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5326 SPRING-STUEBNER ROAD • SPRING, TEXAS 77389-4574 • [email protected] • CREATIVELIFE.ORG • (281) 350-5157
CREATIVE LIFE SPIRITUAL CENTER • SINCE 1985 • “I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS A PLACE THAT TEACHES WHAT I’VE ALWAYS BELIEVED!”
You Can Heal Your Life book study
Whether you’ve never heard of the book, or your copy of You Can Heal Your Life is tattered from use, all are invited to participate in this life-changing journey! Author Louise Hay gently leads the reader down an experiential path of self-empower-
ment and love, all the while enhancing life’s conditions. Join practitioner Sarah West-brook for this 4-part series and see why this book is a New Thought classic! ,
4 18 and 2 16, 7-9 . Appreciative giving. Please sign up in Build-ers’ Hall. Info... [email protected]
SARAH
Grieving During the Holidays support group
Grief is difficult and can be more difficult during the holidays. Grief takes many forms including, death, serious illness, caregiving for someone who has developed cognitive issues such as Alzhei-
mer’s/dementia, divorce and any number of ways loss affects life. We will be talking about the holidays and giving tips on how to navigate this difficult time in a loving and accepting environment. Please join practi-tioner Ruth Catalogna and minister Debra Morwood on , 6:30-7:30 in the Learning Center starting 18, through January 6. Debra is a Board Certified Hospice Chaplain and Pastoral Counselor ecclesiastically endorsed by Centers for Spiritual Living (CSL) to serve in specialized ministry. Debra has over 20 years working with patients and their families at end of life. She has been a member of Creative Life since 2003 and is a licensed Practitioner. Ruth is a retired nurse and social worker who has spent the last 13 years with hospice patients at bedside. Info...
[email protected] • [email protected]
C ultivate the habit of being grateful for every good
thing that comes to you, and to give thanks
continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things
in your gratitude.
• • •
G ratitude is not only a vir tue but it also is par t of
a practical philosophy of daily life. There is no wiser
way of living than to remember every morning what Life has given us,
and to lift up our thought in thankfulness for every
bounty we possess.
Wisdom of the Universe weekly discussions
We are studying the confluence of metaphysics and science to help us better understand how the world of consciousness gives rise to our world of form. Using books, speakers and various media, we bring current infor-mation forward for open discussion. We meet 12-2 , led by Denese & Dick Schmelzkopf, who also teach at the Lone Star College/ Montgomery Academy of Lifelong Learning. All are welcome; join any-time. Appreciative giving. Info:
CODA open meetings Codependents Anonymous is a fellowship of people seeking recovery, and meets 5-6 , upstairs in Katherman Hall. Info: Lisa C. at...
These gatherings at 7:00 in the Great Hall feature a lecture or workshop presentation, plus prayer support, live music, poetry,
and the warmth of community! Join us!
TransAlliance of Spring support group
Courtney Fleming and Kole Kerr present TransAlliance of Spring, a support group and safe space for all Transgender, Intersex and non-binary individuals. Adults 18 and over—and minors 14 and up with signed permis-sion from a parent or guardian, who must attend first meeting—are welcome, as are allies. , 7:30-8:30 in the Quimby Room, on the first floor of the Learning Center. Info: [email protected] or text to (713) 416-1477.
Resilient People: Navigating Through Trauma with Rick Huttner
This presentation will focus on how the mind responds to and stores trauma in the subconscious mind. People who have experi-enced trauma oftentimes make decisions to protect themselves from the pain of the experience. These decisions get buried in the subconscious mind and many times, unconsciously drive behavior. This program will help you understand the power of the mind to heal, to unburden, and create the joyful life you desire.
CLC’s Rick Huttner is a survivor of the trauma of physical and sexual abuse, who now works passionately to spread the message that all who experienced abuse or trauma, of any type, can heal. His own healing process began after decades of alcohol abuse, dysfunctional relationships, and a volatile career—all of which were influenced by the buried pain of his childhood trauma. Rick now lives a joyful, productive, loving life. He founded Resilient People and authored the book by that title to help heal others who have experienced trauma in its many forms. He regularly shares his story at speaking engagements and abuse awareness workshops, and for us on , 6 at 7 .
