New Beginnings. Awakening Humanity to Its Spiritual Magnificence. The power of God is greater than any circumstance in my life.

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1 New Beginnings Embracing timeless and relevant traditions: Principles of Religious Science Teaching Science of Mind Awakening Humanity to Its Spiritual Magnificence Mission Statement: To be a spiritual home which provides an Acceptance of Self, an Awareness of One, a Sense of Belonging, an Experience of Love, an Awakening to the Power Within and a Passion to Consciously use It. Services are held at the Glendale Masonic Lodge 244 No. Maryland Avenue Corner of California & Maryland One block east of Brand Blvd. Convenient Parking Mailing address: P. O. Box Glendale, CA Phone: Phone: Fax: revmjj@sbcglobal.net Newsletter of the Center For Spiritual Living, Glendale Vol VII - Issue 1: January-February 2014 The Center for Spiritual Living supports the positive transformation of both our personal lives and the world itself. At the Center for Spiritual Living, we teach people how to have a personal relationship with God. When we are deeply connected with Spirit, other areas of our lives fall into place we can do more for others, be better stewards of the Earth, and bring more peace and harmony to the world. The Center for Spiritual Living in Glendale is a member of the Centers for Spiritual Living: a worldwide organization of spiritual communities dedicated to awakening humanity to its spiritual magnificence. Theme for the Year: Living Wholeheartedly for God Focus for the Season: God in me as me is me Thought for the Season: The power of God is greater than any circumstance in my life. Jack Addington Greeting from Rev. Marilyn Dear Friends, On the threshold of a New Year with a clean slate before me and a clear sky above, I am contemplating how I shall embrace this great opportunity. My desire is to live wholeheartedly in God in 2014 and beyond as I accept at a deeper level that I am rooted in Spirit and united in Love. When I ask myself what that means to me, I think of the quote from Dr. Holmes that goes something along this line: I shall stay with the One and never deviate from It, never leave It for a moment. Nothing else can equal this attitude for me. TO DESERT THE TRUTH IN THE HOUR OF NEED IS TO PROVE THAT I DO NOT KNOW THE TRUTH. When things look the worst, that is the supreme moment to demonstrate to myself that there are no obstructions to the operation of Truth. When things look the worst is the best time to work the spiritual principles, the most satisfying time and rewarding. When I can throw myself with complete abandon into that Limitless Sea of Receptivity, having cut loose from all apparent moorings, I shall be one of the many who will receive the greatest reward. As I read it over and over, I feel the power within these words and I remind myself of what I can do to stay fully grounded and rooted in this Truth so I am living wholeheartedly in God throughout the year. First: I shall remind myself there is only ONE power, One Life, God in and through all creation. God is All. Therefore, there is nothing against me, the All is for me. To help with this concept I ll post some quotes on the refrigerator door to be reminders: Erwin Schrodinger - Quantum physics thus reveals a basic oneness of the universe. Heraclitus - The Original Spirit is Harmony. It is Beauty, Truth and everything that goes with ultimate Reality. The Universe is not divided against itself. Ernest Holmes By Cosmic Consciousness I mean One s consciousness of his/her unity with the Whole. Looking at things from the belief that they are separate from the Divine Presence is like looking through dark glasses, while viewing all things as acts and manifestations of the Divine presence is to view them as they really are and have them given back to me as though God Himself had personally brought them to me. Ok, this works, I ll post it on a post-it! Continued on Page 2

2 Page 2 Greeting from Rev. Marilyn Continued from Page 1 Second: I shall remind myself of my unity in God. There is One Life, that Life is God s Life, and that Life is my life now and forever more. Empedocles says, The Nature of God is a circle, of which the center is everywhere and the circumference is nowhere. Since this is true for me then I have access to the All all knowledge, wisdom, potential, the lovingness of the Divine and the richness in life. And remember, It is done unto you as you believe. I believe! I have yet another quote for post-it consideration: I believe in the absolute oneness of God and, therefore, humanity. What though we have many bodies? We have but one soul. The rays of sun are many through refraction. But they have the same source. I cannot, therefore, detach myself from the wickedest soul nor may I be denied identity with the most virtuous. Even if a hundred people were able to perceive the deepest stratum of reality and tap into the collective mind the ego would vanish for these people, and they would form a single consciousness just as the parts of a highly integrated person are integrated as one. David Bohm, Physicist. Yep! Living wholeheartedly for God this is a good reminder for my mind, heart and soul of my unity with the Divine. I like it! I like it! I ll post it! Third: Thoughts of Nelson Mandela are now popping into my mind. His life must have been transformed through the power of forgiveness. As I walked out the door toward the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didn t leave my bitterness and hatred behind, I d still be in prison. I ll just check in with myself and see if I am free. It could even be me that I need to forgive! This is another post-it on the refrigerator as I live wholeheartedly in God! Fourth: Gratitude is powerful. This must be part of my living wholeheartedly in God. From the Bible - In everything give thanks. Epictetus - He is a wise person who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has. John F. Kennedy - As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. This is good and very good! Gratitude is a high priority. It looks like I am going to have several quotes to post and I am going to need a few really big post-its. I best get to it, as I m looking forward to living my life in 2014 wholeheartedly in God. Maybe you will want to join me and be one of the many who receive the greatest rewards! That must be experiencing heaven on earth. Make it your Best Year Ever Today, tomorrow and always, Abundant blessings, Marilyn A Merry Little Christmas Concert Practitioners Rev. Marilyn Jensen-Johnson Rev. Barbara Adams Rev. Meredith Gray BOARD OF TRUSTEES Officers: Rev. Marilyn Jensen-Johnson, President Bob DeWees, Vice President Carol O Brien, Treasurer Terry Lucas, Secretary Pro Tem Board Members: Pat Gilmore Anita Preizler Susan Rios Jonathan Trip Musical Director: Mel Dangcil Newsletter Design: Colleen Caamaño

