CSLDallas | A Center for Spiritual Living, Metaphysics, Transformation, and Spiritual Community in Dallas Texas

Bonton Farms Community Service Project
2022-06-04 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | Bonton Farms, 12571 Ravenview Rd., Dallas, TX, 75253, United States
Date: Saturday, June 4th
Time: 9 AM-12 PM
Location: Bonton Farms Extension Farm: 12571 Ravenview Rd, Dallas, TX 75253
Cost: FREE
All community members, as well as families with children 10 and over, are encouraged to volunteer for our Nonprofit Partner, Bonton Farms. We will partake in various farm chores, such as cleaning chicken coops, harvesting/pruning rows of produce, watering trees and vegetables, and helping plant new crops. This is the perfect time to show off that green thumb of yours if you’ve got it!
Bonton Farms Mission: Help transform lives by disrupting systems of inequity, laying a foundation where change yields health, wholeness, and opportunity as the norm.
www.bontonfarms.org
Please RSVP no later than May 25 to RSVP@CSLDallas.org with volunteer name(s) and child(ren) age(s). Kris Gallant will email all the details for June 4, along with a waiver. Sign-ups will also be available in Pahnke Hall after Sunday Celebration on May 15 and May 22.
Important: While teens 16 years or older are allowed to participate solo, children under 16 can not volunteer without a parent or guardian present. Children aged 10-15 must be accompanied by a guardian at all times, no exceptions. Children under the age of 10 are not permitted on the premises.

Mindset of the Enlightened Entrepreneur - 2 part workshop Copy
2022-06-18 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | CSLDallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd. Ste 113, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States
Mindset of the Enlightened Entrepreneur
Led By: Carol Merlo, M.Ed., RScP
Dates: Saturday, June 18th & June 25th
Time: 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Location: CSLDallas (Wood Room)
Do you want to be successfully self-employed? Are you looking for a way to connect your mission and talents to a source of income that can empower and enrich your life? What if you could walk an enlightened path to business success?
Register Here
What does it mean to be enlightened?
The word ‘enlightenment’ means the state of having knowledge or understanding, so whether your focus is on spiritual enlightenment or business enlightenment, the same principles are involved. Often, people start off in business with a fierce passion and little knowledge of mindset or best practices. There are a number of skills involved in running a business, even if it’s just a one-person business that is operated out of a bedroom! And…people often get lost along the way. That road can be filled with brambles and meanders, so it helps to have a path to walk on that has been cleared for you.
The Mindset of the Enlightened Entrepreneur Workshop explores the Inner Game of business success.
Here you will build a fundamental ideology that helps you identify your purpose, vision, mission, values, and goals. When you have an Enlightened foundation, you will be able to navigate the brambles and meanders with wisdom and power. This workshop will teach you how thought impacts performance and provides strategies for you to deliberately shift your attitudes and thoughts so that you can perform more effectively and experience more joy in the process. This workshop will fill in the missing pieces so you can experience the success you are looking for.
**Merchandise will be sold at this workshop.**
Register Here

Nature Circle
2022-06-25 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)
Hike with our Nature Circle
North Shore Trail at Lake Grapevine
Please plan to be there 10 minutes early, so that we can start hiking promptly at 9:00am.
A few quick notes:
1) You don’t need to RSVP or notify us about an event, just come as you wish.
2) If you have trouble finding us, please call one of the numbers below.
3) Be prompt. Since we don’t know who is coming, we won’t wait on you.
4) Feel free to invite others by spreading this post.
5) In the event of storms, an email will be sent 2 hours before the event.
6) It’s recommended to wear long pants and bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water.
Leaders of Circle:
Shelby Smith 214-212-1771If you have trouble finding us, please call her number.

