SPIRITUAL Discover Your Passions—Janet Attwood, co‐author of the NY Times Bestseller, The...

5326 Spring-Stuebner Road ●● Spring, Texas 77389-4574 ●● [email protected] ●● creativelife.org ●● (281) 350-5157

"Imaginal hygiene is the

inner art of self-managing the imagination, to defend it from

forces that compromise,

pollute, colonize,

shrink, and sterilize it, and

to cultivate those that

illuminate, expand, and nourish it."

–MORGAN BRENT

“What we play is life.”

–LOUIS ARMSTRONG

Discover Your Passions Discover Your Passions Discover Your Passions workshop Are you ready for more joy and fulfillment in your life? Would you like to get really clear on the things that mean the most to you? Do you want to live a more passionate life? “When you are clear, what you want

will show up in your life and only to the extent that you are clear.” —Janet Attwood, co‐author of the NY Times Bestseller, The Passion Test

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Your passions can act as an “inner GPS” for the decisions you make in your life. But what if you don’t know what they are? Come and join us in this fun and eye‐opening “Discover your Passions” workshop, with minister Sandra Finch and Bill Downs. Using the simple and powerful “Passion Test” process you will learn: Your top five passions — the things that are most important to you ••• How to align your life with your passions to experience more joy and fulfillment ••• Simple strategies to overcome obstacles and challenges which prevent you from living your ideal life ••• The formula for creating whatever you choose to have in your life ••• The one secret to guaranteeing a passionate, meaningful and prosperous life. The workshop returns on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1‐4PM. The cost is $65 and it’s limited to twelve participants. Sign up in Builders’ Hall to reserve your seat, or e‐mail [email protected]@[email protected]. Please also see the website at ithrive.meithrive.meithrive.me.

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CREATIVE LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTER ●● Since 1985 ●● Jesse Jennings, Marsha Lehman and Debra Morwood, Ministers

Intermediate Intermediate SOMSOM CoursesCourses starting soon (see page 5)starting soon (see page 5)

Dare To Be Rare Dare To Be Rare Dare To Be Rare seminar At a time of major transition — overcoming an identity crisis and grief, 800 miles from her home, family, business, and country to begin her ministerial training — Rev. Elle Bratland learned how to use Science of Mind principles to create a wonderful new life. In this free seminar she leads, learn how to Release the past, become Aware of who you really are, Re-align with your true self, and Experience the life you desire now. A minister and counselor, Elle tells her story, assisting others to understand and use the Principles and to believe in themselves. Elle says, “This is one of my most popular seminars! Some have told me that attending Dare To Be Rare changed their lives for good!” Born and raised in Canada, Elle studied with Dr. Carleton Whitehead in Chicago, where she received her practitioner’s license, then took her ministerial training in California with Drs. Frank and Anita Richelieu. Then she ministered in the Cape Coral and Boca Raton, Fla. Churches of Religious Science. Now living here, she’s active at Creative Life! The seminar will follow a book‐signing after the 11AM service on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21. More info: [email protected]@[email protected]

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Wisdom ofWisdom ofWisdom of the Universethe Universethe Universe

weekly discussions We are studying the confluence of metaphysics and science to help us better understand how the world of consciousness

gives rise to our world of form. Using books, speakers and various forms of media, we bring current information forward for open discussion. WEDNESDAYS, 12‐2PM, led by Denese & Dick Schmelzkopf, who also teach at the Academy of Lifelong Learning at Lone Star College (Montgomery). All are welcome and you may join anytime. Appreciative giving. For more information:

[email protected]@[email protected]

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A Course A Course A Course in Miracles in Miracles in Miracles

weekly discussions A Course in Miracles is “a unique, universal, self‐study spiritual thought system that teaches the way to Love and Inner Peace is through forgiveness.” (acim.orgacim.org) The Course states, “...seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world.” The group is now in its

11th year of weekly meetings at CLC, led by Bill and practitioner Cathy MacKenzie, 7PM THURSDAYS, in the McTaggart Library, upstairs. All are welcome; join anytime. Appreciative giving. For more information...

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CODACODACODA meetings We now host weekly open meetings of Codependents Anony‐mous, SATURDAYS, 5‐6PM, in the McTaggart Library, upstairs. For more information please e‐mail Lisa C. at [email protected]@[email protected]

Our midweek celebrations in the Great Hall feature a talk by Jesse Jennings or a guest, plus live music, poetry, prayer support, fun surprises, and a warm feeling of community! Our usual practitioners on duty are David Dewhurst and Lisa & Tom Ryan, while Lorraine Sasser staffs the bookstore. Would you like to gift us with your music or poetry on a Wednesday night? E‐mail Nancy at [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] for details.

