilege to serve this community and beyond as a Licensed Religious Science Practitioner. As an introduction, please know that I recognize all humanity as a Spiritual reality. I believe the original spirit is harmonious and any experience to the contrary can be changed through mental healing - as we change our thinking, we change our lives. For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Barbara can be reached at 401-486-9650. Email: [email protected] Elizabeth Kessler,RScPElizabeth's Message For Spiritual Mind Treatment and Professional Spiritual Counseling, Elizabeth can be reached at 603-748-5198. Bary Fleet, RScP, D.Min.
Bary’s Message After serving as a local church pastor for many years, as well as having a private practice as a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, my spiritual journey led me "home" to Science of Mind. It is a pleasure and an honor to serve the community of Concordia and the larger community beyond. I offer my services to any and all who are seeking to uncover a life that is rich and fulfilling. For spiritual mind treatment and Life Coaching, you can reach Bary at 401-301-8240 or email: [email protected]
{loadposition AboutUsCat_Nav} Science of MindThe Science of Mind®: the Spiritual and Material Universe are OneThe Science of Mind is the core teaching of Centers for Spiritual Living; it is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. Simply put, the Science of Mind teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which actually affect and create the world around us. This idea is common to most major religions and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics. In the Science of Mind, we believe that the secret to living a successful life is to consciously choose positive and productive thoughts. Put another way, “As you think, so you become.” It is the intention of Centers for Spiritual Living to use Science of Mind principles as a force for good in our world by transforming personal lives. In the Science of Mind, we believe that the fields of religion and science are complementary, and that science will prove what the mystics have said for thousands of years about the nature of God, human beings, and the Universe. These beliefs are being proven even now by many quantum physicists who have found that the universe is made up of energy that cannot be destroyed and is infinitely intelligent. Science of Mind (SOM) is a registered U.S. trademark of SOMARK, INC., and all rights are reserved. [Science of Mind is hereinafter written as only SOM.]
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{loadposition ClassesCat_Nav} Science of Mind 100 SeriesScience of Mind 100 covers aspects of metaphysical thought, its principles, and practices. Students develop greater self-awareness, understanding of the nature of reality, how life has a spiritual basis, and learns techniques for inner and outer transformation. Four classes, each eight weeks in length, are offered. Most classes are generally offered from September through May, with a lighter schedule during the summer months. The main text is The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes – available at www.amazon.com. The Spiritual PathIntroduces students to the background, history, and beginnings of Science of Mind as well as to a new concept of God. Classes explore how God relates to the individual and how thought creates our personal reality. This course covers the first 60 pages of The Science of Mind, and introduces the steps of Affirmative Prayer. The Nature of Effective PrayerGives the student a thorough understanding of the nature and practice of Affirmative Prayer. Incorporates exercises that develop the student's understanding of how to pray effectively for themselves. Participants practice by writing spiritual mind treatments. This course covers pages 63-83 in The Science of Mind Text Book. Building A Healing ConsciousnessStudents deepen their understanding of effective Affirmative Prayer, and develop a greater understanding of the nature of the creative process in the individual. The student will begin building a healing consciousness through his/her Affirmative Prayer work. This course covers pages 111-128 and 163-186 in The Science of Mind. Principles of Successful LivingStudents explore the role of consciousness in co-creating their own lives. Developing a positive, life-affirming consciousness is one of the goals of this class. Upon successful completion, participants will have a greater understanding of our place in this spiritual universe and our relation to the One Creative Source. This course covers pages 266-321 in The Science of Mind Text Book. New FoundationsStudents are introduced to the Core Concepts of the Science of Mind and taught how to