Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
That is a frustrating question, especially in a society that indoctrinates us to go-go-go and do-do-do. When life gets hard and beyond ourselves, that is precisely the time to lean into Spirit and be-be-be. We practice the Presence. This is how we change our experience and our outcomes, allowing Spirit to make a way where there seems to be no way. We level up our practical mysticism each time we step into the mystery and make the space for grace. Join Rev Kamatara this Sunday to explore what "practicing the Presence" looks like in real life, from spiritual concept to actual embodiment.
Rev. Kamatara is RGCSL's Director of Collaborative Ministries. She is also Executive Director for Circles USA, a nonprofit that’s dedicated to ending poverty in the United States. In addition, Rev. Kamatara is a substitute minister supporting multiple churches in Albuquerque and Las Cruces with regular talks and visitations. Her core mission in all her work is to empower conscious evolution
Susan Clark is RGCSL's Director of Musical Inspiration. A hard-working musician and talented songwriter, she inspires and motivates congregants to dive deeper into spirituality each time she performs. Outside of RGCSL, she shares her talents with Alzheimer's patients and veterans. Susan has received numerous awards and collaborations with New Thought performers. She has produced several CDs, including "Sunlight of The Soul," which contains many of her spiritual songs, specifically crafted with the New Thought community in mind.
For more information about Susan, go to
Kent Pittsenbargar
I have had the great fortune of performing with some of the very best local musicians for over 50 years. The great fortune for me came 31 years ago, when I received the strongest knowing to get my will and my ego out of the way before I begin playing music. By doing that, Spirit flows through me to the audience. When the audience starts to feel it, they send it back, and that creates the back and forth of God's harmonious, Healing Love!! I am grateful to be a member here at RGCSL and to support Susan Clark in the Music Team.
Last Week's Affirmation from Rev Go
Announcements
Sunday Potluck Alert!
Calling all food lovers and kitchen magicians! Every Sunday, we turn mealtime into a community feast — and you’re invited to bring a dish to share! Whether it's Grandma’s secret casserole, your go-to salad, or store-bought (no judgment!), we’d love for you to join the fun. Come hungry, leave happy, and let’s make Sundays the tastiest day of the week!
Carol Ann will be providing materials for labeling your generous donations. We prefer not to trigger any allergic reactions! Please label your dishes.
When: Sundays after 10:30 service
What to Bring: A dish to share + your appetite!
Carol Ann Armijo is the May RGCSL
Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer of the Month
Who better to have as our volunteer of the month than the person who has been coordinating (herding cats!) for us for a while.
Unfortunately for us, Carol Ann needs to step back, at least for now, but we didn't want her to do that without taking the time to express how deeply appreciative we are for all the hard work she has put in. Carol Ann has been a force to be reckoned with for as long as she has been a part of our community (over 9 years!). She's also an awesome artist. Be sure to check out her pieces in the Art Show/Open House.
Thank you, Carol Ann, for your dedication, kindness and tireless effort. Give yourself 10% off in the bookstore while you still have such power!
RGCSL Healing Circle
Susan Solari will offer healing services this Sunday by appointment (call 510-225-5305 before Sunday). She has 35 years of practice as a Structural Integrationist and Massage Therapist. She offers the unique Interactive Neuro Stimulator (INS) for acute or chronic pain, tense muscles and/or nerve pain. She works with tuning forks which open up meridians. This gentle modality is called acutonics.
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"Where Time Rests" watercolor by Tamara Williams
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"Transformation Angel" by Susan Solari
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Do you Have News for Our Community?
If so, then please email your *short* article about RGCSL classes, group meetings and news that affect our community to announcements@rgcsl.org by Tuesday at 6 pm for inclusion in Thursday's bulletin. The newsletter team will respond to your request with a confirmation email or comments. Thanks!
Monthly Theme:Divine Doubt
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I accept my doubt as the opportunity to learn.
Birthday Sunday = Hat Sunday = Bring-a-friend Sunday
Hey, last week, we ran long and so instead of celebrating Birthday Sunday then and making the service even longer, we decided to honor the January birthday folks this week. Get ready to celebrate!
Solid Grounds Announcements
Come Help out!
Solid Grounds is always looking for volunteers to help with the fun on Friday nights. If you would like to be one of the many sets of hands that help bring this awesomeness to life each week, please contact Robyn (818-300-3911 or rcrice1@aol.com).
Solid Grounds
Solid Grounds welcomes all to enjoy snacks and music free of charge! Love donations are encouraged and gratefully accepted.