Craft project Craft project group Do you have a project that is just waiting for you to pick it up and complete it? A new group will be start‐ing soon to finish our creative efforts. Let’s be creative together, supporting each other to finish that wood work, painting, short story, weaving, making jewelry, etc. Perhaps we may find a need and work together to bring completion. Pull out that unfinished stepping‐stone kit, birdhouse, beadwork, lap blanket, or what‐ever you are working on that just needs completion

and share a creative time together. I am so excited about this group that I am packin’ heat! —‐ a hot glue gun, that is, should the occasion arise to need one. Carthel Smejkal has graciously agreed to co‐facilitate the group. I eagerly look forward to seeing and learning about new techniques and ideas. I have on hand some magazines that are filled with ideas called “Where Women Create,” several craft magazines, and a stash of supplies that will be available for you to choose from should you need something to begin with. Please give me your feedback as to your time preferences and frequency of meetings — once a month, once a week, etc. Then I’ll set our first meeting date. The sky’s the limit on what we do. Sign up in Builders’ Hall, talk with me, Alline Dawson, or e‐mail [email protected]@[email protected]

with original verse by Dick Schmelzkopf

with music by Troy McConnell

with music by Jeffrey Powell

with music by Margaret Byrd

Practitioner and minister‐in‐training David Dewhurst has been a fixture around our Center since his wife Babs brought him to visit some eight years ago. He serves on our Board of Trustees, helps anchor the Wednesday night events, assists with many Science of Mind classes, and makes the announcements at the early service Sundays, replete with a pun or other clever word‐play (he’s a Distinguished Toastmaster). A native of Blackburn,

Lancashire, and trained as a civil engineer, David worked for Shell, and Aramco in Holland (he’s fluent in Dutch). Now in his first year of work at the Holmes Institute, more than anything he loves to teach, which means he loves to learn. On a previous Wednesday he fascinated us with a glimpse into Druidism. Now he’ll speak on Gateways: Many Tunnels Into Oneness, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, at 7PM.

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Sunday morning MeditationsMeditationsMeditations

“...Sit and rest and refresh your soul. Eat of the fruit and drink the wine.

All, all is yours, and you are welcome.” —The Science of Mind text

Each week’s is led by a CLC practitioner, and lasts about 35 minutes, ending in time to comfortably get into the 11:00 celebration. There is music to enhance as you are guided into a

restful state, and inspirational read‐ings to tap into your spiritual center. Most sessions will end with a spiritual mind treatment based on the theme of the readings. Don’t be concerned about being late. There is an easy way to quickly get into the flow. Stand a moment outside the door and bring yourself to complete silence. Maintain that silence as you enter. You’ll find yourself suddenly present in the meditation and all is well. SUNDAYS 10:15‐10:50AM, upstairs in the Learning Center.

Your GuideYour GuideYour Guide to Creative Lifeto Creative Lifeto Creative Life

mini-workshop Here’s a short, free workshop with founding minister Jesse Jennings and practitioner Ruth Catalogna, that’s

especially for those new to CLC, and a prerequisite for anyone wishing to become a member who has not yet completed Heartfelt Living. We’ll discuss the basics of our philosophy and way of life, but also how the Center came to be, and how it’s cared for and supported; our classes and programs; and what member‐ship means. There will be plenty time for questions, and you’ll get printed materials to take home. SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 7 and again MARCH 6, 1:00‐2:30PM. Please sign up in advance in Builders’ Hall or by e‐mail to...


SundaySundaySunday talkstalkstalks online!online!online! Exciting access to the Creative Life teaching has launched online at creativelife.org/sundaytalks.htmlcreativelife.org/sundaytalks.htmlcreativelife.org/sundaytalks.html, where you can find archived Sunday messages from 2012 forward. A CLC Sunday encouragement is now as close as your computer, smartphone, or tablet. You can also easily share these talk links with friends.

Renewal of VowsRenewal of VowsRenewal of Vows group ceremony

On SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, we’ll hold a Renewal of Vows ceremony at 1PM, conducted by minister Debra Morwood, when couples are invited to renew their wedding or holy union vows in the courtyard (or the Great Hall if the weather dictates). There is no charge for this service and you are of course wel‐come to bring the children, invite guests, take pictures, and exchange flowers, rings, or whatever you like. Let us know any special requests. Each couple will receive a beautiful certificate marking the occasion, provided they have signed up in ad‐vance in Builders’ Hall or to...


Center recordingsCenter recordingsCenter recordings Individual CDs are $4. Use the book‐store clipboard to order, pre‐pay, then pick up, or add $2 per CD for mailing. Mail subscriptions: Sundays or Wednesdays are $60 for three months; $115, six months; $200, one year; $350 two years, including post‐age. For both, double these prices. To order, visit the book shop, or go to our website and find the PayPal link. Subscribers receive two CDs per shipment, each containing a service.

