Minister’s Message for November 2025

Theme: Crossing the Threshold Together

Rev Abigail Schairer

Beloved Community,

What a beautiful journey it’s been to arrive right here, right now! In September, Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham opened to New Beginnings as you explored possibilities for your next chapter of spiritual leadership. I was deeply honored to be part of that process — to meet you, feel your vibrant spirit, and glimpse the extraordinary heart of this community.

In October, you affirmed your faith in the future through Co-Creating Our Abundant Future, saying yes to the flow of Divine abundance that moves through all life — and yes to the adventure we’re now stepping into together. What a joyful “yes” that was!

Now, in November, we come to the next movement in the story: Crossing the Threshold. In the Hero’s Journey, this is the moment when the traveler says yes to the call and steps from the known into the unknown — the place where transformation truly begins. We’ve packed our spiritual toolkit, gathered our companions, and are ready to walk together into the landscape of new possibilities.

For CSL Bellingham, this means something quite profound. We are evolving from a pastoral-size community — one built on deep personal care and connection — into a program-size community, where shared leadership, creativity, and collaboration help everyone’s gifts shine. This isn’t about becoming “bigger” in the traditional sense; it’s about becoming more alive, more engaged, and more Spirit-led.

Over the coming weeks, I’ll be meeting one-on-one with practitioners, board members, and other leaders to listen, learn, and dream together. I’ll also be attending as many committees, gatherings, and events as I can — not as a forever pattern, but as a way to immerse myself in the heart of who we are right now. My goal is to listen deeply for what’s already thriving and to join you in nurturing what wants to be born next.

Crossing the threshold is a communal act of faith. It says, “We trust the Life that is living itself through us.” So, let’s step forward together — curious, courageous, and willing to be surprised by grace. I can’t wait to see what Spirit creates through us.

With gratitude and excitement,

Rev. Abigail