Mindset of the Enlightened Entrepreneur - 2 part workshop
2022-06-25 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | CSLDallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd. Ste 113, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States

Affirmations -Speaking Your Truth
2022-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | CSLDallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd. Ste 113, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States
Speaking Your Truth – Awakening Your Power
Both In-Person and Online
Experience and develop your own personal practice of Affirmations! Affirmations are deceptively simple and unexpectedly powerful. Trust the words they speak as the expression of your soul’s desire. Let Rev Patti guide you on your path to awakening your personal power as you apply affirmation to any area of your life.
In this workshop you will:
– Explore the power of affirmations and how to use them in your highest manifestations.
– Learn to create effective affirmations
– Discover how to speak your truth, personally, precisely, positively, passionately, and productively into the moment.
– Joyously awakening your personal power
About Rev Patti:
Rev Patti has been using and teaching people the power of Affirmations for many years and has countless stories of how they work in people’s loves. She is ready to let you in on the secrets of how to affirm your way into heal, joy, and greater abundance.
Register Here

Dream Big Dream Fierce - Rev Karen Frost
2022-07-17 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
“Dream Big, Dream Fierce”
FREE | In-person | Livestreamed on Facebook & Youtube
After moving from fear to faith and learning from our mistakes, now is time to bring that faith into action!
No challenge is too unsurmountable with God. When we fiercely believe in ourselves and the universe’s support of our dreams, there is nothing that we can’t do.
Join us for this very special guest Speaker Rev Karen Frost, as she joins us for Sunday Celebration.
Rev Karen Frost is the assistant minister at the United Life Center for Spiritual Living in Oklahoma City. She also serves as a case manager at Sisu Youth Services, an LGBT+ affirming youth homeless shelter.
Prior to Oklahoma City, Rev. Karen served as a TV Creative Executive at JuVee Productions, Viola Davis, and Julius Tennon’s production company in Los Angeles. At JuVee, Rev. Karen developed TV projects told from marginalized perspectives. Examples include FIRST LADIES on Showtime, WILD SEED, being developed at Amazon, and HOUSE OF CHOW, in development at HBO.
Rev. Karen is the co-founder and senior minister of Spirit Uncensored, an organization that teaches love as a religion. For more info, visit https://www.revkarenfrost.com/.

Nature Circle
2022-07-23 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Nature Circle
Trinity River Elm Fork
The trip will be on the Trinity River Elm Fork. It is the area where the river connects with Lake Lewisville, between Hebron Parkway and Sandy Lake Road along Interstate 35.Only 14 can go without further set-up by the tour provider. If we have more than 14, I will develop a wait list, and see if we can increase the tour. It is possible with planning.The tour costs $55 for a canoe (for up to 2 persons), or $40 for a kayak. Email Michael Deese at michael@deese.life if you want to join the tour. Michael will coordinate the payment for the tour and answer any questions.We will meet at 9:00 AM sharp and the meeting place will be given to those that are registered, the week before the tour departs. The location on the Trinity might change due to rain or other factors.Duration: 4 hours total time. 3 hours on the river. We should be through at about 1:00 PM.Items to bring:* Old tennis shoes, water shoes, or closed toed shoes (no flip flops, or sandals for safety getting in and out of the river)* 2 quarts of water* Hat* Sunscreen.
Leaders of Circle:
Lisa Blackford (Texas Master Naturalist) 214-223-3605 | lblackford@cooperinst.org
Michael Deese 817-307-8105 | michael@deese.life Michelle Deese 940-367-2919 | michelle@deese.life

Sunday Celebration - In Person & Online
2022-07-24 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago)
SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS
EVERY SUNDAY | IN PERSON & ONLINE
10:30AM – 11:30AM
Join us in our sanctuary or online! You can join online through www.facebook.com/CSLDallas
Or on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/csldallas
Special Guest Speaker Michael Brundy
The Difference is Attitude, Making Disruption Sacred, or dealing with anything challenging, begins with attitude. With personal stories and memorable ideas, Michael Brundy provides a powerful and inspiring message!
A longtime member of CSLDallas, national speaker, philanthropist, mentor, marathon runner, retired executive, and amazing human being, don’t miss Michael’s fiery brand of Science of Mind and Spirituality.

