Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
This talk calls listeners to embrace love as a principled spiritual discipline and active force for transformation in a time of unprecedented division and darkness. Drawing on my spiritual teachings, including the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the wisdom of Thich Nhat Hanh, the talk offers seven practical disciplines for staying grounded in love — from meditation and mindfulness to forgiveness and speaking truth with compassion. It closes with a invitation to make the choice of our time: to walk as a love warrior and choose light over darkness.
Davina Kotulski, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist, award-winning self-help author, life coach, and Agape New Thought Spiritual Practitioner. Separate from her work as a therapist, Davina facilitates workshops and webinars on past-life regression, spiritual growth, and authentic self-expression.
Davina is the author of "The Manna Paradigm Shift: Creating the Consciousness of Abundance"\ and Freedom," and "It’s Never Too Late to Be Your Self," a 2018 Nautilus Silver Award winner and finalist in multiple international self-help book award categories. She’s been featured on Good Morning La La Land, the Sky Life Channel, Wake Up to the Sound of Transformation with Michael Bernard Beckwith and on numerous podcasts, summits, and radio shows, including Please Understand Me produced by Sarah Silverman.
Davina is a recipient of the Saints Alive Award for leadership in LGBTQ marriage equality and for her seminal book Why You Should Give a Damn About Gay Marriage (2004).
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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.
Welcome Jamie Collins to Our Music Team!
We’re excited to welcome Jamie Collins to our music team! Jamie will be sharing his gifts on Native American flute and bass guitar.
Jamie recently made Albuquerque his home after spending 23 years in Nashville, where he pursued songwriting and was an active member of a Center for Spiritual Living community. A musician for more than 50 years, he brings a wealth of experience and heart to our music ministry. Jamie studied at the Florida State University School of Music and also served as a Cultural Arts Representative for the City of Largo, Florida.
In addition to being an accomplished musician, Jamie is a poet, author, screenwriter, and lifelong creative spirit. We’re grateful to have him as part of our community and look forward to the inspiration and beauty he will bring to our services.
Announcements
Love Does Not Harm: Recognizing Abuse and Restoring Wholeness
Join us for an important and compassionate presentation by Sheryl Rae after service on July 19, 2026. Sheryl uses Resurgent Phoenix to explore the realities of domestic violence and abuse through the lens of spiritual truth, personal empowerment, and community support. Abuse can take many forms—physical, emotional, verbal, financial, religious and more—and often remains hidden behind silence, shame, or misunderstanding.
This enlightening gathering will help participants recognize the signs of unhealthy and abusive relationships, deepen their understanding of the impact of abuse, and discover pathways toward healing, safety, and restoration. Together, we will affirm the inherent dignity, worth, and wholeness of every person and explore how spiritual communities can foster awareness, compassion, and support during and after incarceration.
Whether you are seeking information for yourself, a loved one, or simply wish to become a more informed and supportive community member, this presentation offers valuable insights and resources. Love uplifts, honors, and nurtures. Love does not harm.
All are welcome. Love offering will support incarcerated people through a gift subscription to Science of Mind magazine. (Learn how the publication saved Sheryl’s sanity!) Sign up after Service.
Date: July 19, 2026, Time: 12:30 to 2:30
Address: Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, 2404 San Mateo Pl NE, Albuquerque, NM
July Volunteer of the Month is Karen Ford
Karen Ford visited Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living in person at the close of 2023. In the ensuing 2 and a half years she has become a staple of our developing Virtual Community. In recent months, Karen shared her gifts through her virtual leadership of one of our key teams. Karen, along with Brian Kurtz, saw a need and gathered together those who aligned with a vision of gathering and inviting visitors to the Center. What is now the Outreach Team, under Karen's leadership, has inspired, promoted, and executed our open house, Drag Bingo, art shows, renewed information for visitors, advertising of events and promotional materials -- to name a few!
Karen lovingly leads while always giving from her creative heart. We are grateful for her collaborative style and care. Her in-person visits are always a treat. Thank you Karen for being an example of creative community that brings depth and possibility to RGCSL as we expand into our future.
If you want to join in the magic with Karen and her team, contact the office, 505-224-9505
Annual Camping Trip
Our annual camping trip is coming up August 6th through the 9th with the one-day picnic (for non-campers) set for Saturday, August 8. This year, Liza Kerr has found an amazing spot: the Paliza Campground in the Jemez Mountains. In addition to 
gorgeous scenery, Liza says, “The site has recently been renovated and is pristine. There are dozens of pullouts for cars, campers, RV’s, whatever you might have, and each of them has a place to set up a tent. The bathrooms are newly renovated. The best feature of all is the HUGE ramada. It’s twice as big as the one at Kiwanis. Just…wow, wow, wow!” Nearby is the Ponderosa Winery, and if you get tired of camp food, Jemez Pueblo for enchiladas or fry bread, or Jemez Springs for a bakery and brew pub. Scenic hikes, Soda Dam and nearby hot springs are all part of the package. Suggested donation was changed to $15-20 per family per night for the campout and $20 per person or $30 per family for the picnic. Space is limited. Sign up on Breeze at qrco.de/bguY7I or text Liza Kerr at 505-235-8186.
Annual Labor Day Picnic
Our annual Labor Day picnic at Elena Gallegos Open Space is coming up on Monday, September 7. Please plan to come and BRING A FRIEND. This is a chance for outreach and to show our friends and neighbors what a fun, cool place RGCSL is! We’ll be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs (with veggie options), and there will be a potluck for side dishes and desserts. Please sign up on Breeze at qrco.de/LDPicnic or text Liza Kerr at 505-235-8186.
Are You Ready to Be Appreciated?
Are you Ready to Be Appreciated?
Are You Curious by nature?
Do you love to be in the know about special events and happenings?
Do you find yourself daydreaming of how to put RGCSL on the map?
Then this opportunity may be for you…
We are seeking a tech-savvy volunteer who loves multi-tasking, surfing the internet, and showing the larger community all that RGCSL has to offer!
We need a volunteer to take over the publicity system already in place and t0 promote our workshops, special events, etc. We currently use Facebook groups, NextDoor and various other sites where community events are listed. If you are computer savvy, enjoy dabbling in Canva or other graphic programs, then you may be the one! Training on the system will be provided to anyone interested in exploring this important task.
If you love to research, solve problems, work independently, connect with people, and that you will enjoy the undying gratitude that will come your way if you accept this assignment, please contact Carol March, cmarch555@msn.com /505-235-9753 or Karen Ford, editorkkf@gmail.com.
The sky’s the limit on how this can all be expanded and where it will take us!
Monthly Theme: Whole No Matter What
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I embrace and honor all of who I am.
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
Here is a list of upcoming attractions, Please click the appropriate links for more information:
Jul 24 - Indigo Jazz Ensemble
Jul 31 - Open Mic Music Hosted By Vohn
Aug 7 - Heartstrings
For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the
RGCSL Healing Circle
Brian Kurtz will offer healing services this Sunday. Brian’s Healed by Spirit modality has evolved over 40 years of practice and has proven effective 95% of the time on virtually any condition you can imagine. Brian is “batting 1000” on rheumatoid arthritis, and his clients see noticeable improvement in a variety of conditions. Because Spirit is doing the work, what looks like miracles become available.
The Quantum Portal Updates
10% off for all July birthdays and first timers.
The July issue of Science of Mind magazines are available. June issue is 50% off!
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.
CALLING ALL ANGELS!!
We are in the midst of building a strong Volunteer base at RGCSL and as we build the foundation of our new center, the saying, 'Many hands make light work' is truer than ever before! I recently came across this statistic. 'In considering volunteerism in churches and spiritual centers, historically, 20% of the people do 80% of the work'.
Looking around, that seems to be true at our center as well.
HERE'S THE GOOD NEWS, with enough people available, we can easily change that statistic by creating a pool of volunteers to call on. By simply joining one of the teams or offering to share your time, talent and treasure, when needed, we can together build our Beloved Community and help carry the load. There are many opportunities for service including kitchen help, (set up, clean up and bringing food for our Sunday meal), EVENTS production, cleaning and housekeeping, Sunday morning greeters, Solid Grounds, etc.
Please see Dr Michele and Gracie Woods and join our team.
Thank you for your consideration.
You are loved and appreciated, and you do make a difference.
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
Change for Change!
What if the loose coins in your pocket or coin jar could spark a transformation?
Join our Change for Change! community coin collection and turn everyday spare change into something extraordinary. Every coin—and yes, every dollar bill too—helps provide Science of Mind Magazine subscriptions to support the CSL Incarcerated Persons Ministry.
Your small change can deliver big inspiration—offering hope, spiritual insight, and connection to those who need it most.
Bring your coins. Bring that collection from your coin jar. Bring your compassion. Be the change. Drop your donations at Rio Grande CSL starting 5/8/2026 All contributions welcome—coins, bills, and generous hearts alike!
🗓️ Collection runs through the month of June (8 Sundays!)
🎯 Our goal: 10 subscriptions = $500 — let’s see if we can make it happen!
Together, we’re proving that even the smallest change can make a powerful difference.
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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!
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!
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Weekly Bulletin: July 19, 2026
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Let Love Lead
July 19, 2026Welcoming Grace
July 18, 2026Affirmations
July 18, 2026Divine Intelligence
July 16, 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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