apply these Universal Principles to his/her own life. Meditation and Spiritual Mind Treatment are taught as daily practices. The class is experiential, with many guided meditations and exercises to assist students in embracing and incorporating Science of Mind Principles. Text: The Science of Mind Text Book; Living The Science of Mind – Ernest Holmes Spiritual Practices for Daily Living:Students learn how to develop lifetime habits of meditation and Affirmative Prayer. Text: Journey of Awakening – Ram Dass; Can We Talk to God? – Ernest Holmes Beyond LimitsExplores the intuitive perceptions of Ernest Holmes and his scientific approach to the spiritual laws of the universe. It also includes PowerPoint presentations. Text: How to Change Your Life – Ernest Holmes Creative Ideas: A Spiritual Compass for Personal Expression – Ernest Holmes Power of Your WordPower of Your Word is an introduction to prayer. Students learn the nature of prayer and how to pray more effectively. Text: Words that Heal Today – Ernest Holmes The Science of Mind Text Book(1938) – Ernest Holmes How to Use the Science of Mind – Ernest Holmes Can We Talk to God? – Ernest Holmes
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{loadposition ClassesCat_Nav} Science of Mind 200 SeriesThe Science of Mind 200 series consists of more than twenty options from a core curriculum developed by International Centers for Spiritual Living. This continuing education in the Science of Mind and Spirit helps the student gain a deeper understanding of the guiding principles that lead to more fulfilling, positives lives. Here's a complete list of the 200 series curriculum:
The Mind-Body Connection
The Power of Decision
This Thing Called You
Spiritual Laws
Spiritual Economics
What the Mystics Taught
Edinburgh Lectures
Emerson's Essays
Bible History & Scholarship
Metaphorical Approach to the Bible
Metaphysical Bible
Myth and Spirit
Creative Process In the Individual – Thomas Troward
The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
Spiritual Fitness
It's All God
The Magic of the Soul
Financial Freedom
Principles of Successful Living
Self Mastery: The Emergence of the True Self
Meditation Class
Exploring Roots
Essential Ernest Holmes
Shortcut To A Miracle, How to Change Your Consciousness and Transform Your Life
Concordia -Weebly - Page 33 - Science of Mind 300 Series {loadposition ClassesCat_Nav} Science of Mind 300 SeriesScience of Mind 300 Series - Practitioner StudiesThe Science of Mind 300 Series is designed for the serious student. It is intended to deepen the student's practice and understanding of Affirmative Prayer and our power to co-create our world. Currently, prerequisites for the 300 series are successful completion of the SOM 100 and SOM 200 courses. SOM 300 consists of 32 weekly classes divided into four terms. The successful student, upon completion of the 300 Series, will have completed the necessary requirements to apply for licensing as a Practitioner. months TERM 1 – 10 Weeks – How Life Gets To Be The Way It IsText: The Science of Mind (1938) – Ernest Holmes, Care of the Soul – Thomas Moore, Practicing the Presence – Joel Goldsmith TERM 2 – 10 Weeks – Living a Life of ChoiceText: The Principles of Healing – H.B. Jeffrey, Living The Science of Mind – Ernest Holmes, Effective Prayer – Ernest Holmes (if available, booklet) TERM 3 – 5 Weeks – Living Life FullyText: Elegant Choices, Healing Choices – Marsha Sinetar, The Bible TERM 4 – 7 Weeks – Practitioner-Client RelationshipPractitioner-Client Session. Professional Skills & Responsibilities. Text: Will The Real Me Please Stand Up? – John Powell, S.J. and Loretta Brady, M.S.W., The ICSL Practitioner Manual
********************************************************************************** Concordia -Weebly - Page 34 - Science of Mind Classes {loadposition ClassesCat_Nav} Education: Science of Mind ClassesScience of Mind (also referred to as “Religious Science”) is the core teaching of Centers for Spiritual Living. Science of Mind is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. Purpose & MissionSimply put, Science of Mind teaches the unity of all life. Intentions and ideas flow through a field of consciousness, which actually affects and creates the world around us. This idea is common to most major religions and is supported by the teachings of psychology and quantum physics. About UsIn Science of Mind, we believe that the secret to living a successful life is to consciously choose positive and productive thoughts. Put another way, “As you think, so you become.” It is the intention of the International Centers for Spiritual Living to use Science of Mind principles as a force for good in our world by transforming personal lives. The Sunday experience at Center