COME TOGETHER IN TRUTH, CELEBRATE IN JOY, AND CONNECT IN LOVE
Your mind will be opened, your heart filled, and your soul stirred through the dynamic messages and powerful insights of Dr Petra Weldes and Rev Karen Fry. Together, they provide a clear roadmap for this journey called Life, by illuminating spiritual principles and teaching practical spiritual tools for everyday living.
Experience unique, transformative gatherings that are a powerful mix of joy, wisdom, inspiration, and celebration. Be touched by the spirit-filled music that centers us in peace and sets our souls on fire.
SPIRITUAL MIND TREATMENT (AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER)
Are you needing spiritual support? Have one of our Licensed Spiritual Coaches hold the Truth for you with affirmative prayer after the Sunday Celebration on campus or online. If you are participating online, you will be taken into a private breakout zoom room in which you are able to talk one-on-one with a Licensed Spiritual Coach.
Go HERE for an Affirmative Prayer after our Sunday Celebration.
JOY VILLAGE: Journey Of Youth
Our Youth are important to us here at CSLDallas, that’s why we continue to work with the parents and teachers of our community to provide spiritual guidance and support. All of our youth classrooms are open and ready to receive your kids and teens!
For more information click HERE

The Back Porch - Community Jam & Sing Along
2022-07-26 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
A community jam and sing-along!
Calling all musicians- let’s celebrate you and your talent!
Bring your instruments and your voices as Kirby leads us through various songs over the eras.
Come experience the joy of singing along to classics and new songs alike.
All ages are welcome.

Date: July 26, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Panhke within CSLDallas
Led by: Kirby Welch (Music Director)
Cost: Free

How to Live Your Life's Purpose
2022-07-30 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | CSLDallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd. Ste 113, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States
Led By: Carol Merlo, M.Ed., RScP
Time: 10 AM-12 PM
What is your life’s purpose? You may be asking yourself, “What is God’s Will for me?”, or, “I think I know what I want but feel like I have failed in the past so don’t know if it’s even realistic.”
Even though people talk about their purpose, their actual path to manifestation is often riddled with a sense of despair over past losses and this gets in the way of them living the life of their dreams.
Some people get so disillusioned with the idea of living their life’s purpose that they stop trying. They don’t feel good enough, smart enough, or that life’s circumstances have gotten in the way. They may have taken inspirational classes, read books, or even seen therapists or coaches to help them either SEE THE VISION or IMPLEMENT THE VISION of their life’s purpose. And yet, they might feel like something is missing because they are just not where they want to be in their lives. There are actually 3 steps to living your life’s purpose.
Register Here
The 3 Step Process to Live Your Life’s Purpose:
Step 1: Discover your Fulfillment Needs
If your life’s purpose is to experience fulfillment and the resultant joy that it gives you, you will need to first  know what fulfills you, and then set up a desire statement  for that which fulfills you. This process automatically builds your belief. This sense of desire that is connected to your specific fulfillment needs will help you accomplish your goals.
Step 2: Actively Envision Your Desires Manifesting
Once you know what your fulfillment needs are, you need to connect them to what you want to manifest. The first step for turning your fulfillment needs into desires is to have a vision for their manifestation. By allowing yourself to vision, you establish an important part of creating positive change in your life.
Step 3: Use the Law of Attraction to Demonstrate your Desires
“I attract to my life whatever I give my attention, energy, and focus to,
whether positive or negative.”
-Michael Losier
To use The Law of Attraction to live your life’s purpose, you must become aware of your thoughts. It is the process of becoming aware of your non-optimum thoughts and then using specific practices to change the thoughts that will then create a dynamic flow of energy to live your life’s purpose. Changed thoughts create changed energy, which results in a more empowered and fulfilled life.
Learn More
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Bon Voyage and Celebrating Lainey Bernstein
2022-07-30 18:30 - 22:00 UTC | CSLDallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd. Ste 113, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States
After 20 years at CSLDallas and a magnificent music ministry in DFW, Lainey is moving to Austin TX. She let us know early last year that something was calling her to break out and Sacred Disruption, Reimagine Everything became her springboard.
Lainey has an amazing story of growing her gift here and we want to share it with you. It’s time for us to send her off with all our love and support. Write a love, take selfies in our photo-op area, and generally love her up with all of our gratitude and best wishes!
Let’s celebrate Lainey Bernstein in grand CSLDallas Style.
6:30 – Arrive
6:45 – Lainey Bernstein mini-Concert
7:30 – Heavy hors d’oeuvre and adult and other beverages (all evening)
8 to 10 – DJ, Dancing, Mingling, Writing Love notes, Photo-ops, and Community! Lainey will have her CDs for sale at the party and at her last Sunday.
Ticket Costs:
Adults = $10
Under 21 = $5

