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Tri-City Church of Religious Science


TRIUNE

January 2009


Joining as Spiritual Family
 to lovingly support healthy-minded living
centered in Spiritual Principles.






 

Monthly Newsletter
Center for Spiritual Living, Fremont, California
Tri-City Church of Religious Science

Dr. Jay Scott Neale, Founder and Senior Minister

Chartered in 1975
Celebrating 34 Years of Excellence!
Member of Religious Science International

www.csl-fremont.org/

Dear Members and Friends,,

Happy New Year! This is our 34th year of excellence!

The Science of Mind teaches that we are surrounded by an Infinite Intelligence that operates creatively upon our beliefs. By letting go of destructive beliefs and adopting constructive ones, we cooperate with this Infinite Intelligence in making our lives fulfilling and successful. The month of January will be dedicated to the basic ideas of Religious Science and the Science of Mind. This is a wonderful time to invite friends who want to know more about our teaching to a Sunday service. They will have the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the practical use of the life-changing universal principles which comprise the heart of our teaching. They will also learn how these principles are linked with the world's great spiritual teachings. What a great way to start your year!

I want to thank all of you for your love, support for our wonderful and special Church, and your treatment. Building this Church has been the foundation of my life. I bless and thank each of you for being an important part of it. We have great things planned for 2009!

We celebrate the Life, Love and gift of The Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Proctor, who has recently made transition. He was and will always be a light for all of Religious Science.

Let 2009 be healthy, happy, abundant, stress free and fine!

Have a wonderful 2009!

Dr. Jay

~~ Sunday Services ~~

Jan. 4

9:30

The Thing Itself
by Rev. Darlene Sykes

11:30

The Thing Itself
by Dr. Jay Scott Neale
Featured Artist: Duane Day

Jan. 11

9:30

How It Works
by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale

11:30`

How It Works
by Dr. Jay Scott Neale
Featured Artist: Amy Meyers

Jan. 18

9:30

What It Does
by Rev. Lacy Atkinson

11:30

What It Does
by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale
Featured Artist: Spiritual Dimensions

Jan. 25

9:30

How to Use It
by Rev. Darlene Sykes

11:30

How to Use It
by Dr. Jay Scott Neale
Featured Artist: Eli Herrera
 

~~ Wednesday Evening Forum At CSLF ~~

All Wednesday Evening Services begin at 7:30 PM

Topic for January: Poets, Saints, and Poet-Saints
 

Jan. 7

The Last Flower by James Thurber
by Dr. Jay Scott Neale

Jan. 14

Saint Francis of Assisi: The Man, the Myths, and the Metaphysics
by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale

Jan. 21

The Poetry and Philosophy of Rumi
by Rev. Darlene Sykes

Jan. 28

Walt Whitman
by Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale
with Special Guest Speaker Elizabeth Morris

Great Lessons by Great Religious Science Teachers!
Become a Wednesday Night Regular!

~~ In Loving Memory ~~

Mr. Ernest Hawkins, father of Rev. Dar, made his transition on Friday, December 19th. He was 87 years old.

After the passing of his wife in 1995, he became a world traveler. Having already visited most U.S. cities, he began venturing abroad to Africa, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Cuba, Egypt, Japan, Korea, Mexico, New Zealand and Russia.

In 1954, he opened Hawk's Barbershop, where he worked until his transition. Pictures and videos of his world travels were always on display in his barbershop. He was well known in his community as a go-to guy for help, and he was recently honored on an ABC news piece in Chicago, entitled "Someone You Should Know".

In the words of Rev. Dar, "He lived a good life! And we're very proud of all that he accomplished and all that he taught us. And we know that loving hands have already met him in his new experience."

 ~~ Mark Your Calendars ~~      Triune Calendar

Santa says Thank You

Thank you and congratulations for another secret Santa success to Verna Kubli and Judy Vetrovec. And also to their helpers Rev Celeste Terken, Kathy Switzer and everyone who toted boxes and helped with wrapping and cleaning. Please contact Verna if you can assist with a portion of this program for 2009. It will only require about 5 hours of your time and would be a great way to keep your Christmas spirit alive all year long.