A Course in Miracles weekly discussions
A Course in Miracles is “a unique, universal, self-study spiritual thought system that teaches the way to Love and Inner Peace is through forgiveness.” (acim.org) The Course states, “...seek not to change the world, but choose to change your mind about the world.” This long-time group is led by Bill & Cathy MacKenzie, 7
in Katherman Hall, upstairs. All are welcome; join anytime. Appreciative giving. No meeting on Thanksgiving Day. Info...
[email protected] • [email protected]
The Altruistic Art of Acceptance
with Jeffrey Powell CLCer Jeffrey Powell is an avid student of theology, philosophy, spiritual-ity and metaphysics. Through and from these studies he has overcome various
addictions and a debilitating depres-sion into being a successful and happy individual. His mission is to transform his experiences into thought-provoking enlightenment in hopes of helping others to find their way. He’s a gradu-ate of multiple Science of Mind classes, and a veteran of our stage as a per-former in our shows and his own dance troupe. Come hear his first lecture for us on , 20 at 7 .
Thanksgiving Eve Festival of Gratitude
A Creative Life tradi-tion since 1989, it’s a sweet time of reflec-tion and sharing, as you’re invited to come
tell us a significant moment or two from your year... a blessing or one in disguise, what you learned and how you grew... where you are and where you want to be... or just bask in the glow of others’ reflections. ,
27 at 7 .
The Way Out is Through with Rev. David Dewhurst
The amazing David Dewhurst, CLC staff minister, speaks from his heart on ,
13 at 7 .
Sunday morning Meditations “...Sit and rest and refresh your soul. Eat of the fruit and drink the wine. All, all is yours, and you are welcome.” —The Science of Mind textbook
Each week’s is led by a CLC practitioner, and lasts 20 minutes, ending in time to comfortably get into the 11:00 celebration. There is music to enhance as you are guided into a restful state, and inspirational readings to tap into your spiritual center. Most sessions will end with a spiritual mind treatment based on the theme of the readings. , 10:30-10:50 , in the Malené Njeri Meditation Space, upstairs in the Learning Center. These
meditations are free and there’s no need for advance signup. More info... Darlene Everitt, RScP • [email protected]
Booster Buffet monthly Sunday brunch
Dainill Mercadel and Sarah Westbrook present, with your help, a first-of-the month
potluck brunch and social experience on , 3 and -
1, after the 11 service. We serve a wide array of tastes—and we always can use more salads and main dishes. Vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free dishes are especially appreciat-ed, but we’ll devour and enjoy what-ever you bring. A $5 per family dona-tion is asked. Please use the signup sheet in Builders’ Hall to indicate what you’ll bring. To offer to help...
[email protected] • [email protected]
Your Guide to Creative Life
mini-workshop Here’s a short, free gathering for newcomers with founding minister Jesse Jennings and practitioner Ruth
Catalogna. We’ll discuss the basics of our philosophy and way of life; our classes and programs; what membership means; and answer your questions. , 3 and 1, 1-2 , in the Learning Center, 1st floor. Please sign up in Builders’ Hall or to...