Children are welcome to attend this event. Childcare will be provided for ages 3 and under.
Donations to support the event costs are welcome!
Please purchase your tickets by Monday, July 18th so we can be sure to have enough food and drinks.

Get Tickets Here

Keys to the Spiritual Path (Hybrid)
2022-08-13 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
Both In-Person & Online | Takes place over two Saturdays
Specifically for anyone new to CSLDallas, Science of Mind, New Thought, or Metaphysics – let’s get you started.
This enlightening and uplifting course invites you into the journey of spiritual development and introduces mysticism as a personal commitment to spiritual growth through a direct, one-on-one experience of an Infinite, Absolute Reality, the Spirit of It All.
At a time when many spiritual seekers are questioning many “religious” doctrines and practices, Keys to the Spiritual Path offers a New Thought way of life that works for the world and each of us.
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Dates:August 13 & August 20
Time: 2:00-5:00 PM
Credit Hours: 6
Cost: $49
No Textbook Required
Foundations Recommended; Not Required
Register Here

Community Open Mic
2022-08-19 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
A community jam and sing-along!
Calling all musicians- let’s celebrate you and your talent!
This can include poetry readings, skits, storytelling, singing, improv, you name it! Or, come be a supportive audience member ready to witness the amazing creativity of our community! All ages are welcome.
Come experience the joy of singing along to classics and new songs alike.
All ages are welcome.

Date: Aug 19, 2022
Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: CSLDallas Pahnke Hall (in-person only)
Led by: Kirby Welch (Music Director)
Cost: Free

Prosperity Plus III
2022-08-22 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | CSLDallas, 4801 Spring Valley Rd. Ste 113, Dallas, TX, 75244, United States
Prosperity Plus III (Online and In Person)
Every Monday from 7:00pm – 9:30pm
August 22 – October 10, 2022
Led by: Rev Marsha Meghdadpour
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Version III – Living “FULL SPECTRUM” Wealth
During these 7 weeks, you will study the art and science of Transformation.

What does Wealth really mean? Is it material positions or is it peace of mind?
Often times we can get caught up trying to compare ourselves to others’ success, but how do we really define our own?

Throughout the course designed by Mary Morrissey, you will discover techniques for dissolving the blocks that sabotage success and tools to live in harmony with the Universal Laws that govern abundance. Have a guide who will walk you step-by-step and show you through the path of your own prosperity.

You will learn how to live a life of financial abundance and experience Living “Full Spectrum” Wealth in every area of life!

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This is a Science of Mind, LEVEL TWO Elective Course.

Unlocking the Power of Conversations
2022-09-10 14:00 - 16:00 UTC
We live our lives one conversation at a time. Since we are in conversations like fish are in the water, we may be unaware of the elements of conversations that optimize our thought processes and authentic engagement with others. Do you find yourself in conversations and crave to shift the focus toward making sense of your experiences and acquiring shared understanding? Would you like to be able to cultivate common meaning? The search for meaning is both a social and individual endeavor.
Join Dr. Tom Boldrey for this highly interactive, experiential course where we will practice the core principles and protocols of group dialogue, based on David Bohm’s writings, in a safe practice field called the “container of dialogue” where the power and potential of authentic conversations are unveiled and unleashed.

