BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cslbellingham.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T113000 DTSTAMP:20260115T203335Z CREATED:20251209T194722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T203335Z UID:10019590-1788256800-1788262200@cslbellingham.org SUMMARY:Commitment 8 In-Person: Genius DESCRIPTION:Commitment 8 In-Person: Genius \n Sep 1\, 2026 (Tue\, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer \nIdentify and live from your zone of genius—the work that lights you up and comes naturally to you. Stop tolerating tasks born of obligation and start creating a life aligned with your unique brilliance. Your genius isn’t selfish; it’s your greatest gift to the world. \nFirst Tuesday of each month\, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option. \nInvestment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Aug. 30. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDateFocusDescription\n 2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.\n 3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open\, wondering\, and learning instead of defending or proving.\n 4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.\n 5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness\, presence\, and respect.\n 6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.\n 7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments\, behavior\, and values with transparency.\n 8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine\, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.\n 9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.\n 10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.\n 11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.\n 12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.\n 1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.\n 2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.\n 3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.\n 4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see. URL:https://cslbellingham.org/event/creating-your-unstuck-life-in-person-8/ LOCATION:Classroom\, 2224 Yew Street Road\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98229\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Registration Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cslbellingham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Commitment-08.png ORGANIZER;CN="CSL Bellingham Office":MAILTO:info@cslbellingham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260901T203000 DTSTAMP:20260807T182220Z CREATED:20260714T222913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260807T182220Z UID:10022998-1788285600-1788294600@cslbellingham.org SUMMARY:Learning from the Masters DESCRIPTION:Learning from the Masters on Living a Life you Love: Roots of Science of Mind \n8 Tuesdays (9/1 -10/20)\, 6:00 to 8:30 pm\, Hybrid (attend in person or online) \nHave you ever wondered where the spiritual ideas\, practices\, and tools that we teach at CSL Bellingham come from? \nThis inspiring core course will answer that question. We’ll dive into three root teachers of New Thought—Ralph Waldo Emerson\, Thomas Troward\, and Emma Curtis Hopkins—and explore the mystical traditions of world spirituality. Together we’ll tease out the life-changing practices in their writings and apply them directly to our own lives. Cindy Clay will lead this rich\, practical class for spiritual seekers\, who are ready to “glow up” from the inside out. Enjoy lively discussions\, thought-provoking reading\, guided meditations\, and the opportunity to apply the spiritual practices of three spiritual mystics and masters. \nOver this 8-week course\, you will gain insights and takeaways that include: \n\nDeepening your awareness of the roots of New Thought\nExploring three mystical teachers who influenced Ernest Holmes and the New Thought movement\nDeveloping personal and practical spiritual practices that help you live a life you love\n\nBooks and Editions Used for this Class: \n\nScientific Christian Mental Practice\, by Emma Curtis Hopkins\, DeVorss Publication\nEmerson’s Essays – The Complete First & Second Series\, by Ralph Waldo Emerson\, public domain\, 2020\nThe Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science\, by Thomas Troward\, 2008\, Wilder Publications\n\n(You may use any edition\, but page numbers referenced in the class will tie to these versions.) \nA digital student guide/workbook will be provided at no charge; optional printed version is $7 and must be ordered by Sunday\, Aug 23. \nTuition Structure: We believe in radical accessibility. Choose the tuition level that is right for you:\n \nScholarship Rate: $105 – For those for whom cost is a genuine barrier\nActual Rate: $245 – Covers the real cost of offering this class\nSponsor Rate: $325 – Your generosity helps make this class accessible to others and sponsors somebody who may not be able to cover the entire cost.\n \nRegister online or at the ASK ME desk by Sunday\, August 30. URL:https://cslbellingham.org/event/learning-from-the-masters/ LOCATION:Classroom\, 2224 Yew Street Road\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98229\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Registration Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cslbellingham.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Learning-from-the-Masters1.png ORGANIZER;CN="CSL Bellingham Office":MAILTO:info@cslbellingham.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260902T093000 DTSTAMP:20260812T171239Z CREATED:20260809T162339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T171239Z UID:10023133-1788336000-1788341400@cslbellingham.org SUMMARY:Spirit at Work Breakfast - September 2026 DESCRIPTION:First Wednesdays\, 8:00 – 9:30 am  \nSpirit at Work is a community of people building thriving businesses through meaningful relationships and application of spiritual principles. On the first Wednesday of each month\, from 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.\, we hold a breakfast meeting featuring an inspiring speaker\, time to network\, personal success stories\, and affirmative prayer in table groups. \n Come to the breakfast and stay for the Spirit at Work Co-Lab experience. The Spirit at Work Co-Lab offers breakfast attendees the opportunity to dive more deeply into specific business issues or challenges\, collaborating to share ideas and suggestions with their colleagues. This facilitated process lasts for one hour immediately following the breakfast. \n Maximize your success by attending the Spirit at Work breakfast and participating in the Co-Lab! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Location: Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham\, 2224 Yew Street Rd.