Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
We were challenged by Rev Dr Soni Cantrell-Smith to consider "firing on all cylinders." What does it look like for our community to be at its greatest potential? When there are areas of potential improvement does that mean we are not a "community on fire" right now? Let's fire up and celebrate both where we are and where we will be - always living as a community of love and service.
Rev. Gil Olmstead is RGCSL’s Spiritual Director. Rev. Gil’s ministry and service is grounded in collaboration, community, and compassion. When he first came to RGCSL, he felt it was home. He’s excited about our magical journey together and for what is unfolding.
Rev. Gil also works with his wife, Robyn, in their ministry, Live Inspired. They host "Rockin’ the Love," a weekly podcast, where they share insights from over 20 years of spiritual play, disappointments, triumphs, and growth as a couple.
You can check out their latest episode here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/y0o6CPr-sVo?si=Wg5xulNMCID0R59K
As a flautist and vocalist, Annie Benjamin has performed everything from country to classical, rock and roll to old timey gospel. As a performer, she feels at home on the theatrical stage, in concert halls and in piano bars and honkytonks. She has self-produced three albums of original material, and her music has been featured on NPR and in films and documentaries. Annie believes passionately that the arts have the power to heal hearts and minds while inspiring to bring about social change.
The office to closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
May we always remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.
Announcements
PRIDE MONTH at RGCSL
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Join in and celebrate Pride Month with your beloved community. Every weekend in June offers a new opportunity for fun, learning and fellowship. Sunday, June 7, 1-3pm in the Sanctuary: Step Into the Mystery of your Soul's Journey workshop Visiting author and educator Davina Kotulski, recipient of the Saints Alive Award for leadership in LGBTQ marriage equality, is your guide. Discover who you were in past lives in this two-hour workshop. Click here to sign up. Saturday, June 13, all day: Albuquerque Pride Parade and Celebration We will be marching and sharing a float with Unity and Albuquerque CSL, as well as staffing a booth to give out goodies, prayer and information about RGCSL We want everyone involved! Show up and show out! Sign-up sheets to march or take a shift staffing the booth will be available on Sunday, or sign up here to take part. Sunday, June 21, 1-3pm, in the Sanctuary: LGBTQ Author Panel The Quantum Portal bookstore hosts five well-known Albuquerque authors -- Lynn C. Miller, Cynthia J. Sylvester, Gency Brown, Lynda Miller, and P.J. Sedillo -- who will read from their books and answer questions about writing, Pride, and being an author. Their novels, memoir, and nonfiction books will be available for purchase so you can get your signed copy! Saturday, June 27, 1-3pm, in the Sanctuary: Drag Bingo Come play bingo with us! Exciting prizes are only half the fun. There will be live music and performances by your hosts, the Imperial Sovereign Court of New Mexico, a service organization that supports the underserved in Albuquerque's LGBTQ+ community. All proceeds go to charity. Click here to buy your tickets in advance, or pay at the door. Either way, prepare to have fun and be dazzled! Link text: Davina: https://rgcsl.breezechms.com/form/TheMysticalPathSpring2026 Pride parade/booth: https://rgcsl.breezechms.com/form/a04034 Drag Bingo: https://rgcsl.breezechms.com/form/7cfa90 |
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The office to closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.
May we always remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives for our freedom.
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 Linda Fellion offering Reiki healing this Sunday. Reiki is a hands-on healing technique that imparts Chi, Prana, or Life Force energy into the recipient, which helps the individual heal themselves. It works on the physical, mental and emotional levels of the client, and is completely painless and most often very relaxing.
Monthly Theme: Divine Doubt
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I recognize my doubt as holy and productive.
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
Calling All Poets!
Hello Fellow Poets
You are invited to an Open Mic Poetry Event. The last Friday in May, on May 29, at Solid Grounds Coffee House. It's hosted by the Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living.
Solid Grounds has a new Location: 2404 San Mateo Place NE. Albuquerque, NM 87110
It's behind Denny's on San Mateo, between I-40 and Menaul Blvd.
Please see the attached flyer below.
Looking forward to seeing and hearing you.
Lou
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 Workshop
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
It's a new, exciting time for Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living, as we shift our focus to our abundance, We stand in the knowingness that every expenditure is an expression of appreciation. As we give, we receive. Our community generously demonstrates that truth so magnanimously that even Spirit is impressed!
Financials are available upon request. Remembering that thoughts are creative and what we focus on expands, we are actively focusing on the love and gratitude we are as a community. We ARE the Power of Love in Action!
Our total reach for the week (Solid Grounds, Sunday service and classes) = 151
From Home Office
Every Coin and Dollar Counts!
Don’t underestimate the power of your spare change! Our Change for Change! project is underway, and each coin and dollar you bring moves us closer to our goal of funding 10 Science of Mind Magazine subscriptions for the CSL Incarcerated Persons Ministry. As you head to service each Sunday, grab a handful of coins (or bills!) and drop them in. Small, consistent acts create meaningful impact—let’s make every week count!
🗓️ 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.
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!
Download the latest newsletter here
Download the latest newsletter here
Prayers/Treatments
Affirming Divinity: Return to Love
May 23, 2026Living Anew
May 22, 2026Everything Dwells in the Heart of God
May 21, 2026Spirit is God’s Essence, and Spirit Waits to be Called
May 20, 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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