Session 1: Overview and exploration of the elements of conversation
Session 2: The impact, power, and barriers of deep listening
Session 3: Recognizing assumptions and judgments and the Ladder of Inference
Session 4: The power of inquiry, reflection, and silence
Session 5: Aspects of mindful space, holding space, and creating space

Teacher: Dr. Tom Boldrey
Dates: 5 Saturdays, September 10th – October 8th
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $119
Location: In-person only at CSLDallas
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Dr. Tom Boldrey is known for applying neuroscience principles and developing self-leadership from the inside out. As Professor Emeritus at Eastern Illinois University’s College of Business and Applied Sciences, he has received several awards including the EIU Teaching Excellence Award and the “Big Thinker” award from Herrmann International for his mastery and innovation applications of HBDI© Whole Brain Thinking.
His passion is unleashing the innate potential within us, our teams, and our organizations. Tom has created, led, and facilitated a wide variety of cutting-edge programs that enabled people to think, work, and communicate more effectively together in ways that value differences and diversity. Tom was drawn to Science of Mind and “New Thought” because he knows first-hand the power of transforming lives through accessing the power of our thinking.
For over a decade, Tom has been instrumental in creating and leading the Wisdom Circle and Dialogue Circle at CSLDallas and has served on numerous CSLDallas committees, cores, and teams.

CSLDallas Engagement Fair
2022-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 UTC
Explore. Connect. Support.
Ready to explore the many transformative opportunities at CSLDallas?
Want to connect with the CSLDallas community in a deeper way?
Interested in applying the Science of Mind principles while being of service to CSLDallas?
Attend our Engagement Fair on Sunday, September 18th for a fun, “one-stop-shopping” experience and grow along the way! Representatives from our Sacred Service Teams, JOY Village: Journey of Youth, Circles, Sanghas, Home Study Groups, and Upcoming Fall Events will all be available to help you get engaged. Fall harvest snacks will be provided by Rev Marsha!
Hybrid – Online via Zoom and In-Person at CSLDallas
Date: Sunday, September 18
Time: 11:30am-1:00pm
Location: CSLDallas Pahnke Hall
Cost: Free
Join the Online Fair Now

Nature Circle
2022-09-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Hike with our Nature Circle
Glenrose with an overnight option
More details coming soon
A few quick notes:
1) You don’t need to RSVP or notify us about an event, just come as you wish.
2) If you have trouble finding us, please call one of the numbers below.
3) Be prompt. Since we don’t know who is coming, we won’t wait on you.
4) Feel free to invite others by spreading this post.
5) In the event of storms, an email will be sent 2 hours before the event.
6) It’s recommended to wear long pants and bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water.
Leaders of Circle:
Lisa Blackford (Texas Master Naturalist) 214-223-3605 | lblackford@cooperinst.org
Michael Deese 817-307-8105 | michael@deese.life Michelle Deese 940-367-2919 | michelle@deese.life

Reimagine Prosperity: An Immersive Experience
2022-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 UTC
Do you want to:
Live a prosperous life?
Have financial freedom?
Develop a Prosperity Consciousness?
Are you ready to get your questions answered by someone who walks the walk?!
Rev Karen is known for her prosperity consciousness and has got you covered!
Take this priceless opportunity to take a deep dive into the way that you view prosperity. The way you think about prosperity determines the way it shows up in your life.
This Immersive Experience is being offered both IN PERSON AND ONLINE.
Get ready to move past self-imposed limitations and start to open your mind up to limitless possibilities. We are all truly capable of great things yet when an opportunity presents itself our opinions and beliefs sometimes get in the way. How many times have you caught yourself refusing to accept good into your life simply because of some belief about your own prosperity?
This will be an enlightening afternoon filled with discussions that will open your mind to the financial opportunities in the world. Let’s open ourselves completely to accepting wealth as we define it in abundance. Challenge your limits and unleash the true prosperity that lives within each one of us.
What you can expect to walk away with:

Establish what prosperity means to you
Look at core beliefs that limit you from accepting more good into your life
Get tools to recognize and move past these limiting beliefs