For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the
For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the
May 1 - Shane Wallin
Shane Wallin is a New Mexico based writer, singer-songwriter & performer. He is a Bandsintown Top 100 Performer in the World. Voted Top Musicians, Best Musician, Best Male Vocalist & Best Singer Songwriter (2011-24) in New Mexico, by Albuquerque The Magazine. Shane has toured the Southwestern, United States extensively since 2010, playing between 250 and 300 show dates per year, making him one of the Top Performers in the world on a yearly basis via Bandsintown. He has toured all across the United States including Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Montana, North Carolina & Nashville, Tennessee - to name a few.
Shane's 2024, country/americana album, "East Of Albuquerque" garnered him national attention, with singles "East Of Albuquerque", "Heaven Knows", "Right or Wrong" and others.
Getting him opening slots for Texas’s John Wolfe, VIP shows for Lady A, and headlining shows at Sandia Casino in Albuquerque. Shane most recently debuted some of his new songs at venues all over Nashville. And began recording the Nashville Sessions, a series of singles that will begin to be released on November, 21st 2025. The lead single is called "Hitting The Backroads”
The Quantum Portal Updates
10% off for all May birthdays and first timers.
The new Science of Mind magazines are in! Make sure to stop in and pick up a copy.
Notice the bookshelves of free used books. Find something that moves and leave behind a love donation for a soon-to-be neighborhood library and mini-pantry. Help us as we extend the power of love in action into our new neighborhood.
Upcoming Classes
Book Study: The Way of Mastery
For those of you who may have attended the Sunday meeting of Way of Mastery with Rev Geo (or not, but are interested), he has kindly provided us with information about his online The Way of Mastery: The Early Years. It is a zoom class, and the details can be found by clicking here.
Compassion Ministries
Prayer Support
Prayer Support
Compassion Ministries (CM) is an in-reach Ministry that is about unconditional positive regard for the spiritual health and well-being of our congregants in time of struggle, despair, grief, or at a time when there is a temporary need for a supportive lending hand. We are looking for more volunteers for this program. If you have a gift that you wish to share with our congregants, please let us know what you'd like to contribute when a need arises. For further information contact Susan Solari 510-225-5305.
We are blessed to have numerous Licensed Practitioners, and they are ready to respond to your prayer requests or to schedule a counseling/prayer session. You may also submit an online prayer request. May your strength of faith provide peace to your heart and to your mind.
For guidelines on respectful communication, please see: Respectful Communication | Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living
From Home Office
Prayers/Treatments
Treatment for Divine Guidance
May 2, 2026Projection Makes Perception
May 1, 2026To Live Wholly
April 30, 2026In the Flow of Grace
April 29, 2026
Join us!
When
Meditation Sundays at 10:00; service at 10:30 a.m.
Where
2404 San Mateo Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Call
(505) 224-9405
Monday - Thursday 10am - 3pm
Next Board Meeting is Sunday, November 30 at 12:15ish (after service and social hall) on Zoom and in person: RGCSL Board Meeting: Please note that time and date may vary depending on Trustees' schedules and availability. To attend any board meeting, please text Board President Sheryl Rae at (505) 918-8749. Journey of One, Every Other Sunday in person in the Sanctuary Journey of One: Join Dr. Michele Coleman in the exploration to express the oneness that we are. Held at noon(ish) every other week in the sanctuary on Sundays. Next one will be this Sunday, December 5th after fellowship in the social hall. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. In Person -- POSTED UNTIL MARCH 2026 QiGong: Join us for this moving meditation with YouTube videos in the sanctuary — a perfect way to begin your day! If you have questions, please contact Sherry Noone at 908-486-4442. Access the Real You Wednesday 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Zoom Access the Real You life check-in call: Every Wednesday night call 6:30-8m MDT - now EVERY Wednesday night! Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/ Thursdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. In-person AND On Zoom A Course in Miracles Group: Join Nancy Bowers at the Center or on Zoom. Everyone is welcome. No prior experience necessary. This class is done on a love-offering basis. Launch Meeting - Zoom Meeting ID: 849 8672 4452 Passcode: 536144 Fridays from 6:30 p.m..-9:00 p.m. Solid Grounds Music Cafe Come and enjoy a wonderful evening of music and community this Friday! Doors open at 6:30, show is at 7 p.m. Solid Grounds welcomes all to enjoy snacks and music free of charge! Love donations are encouraged and gratefully accepted. |
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