Bernice Lewis musical guest
With three decades of performing festivals, concert halls, coffee-houses, colleges, and house concerts, along with a half dozen acclaimed CDs, Bernice Lewis is also
a published poet, a producer, and an educator extraordinaire. Lewis — who studied vocal improvisation with Bobby McFerrin, guitar technique with Alex DeGrassi and Guy van Duser, and songwriting with Rosanne Cash and Cris Williamson — has been a featured performer on NPR’s “Mountain Stage” program, as well as at the Kennedy Center. She was a finalist in the prestigious New Folk Songwriting Contest at the Kerrville Folk Festival, where she is a main stage favorite, and her ballad, “Bridges That Hold,” was included in Peter, Paul and Mary’s “Lifelines” video (PBS). She was featured in Yoga Journal for her work with sound and yoga, and has shared the stage with Dar Williams, Dixie Chicks, Patty Grif-fin, Pete Seeger, Ellis Paul, Rory Block, Livingston Taylor, Odetta, Christine Lavin, Marty Sexton, Patty Larkin, and Catie Curtis, among others. Bernice teaches songwriting at Williams and Colorado Colleges, as well as at schools and retreat centers. She has also been an Artist-in-Residence and workshop presenter at the Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, and Esalen Institute. In 2008, she was awarded an Artist-in-Residence position by the National Park Service. Bernice is also becoming widely known for her multimedia History Alive presentation about her family’s emigration from Nazi Germany, designed for junior and senior high students. Her song, “Ways to Survive,” won an award from the American Zionist Movement in 1996. Hear her again at both our services on , 3!
bernicelewis.com
Bob Livingston musical guest
As a member of Austin’s legendary Lost Gonzo Band for many years, performing and recording with such visionaries as Jerry
Jeff Walker, Michael Martin Murphey, and Ray Wylie Hubbard, Bob Living-ston played an integral role in creating the music that first earned Austin the designation of “Live Music Capital of the World.” The Gonzos’ self-titled debut record was called by Rolling Stone “one of the best albums ever to come out of Austin.” Bob has traveled since the 1980s as a Music Ambassador for the US Dept. of State. His Texas Music Award-winning album, Gypsy Alibi, was co-produced by Lloyd Maines, and his latest album on Howling’ Dog Records is Up the Flatland Stairs. In 2016 Bob was inducted into the Texas Music Legends Hall of Fame. He visits again on , 24. Hear his work at
boblivingstonmusic.com
Sunday talks online Use the below link to Sun-day talks from 2012 forward (more just added). It’s the next best thing to being here! Just like at Great Hall services, talks are free and donations are encouraged...
creativelife.org/sundaytalks.html
what we do
The CLC Children’s and Youth Services Department is devoted to celebrating the spiritual develop-ment of each child we teach. All age groups are involved in various activi-ties, workshops, and special projects incorporating the teachings of Sci-ence of Mind. We strive to create an atmosphere of love and kindness in our words and actions toward each other and to recognize and honor the diversity of every person.
• Toddlers (18 mos. to age 3) are lovingly cared for by our toddler teachers. In their very artistically designed Discovery Room, the children are encouraged to interact and experience their world as only a toddler can. They are offered games, toys, books and other age-appro-priate activities in a safe, secure and loving environment.
• 4-6 age group. Beginning around the age of 4, our toddlers are moved to the Ingenuity Room. This group begins to learn the basics of treatment and the value of giving a smile and a kind word. Our creative teachers provide age-appropriate instruction and activities.
• 7-12 age group are in the Quimby Room, regularly practicing the steps of Treatment presented in a manner appropriate to their age group. The teachers provide learning tools, creative projects, workshops and other teaching methods to en-gage each child’s learning of the principles of Science of Mind.
• 13-17 age group meets on the second floor of the Learning Center in the Hopkins classroom. They are engaged in special projects, work-shops, have guest speakers and are involved in several volunteer service endeavors at CLC. The teachers work-ing with this group encourage their talents, keep them engaged in learn-ing Science of Mind principles and we throw in some fun along the way!
