Meditation at 10 a.m.
Service at 10:30 AM
Followed by Fellowship in our Social Hall
Do you truly believe that right where you are today, you are completely deserving and capable of experiencing all the good you seek? How often do you affirm your inherent Good/Godness? Today, Rev. Kit Holmes takes us back to Metaphysics 101 and the Truth of who we really are!
Since her introduction to Science of Mind teachings in 1999, Rev. Kit Holmes has immersed herself in studying and living the principles of spiritual consciousness. Her six highly acclaimed, commercially released albums of original songs reflect them all. She possesses a masterful ability to “hide Spirit in plain sight” in lyrics that encompass the heartbreak and humor of being both fully human and divine.
And she does so without ever sounding “churchy.” Rev. Kit has been sharing her amazing musical ministry gifts through keynotes, concerts, classes and retreats around the United States since 2004. Rev. Kit is an ordained Centers for Spiritual Living minister, a certified life coach and a grateful “recovering perfectionist” who now makes her home in Santa Fe, NM with her partner Trisha.
You can listen to all of Kit’s music and learn more about her at www.kitholmesinc.com where you’ll also find all her social media links.
www.facebook.com/KitHolmesBandPage
Last Week's Affirmation from Rev. GO
5 Gifts for an Abundant Life will continue next week (week 5). In the meantime, we still have copies available in Spanish in the bookstore
If you would like to download a copy of the handouts, you can download them here:
Week One The Gift of Gratitude
Week Two The Gift of Intention
Week Three The Gift of Forgiveness
Week Four The Gift of Tithing
Week Five The Gift of Surrender
Zoom workshop this Sunday -- Sign up here!
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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Upcoming classes
Foundations Class: Begin Your Spiritual Journey
Yes, the class has already started, but if you sign up by Sept. 1, you can still join us!
CALLING ALL ANGELS!!
"Many hands make light work" is true for us as we build our volunteer base here at RGCSL. By joining one of our teams or offering to share your time, talent and treasure, we can build our Beloved Community together, have fun and help carry the load. There are lots of opportunities to step up, so reach out to Dr. Michele and Gracie Woods to join the team.
You are loved and appreciated and you do make a difference.
You can also sign up here: qrco.de/bgqpG7
For a copy of this week's newsletter, click below:
For a copy of this week's newsletter, click below:
Monthly Theme: The Fear and the Furious
CSL Weekly Affirmation: I open my heart to growth through connection.
Solid Grounds Announcements
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:
Sept 4 - Closed for Labor Day
Sept 11 - Flambeaux
Sept 18 Rooster Blackspur
Sept 25 Bébé La La
For more information and to check out upcoming performances, please visit the
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).
Announcements
Open House
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.
Please be sure to sign up and let us know you are coming so that there will be enough hotdogs and burgers for all!
They're Back and We are Looking for Another Advisor
The 505 Youth Volunteer Corp is back in action! The students and advisers are considering five projects for the coming year. The current two advisers, Carol Campbell and Mark Ayers, are seeking one additional adviser to assist with one project. If you are interested, please call Carol Campbell at 505-301-7015.
Put a Name to the Welcome!
Help us connect names with faces! A personalized name tag is a simple way to make our RGCSL community feel even more welcoming. Whether you’re new or have been attending for years, wearing a name tag makes it easier for us to greet one another by name, build relationships, and strengthen our sense of spiritual community.
Purchase your personalized RGCSL name tag today! Wear it each Sunday and at special gatherings as a warm invitation to connect. Cost is just $10. Order here:
Rio Grande CSL Name Tag Order Form or go to the RGCSL website. Your name matters. Your presence matters. You belong here!
The Quantum Portal Updates
10% off fo
r all August birthdays and first-timers.
The August issue of Science of Mind magazines is available. June issue is 50% off for all August birthdays and first-timers!
If you want to follow along with Rev. Gil this month as we explore our book of focus, and you haven't picked up your copy of 5 Gifts for an Abundant Life: Create a Consciousness of Wealth, by Diane Harmony, we sold out of our English copies! We presently only have copies available in Spanish. If you can't wait until we get more in (which may not be for another week), clicking on the title above will take you to Amazon.
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
RGCSL Healing Circle
Brian Kurtz will offer healing services this Sunday. Brian’s Healed by Spirit modality has evolved over 40 years of practice and has proven effective 95% of the time on virtually any condition you can imagine. Brian is “batting 1000” on rheumatoid arthritis, and his clients see noticeable improvement in a variety of conditions. Because Spirit is doing the work, what looks like miracles become available.
From Home Office
CSL Daily Affirmations
Are you interested in receiving CSL Daily Affirmations on your mobile device every day, 7 days a week, 364 days a year?? For $9.99/year you can do just that!
- Be inspired by affirmations written to align with the CSL Global Themes, both monthly/weekly, as well as the weekly message topics.
- Get notifications of the new affirmation each morning on your mobile device (user-selected option).
- Share the affirmations via text message, email or social media.
- Download your favorite affirmations to your mobile device.
- View the history of all affirmations for the year.
Search for “CSL Daily Affirmations” on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store today!
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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
All Is Unfolding Perfectly
August 29, 2026A Cleansing Breath
August 28, 2026“The Christ” is a Universal Presence
August 26, 2026A Lesson on Forgiveness
August 25, 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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