If you have questions about any of the above, please call
Verna at 782-3523 (vkrootbeerlady@aol.com) or Judy at 538-0741.

Metaphysical Movie Night
"Last Holiday"

Starring Queen Latifah, LL Cool J, Timothy Hutton and Gerard Depardieu

What would you do if you thought you only had a few weeks to live? This is the dilemma facing Georgia Byrd in this delightful remake of the original 1950 comedy starring Alec Guinness. Georgia is a mild-mannered retail clerk and amateur chef who has big dreams, but little motivation to make them come true. After being diagnosed with a rare brain tumor, Georgia tosses her book of possibilities in the trash and sets out to turn her dreams into realities while there is still time. This film offers plenty of food for thought about acceptance, courage, following our guidance and how our good sometimes comes disguised as misfortune. What would it take for you to face all the fears that are holding you back? Join us for this entertaining and thought-provoking movie, and the lively discussion to follow. Bring a dessert to share.

Suggested donation, $5

SOM103
Monday nights by Dr Jay Scott Neale or
Wednesday mornings by Rev. Lacy Atkinson

The focus of Science of Mind 103 is Building a Health Consciousness. Through the process of Spiritual Mind Treatment and greater understanding, the student will begin building a new state of consciousness. This class is taught on Monday nights by Dr Jay Scott Neale and Wednesday mornings by Rev. Lacy Atkinson. The text for this class is Science of Mind by Dr Ernest Holmes & Creative Thought.

SOM 217
Monday nights by Rev Darlene Sykes

SOM 217: Spiritual Fitness will be taught on Monday nights by Rev Darlene Sykes. Spiritual fitness is a lifestyle and an attitude that can help you rediscover the real meaning and sacredness of your life. Like physical fitness, it's not a one time deal - it needs your ongoing commitment. To stay spiritually fit means living in truth and trust, i.e., being yourself at the deepest level in everything you do, bringing all of you to your life experiences. It also means trusting that there is a greater power constantly guiding you and inviting you, through your life experiences, to live more openly and lovingly. When we trust, we make our choices and decisions from a place of love and courage instead of from fear. This in turn gives us clarity and strength. The text for this class is Spiritual Fitness by Caroline Reynolds

SOM 231
Thursday mornings by Rev Dr Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale

SOM 231: The Essential Emma Curtis Hopkins will be taught on Thursday mornings by Rev Dr Cynthia Cavalcanti Neale. This course is designed to move the committed student from "zero to healer" in twelve lessons. The class includes a "translated" text of Hopkins' 12 lessons into modern language, along with daily practices and guidelines for living more powerfully. This course is recommended for those that have read High Mysticism or Scientific Christian Mental Practice. The text for this class is Unveiling Your Hidden Power by Ruth Miller & Creative Thought

Reverend Darlene Sykes will be ordained

Reverend Darlene Sykes will be ordained Friday night January 30, 2009.

Rev. Darlene Sykes' ordination will be the party to begin the year of change! Clear your calendar for this event, we are dedicated to making this a celebration of "Opulence!" Rev. Dar's motto.

This is a very special event in a minister's life, and we at the Center for Spiritual Living - Fremont intend to make this a celebration to last throughout the years! This will be the standard upon which all other ordination parties will aspire!
 

The Triune Is Going Green!!!

Beginning in January, 2009, the Triune, our beloved newsletter, will be delivered to you via email only. We must have you correct email address as soon as possible in order to deliver your January issue in a timely manner. Please contact the office at (510) 656-9955 even if you think we already have your information. If you do not have email, please contact Rev. Dr. Cynthia directly at (510) 573-3372 to make alternative arrangements.