teach our children well... We teach our children that God is Life—the Life within each of them and in all Creation—that all people are children of the One God, and therefore, are all brothers and sisters. • We teach that God is all-inclusive and we are each created in the image of God—Good. • We teach that God is Love, and we honor God-in-all through love, not fear. • We teach that sin is simply a mistake and when we make mistakes, we are punished by them, not by God. • We teach that God is Spirit and present everywhere, that this Spirit is within us and speaks to us through our minds when we are willing to listen. • We teach that there are spiritual laws that must be understood and followed, just as we follow human laws. • We teach that religion is something to be used every day, not just on Sundays. • We teach that Reli-gious Science is a religion that can be used at home, at school and at play; that since God is within us, heaven is also within us, that is we learn to live our lives in harmony with God’s Law, we live in heaven now. • We teach that keeping the mind focused on good causes a richer experience of life. •We teach that God is truth and beauty, peace and harmony; that as we grow to be more like God, our lives will be filled with health, happiness and success. • We teach that nothing is too wonderful to happen, nothing is too good to be true: everything is possible to God through me and you! —adapted from a work by Dorothy Quigley
Sunday circles Children begin their learning adventures in the registration area in the youth foyer, 10:15-11 on , then move to their classes, to be reunited with their
parents in the Great Hall in time for the closing song. Some Sundays we offer special theme workshops for the kids, too. Age-appropriate prayer/treatment opens all the classes, and for each class there is age-appropriate discussion of the monthly theme and creative projects to enhance the learning. Just after noon all the teachers and children gather in the reception area of the Learning Center for our closing prayer circle. Then the teachers bring the children to you in the Great Hall. Please remember that no youth are to roam the Center grounds unattended. Our coordinating Sunday minister is Marsha Lehman at [email protected], assisted by practitioners Linda Clesson and Marissa Mijal. Our youth minister and chaplain is Debra Morwood at [email protected].
We’re grateful for...
♥ Sean K. Connelly, who fixed a leaky pipe and a whole lot more; Richard Stromatt, who’s installing doorbells in the Learning Center; and Chris Smith, who helps out with lots of tasks around the campus... ♥ Linda Hunte, who went to great lengths to repair our copier! ♥ Rev. Debra Morwood, who donated a new fire pit... ♥ Dainill Mercadel and Sarah Westbrook, for staging October’s first-Sunday brunch, assisted by Damon Mercadel, Susan Powell, and many others... ♥ Recent musical performers Melody Berryman, Barbara Haden, Georgie Holbrook, Geoffry Oshman, Brian Schwanitz, Peter Trout and K. D. Wilson... ♥ The producers and cast of “Treasures of the Spirit,” who are deep in rehearsal for the Dec. 7 show... ♥ Minister Marsha Lehman, who led the women’s circle... ♥ Wednesday speakers, minister Lisa Ryan on Oct. 16 and all the practitioners who welcomed their new colleagues on Oct. 23... ♥ Dainill Mercadel, Jeffrey Powell and Rev. Lisa Ryan, for filming CLC talks for our YouTube channel!
CLC Board of Trustees
Dainill Mercadel, Chair [email protected]
Carthel Smejkal, Vice-Chair [email protected]
Deb Barnes [email protected]
Kole Kerr [email protected]
Sarah Westbrook [email protected] Debra Morwood, Treasurer
[email protected] Jesse Jennings, Secretary
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Conscious giving Please remember the ongoing life of your Center in your regular giving! To mail in a check,
see our address on page one. You can also make your fully tax-deductible donation by credit/debit card; or via the PayPal link on our website and in our weekly emails; or by signing up in the bookstore to make monthly donations...
creativelife.org/bookstore.htm
Weddings On October 5,
Alex Cross married Rachael Morgan, in a
ceremony performed by minister Debra Morwood.
Want to participate in our music program?
Email Geoffry Oshman at [email protected]
Join us at Toastmasters
We invite you to join us as we sponsor a Toastmasters program to build communication and leadership skills here at Creative Life. Toastmas-ters is a global organization that specializes in empowering individuals to become effective communicators and leaders through experiential learning. For more details on how to join planned CLC night meetings, contact Elly Hard...