for Spiritual Living <Designator> is great, and the music and words inspire us. Then we mix and mingle. We meet and greet. We share with like-minded people; congeniality runs high, and we make some new friends, acquaintances or even business contacts, and it is truly a rewarding and enjoyable time. But, what then? Do you go home to satisfyingly reconnect with those with whom you share domestic bliss? Or do you fortify yourself with the morning's message and return to the person or issue that you forgot for a couple of hours? Or perhaps you return to the loneliness of wondering "but, what now?" When you are ready to take it to the next level, you decide to see for yourself what Science of Mind classes are really all about. What you find is a spiritual gathering place for people who are committed to greater focus and clarity in determining what they really want their lives to be about. You also find a common purpose and desire to more deeply understand and apply Universal Laws. Those who "stay the course" form an incredible bond, unified by their dedication to applying spiritual principles to the everyday problems of human living. This is a movement from theory to embodiment. As you study the Science of Mind, you awaken to the dawning of new insights upon your consciousness. Suddenly, the words Life, Principle, Reality, the Law of Mind, Pure Awareness, God, and Spiritual Mind Treatment take on a new significance. There is an excitement in working and supporting you and others in using the Science of Mind and Spirit, to more effectively, promptly, and constructively move through obstacles and ultimately to manifest desired results. What Students Say about Science of Mind Classes:"I wanted something to change and through classes I realized I needed to be the change I wanted to see." K.N. "Science of Mind principles are simple, and yet demand daily practice and application. When I was willing to do the work, that's when new and great manifestations started occurring in my life." C.F. "Science of Mind saved my life. No kidding!. Through learning how to think I really did learn how to live a full rich life " L.S. "Classes keep me growing. When I am involved in classes I continually work my practices and learn more about myself, which reawakens within me my Divine greatness." C.L. "I awoke to the inner dynamics of why I was experiencing such turmoil in my life!" M.T. "Science of Mind classes were the door that opened me not only to the spiritual principles that govern my life, but to incredible bonding with my like-minded class members!" S.M. "Seek and ye shall find. Well, classes gave me the permission to see with new eyes and to seek from within myself for the answers and the love I desired." M.S Contact Person<link to minister article for contact person, if applicable>
We’re forever grateful for this teaching – It has given us the substance with which to live in our Truth, to create music and bring healing to ourselves and the world vbc. - Craig & Laura Berman Benelli
I am constantly amazed and inspired by the abundance of love present and the lives that are being lived by my center's members and leaders! Due to these teachings I live every day to the fullest, giving thanks for the light and consciousness that has been passed along to me! - Isa Greenberg
I live, move, breathe and have my being in a universe that works for me. This teaching helps me remember to keep this awareness, this consciousness, at the front of my thinking. - Jay Poindexter
My life went from black & white to color when I stepped into the spiritual world of International Centers for Spiritual Living. The color has become more and more vibrant inside and out and I feel profoundly blessed. Life is Brilliant! - Frankie Timmers
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Volunteer OpportunitiesThroughout the year there are many opportunities to participate in Sacred Service here at our Center, as well as the community at large. Mission & VisionMission Statement Concordia is the home and heart of a joyous, loving community, celebrating diversity, self-expression and spiritual unfoldment. Through fellowship, teaching, and living the principles of Science of Mind, we embrace Oneness and encourage expanding Consciousness. Vision Statement Concordia is a Center for Spiritual Living – a welcoming haven where hearts and hands come together as ONE in love, laughter, joy, and celebration of life. We collectively create an atmosphere of peace and beauty by honoring the great “I AM” in all. Diversity flourishes and unique expressions shine. We are a multi-purpose spiritual enrichment center, and through our ministries we offer ongoing spiritual education and community activities for all ages. Concordia is an ever-expanding circle of Consciousness that is a vibrant community; where souls are nurtured and lives are transformed. About UsPlease contact our office or our Volunteer Coordinator if you have any questions or would like to enter into Sacred Service in our Center. Center OfficeOffice hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00pm, Tuesday and Friday For information please call: 401-732-1552 For your convenience, we also offer a 24 hour voicemail service