3 God Is the Only Power in My Life Jack Addington God is the only power in my life. Nothing from without can touch The perfect life of God Within Me. I am a Perfect Child of God. And nothing that anyone has ever done or said Can interfere with my Divine Inheritance. The power of God is greater Than any circumstance in my life. The strength of God is mine to use. Turning away from all feelings of inadequacy I discover that all that I need is Within me right now. As I forgive the past, I find that I have Nothing to atone for and nothing to run away from. Casting off the old me I discover my True Self. I take dominion in my life. Old habits have no power over me. Conditions have no power over me. Personalities have no power over me. I take dominion. I am Whole I am Free I am Complete Now and forever more. And so it is! Birthdays x January 19 George Windrum 23 - Marja Hoerner iaj February To those with a Feburary Birthday, we wish you a very special day. Included with this newsletter is our annual Membership letter. Please read the letter and let us know if you intend to continue your membership at the Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale. MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING: February 9, 2014 IMPORTANT ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOLLOWING THE SERVICE / FOLLOWING THE POTLUCK. TOPIC FOR DISCUSSION: There are openings for 3 new Board of Trustees members. Who would be interested in filling these positions? Once on the Board, there is an opportunity to fill one of the positions as an officer, i.e., President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. In order for our Center to continue, we need some enthusiastic volunteers who meet the requirements for a position on the board. If you feel so called, please contact Rev. Marilyn. If you would like to be a Board member you need to have taken Science of Mind classes; attend at least two Sundays or more in a month; be a tithing member; an active participant and committed to your own spiritual growth. Requirements for being a member of our Board of Trustees: 1. A foundation in Science of Mind through having taken SOM 100 and 200 series. 2. Uphold the teachings of Religious Science and exemplify the principles in one s daily life. 3. Attend the spiritual and social meetings of the center as often as possible. 4. Read and study Science of Mind literature and disseminate the same as much as possible. 5. Contribute regularly, as able, to financially support the center, knowing it is the level of your consciousness of prosperity that enhances the value of your tithe. 6. Attend business meetings of the center as often as possible and participate in the voting process. a Absentee Ballots will be available at the Center for voting for board members.

4 A Prescription for Health: Smiling is medically proven to improve the immune system and increase positive brain chemistry! When you turn UP the corners of your mouth, positive energy goes directly to the brain. It changes your perspective, improves your immune system, and sends more positive chemicals into the body. Affirmation: Breathing in I smile - Breathing out I relax - This is a wonderful moment. Breathing in I smile - Breathing out I release - This is a wonderful moment. CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, GLENDALE SUNDAY SERVICES: 10 a.m.at the MASONIC LODGE 244 No. Maryland Ave.,Glendale, CA Phone: JANUARY Topics 5 Be Big for God Music Bryan Miller & Jessica Buda 12 Instructions on Being Big for God 19 Inspiration to be Big for God 26 Enthusiasm to be Big for God Music - Mel Dangcil & Jessica Buda Please let us know if we may future newsletters to you. Please send your address with your request to revmjj@sbcglobal.net FEBRUARY Topics 2 Living Wholeheartedly Music Bryan Miller & Jessica Buda 9 Dare to Create Love 16 Myth to Magic Muscial Play: THAT S AMORE - 3 p.m. 23 Dropping the Shield February 16 3:00 p.m. - THAT S AMORE Come enjoy an afternoon delight of love, laughter & song! See flyer attached tickets $25 in advance - $30 at the door. Sunday Service - 10 a.m. at the Glendale Masonic Center Meditation prior to Sunday Service begins at 9:30 a.m. Corner of Maryland and California Streets Visit our website!