\, Bellingham\, WA 98229 \nPreferred Cost: $30 or Pay What You Can – Click appropriate ticket option below. Walk-ins welcome. \nContact us if you have any questions; 360-734-4160 or info@cslbellingham.org. \nEvent Refund Policy – Refunds will be permitted up to 7 days before the event. \nPlease note: Use Ask Me Desk option if you are registering/paying at the Ask Me desk. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  Rev. Annie Alexander \nGuest Speaker: Rev. Annie Alexander \nTalk Title: “Is All Business Good Business? Why Smart Entrepreneurs Still Say Yes to the Wrong Opportunities “ \nWhat if your biggest business challenge isn’t your marketing\, pricing\, or strategy\, but saying “yes” when something inside you is quietly saying “no”? At the September breakfast\, Dr. Annie Alexander invites entrepreneurs like you to explore how a subtle shift in self-awareness can transform how they evaluate opportunities. Through an engaging\, interactive presentation\, you will discover how to make business decisions from your inner wisdom instead of being driven by external circumstances or unconscious patterns. Experience an inspiring talk\, a delicious breakfast\, great networking\, and meaningful prayer support. Doors open at 7:45\, breakfast is served at 8:00 am; program begins promptly at 8:10 am. \nStay afterward for the Co-Lab\, a facilitated problem-solving and brainstorming session\, in which you get actionable insights from your colleagues on your business challenges. Register online or at the Ask Me desk on Sunday. Cost is $30 (no one turned away) \nDate/Time Information: Wednesday\, September 2\, 2026 / 8 to 9:30 a.m. / Doors open at 7:45 a.m. / Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. URL:https://cslbellingham.org/event/spirit-at-work-breakfast-september-2026/ LOCATION:Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham\, 2224 Yew Street Road\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Registration Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cslbellingham.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Spirit-at-Work-2024-e1774474088804.png ORGANIZER;CN="Cynthia Clay%2C RScP":MAILTO:cclay@netspeedlearning.com GEO:48.7216949;-122.442241 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham 2224 Yew Street Road Bellingham WA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2224 Yew Street Road:geo:-122.442241,48.7216949 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T153000 DTSTAMP:20260816T142318Z CREATED:20260812T171739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T142318Z UID:10023402-1789218000-1789227000@cslbellingham.org SUMMARY:Circle of Forgiveness DESCRIPTION:CIRCLE OF FORGIVENESS\nSaturday\, September 12\, 2026\n1:00–3:30 pm in the Sanctuary\nYou are invited to participate in a CIRCLE OF FORGIVENESS— a simple yet powerful experience for healing the heart. The circle is a safe space where\, without sharing any personal stories\, you can experience the transformative power of forgiveness—toward yourself and toward others—and gently release any resentment\, sadness\, anger\, or hurt that may be keeping you from fully opening to love and to life.\nCIRCLES OF FORGIVENESS were created in France in 2012 by Olivier Clerc\, inspired by a life changing encounter with Don Miguel Ruiz\, author of The Four Agreements. Since then\, these sacred gatherings have touched the lives of thousands of people in more than a dozen countries. This gathering will be led by CSL member and experienced facilitator\, Diane M. Sue\, Ph.D. who traveled to France to train with Olivier Clerc. You can find more information about the circles at https://www.livingwithresilience.com/\nRegister online or at the Ask Me Desk by Tuesday\, September 8. Space is limited\, so early registration is encouraged. There is no fee\, although donations to CSL Bellingham are welcome. URL:https://cslbellingham.org/event/circle-of-forgiveness/ LOCATION:Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham\, 2224 Yew Street Road\, Bellingham\, WA\, United States CATEGORIES:Events,Registration Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cslbellingham.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Circle-of-Forgiveness.png ORGANIZER;CN="CSL Bellingham Office":MAILTO:info@cslbellingham.org GEO:48.7216949;-122.442241 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham 2224 Yew Street Road Bellingham WA United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2224 Yew Street Road:geo:-122.442241,48.7216949 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260914T193000 DTSTAMP:20260305T014626Z CREATED:20251209T165913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T014626Z UID:10019574-1789408800-1789414200@cslbellingham.org SUMMARY:Commitment 8 Online: Genius DESCRIPTION:Commitment 8 Online: Genius \nSep 14\, 2026 (Mon\, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer \nIdentify and live from your zone of genius—the work that lights you up and comes naturally to you. Stop tolerating tasks born of obligation and start creating a life aligned with your unique brilliance. Your genius isn’t selfish; it’s your greatest gift to the world. \nFirst Monday of each month\, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option. \nInvestment: $30 per class (purchased individually each month). A list of all dates is available below. Please sign up online or at the Ask Me Desk by Sept. 13. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nDateFocusDescription\n 2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.\n 3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open\, wondering\, and learning instead of defending or proving.\n 4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.\n 5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness\, presence\, and respect.\n 6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.\n 7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments\, behavior\, and values with transparency.\n 8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine\, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.\n 9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.\n 10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.\n 11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.\n 12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.\n 1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.\n 2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.\n 3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.\n 4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see. URL:https://cslbellingham.org/event/creating-your-unstuck-life-online-7/ LOCATION:Zoom Meeting\, 2224 Yew Street Road\, Bellingham\, WA\, 98229\, United States CATEGORIES:Classes,Events,Registration Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cslbellingham.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Commitment-08.png ORGANIZER;CN="CSL Bellingham Office":MAILTO:info@cslbellingham.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR