Meditation  at 10 a.m.

Service at 10:30 AM

Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall

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What happens in our life often appears "miraculous." Is it? According to Ernest Holmes, along with all the great teachers, our faith is key. What do we believe about our lives and this world? Do we believe that "Spirit is our Life?" Do we know that "all needs are supplied?" These questions, and questions like them, and their answers are what determine the "miracles" in our lives.

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/p-3icHjFddo?si=00_Kf4M15ikG3Dvh

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 

https://www.facebook.com/susanclarkmusic/

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.

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.

Where: Social Hall - Rio Grande CSL

When: Sundays after 10:30 service

What to Bring: A dish to share + your appetite!

Crystal Kleinhenz is the March RGCSL Volunteer of the Month

This month, we take the time to acknowledge the AWESOME job that Crystal did with our moving sale. Crystal's original project was to collect items for recycling to ensure things didn't end up in the landfill. It morphed into something huge and wonderful as others became involved. We managed to run the sale for two Saturdays and there was still a ton of stuff left, which Crystal cleaned out and distributed to various organizations in need, while primarily recycling or upcycling the rest. She did this almost exclusively by herself (and it was quite an undertaking!) Thank you, Crystal, for your gargantuan efforts and for all the income generated as a result. Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living is blessed to have you as part of our community. We are extremely grateful!

RGCSL Healing Circle

Sheryl Rae will offer healing services this Sunday. Sheryl says, "My ancestors called me to be a healer. Over the years, I learned Myotherapy (acupressure). I have used that gift to relieve pain from migraines, general muscle pain and even carpal tunnel syndrome. People have told me my hands and hugs are healing. I know I must share my gifts, and this is a great place to do that. If you need a healing touch, see me after service."

 

Spirit Bound Bookstore (The Quantum Portal) & Gift Shop News

We are morphing into something new and it is still in process. Check back for updates about our relaunching/rebranding of the bookstore. In the meantime, be sure to check out our new space.

The new Science of Mind magazines are in.

10% off for all March birthdays and first timers.

Notice the bookshelf of free used books. We are collecting love donations for a soon-to-be neighborhood library and mini-pantry, as we extend the power of love in action into our new neighborhood.

Reminder: If you have a gift certificate from becoming a partner, you only have a few more weeks to redeem it. Please redeem your gift certificate no later than Sunday, March 29th.

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: What if?

CSL Weekly Affirmation:  I believe in goodness, so I expect the great!

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

Solid Grounds Music Cafe's website.

For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the

Solid Grounds Music Cafe's website.

March 13, 2026 - Jim Jones & Miriam Funke

Jim Jones has won three Western Heritage Wrangler Awards, the 2019 International Western Music Association Song of the Year, and Western Writers of America 2013, 2017 and 2021 Spur Awards for Best Western Song, along with a slew of other awards for both his music and books. He was the Western Music Association’s 2014 Male Performer of the Year and the trio of which he was a part, The Cowboy Way, received the IWMA’s Group of the Year Award six times. His Western novels include the Jared Delaney series, the Tommy Stallings series and the Bolo the Brave children’s series. He lives in Rio Rancho, New Mexico.

 Mariam Funke, a native of Germany, jokingly states: “I always felt I was accidentally switched at birth and grew up in a strange land far, far away, where there were no roaming cattle, no wide-open spaces, no singing cowboys.” When his travels brought him to New Mexico, he felt he’d finally returned to his true homeland. Realizing how much he loved horseback ridin’, back porch pickin’ and two-steppin’ on Saturday nights, he quickly caught on to the cowboy way. Currently calling Santa Fe, New Mexico home, Mariam is a private music teacher, record producer/engineer and collaborator on numerous musical projects with Jim Jones as well as the Cowboy Way.

https://youtu.be/ZpEQaM8GaXQ?si=YngHz1_zDrDHrBL3
https://youtu.be/LiNYALF_lGs?si=W4q5OKdCvMAaoBGr

March 20, 2026 - Rye Creek

Rye Creek has a passion for playing and sharing our love of Irish and Traditional music. Playing is not just fun for us, but relaxes and brings us joy, and we hope it does the same for you. Imagine you are in an Irish pub when we play songs like Red is the Rose, Black Velvet Band, and Whiskey in the Jar. Just ask Catherine; she recently returned from Ireland. The group has been performing together for over 30 years.   Band members are:  Ron Trellue (guitar), Terry Axline (violin and more), Jessica Kamali (bass, mandolin, and violin), Mike Murphy (violin and mandolin), and Catherine Hubbard (percussion).  

Find us on facebook at www.facebook.com/share/15pfB7sjot

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/ .

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

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

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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

Recurring Events

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/j/5055410265 For more information on his classes, please reach out to Brian Kurtz at 505-541-0265.

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.