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A World that Works for Everyone - Click Here to View - a new message monthly Awakening Humanity to its Spiritual Magnificence and Creating a World that works for Everyone! Concordia Center for Spiritual Living provides spiritual tools to transform our personal lives and create a better world that works for everyone. Concordia is a spiritual community that honors all paths and assists you to experience a personal relationship with God. When God is the focus of our spirituality, other areas of our lives fall into place harmoniously – we are happier, can do more for others, are better stewards of the Earth, and help bring peace and harmony to the world. If you are in search of a spiritual community where you are respected and accepted and desire the inspiration and support to grow to your highest potential, please accept our invitation to visit us soon! Come and join in joyous, sacred community where we learn, sing, laugh and connect. Welcome Home! What I believe: Spiritual Living - Click Here to see the video CONCORDIA - WHERE MANY HEARTS COME TOGETHER AS ONE. We are committed to expand diversity and promote inclusion throughout our Center. We are always looking more deeply into ourselves with the divine intention of creating more effective ways of welcoming people of all races, genders, ethnic backgrounds, and sexual orientations into our community. We are committed to the enhancement and fostering of this consciousness. We invite you to join us, participate with us and hold us in the light as we continue to cultivate ways and means to reach as many people as possible with the liberating teaching of Science of Mind.
Message from our Community Spiritual Leader - Rev. Ian Taylor
Dear Friend, On behalf of our Spiritual Community, I welcome you to Concordia Center for Spiritual Living. We are blessed by your presence and delighted that you have elected to visit with us. Concordia means “Many hearts coming together as one, in harmony, peace, joy and the celebration of life.” We come together to practice our unity with God, with each other and the world. Science of Mind is the spiritual philosophy through which we learn to look beyond appearances, honor the divinity within all and know God alone as our Source. As we unify our hearts and minds in the awareness of Spirit, we begin to experience the love of God as well being, abundance and lives that work. We invite you to explore our website, where you will learn about our center and the Science of Mind philosophy. Here, you will discover a large array of classes, programs, services and volunteer opportunities to broaden and enrich your life. It is our sincere hope that you will find a home here, one that will nourish and nurture you as well as support and empower you. We invite you to become part of our dynamic, powerful and loving spiritual community! We honor you and the path on which you travel. Remember that you are a beautiful, divine expression of Spirit. You are Love and you are loved! Blessings and Regards, Rev Ian Taylor, Spiritual Leader Music is Alive at Concordia
From left to right : Kristine Wilbur – Keyboard & Vocal, Ed Mace – Bass Guitar, Rich Andre – Steel Drum (Guest Musician), Paul Ionata – Percussion
No matter where you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. Are you feeling alone, lost, empty or disconnected? Are you in crisis? Are you lacking fulfillment, looking for answers, healing, and a spiritual home? At <Center for Spiritual Living - Designator>, you will belong to a like-minded community, a spiritual home, where you can discover peace of mind, healing, inspiration, and live with a personal relationship with God. I look forward to meeting you in person! We are delighted your spiritual journey has brought you here. We want you to know that whoever you are and wherever you are on your spiritual journey - you are meant for greatness. Our community is dedicated to the unfoldment of your inner purpose. Our classes, music, messages and service opportunities are all designed to support the unfoldment of your spiritual path. We hope you enjoy our new website and find it a valuable resource, please let us know what we can do to further assist your journey. Welcome Home.
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