5 Dear Members and Friends, Teaching Science of Mind P. O. Box 10008, Glendale, CA Sunday Service: Masonic Temple 244 No. Maryland Ave. Glendale, CA revmjj@sbcglobal.net The Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale was formed for the soul purpose of presenting the Principles of Science of Mind that we may all have an opportunity to discover our spiritual nature and live our lives wholeheartedly in God,claiming our divine inheritance. In so doing we will transform our lives, fulfill our dreams and open our hearts and minds to the presence of God in all with no exceptions. Change is constant and continues to take place throughout our world and all around each one of us. Howard Thurman wrote: Look well to the growing edge. All around us, worlds are dying and new worlds are being born. Dr. Holmes wrote in the Science of Mind: Just as instinct guides the animal, so would intuition guide man, if he would allow it to do so. We must deepen our faith, remain strongly rooted in Spiritual Truth and allow our intuition to guide us. We can only make a difference by committing to lift our own consciousness to new levels of peace, love and joy. This Center exists to support each one of us in this process of transformation by lifting our consciousness. With this in mind, we take this opportunity to ask you if this Center serves your spiritual needs. Change continues to unfold at our center and you can help us determine the direction in which to go. This year we have tapped into our savings in the amount of $5,787 to meet our financial responsibilities. We are most grateful that we have these resources, a gift from an endowment from Marjory Best through Rev. Jackie Johns. The balance in this account is about $20,000 as of November As of February, 2014 we will have 3 openings on the Board of Trustee, positions that will need to be filled with a 3-year commitment. The board will also need members to fill the positions of President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The information on the requirements are listed in the newsletter should you be interested in becoming a board member. With all of this said, it s that time of year to ask you: Do you want to RENEW or DECLARE your membership as part of this community and participate in its growth as well as your own. These are great times to put your spiritual principles to work for you and for this Center and live wholeheartedly in God. Please let us know if the Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale is where you would like to do this level of growth. A part of this letter is a membership form which we ask that you complete and return to us prior to our Annual Membership Meeting on February 9, At this upcoming meeting we will need to determine what s next. If you prefer not to be a member, please let us know. If you do decide to make a personal commitment to being a declared member of this community, we are honored by your decision. Please note: Even if you are a member, we ask you to complete the attached form and send it in so that we may update our membership list; verify and/or update phone and mailing lists and add addresses. Finally, we wish to let you know that we have a parent organization, Centers for Spiritual Living, which we support along with other centers by sending a monthly tithe. Our Center has committed to send a tithe of $100 a month or $1,200 a year. If you would be willing to send a check to participate in our giving process, it would be a joy to add your financial support to our commitment to Centers for Spiritual Living. This is not a requirement. Knowing everything is in Divine Right and Perfect order. With love and gratitude Rev. Marilyn Jensen-Johnson Senior Minister/Spiritual Director

6 CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING, GLENDALE DECLARATION OF MEMBERSHIP By declaring my membership in the Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale, I am affirming that: I understand our Center s philosophy and basic teachings. I am aligned with them, and I place a high priority on my spiritual growth. I am choosing to be an active, involved member of this spiritual community, and I will help to maintain the awareness of One, acceptance of self and expression of love. I actively support our Center s vision of being a spiritual center teaching the Science of Mind principles to transform lives, fulfill dreams and open hearts and minds to the presence of God in all, with no exceptions. I include our Center in my financial planning. I give lovingly and joyfully and experience the joy of generosity. I serve my Center and experience the value of selfless service. I participate regularly in our Center s activities and recognize that my participation is a gift that enhances the experience for everyone. I am an example for others as I demonstrate growth and change in my life. I co-create with fellow members this thing called life through the Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale. I recognize that together we make this Spiritual Center a heart centered, healing home for all who enter this sacred space of consciousness. PLEASE COMPLETE THE BOTTOM PORTION, DETACH AND RETURN Name Birthday: Spouse: Birthday: Children: Birthday(s): Address: City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Work Phone: address Cell: Please check one of the following: I wish to join the Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale. I wish to reaffirm my membership in the Center for Spiritual Living, Glendale for Please include me in the church directory: Yes No I wish to make an additional donation to participate in the tithe to CSL. Please remove my name from the membership and/or mailing list.

7 Come enjoy an afternoon delight of love, laughter and song! Starring: Gilmore Rizzo * Featuring: Tod Macofsky, John Bonaduce and Michael Fitzpatrick Musical Director: Bryan Miller Join us at the Center for Spiritual Living Glendale Feb. 16, 2014 * 3:00 PM * 244 N. Maryland Ave, Glendale * Free Parking * revmjj@sbcglobal.net * Free Refreshments * Door Prizes * One Ticket Free with Purchase of Ten or More $25/Ticket; $30 at the Door * Mail Check Payable to: CSLG, PO Box 10008, Glendale, CA 91209