We are updating our mailing list for the Ticker Tape. If you have a friend that might like to hear about our Center, send their email along with their permission. It will be added to the list. Send email corrections or additions to monadawn@comcast.net.

     ~~ Monthly Gatherings ~~       

On Hiatus

Sun Circle

On Hiatus Due to Rev. Bob Ahrenkiel's long delayed Honeymoon, there will be no Sun Circle in January or February.

A Gathering of Women
Moon Circle presents "Chrysalis"

Join Linda Anson and Lygia Byrd as they present "Chrysalis", the dance of the Soul. Dare to see and experience yourself as you are. Move and be moved, connect gracefully and intimately with others, to feel vibrantly alive and available for what life brings our way. Allow the meaning you see coming up in you to reveal their actual nature.

Journaling will follow the dance session. You will need a notebook and pen. With practice and persistence we strengthen our inner most wisdom. Lygia & Linda are long time members of our church and have led many workshops including dance related workshops. They have both been interested in dance and spirited movement for many years and are now putting that interest into something beautiful to be shared.

Pot luck lunch follows program so bring friends and food to share the morning.

BOSS - Business Owners Spiritual Support

Boss will be meeting on Friday, January 9th to review business plans by fourth year students. Please plan to attend this meeting so that you can provide them with informed feedback as they finalize their portfolios for ministerial recognition.

Friday, January 16 - 7:30 to 9:30 PM

“Ecstatic Dance”

Join Linda Anson and Lygia Byrd in ecstatic dance for women. This activity will continue on the 2nd Friday night each month. For a preview see Moon Circle January 3rd.

Crafts Day
Knit! Crochet Extravaganza

Does the Winter Chill Make you want to make something warm and snuggly? Do you have an old knit or crochet project you want to finish but you don't know how? Would you like to learn a new stitch or pattern to put some pizzazz in your needle work? Have you always wanted to learn to knit or crochet but don't know where to begin? Join us for Craft Day! We'll have some needles and yarn available for you to learn and practice. Or bring your unfinished knit or crochet projects in and expert, Selby Sondergaard, will get you going again. Craft Day is guaranteed to get you into the creative flow. No experience needed. We meet in the Boardroom behind the bookstore.
 

~~ Opportunities To Serve ~~

January 10 - 9 AM-Noon

Gardening and Church Beautification

Gardening and Church Beautification Saturday, January 10th 9 am-Noon We will be doing projects delayed by Holiday festivities as well, as removing Christmas decorations. We are especially looking for you if you can co-ordinate gardening volunteers and provide a lunch for the volunteers (Expenses are reimbursable.)
 

~~ THE SPIRITUAL DIMENSIONS ~~

“Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands. Serve the Lord with gladness.
Come before His Presence with singing.” Ps. 100:1

The Spiritual Dimensions is a chorus of angelic voices brought together in Love to sing as one voice at the Tri-City Church of Religious Science. The choir continues to grow and expand under the direction of Duane Day, a fine musician who shares his gifts in the most wonderful way, consciously bringing out the best in each of the singers with his love and enthusiasm for beautiful music and lyrics to share with the world. Members of the choir contribute their combined talents to the good of the whole - Sopranos, Altos, Tenors and Basses singing with a purpose, to vibrate their voices into one perfect harmonious voice 

Please see Duane Day if you are interested in joining,

~~ Youth Programs ~~

Sundays
9:30 AM Service:
Young Mystics - Pre-school thru Grade 6

11:30 AM Service:
Junior Mystics - Pre-school thru 2nd grade
7-Ups - Grades 3rd thru 5 (above age 7)
Youth Force - Grades 6 thru 8

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM:
Free Flyers (High School - grades 9 thru 12)

~~ From Our Practitioners ~~

Practitioner Sunday

Every Sunday of the month is Practitioner Sunday. This is a time when the Practitioners offer you a free gift of affirmative prayer. Simply ask a Practitioner after either service for this gift, and know wonderful changes will occur. For additional information, please contact::

Cher Wollard, our head Practitioner.

Old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
2 Corinthians 5:17 King James Version

The Divine Spirit is forever renewing and replenishing my world. I embrace in wonder and acceptance the gift of each new day. I celebrate my connection to infinite supply. I recognize the good in every person I meet. The perfection of activity provides an innovative experience of abundance. I practice with a fresh understanding the knowledge of whom and what I am. I am blessed with an expanding circle of love expressed through people all around me. My health flourishes and new energy enlivens my pursuits. I am open to the movement of Spirit through me. My gratitude for the truth of principle as demonstrated in my life multiplies as it expresses through me. I let it be my way. And so it is.


     Rev. Celeste Terken
 

~~ Who’s Who & Contact Info ~~ Tri-City Church of religious Science Center For Positive Living Institute of Religious Science Creative Life School (510) 656-9955 • FAX (510) 656-9957 • www.csl-fremont.org/ Office Hours 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday Sunday Services 9:30 AM & 11:30 AM • Wednesday Service 7:30 PM CHURCH DEPARTMENTS STAFF Administrator Carol Jean Owen Bookkeeper Sheila Dewey JR. CHURCH Rev. Andrea Scheib Rev. Celeste Terken FREE FLYERS Nan Carol Self NEWSLETTER Editor Rev. Celeste Terken Design & Production Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti Printing Shirley Penney and Rev. Celeste Terken TEAM LEADERS Music Director Duane Day 510-745-9964 Audio Visual Brad Switzer 925-525-1440 Bookstore Rev. Sue Ten Eyck 510-797-2457 Facility Jay Borges 510-490-3767 Gardening Position Open Hospitality Debbie Borges 510-490-3767 Mailings Shirley Penney 510-670-1121 Marketing Mona Dawn Edwards 408-445-1850 Membership Rev. Harriet Topczewski 510-209-6399 Volunteers Rev. Tim Mauro 510-793-8402 Web Site Rick Daniel 209-768-2142 CREATIVE LIFE SCHOOL For preschool and kindergarten children. Full curriculum in a loving atmosphere. School Year November 1 – June 30 Summer Program July 1 – October 31 Hours 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Director Daria Burr Teachers Christina Rodriguez, Angela Peguero, Kristin Petersen, Patricia Tate, and Lory Trejo GROUPS Men’s AA Wednesdays at 6:30 PM BOARD OF TRUSTEES Pastor Dr. Jay Scott Neale President Jay Borges Vice President Dan Rhoades Treasurer Rev. Sharon Daniel Secretary Rev. Celeste Terken Board Member Rick Daniel Board Member Christine Goodrum Board Member David Schermerhorn Board Member Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale Board Member Gordon Rupp   MINISTERIAL COUNSELING ($50) Dr. Jay Scott Neale 510-656-9955 Rev. Bob Ahrenkiel 510-792-6535 Rev. Lacy Atkinson 408-286-8644 Rev. Carolyn Cash 925-254-8195 Rev. Dr. Cynthia Cavalcanti-Neale 510-573-3372 Rev. Sharon Daniel 209-795-2250 Rev. Christie Hardwick 650-729-2152 Rev. Tim Mauro 510-793-8402 Rev. Pam McClure-Roman 650-361-8140 Rev. Susan Moeller 650-299-1936 Rev. Andrea Scheib 925-449-0453 Rev. Mary Jo Sparry 408-379-3724 Rev. Darlene Sykes 510-402-3861 Rev. Sue Ten Eyck 510-797-2457 Rev. Celeste Terken 510-818-1130 Rev. Harriet Topczewski 510-209-6399 Practitioner consultant ($35) BarbraCaldwell 650-888-9344 Rick Daniel 209-768-2142 Robert Delgado      510-656-5125 Saddika T. Macheel 510-814-0336 Richard Mar 650-572-0806 Cher Wollard 925-784-4679 No one is refused due to inability to pay. Did You Know? It costs over $300 per member each month to keep your church running. Please give generously.