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Financial Freedom Course
2022-10-06 10:00 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
Both day and evening times are available
What is the Truth you believe about money?
Most people avoid the conversation about money as if it is some type of taboo thing to bring up. Although having social boundaries about discussing money may be one thing, our own personal beliefs are something completely different.
Discover a new way of thinking about money, one that is aligned with Spiritual Principles. Practice a new way of experiencing money flowing into your life. Change your experience around things like paying bills, and even receiving money.
Get out of the way of your own prosperity, and enjoy a deeper sense and meaning around your personal finances.
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CSLDALLAS WOMEN’S RETREAT
2022-10-08 09:30 - 15:30 UTC
COMMUNE – CONNECT – CELEBRATE
WOMEN AWAKENING IN CONSCIOUSNESS
SATURDAY OCTOBER 8
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (DOORS OPEN AT 9AM)
SPRINGHILL RETREAT CENTER – THE LODGE
3991 E. RENNER RD.
RICHARDSON 75082
COST: $75 INCLUDES LUNCH.
SPACE IS LIMITED TO 25 WOMEN
STEP OUT OF THE CIRCLE OF ORDINARY TIME AND INTO A SACRED CIRCLE OF SPIRIT SISTERS!
Join our community of women to reconnect with your soul’s unique expression of life. Enter the sacred circle of the Divine Feminine – the entry point of deep surrender and remembering our relationship with love, connection, higher service, freedom, and purpose.
We will create a safe space to explore patterns and beliefs that may be holding you back from your fullest expression. As we move through the day in various activities, we will embrace the power of:

Ritual
Spiritual Practice
Sharing circles
Movement
Creative expression

Be open to seeing yourself anew through the lens of compassion, courage, and love in these times of sacred disruption. Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, know that you are welcomed into the circle.
Claim your space today to commune, connect and celebrate with your CSLDallas sisters!
MUST REGISTER BY OCTOBER 1ST
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YOUR GUIDES: LICENSED SPIRITUAL COACHES, CHRISTINE VOLKMER & SHERRY WOOD

Reflect and Reset
2022-10-09 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
The stresses of life add up quickly, and anything, even things that you want to do, can feel like just one more task on the to-do list.
Regular spiritual practice is a proven way to destress. So is being in a spiritual community. How can we carve out some time to connect – within, to others, and to the larger reality of which we are a part?
Come as you are to CSLDallas for a once-a-month Sunday evening of decompression, reflection, and a reset for the week and month ahead. The evening includes – Music for introspection, quotes for inspiration, and ideas to meditate upon – An environment of personal and spiritual reflection. – A group discussion on insights and revelation.
Bring a journal, sketchbook, or just your heart and soul Here you will find whatever is needed – a quiet space, a peaceful moment, a surprising insight, or just a deeper sense of belonging – for the next steps along your path.
2nd Sunday of every month
Time: 7 – 8 pm
Led by Kirby Welch and Dr Petra
Cost: FREE

Celebration of Rev Karen - Minister Unbound
2022-12-10 18:00 - 22:00 UTC
It’s a PARTY, it’s a POTLUCK, it’s a DANCE! Celebrate Rev Karen Fry as she expands her ministry beyond the walls of CSLDallas.
Rev Karen has been an integral part of CSLDallas since arriving in February of 2014. For the last 8 years, she unfailingly brought her consciousness, energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to Science of Mind at CSLDallas. She bought a deep love for our community to her teaching, speaking, spiritual coaching, leadership, spiritual mind treatments, and everything she has been a part of as a powerful minister and Co-Spiritual Director.
We empower Rev Karen to BE LOVE and take Spiritual Living out into the world through wildlife photography and sacred travel. We will be honoring her for staying connected with all of us at CSLDallas through her presence, speaking, and leading workshops. We allow her light to inspire us as we reflect the light of her Joy back to her. Let’s all bask in the glow together!
The Evening’s Events:
6:00 PM – Reception
6:45 PM – Program
7:30 PM – Finger Foods & Drinks
8:00 PM – Raffle Drawing
8:15 PM – Dance the night away
Tickets & Potluck
– Adult Ticket (21 and older): $20
– Youth Ticket (21 and younger): $10
Childcare will be provided for children 5 years of age and younger.
BRING A DISH
We invite you to bring a potluck dish of finger-food appetizers and finger-food desserts (feeds 4-6 people). Let us know what you plan to bring using the link above.
(Please bring your own dish to take home with you after the event. Also, leave your phone number on the registration form so we can call you in case we have too many people bringing the same dish.)
Raffle Tickets for Rev Karen’s Gift
Buy Raffle Tickets