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A “Directive to Physicians and Family” (also called a “Living Will”) and a “Medical Power of Attorney” are important legal documents that tell doctors and your family what you would want done medically if you became unable to communicate your own wishes. Between and after services on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14, Ruth Catalogna, LVN, Carthel Smejkal and Sharon Mignerey will be staffing a table with these documents, explain them to you, assist you in completing them, and witness your signature. This is of course a free service, to help you and your loved ones have greater peace of mind. More info:

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Meet The Pepsters, who charmed, delighted, and inspired us on a recent Wednesday night, and they coming back on a Sunday! Tameka Morris introduces them as “a family of young ladies between the ages of 7‐16 who defy odds of a community reign with violence and separation of children. A decision was made that we aren't our situation, we are our solution — by volunteering and being examples of great citizens and believing that we can always improve our best selves. What did they want in return? For someone to encour‐age, believe in them and most of all dance with them. So I did! No matter how sure you are of someone's appreciation and admiration it's always nice to be reminded of it! Did you know why God created gaps between fingers? So that someone who is special to you comes and fill those gaps by holding your hand forever.” The Pepsters are Aniyah, Destiny, Hailey, Jaliyah, Jayleen, Miracle, Serenity, Zariyah, Tyrah and newbie Nala. Come share in the joy of their performance on SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, at 9:30 & 11AM!

50 Ways to50 Ways to50 Ways to Love Your LoverLove Your LoverLove Your Lover

workshop Please join Relationship Coach and minister Marsha Lehman in this new empowering work‐shop for... those who want to help their rela‐tionship get better in exciting and interesting ways ••• Learn a few things that we were

never taught and yet which our hearts and minds have not stopped the craving to know ••• Have fun and be relaxed in this safe, experiential, and focused environment estab‐lished just for you ••• Leave with a love toolbox that will help empower you to continue to be the listener, lover and communicator you’ve al‐ways wanted to be. Who doesn’t want to learn something new to en‐hance their relationship and increase self worth, especially in this Valentine Love Season? You are invited to participate in this creative, enlightening and rich experience to deepen your relationship/s. You may come by yourself or with your part‐ner. Bagels, spreads, juice and coffee/tea provided. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 9AM‐1PM. Singles $45, couples $70. Please sign up in Builders’ Hall or by e‐mail to [email protected]@[email protected]

Intermediate Intermediate Science Science of of MindMind CoursesCourses

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The Twelve Central Lessons of The Twelve Central Lessons of The Twelve Central Lessons of Emma Curtis HopkinsEmma Curtis HopkinsEmma Curtis Hopkins

Rightly called the “teacher of teachers,” Emma Hopkins spoke fiercely and originally on the dormant powers

within us, drawing from her Christian Science roots and own stunning intel‐ligence. We’ll discuss her Twelve Prin‐ciples in the book Scientific Christian Mental Practice, learning about affir‐mation and denial, how “to love God is to see in all,” and how “the world is an exact record of our thoughts,” led by minister Jesse Jennings, with practitioner and ministerial intern Lisa Ryan. $250 tuition plus the book. Ten SATURDAYS, 10AM‐1PM, starting MARCH 26. Please register in Builders’ Hall or to [email protected]@[email protected]

VisioningVisioningVisioning Uncovering Your Deep‐Level Choice Uncovering Your Deep‐Level Choice Uncovering Your Deep‐Level Choice

“Visioning is an 8 week Science of Mind class that is more than a ‘how‐to’ course. Visioning is a powerful spiritual practice

that transforms our lives as we participate in it.” Facilitated by minister Marsha Lehman in the company of others ready to learn this practice you will embark upon the adventure of bringing the future into the present, engage in focused attention with strengthened intention, and experience life transformation as you practice visioning, meditation and affirmative prayer. Eight MONDAYS, 7:00‐9:30PM, FEBRUARY 8 through MARCH 28. $220 tuition plus books. Please register in Builders’ Hall or by e‐mail to...


Exploring the Power of Dreams,Exploring the Power of Dreams,Exploring the Power of Dreams, Intuition and Imagination Intuition and Imagination Intuition and Imagination class

Attention all dreamers! Come, awaken and develop latent skills to dream, intuit and read the signs and symbols meant for you. Rev. Elle Bratland and Rhonda Toppel, practitioner/R.N./shamanic healer will facilitate this four‐week course where we will tap into nine powers of Dreaming, nine rules of Coincidence and seven secrets of Imagination. We will explore, nurture and expand our relationship with our souls in a highly participatory way, so buckle up! We will be using the book, The Three Only Things, by Robert Moss, who is famous for his dream work. His exciting

primer will guide us to journey into our deeper, magical selves. If you have ever said, “It was only a dream, or only a coincidence, or only a feeling” and yet suspected deeply that it was something more, it was! We have been on a journey with the Divine forever, but some have forgotten, been wounded, disillusioned or lied to. Emerson’s “Spiritual Laws” gives vital navigational guidance for our life journeys. “Each of us has our own vocation. The talent is the call. There is one direction in which all space is open to us... We are like ships in a river; we run against obstructions on every side but one; on that side all obstruction is taken away, and we sweep serenely over a deepening channel into an infinite sea... For the more truly we consult our own powers, the more difference will our work exhibit from the work of any other... Every person has this call of the power to do something unique, and no person has any other call.” The class meets four TUESDAYS, 7:00‐9:30PM, MARCH 8‐29. It’s open to everybody and the cost is $90 if paid the first night, or $25 per class. You’ll need the Moss book and a journal. Please sign up in Builders’ Hall and for more information, please e‐mail [email protected]@[email protected]

Science of MindScience of MindScience of Mind now at Barnes & Noble

Science of Mind magazine is now for sale in more than 600 Barnes & Noble bookstores in the U.S. and Canada!

John E. McTaggart Memorial Lending LibraryLending LibraryLending Library

Upstairs in the Learning Center, it welcomes donations of new or used metaphysical, self‐help, recovery or conscious living‐related books, CDs, DVDs, tapes, and videos. Memorial donations invited too. For more information:


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With three decades of performing festi‐vals, concert halls, coffeehouses, colleges, and house concerts, along with a half dozen acclaimed CDs, Bernice Lewis is also

a published poet, a producer, and an educator extraordinaire. Lewis — who studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, guitar technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser, and songwriting with Rosanne Cash and Cris Williamson — has been a featured performer on NPR’s “Mountain Stage” program, as well as at the Kennedy Center. She was a finalist in the prestigious New Folk Songwriting Contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival, where she is a main stage favorite, and her ballad, “Bridges That Hold,” was included in Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Lifelines” video (PBS). She was featured in Yoga Journal for her work with sound and yoga, and has shared the stage with Dar Williams, Dixie Chicks, Patty Griffin, Pete Seeger, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, Livingston Taylor, Odetta, Christine Lavin, Marty Sexton, Patty Larkin, and Catie Curtis, among others. Bernice teaches songwriting at Williams and Colorado Colleges, as well as at schools and retreat centers. She has also been an Artist‐in‐Residence and workshop presenter at the Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, and Esalen Institute. In 2008, she was awarded an Artist‐in‐Residence position by the National Park Service. Bernice is also becom‐ing widely known for her multimedia History Alive presentation about her family’s emigration from Nazi Germany, designed for junior and senior high students. Her song, “Ways to Survive,” won an award from the American Zionist Movement in 1996. Hear her again at both our services on SUNDAY, MARCH 13!

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Singer/songwriter

Bob Livingston has

never been a traditional

country musician living

the honky‐tonk life,

though he’s spent more than his share of time on the roadhouse

circuit with some of the most colorful music legends In Texas. As a member of Austin’s legendary Lost Gonzo Band for many years, performing and recording with such visionaries as Jerry Jeff Walker, Michael Martin Murphey, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, Livingston played an integral role in creating the music that first earned Austin the designation of “Live Music Capital of the World.” Achieving recognition in their own right, the Gonzo’s self‐titled debut record was name by Rolling Stone “one of the best albums ever to come out of Austin.” Hailing originally from Lub‐bock, Livingston has traveled since the 1980s as a Music Ambassador for the US Dept. of State, taking Texas music to India, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East. As Livingston says, “When all else fails, music prevails.” This philosophy earned him the honor of being appointed Austin’s “International Music Ambas‐sador,” in 2010 by the Austin City Council. This world‐traveled view was reflected in his album, Mahatma Gandhi and Sitting Bull, released in 2004 and named by the Austin American‐Statesman one of the year’s top ten CDs. With his Texas Music Award‐winning follow‐up, Gypsy Alibi, co‐produced with Lloyd Maines, Livingston presents a mixed bag of folk‐rock, Americana, country and rockabilly, with an epic or two thrown in. Of this album, the Austin Chronicle said, “Beautifully crafted, world music‐inspired songwriting.” He visits again on SUNDAY, MARCH 20!

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Join us to thank our Center’s volunteers for 2015‐16, as well as share information on the volunteer opportunities that exist for you now! This will happen before, between, and after services. Volunteer openings exist for assisting in our children’s and youth programs; Renaissance Festival bookstore; gardening; maintenance; performing musically on Sundays and Wednes‐days; assisting with our blood drives, coffeehouses, Sunday luncheons, and other events; ushering and greeting ; Buddy Backpack; and more!

Our next drive happens on SUNDAY, MARCH 20, accompanied by a potluck brunch. It’s dedicated to the memory of Center member Sophie Hamrick (1934‐2010), who benefitted greatly from blood donations during her final illness. At giveblood.orggiveblood.orggiveblood.org you can register as a Commit for Life donor and schedule your donation time, then log in early on the morning of the drive and answer the donor questions. For 18 years CLCers have been regularly serving the commu‐nity in this way. We seek volunteers to set up and clean up after the meal, place signs, etc.; the team leader is Margo Juarez. Sign up in Builders’ Hall to donate or bring food. Info:


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The CLC Children’s and Youth Services Department is devoted to celebrating the spiritual development of each child we teach. All age groups are involved in various activities, workshops, and special projects incorporating the teachings of Science of Mind. We strive to create an atmosphere of love and kindness in our words and actions toward each other and to recognize and honor the diversity of every person.

●●● Toddlers Toddlers Toddlers (up to age 3) are lovingly cared for by our toddler teachers. In their very artistically designed Discovery Room, the children are encouraged to interact and experience their world as only a toddler can. They are offered games, toys, books and other age‐appropriate activities in a safe, secure and loving environment.

●●● 333‐‐‐6 age group6 age group6 age group. Beginning around the age of 3, our toddlers are moved to the Ingenuity Room. This group begins to learn the basics of Treatment and the value of giving a smile and a kind word. Our creative teachers provide age‐appropriate instruction and activities.

●●● 777‐‐‐10 age group 10 age group 10 age group are in the Quimby Room, regularly practicing the steps of Treatment presented in a manner appropriate to their age group. The teachers provide learning tools, creative projects, workshops and other teaching methods to engage each child’s learning of the principles of Science of Mind.

●●● 111111‐‐‐15 age group 15 age group 15 age group meet on the second floor of the Learning Center in the Hopkins classroom. They are engaged in special projects, work‐shops, have guest speakers and are involved in several volunteer service endeavors at CLC. The teachers working with this group encourage their talents, keep them engaged in learning Science of Mind principles and we throw in a bit of fun along the way!

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Children begin their Sunday learning adventures in the registration area in the youth foyer, then move to their classrooms, returning to the Great Hall to be reunited with their

parents in time for the closing song. Some Sundays we offer special theme workshops for the kids, too. ••• For parents: age‐appropriate prayer/treatment opens all the classes, and for each class there is age‐appropriate discussion of the monthly theme and creative projects to enhance the learning. ••• Just after noon all the teachers and children gather in the reception area of the Learning Center for our closing prayer circle. Following this, the teachers will bring the children to you in the Great Hall. If you have any questions or concerns about our classes, Debra is in the youth lobby from 10:15‐11AM on SUNDAYS, or call her at (281) 651‐9295 or connect by e‐mail to

[email protected]@sbcglobal.net

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What we teach our childrenWhat we teach our childrenWhat we teach our children We teach our children that God is Life — the Life within each of them and in all Creation — that all people are children of the One God, and therefore, are all brothers and sisters. ••• We teach that God is all‐inclusive and we are each created in the image of God — Good. ••• We teach that God is Love, and we honor God‐in‐all through love, not fear. ••• We teach that sin is simply a mistake and when we make mistakes, we are punished by them, not by God. ••• We teach that God is Spirit and present everywhere, that this Spirit is within us and speaks to us through our minds when we are willing to listen. ••• We teach that there are spiritual laws that must be understood and followed, just as we follow human laws. ••• We teach that religion is something to be used every day, not just on Sundays. ••• We teach that Religious Science is a religion that can be used at home, at school and at play; that since God is within us, heaven is also within us, that is we learn to live our lives in harmony with God’s Law, we live in heaven now. ••• We teach that keeping the mind focused on good causes a richer experi‐ence of life. ••• We teach that God is truth and beauty, peace and harmony; that as we grow to be more like God, our lives will be filled with health, hap‐piness and success. ••• We teach that nothing is too wonderful to happen, nothing is too good to be true: everything is possible to God through me and you! —adapted from a work by Dorothy Quigley

news news news &&& notesnotesnotes • • • Debra is looking for a 7‐10 class teacher for the 2nd Sundays of the month, and 5th Sunday teachers for all age groups, plus substitutes for all weeks. Please e‐mail her for details! • • • We welcome new teen teacher Kole Kerr; Bill Hornung, who will assist Brenda in the 7‐10 group; and Cathy MacKenzie, who has returned to work with our teens. • • • Many thanks to Janet Carman for her great creative work with the children, and to Cindy Thornby for assisting with the 11‐15 group on the second Sunday of January.

dream box workshop

On SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21, starting at 11AM, we are grateful to have local artist and CLC children’s favorite Sandy Tramel return to work with our children. They will be creating their own Dream Boxes. This work‐shop is for the 7‐10 and 11‐15 age groups. Sandy has conducted several workshops for the children and they are always a big hit. There are amaz‐ing things created by our talented children. To contact the artist, please e‐mail [email protected]@[email protected]

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♥♥♥ Zanne Dawson, for coordinat‐ing and delivering our annual collec‐tion to Grace Place’s outreach to homeless LGBT youth... ♥♥♥ Everyone helping with campus maintenance, especially Jimmy Cald‐well, Adriana & Sean Connelly, Brian Schwanitz, and Richard Stromatt... ♥♥♥ Wednesday performers Bill Birch, Dainill Mercadel, The Pepsters with Tameka & Tammy (see page 3) and Nikki Willis, and minister Arthur Johnson, who spoke on Wednesday, January 20th... ♥♥♥ Wonderful Sunday guest musician Dana Cooper... ♥♥♥ Minister Morene Barker‐Morris, who led the Sunday QuickStart class... ♥♥♥ Practitioner Sharon Mignerey, who created and led the Happy, Passionate, Joyous New Year’s class... ♥♥♥ Minister Marsha Lehman, who created and led the Focus on Healing and Pounce on a Project events, and is teaching Self Mastery by telebridge... ♥♥♥ Visiting practitioner Dr. Joni Samples, for her workshop on spiritual practice and the brain... ♥♥♥ January’s Heartfelt Usher/Greeters, Bob Biddison, Linda Clesson, Alline Dawson, Ron DeLorme, Babs & David Dewhurst, Ken Dwight, Jeanice & Jerry Felkins, Linda & Tom Grayson, Elly Hard, Rick Huttner, Sharon Mignerey, Shirley Sandlin, Judith Sherbenou, and Carol Stromatt. Want to help?


CLC Board of TrusteesCLC Board of TrusteesCLC Board of Trustees

David Ferrier, President •• [email protected]@[email protected]

Zanne Dawson, Vice President •• [email protected]@[email protected] Jesse Jennings, Secretary ••

[email protected]@[email protected] Alline Dawson ••

[email protected]@[email protected] David Dewhurst ••

[email protected]@[email protected] Denese Schmelzkopf ••

[email protected]@[email protected] Carthel Smejkal ••

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Debra Morwood, Treasurer •• [email protected]@[email protected]

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You’re invited to support your Center and yourself by purchasing copies of One World, One People, to use as a meditation tool, a lovely gift for friends and family, and a reminder of our shared roots and co‐creation of our global destiny. Says the flyleaf, “The approach here is unabashedly positive. The intent is to communicate the one‐ness and richness of human life.” You can leaf through a sample copy in the bookstore, and buy your own for only $10. Also on sale is One World, One Child, in hardcover for $15. We’re very grateful to CLCer Rick Huttner for donating these!

Such a deal!Such a deal!Such a deal! Randall’s shoppers, please ask your friendly grocer to link your Remarkable Card Remarkable Card Remarkable Card to “Good Neighbor” number

23032303. Then CLC receives a quarterly donation equal to 1% of your food purchases, at no extra cost to you!

NewNew GodlingGodling ☺☺☺ Nicole Kaia, daugh‐ter of Marissa & David

Breton, came to earth on Christmas Day and was

christened together with her sister Cara Ariel on January 24th!

WeddingWeddingWedding ♥♥♥♥♥♥ Christopher Neilson and Ana Azevedo will be married on January 30th by minister Debra Morwood.

Transition Transition Transition Robert Rippelmeyer, father of our

Lynn, on January 9th.

Conscious giving

Please remember the ongoing life of your Center! You can make a fully tax deductible donation by credit/debit card, via the PayPal link on our website and in our weekly e‐mails, or sign up in the bookstore to make automatic monthly contributions!

Want to participate in the Center’s music programmusic programmusic program? E‐mail Geoffry Oshman at


Annual members’ Annual members’ Annual members’ business meetingbusiness meetingbusiness meeting

Our annual meeting happens the evening of SUNDAY, JANUARY 31. We’ll hear financial and other team reports on our 2015 experience, hold a board election, and present annual SuperK Award. Two members of our board (Alline Dawson and David Ferrier) are completing their terms and other highly qualified persons stand ready to serve us. If you’re an active CLC member, come cast your vote! We’ll have potluck snacks at 5PM, then the meeting begins at 6PM in the Great Hall. For information on CLC mem‐bership, e‐mail [email protected]@[email protected], and with questions on CLC business, e‐mail [email protected]@[email protected]

Featured bookFeatured bookFeatured book ...for February is The Egyptian Philosophers: Ancient African Voices From Imhotep to Akhenaten, by Professor Molefi Kete Asante of Temple University. He writes, “The contempo‐rary world is the beneficiary of the great ideas that were developed at the very hint of history’s dawn... by African philosophers who wrote their analyses for all to learn...”

Shoes for HondurasShoes for HondurasShoes for Honduras

Used shoes are again being requested for children and adults in Roatan, Honduras — any size or type, especially ath‐

letic shoes, as well as soccer cleats, uni‐form jerseys, and any other soccer sup‐plies such as goalie gloves, shin guards, and deflated soccer balls. Please use the bin by the copy room. Huge thanks to Irvelli Morris and everyone else who has been supporting this outreach! Info: Lynn Rippelmeyer at (281) 356(281) 356(281) 356‐‐‐7506 7506 7506 or


RevRevRev. . . Morene BarkerMorene BarkerMorene Barker‐‐‐MorrisMorrisMorris, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (832) 775(832) 775(832) 775‐‐‐670167016701

Sheryl BoyleSheryl BoyleSheryl Boyle, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 650(281) 650(281) 650‐‐‐928792879287

Margaret ByrdMargaret ByrdMargaret Byrd, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • • • (713) 851(713) 851(713) 851‐‐‐105010501050

Ruth CatalognaRuth CatalognaRuth Catalogna, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • • • (832) 212(832) 212(832) 212‐‐‐349134913491