toastmasters.org/pathways-overview
Interfaith service Many different faiths come together each year in The Woodlands, to learn about one another and to give thanks for religious freedom
in the United States. This will be the 21st annual Giving Thanks Observance planned and presented by the local organization named Faiths Together. FaithsTogether is a fellowship of faith communities honoring spiritual diversity by building relationships and understanding among people of differ-ent paths. It was formed in 1998 and presented its first interfaith observance in The Woodlands in November of 1999. Volunteers from many faith communities in The Woodlands work together to plan and present at each observance, the location of which rotates each year. Trinity Episcopal Church, 3901 S. Panther Creek Dr., hosts this year’s event, on ,
19, starting at 7:00 . Last year about 600 people attended. “Common Threads” is this year’s theme. We will celebrate our coming together as neighbors and recognize some of our common principles. At the same time, we will recognize and respect our religious differences. Con-tinuing traditions include opening the observance with such calls to prayer as the welcome by the host clergy, the Islamic Azan, the Jewish shofar and the Hindu conch. plus dance and music. Quilters from 12 faith communities have each created a quilt square de-picting a symbol of faith, then pieced together to create a beautiful quilt. Members of FaithsTogether know that as Woodlands citizens learn about the traditions and beliefs of various faiths, opportunities naturally arise to build friendships that strengthen our Woodlands community. A reception following the observance gives attendees a chance to mingle and sample some delicious food. The free event is open to the public; no RSVP required. Please bring a nonperishable food item for the Interfaith of The Woodlands Food Pantry. For more information, please email...
Rev. Morene Barker-Morris, RScP [email protected] •
Margaret Byrd, RScP [email protected] •
Jim Canter, RScP [email protected] •
Ruth Catalogna, RScP [email protected] •
Linda Clesson, RScP [email protected] •
Rev. David Dewhurst, RScP [email protected] •
Darlene Everitt, RScP [email protected] •
Bobbie Giachini, RScP Emerita
Jayne Leopold, RScP [email protected] •
Dainill Mercadel, RScP [email protected] •
Sharon Mignerey, RScP [email protected] •
Marissa Mijal, RScP [email protected] •
Rev. Debra Morwood, RScP [email protected] •
John Rennie, RScP [email protected] •
Ann Richardson, RScP Emerita [email protected] •
Rev. Lisa Ryan, RScP [email protected] •
Thomas Ryan, RScP [email protected] •
Shirley Sandlin, RScP [email protected] •
Sarah Westbrook, RScP [email protected] •
Monty Wilson, RScP [email protected] •
Give clothes & more Please select items that your own family would feel comfortable wearing having — clean, gently
used, and bagged — for the Some-thing Special resale store. From the sales proceeds of donated items, Montgomery County Women’s Shelter residents and their children receive shoes and clothing since these items are generally left behind when fleeing domestic violence. Transitional housing apartments are fully furnished with donated furniture and housewares helping shelter residents rebuild their homes and lives. Please use the collection bin by the copy room. For more info...
Support for Roatan, Honduras This project has now grown into a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization called Roatán Support Effort, to allow even more ways of giving, and now with a tax-deductible status. This initiative helps by transporting essential supplies to the clinics, youth soccer league, animal shelter, community outreach program, and soup kitchen on the island of Roatán,
Honduras. All donations are used to help the island and all administrative duties are volunteer. Also needed are soccer shoes and uniforms, and children’s and adult shoes, to be placed in the bin by the copy room door. Please email Lynn Rippelmeyer at [email protected], or call her at (281) 799-9866, and visit roatansupporteffort.org.
Meditation & Affirmative Prayer Thursdays via telebridge
To experience a half hour of guided meditation and personal affirmative prayer by two licensed practitioners, from the comfort of your home, call this telebridge number and tap in the access code: (605) 475-4847 and then access code 472220#. You will be heard but not seen. This 30-minute confidential call is led by CLC practitioners Marissa Mijal and John Rennie, and Louisville CSL practitioner Brenda Hornung, every (including Thanks-giving Day) at 7:00 . Appreciative giving is welcomed. For more info...