We are sending her out into the world with some funds for photography equipment! Purchase as many raffle tickets as you want or make a donation toward her gift. Names will be drawn by Rev Karen at the party on December 10th. You do not need to be present to win!

TIER 1 PRIZE: $2,500 Gift Certificate to be used with Spirit Tours
(One winner drawn. Winner picks which trip. Must be used in 2023 or 2024. Excludes Egypt trips.)
Preview Trips Here: https://spirit.tours/
– 1 Ticket = $100
– 3 Tickets = $250

TIER 2 PRIZE: Printed Wildlife Photography by Rev Karen Fry
(Three winners drawn. Minimum size: 18″x12″, metal print. Dimensions based on photo selected.)
Choose from the photos here: www.thrulensoflove.com/site/artist-gallery/csldallas-gallery
– 1 Ticket = $25
– 5 Tickets = $100

Metrocrest Services Holiday Store: Community Service Project
2022-12-17 09:30 - 15:00 UTC
Be Love in Action on December 17!
The annual Metrocrest Services Holiday Store Event helps make the holiday season less stressful for families and a little brighter for their children. Sign up for a time slot to support this annual program for families in need. CSLDallas volunteers will gather unwrapped toys listed on a child’s wish list inside the Holiday Store for families to pick up so they may provide a special holiday season for their children.
Metrocrest Services is one of our 2022 Nonprofit Partners! Since 1971, Metrocrest Services has provided hope and relief to those who need a helping hand. Metrocrest offers a comprehensive bundle of services to address gaps in finances, employment, and nutrition to holistically help end poverty.
To participate, email RSVP@CSLDallas by December 10th with the names of volunteers in your group and your preferred time slot. Here are the available time slots:
Saturday, December 17th: 9:30 – 11:00am OR 12:30 – 3:00pm.
You can also sign up in person after Sunday Celebration on 11/27, 12/4, and 12/11.
Spaces are limited. Closed-toe shoes are required.
Location: 11888 Marsh Ln #408, Dallas, TX 75244
RSVP Now

Sustainability Circle of Life
2022-12-19 19:00 - 20:30 UTC
Our members are diverse in age and interests. Some are just beginning to learn about sustainability and others have been passionate about it for many years. We all desire a world that works for everyone and enjoy spending our personal time participating in activities that are good for people, the planet, and our prosperity.
We use the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals as our primary teaching and learning tool. We’ll meet on the last Monday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. for fellowship and to discuss our upcoming projects that are related to:

Education
Activism
Modeling/practicing sustainability

For locations and weblinks please reach out to the Circle Leader
Learn More

No SOM or Sunday Celebration
2022-12-25 01:00 - 23:30 UTC
We will not be having our regular scheduled Science of Mind Class or Sunday Celebration. We will continue again on January 1st with both our Science of Mind Class and Burning Bowl Celebration

Burning Bowl Ritual
2023-01-01 10:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
What comes after Sacred Disruption and Reimagining Everything?
We will find out together at our Annual Burning Bowl Ritual.
Leave this year behind and burn away anything you don’t want to carry with you. Be open to what is calling, pushing, and wanting to emerge in your life and in the life of humanity.
Create intentions to let you soar in the New Year with power and grace. Dr Petra, Rev Karen, Rev Patti, and the Music and Ritual Teams Music, words, ritual, and community. Inspiring, intense, inward, invigorating, and so much more.
What more do you need from this sacred moment? Bring your family and friends.
JOY Village is open and will join in the burning bowl experience.