Linda ClessonLinda ClessonLinda Clesson, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (713) 689(713) 689(713) 689‐‐‐970797079707

David DewhurstDavid DewhurstDavid Dewhurst, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 627(281) 627(281) 627‐‐‐234523452345

Larry DinesLarry DinesLarry Dines, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (713) 851(713) 851(713) 851‐‐‐846884688468

Peggy EngelhardtPeggy EngelhardtPeggy Engelhardt, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 360(281) 360(281) 360‐‐‐239223922392

Darlene EverittDarlene EverittDarlene Everitt, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (((281) 652281) 652281) 652‐‐‐629262926292

Kathy FaulknerKathy FaulknerKathy Faulkner, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (((605) 431605) 431605) 431‐‐‐650465046504

RevRevRev... Sandra FinchSandra FinchSandra Finch, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 352(281) 352(281) 352‐‐‐333933393339

Bobbie GiachiniBobbie GiachiniBobbie Giachini, RSc.P. Emerita ••• (713) 461(713) 461(713) 461‐‐‐349434943494

Jayne LeopoldJayne LeopoldJayne Leopold, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (713) 449(713) 449(713) 449‐‐‐287528752875

Cathy MacKenzieCathy MacKenzieCathy MacKenzie, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 630(281) 630(281) 630‐‐‐076307630763

Sharon MignereySharon MignereySharon Mignerey, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] • • • (281) 257(281) 257(281) 257‐‐‐658065806580

Rev. Debra MorwoodRev. Debra MorwoodRev. Debra Morwood, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 651(281) 651(281) 651‐‐‐929592959295

Malené NjeriMalené NjeriMalené Njeri, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 507(281) 507(281) 507‐‐‐426642664266

Franceska PerotFranceska PerotFranceska Perot‐‐‐StarcevicStarcevicStarcevic, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (832) 967(832) 967(832) 967‐‐‐940094009400

Ann RichardsonAnn RichardsonAnn Richardson, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (713) 471(713) 471(713) 471‐‐‐603060306030

Lisa RyanLisa RyanLisa Ryan, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (832) 797(832) 797(832) 797‐‐‐015901590159

Tom RyanTom RyanTom Ryan, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (((832) 797832) 797832) 797‐‐‐736773677367

Shirley SandlinShirley SandlinShirley Sandlin, RSc.P. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ••• (281) 731(281) 731(281) 731‐‐‐5677 5677 5677

LifeLifeLife CenterCenterCenter support support support The Life Center is a residential care facility for the homeless at 4516 Old Yale Street in the Heights. They gratefully welcome your donations of cleaning supplies, trash bags, non‐perishable food, clothing, hygiene and grooming products, light bulbs, appliances, cooking utensils, computer supplies, linens, and blankets. The collection bin is behind the door by the copy room. Want more info? Contact Michael Martin at...


Our Creative Life practitioners are outstanding spiritual support persons, available to lovingly and confidentially assist you, and are at your service. Each has spent hundreds of hours in training, to direct natural compassion into helping you through listening, caring, and using spiritual mind treatment — affirmative prayer — to reveal the truth of you that is greater than any apparent limitation. Each is licensed by the Centers for Spiritual Living, and engages in ongoing study and spiritual development. Have a new goal, an old problem, or a question about applying our

teaching? Work with a practitioner and watch what happens with conscious use of the Law of Mind! •• At prayer circles prayer circles prayer circles every SUNDAY in the Garden Room, following each service, with the Practitioner‐of‐the‐Day, and now by telebridge. Practitioner Sheryl Boyle hosts a weekly gathering, TUESDAYS, 7:30PM, by telebridge (phone) where you can join with others to submit prayer requests and have them treated upon. Be thinking about any desire you might have in the areas of abundance/prosperity/flow; relationships with self and others; career and job (might include promotions; pleasant working environment, or looking for a new job); emotional and physical health; and of course spiritual understanding, inner peace, and sense of communion with your God/Source. This is a free service. Call (605) 475(605) 475(605) 475‐‐‐3235 3235 3235 and enter code 664697#664697#664697#. •• By appointmentBy appointmentBy appointment, on an individual fee basis, for a one‐hour session of spiritual support and treatment... •• Prayer anytimePrayer anytimePrayer anytime. The CSL World Ministry of Prayer handles urgent requests at (866) 306(866) 306(866) 306‐‐‐554655465546. •• More options More options More options for requesting and receiving prayer support include using a form on our website here:

creativelife.org/links/prayerrequest.phpcreativelife.org/links/prayerrequest.phpcreativelife.org/links/prayerrequest.php

This school year, we’ve raised our service level from 15 to 20 children per weekend, at an estimated total cost of $6,000, or $400 per delivery, or $300 per child served. You can help by donating cashcashcash or Kroger Kroger Kroger cards or generic gift cards generic gift cards generic gift cards (only ‐‐ no checks, please, or other store‐specific cards); or by volunteering to help pack or deliver the food to the Montgomery County Food Bank every three weeks. Please see the display in Builders’ Hall. Identified cash donations are of course recorded and are tax‐deductible. Project co‐coordinators are Alline Dawson and Carol Stromatt. With general questions, and also to volunteer for other service on‐site at the new MCFB facility, please call (281) 731(281) 731(281) 731‐‐‐6214 6214 6214 or e‐mail...