SERVING THE PEOPLE OF TAMINA & OAK RIDGE AT THE OAK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL NINTH GRADE CAMPUS
27310 OAKRIDGE SCHOOL RD., CONROE TX 77385 Feeding up to 200 families,
MOBILE FOOD EVENT OFFSITE • WE WORK 9A–1P
CODA MEETING • 5P
CELEBRATIONS • 9:30/11A
Gratitude, the Parent of Virtues
speaking today, minister JESSE JENNINGS
with musical guest BOB LIVINGSTON
MEDITATION • 10:30A PRAYER CIRCLE • 10:30A/12P
CHILDREN & YOUTH • 11A
CELEBRATIONS • 9:30/11A
What You Now Love Was Once a Hope
speaking today, minister JESSE JENNINGS
MEDITATION • 10:30A PRAYER CIRCLE • 10:30A/12P CHILDREN & YOUTH • 11A
GRIEVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
SUPPORT GROUP • 6:30P
CELEBRATIONS • 9:30/11A
A Greater Miracle than Walking
on Water
speaking today, minister JESSE JENNINGS
MEDITATION • 10:30A PRAYER CIRCLE • 10:30A/12P
CHILDREN & YOUTH • 11A
GRIEVING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
SUPPORT GROUP • 6:30P
YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
BOOK STUDY • 7P
WISDOM OF THE UNIVERSE DISCUSSION • 12-2P
THE HIGHEST WORKING POWER
CLASS 4 OF 10 • 4P
EVENING CELEBRATION The Altruistic Art
of Acceptance
speaking tonight, JEFFREY POWELL • 7P
DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS
CODA MEETING • 5P
MEDITATION &
PRAYER • 7P CALL (605) 475-4847
ACCESS CODE 472220#
A COURSE IN MIRACLES
DISCUSSION • 7P
TRANSALLIANCE SUPPORT GROUP • 7:30P
MEDITATION &
PRAYER • 7P CALL (605) 475-4847
ACCESS CODE 472220#
A COURSE IN MIRACLES
DISCUSSION • 7P
TRANSALLIANCE SUPPORT GROUP • 7:30P
MEDITATION & PRAYER • 7P CALL (605) 475-4847
ACCESS CODE 472220#
A COURSE IN MIRACLES
DISCUSSION • 7P
TRANSALLIANCE SUPPORT GROUP • 7:30P
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
CODA MEETING • 5P
EVENT KEY
Celebration service
SOM certificated class
Other class/group/event
Meditation/prayer/ritual
Music & arts event
Social/service/business
Youth event
WISDOM OF THE UNIVERSE DISCUSSION • 12-2P
THE HIGHEST WORKING POWER
CLASS 2 OF 10 • 4P
EVENING CELEBRATION Resilient People:
Navigating Through Trauma
speaking tonight, RICK HUTTNER • 7P
VETERAN’S DAY
WISDOM OF
THE UNIVERSE DISCUSSION • 12-2P
THE HIGHEST WORKING POWER
CLASS 3 OF 10 • 4P
EVENING CELEBRATION
The Way Out is Through
speaking tonight, minister DAVID DEWHURST • 7P
Creative Life Spiritual Center 5326 Spring-Stuebner Road Spring, Texas 77389-4574
[email protected] • creativelife.org (281) 350-5157
YOU CAN HEAL YOUR LIFE
BOOK STUDY • 7P
ELECTION DAY
HEARTFELT LIVING
FINAL CLASS • 10A
CODA MEETING • 5P
CELEBRATIONS • 9:30/11A
A Pocketful of Starlight
speaking today, minister JESSE JENNINGS
with musical guest BERNICE LEWIS
MEDITATION • 10:30A PRAYER CIRCLE • 10:30A/12P
CHILDREN & YOUTH • 11A
BRUNCH • 12P
YOUR GUIDE TO CLC • 1P
WISDOM OF THE UNIVERSE DISCUSSION • 12-2P
Thanksgiving Eve
FESTIVAL OF GRATITUDE
speaking tonight, CLC COMMUNITY • 7P
CODA MEETING • 5P
