Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
Many of us have learned how to move from surviving to thriving—but what if there's something more? What if true spiritual freedom isn't found in achieving, striving, or even manifesting, but in living from a deeper awareness of peace, presence, and wholeness?
Join Rev. Kamatara Filipiak this Sunday at Rio Grande CSL as we explore what lies Beyond Thriving and discover how letting go of attachment and embracing Divine Right Order can open us to greater freedom, love, and joy in this NOW moment.
Come explore the journey from surviving, to thriving, to simply being free.
Rev. Kamatara Filipiak is RGCSL's Director of Collaborative Ministries. She is also Executive Director for Circles USA, a nonprofit that’s dedicated to ending poverty in the United States. In addition, Rev. Kamatara is a substitute minister supporting multiple churches in Albuquerque and Las Cruces with regular talks and visitations. Her core mission in all her work is to empower conscious evolution
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.
Molli McMills and Willie B are singer songwriters hailing from Spring TX. Willie has played guitar in venues in Houston for most of his life and used to host the Songwriter’s showcase at the Hops House in Houston. Since they have been together( 6 years) they write and perform together and separately.They have played at The Millbend Coffeehouse in The Woodlands( a well known venue for singer songwriters) and also at Kojacks. Willie also plays consistently in the Houston City Limits with his band TACOCAT. Willie adds smokin' guitar licks to Molli’s fun, quirky, storytelling songs and Molli enhances Willie’s amazing original songs with delightful harmonies.
Conference
🌵 Come One, Come All — New Thought in the Desert 2026!
September 17–20, 2026 • Las Vegas Center for Spiritual Living
Living the Power of New Thought:
Celebrate! Communicate! Connect!
Something extraordinary is unfolding in the desert this September — a vibrant, heart‑centered gathering that marks a new chapter in our movement. New Thought in the Desert 2026 is not only a celebration of consciousness, community, and connection… it is also the first-ever collaboration between Rio Grande Center for Spiritual Living and Las Vegas Center for Spiritual Living. Two powerful communities, one shared vision for collaboration in the greater New Thought community, and a whole lot of love.
And we want YOU there to represent.
This three‑day conference welcomes participants from Centers for Spiritual Living, Unity, Agape‑inspired ministries, and other New Thought portals for an immersive experience of learning, celebration, and spiritual expansion. Whether you’re a long‑time practitioner, a congregant, a minister, a spiritual leader, or someone who simply loves being in high‑vibration community — this event is for you.
This year’s theme, “Living the Power of New Thought!”, invites us to step boldly into the truth of who we are and the world we are co‑creating. While we are together, you’ll experience:
- Dynamic speakers from across the New Thought movement - Keynote Speaker, Dr. Soni Cantrell‑Smith, Spiritual Leader for Centers for Spiritual Living, our own Dr. Michele Coleman and more.
- Interactive panels and deep‑dive conversations - Rev Raymont Anderson, Liz Raci, Marylyn Kirk.
- Opportunities to ask questions, explore your spiritual playground, and expand your consciousness
- Music, snacks, surprises, and soul‑nourishing connection - the incomparable Faith Rivera; Renee Perkins, and others
- A celebration of the sacred role of Spiritual Practitioners in our communities
- Thursday we will celebrate, Friday we will communicate with a special Dinner and presentations, Saturday we will be blessed with a concert with Faith Revera
- All topped off with a great Sunday experience with Rev Dr Soni Cantrell-Smith.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated team of ministers and practitioners from our centers, our region and beyond have been pouring their hearts into this event, including: Marylyn Kirk — Rio Grande CSL, Joy Lynn Hertz — Albuquerque CSL, Teresa Valenzuela — Washington DC CSL, Rev. Karen Linsley and more.
Because contrary to the old saying, “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas,” we know the truth: What happens in Vegas will ripple out and change the world!
You are invited to be part of that ripple!
✨ Registration Is Now Open
Register Here: https://giving.myamplify.io/App/Form/dae34f8b-22db-41ec-8310-95747b10dc4d
Click here for the (tenative) schedule,
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Announcements
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!
For a copy of this week's newsletter, click below:
Weekly newsletter for Sunday, July 26, 2026
For a copy of this week's newsletter, click below:
Weekly newsletter for Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Monthly Theme: Whole No Matter What
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I create bridges wherever I go.
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 31 - Open Mic Music Hosted By Vohn
Aug 7 - Heartstrings
Aug 14 - Levi Dean
Aug 21 - Blue Midnight
For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the
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.
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.
Upcoming Workshop
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.
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!
Prayers/Treatments
The Undeniability of Creation
July 26, 2026Yearning for Connection
July 25, 2026Understanding Faith
July 24, 2026What Do We Mean by Mental Equivalents?
July 23, 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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