March 1

Prayer CirclePrayer CirclePrayer Circle by telebridge • 7:30P

29 Leap DayLeap DayLeap Day

VisioningVisioningVisioning class 4 of 8 • 7P

15 Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Day Presidents’ Day

Buddy BackpackBuddy BackpackBuddy Backpack

delivery team 10:15AM


20 50 Ways to 50 Ways to 50 Ways to

Love Your LoverLove Your LoverLove Your Lover workshop • 9A‐1P

Essential Ernest Essential Ernest HolmesHolmes

class 6 of 10 • 10A

Treatment Treatment & Meditation& Meditation


CODA CODA CODA meeting • 5P

27 Essential Ernest Essential Ernest

HolmesHolmes class 7 of 10 • 10A

Treatment Treatment

& Meditation& Meditation class 7 of 10 • 3P


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2 Imbolc/Groundhog Imbolc/Groundhog Imbolc/Groundhog Day Day Day


7 CELEBRATIONSCELEBRATIONS 9:30A & 11A, WITH MINISTER

JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS Who is this

person is who is being spoken

about?

Meditation Meditation • 10:15A Prayer Circle Prayer Circle • 10:30A /12P Children Children Children and Youth Youth Youth • 11A

Your Guide to CLCYour Guide to CLC workshop • 1:00‐2:30P



Treatment Treatment

& Meditation& Meditation class 4 of 10 • 3P


5


JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS The primeval

waters of potential consciousness

MUSIC: MARTINMARTINMARTIN ESPINOSAESPINOSAESPINOSA

Meditation Meditation • 10:15A Advance planning Advance planning table table • all morning Prayer Circle Prayer Circle • 10:30A /12P Children Children Children and Youth Youth Youth • 11A

Renewal of Vows Renewal of Vows group ceremony • 1p

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discussion • 12P

MIDWEEKMIDWEEKMIDWEEK CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION:::

The bolts and locks are opened

for me JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS • 7P

MUSIC: JEFFREYJEFFREYJEFFREY POWELLPOWELLPOWELL

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Wisdom of Wisdom of Wisdom of the Universe the Universe the Universe

discussion • 12P

MIDWEEKMIDWEEKMIDWEEK CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION::: Each truth will be new for you JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS • 7P

POETRY: DICKDICKDICK SCHMELZKOPFSCHMELZKOPFSCHMELZKOPF


JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS There is no wheat

where there is no grain

Meditation Meditation • 10:15A Prayer Circle Prayer Circle • 10:30A /12P Children Children Children and Youth Youth Youth • 11A

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A CourseA CourseA Course in Miraclesin Miraclesin Miracles

discussion • 7P

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discussion • 7P

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY



Discover Discover Discover Your Passions Your Passions Your Passions

workshop • 1‐4P

Treatment Treatment & Meditation& Meditation



MONDAY

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

8 Lunar New Year Lunar New Year Lunar New Year

CREATIVE LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTERCREATIVE LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTERCREATIVE LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTER 5326 Spring‐Stuebner Road, Spring, Texas 77389‐4574

[email protected] www.creativelife.org

(281) 350‐5157

12

Buddy BackpackBuddy BackpackBuddy Backpack packing team

1PM

10 Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday Ash Wednesday

Wisdom of Wisdom of Wisdom of the Universe the Universe the Universe

discussion • 12P

MIDWEEKMIDWEEKMIDWEEK CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION::: My heart, which

leads my existence JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS • 7P

MUSIC: TROYTROYTROY MCCONNELLMCCONNELLMCCONNELL

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discussion • 12P

MIDWEEKMIDWEEKMIDWEEK CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION::: Gateways: many

tunnels into oneness

SPECIAL SPEAKER: DAVIDDAVIDDAVID DEWHURSTDEWHURSTDEWHURST • 7P

MUSIC: MARGARETMARGARETMARGARET BYRDBYRDBYRD

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discussion • 7P

11


discussion • 7P


JESSEJESSEJESSE JENNINGSJENNINGSJENNINGS I traverse the

heavens, invoking words of power MUSIC: THETHETHE PEPSTERSPEPSTERSPEPSTERS

Meditation Meditation • 10:15A Prayer Circle Prayer Circle • 10:30A /12P Children Children Children and Youth Youth Youth • 11A Dream Box Dream Box Dream Box workshop

Dare To Be RareDare To Be RareDare To Be Rare book‐signing & seminar • 12:30P

EVENT KEYEVENT KEYEVENT KEY

Celebration service

SOM certificated class

Other class/group/event

Meditation/prayer/ritual

Music & arts event

Social/service/business

Youth event


VisioningVisioningVisioning opening class • 7P

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