An Invitation to Emerge led by Dr Petra Weldes
2023-01-01 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Do you hear a call to go deeper? Are you feeling the pull to a higher vision? What new expression of love and life is pushing itself up from the darkness of the past into the light of the truth?
We call this “emergent evolution” – the evolving becoming that emerges out of the Being that is. This is happening individually, collectively, and universally all the time, but there are moments in the course of our lives and history where this is especially the case.
Now is one of those times. Allow yourself to be led by Dr Petra in an immersive experience to start 2023 off in a whole new way. Through inner reflection, deep contemplation and interactive experiences, you will be ready to answer the call to emerge into the new light that shines in you, through you, and most importantly AS YOU, in your own life and in the world.
Come prepared in comfortable clothes, bring your journal, and an open mind and heart.
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$5 – Light Lunch offered
from 12:00-1:00pm

Nature Circle
2023-01-14 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Hike with our Nature Circle!
Llela Nature Preserve at Lake Lewisville
We will meet at 10 and hike for a couple of hours. We sometimes go eat together after the hike.
The address is 201 E Jones St, Lewisville, TX 75057. There is a gate to enter, and they do charge 5.00 per car (credit only). After you enter follow the road to the end and park in the lot closest to the spillway of the dam. We will be hiking the Bittern Marsh trail.
A few quick notes:
1) You don’t need to RSVP or notify us about an event, just come as you wish.
2) If you have trouble finding us, please call one of the numbers below.
3) Be prompt. Since we don’t know who is coming, we won’t wait on you.
4) Feel free to invite others by spreading this link.
5) It’s recommended to wear long pants and bring bug spray, sunscreen, and water.
Leaders of Circle:
Lisa Blackford (Texas Master Naturalist) 214-223-3605 | lblackford@cooperinst.org
Michael Deese 817-307-8105 | michael@deese.life
Michelle Deese 940-367-2919 | michelle@deese.life

4D Sound Healing
2023-01-14 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Come relax and put yourself in the best place to heal your mind, body, and spirit.
Nikola Tesla said, “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” I hold this truth close to my spirit and from my spirit, I have created this event for all to come and feel from multiple directions and multiple dimensions what energy, frequency, and vibration can do when mindfully guided.
With multiple Sound Healing professionals, each with a very unique set of instruments like crystal bowls, gongs, didgeridoos, wind chimes, and drums, we will collectively play to take you on a journey to navigate your inner landscapes. With vibrations encompassing all of your beings, we are providing you with a safe space and healing frequencies to help you break and unlock those unwanted and unnecessary energy blockages that have been built up over the years.
With two hours of healing vibrations, this is an event for those who feel an hour of healing vibrations isn’t enough sometimes or for those who want to dive a little deeper into the experience. Even if it’s your first time, this is a beautiful opportunity to meet and speak with a number of sound healers who live and work in the DFW area. Each with very unique vibration that only adds to the experience.
Evening Schedule:

5:00 PM – Doors open for the market and refreshments
6:45 PM – Introduction
7:00 PM – Sound Healing Begins
9:00 PM – Events Ends (plus additional time for reflection)

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The Dream Space
2023-01-16 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
A space to acknowledge the life, work, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, and an invitation to collectively learn, rest, dream, and reimagine a world that works for everyone…
The Dream Space Experience consists of three interactive areas that participants can immerse themselves in, in any order of preference.
You can choose to:

Be empowered to Rest in a safe space created to allow you to nap and dream and/or
Be transformed and supported at another dimension through guided mediation, inspiring personal vision and dreaming and/or
Be visually inspired by the works of Dr. King as well as the women and other supporters who upheld civil rights, while seeing how today’s youth visually express what it means to live in a world that works for everyone.

Be inspired. Experience deep rest. Open to what’s possible. All in The Dream Space. And know that you too are invited to add your dream to the host of others who are consciously creating a world that fulfills the Dream.
This observance of Dr King’s Dream is inspired by Tricia Hersey, a modern-day author, and creator of “Rest is Resistance”.
Complimentary snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the day.
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