Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
A community that navigates its conflicts with consciousness, that models forgiveness and accountability at the same time, that stays together through disagreement without losing its love, that community is doing something miraculous
Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith is the founding Minister of Ahava Center for Spiritual Living in Lexington, Kentucky. A graduate of Holmes Institute and ordained in 2011, she is deeply knowledgeable in the principles of Science of Mind, having begun her studies in 1992. Her extensive background includes ten years as music director at Namaste CSL in Long Beach, California, and co-writing the musical "Last Call." Dr. Soni has dedicated over 30 years to 12 Step work and actively contributes to her community by teaching spirituality classes at the Hope Center Rehabilitation for Women and co-founding Bluegrass Rainbow Faith Communities, which promotes inclusivity in faith communities. She has also held significant leadership roles within the CSL, serving on the Minister Council, Nominating Council, and Sacred Activism Task Force, and was recognized with the Ministers Meritorious Award in 2023. Dr. Soni's philosophy emphasizes the inherent spiritual leadership in everyone, advocating for the articulation of vision, sustained faith, and the creation of belonging and hope to foster world transformation.
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
We are pleased to have Dr Madelyn Fletcher-Stark this Sunday giving therapeutic hugs and deep meditation. Dr Madelyn brings 4 years of practice certified integrative energy healing, which includes Reiki, Thetahealing, NLP, and intuitive meditation. Before energy healing Dr Madelyn was a dental specialist. She loves all.
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 share all parts of myself, including my doubt, with grace.
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 15 - Santa Fe Grass
Santa Fe Grass is a band built on serious bluegrass history. With decades of experience between them, the group delivers hard-driving traditional sound, tight harmonies, and seasoned musicianship. Guitarist David Thom has been playing bluegrass since 1994 and has worked with artists including Peter Rowan, David Grisman, Laurie Lewis, and Don Rigsby. Mandolinist Bob Bruen, a 24-year veteran of the New Mexico music scene, has performed with Bill Hearne and the late Rex Warren, and earlier honed his craft alongside Vassar Clements. Banjoist Marc Bolen, originally from Southwest Virginia and now based in Santa Fe, brings deep traditional roots, having played with Jimmy Martin in the 1970s and Charlie Moore in the 1980s. Bassist Zeke Severson, an accomplished veteran of the New Mexico music scene, has also performed with Bill Hearne and is a member of the band South by Southwest, a regional favorite for many years.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=528EaCvc9CU&t=5s
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
Creation?
May 8, 2026Treatment to Affirm Love and Goodness
May 7, 2026Life As It Is
May 6, 2026In This Ever-Shifting World
May 5, 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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