Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
Beyond what we 'know' and what we can articulate lies the wisdom of all things, the place where Spirit is waiting to reveal insight and the fullness of Life. Can we 'hear' the silence; can we 'hear" what is being communicated to our deepest understanding? Can we "Listen to the Silence ... . . ..?"
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.
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 Kit
Transition Team Update
If you missed the Transition Team Tuesday Update, you can still download it here.
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.
Where: Social Hall - Rio Grande CSL
When: Sundays after 10:30 service
What to Bring: A dish to share + your appetite!
Mike Hacker is the February RGCSL's
Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer of the Month
Our February volunteer of the month is Mike Hacker. Mike is our Kitchen Angel extraordinaire, always making sure things are put out on Sunday morning and cleaning up after everyone else has left for the day. He has been a huge financial support for our center and in general, is the guy that is always lending a hand. Thank you, Mike. We sure appreciate you!!!
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.
Spirit Bound Bookstore & Gift Shop News
This is the last week the bookstore on Alexander will be opened at that location. Our new bookstore will be smaller and will likely focus primarily on books and cards.
Thank you for your support!
Monthly Theme: Embracing the Edge
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I I live my truth, even beyond my comfort zone.
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
February 13, 2026 - North Valley Tune Tanglers
The North Valley Tune Tanglers perform a spicy mix of tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachian tradition, early Western Swing, the Southwest, and Mexico. Their performance ifeatures some original numbers including the title track of their first recording project "You're in New Mexico." Hear tight vocal harmonies, fiddle, banjo, guitar, resonator guitar, and accordion.
The North Valley Tune Tanglers are Michael Gallagher (vocals, guitar, 5-string and tenor banjo, fiddle, and button accordion), Liz Stevens (vocals, fiddle, and percussion), and Skip Wrightson (vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, bajo quinto, and percussion).
https://youtu.be/_slWhQEE5n0
The North Valley Tune Tanglers perform a spicy mix of tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachian tradition, early Western Swing, the Southwest, and Mexico. Their performance ifeatures some original numbers including the title track of their first recording project "You're in New Mexico." Hear tight vocal harmonies, fiddle, banjo, guitar, resonator guitar, and accordion.
The North Valley Tune Tanglers are Michael Gallagher (vocals, guitar, 5-string and tenor banjo, fiddle, and button accordion), Liz Stevens (vocals, fiddle, and percussion), and Skip Wrightson (vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, bajo quinto, and percussion).
https://youtu.be/_slWhQEE5n0
March 6, 2026 -- Jesse Powers
2021 Great American Song Contest Finalist “The Love Song of Everything"
2021 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Finalist “Alpaca Socks”
2022 Positive Music Award Nominee “The Love Song of Everything”
2025 Positive Music Award "Let It Slide"
2025 Positive Music Award "Let The Light Come Through
2021 Great American Song Contest Finalist “The Love Song of Everything"
2021 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest Finalist “Alpaca Socks”
2022 Positive Music Award Nominee “The Love Song of Everything”
2025 Positive Music Award "Let It Slide"
2025 Positive Music Award "Let The Light Come Through
For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the
Upcoming Classes
Join us in Reno, April 7–10, 2026 for the
2026 Spiritual Living Convention
The 2026 Spiritual Living Convention is bringing love and oneness to Reno, Nevada, when we gather Together in Joy: Honoring. Connecting. Growing. Join us for our in-person gathering as we honor the past, connect our vision, and grow into our future. This will be a convention like no other.
Information is available at: https://csl.org/slc-reno-2026/ .
Compassion Ministries
Prayer Support
Prayer Support
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
Announcements
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!
Prayers/Treatments
I Come in Gratitude
February 15, 2026Month of Love
February 14, 2026Each Person is the Divine Expressing
February 13, 2026A Place of Love
February 12, 2026
Join us!
When
Meditation Sundays at 10:00; service at 10:30 a.m.
Where
4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Ste T
Albuquerque, NM 87107
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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