Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham

Learning from the Masters
2026-10-20 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Learning from the Masters on Living a Life you Love: Roots of Science of Mind
8 Tuesdays (9/1 -10/20), 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Hybrid (attend in person or online)
Have you ever wondered where the spiritual ideas, practices, and tools that we teach at CSL Bellingham come from?
This 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.
Over this 8-week course, you will gain insights and takeaways that include:

Deepening your awareness of the roots of New Thought
Exploring three mystical teachers who influenced Ernest Holmes and the New Thought movement
Developing personal and practical spiritual practices that help you live a life you love

Books and Editions Used for this Class:

Scientific Christian Mental Practice, by Emma Curtis Hopkins, DeVorss Publication
Emerson’s Essays – The Complete First & Second Series, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, public domain, 2020
The Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science, by Thomas Troward, 2008, Wilder Publications

(You may use any edition, but page numbers referenced in the class will tie to these versions.)
A digital student guide/workbook will be provided at no charge; optional printed version is _____ and must be ordered by Sunday, Aug 23.
Cost: Scholarship Rate: $105, Actual Rate: $245, Sponsor Rate: $325.
Register online or at the ASK ME desk by Sunday, August 30.

CSL Drum Circle
2026-10-14 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-09-09 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-08-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 7-8 PM in the Sanctuary
Make a joyful noise and raise your spirits as you raise the roof in a drum circle that includes percussion instruments of all sorts. This drum circle is open to anyone! Lots of percussion instruments available, so come on and join the fun!
2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month.

NextGen Retreat
2026-10-09 - 2026-10-12 | Office – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA
NextGEN Retreat Grant
Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham is excited to offer a NextGEN Retreat Grant to one or more young adults ages 18 to 35-ish in our local CSLB community.
The grant, valued at more than $1,000, covers the cost of attending the NextGEN Retreat at Black Mountain Retreat Center (Cazaderos, CA) from October 9 to 12, including travel expenses.
NextGEN is a transformational leadership community that brings together young adults from Centers for Spiritual Living to build authentic relationships, develop leadership skills, grow spiritually, and create positive impact in the world.
In return for this investment, grant recipients agree to volunteer once a month for nine months in any area of service at Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham.
To apply, send a brief note to info@cslbellingham.org sharing why you’d like to attend and how you hope to grow through the experience. An application will be returned to you. Application due date is August 23. For further information: https://nextgenretreat.org/
Questions and applications may be sent to info@cslbellingham.org.

Thursday Reiki Share
2026-10-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-09-10 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-08-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Office – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA
Please join us in the CSL Office on 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30, for a Reiki share. We will have a short meditation followed by a short attunement, a quick explanation of the Reiki principles, and then group healing, during which each person takes turns receiving healing hands from the group. It is for first-timers, experienced Reiki teachers, and anyone in-between. You may find that it is the most peaceful and calming part of your week. I know I do. We look forward to sharing it with you. For further information, contact Jeremy at 360-348-0018. Gassho 🙏

Commitment 9 In-Person: Play and Rest
2026-10-06 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 9 In-Person: Play and Rest
Oct 6, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Reclaim lightness, creativity, and true renewal in a culture addicted to hustle and productivity. Discover why play and rest aren’t rewards for working hard—they’re essential ingredients for sustainable success and joy. Balance isn’t something you find; it’s something you practice choosing every single day.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $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 Oct. 4.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Commitment 9 Online: Play and Rest
2026-10-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 9 Online: Play and Rest
Oct 5, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Reclaim lightness, creativity, and true renewal in a culture addicted to hustle and productivity. Discover why play and rest aren’t rewards for working hard—they’re essential ingredients for sustainable success and joy. Balance isn’t something you find; it’s something you practice choosing every single day.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $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 Oct. 4.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Honoring Ronald Steiner
2026-10-04 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
HONORING RONALD STEINER
Ron Steiner, beloved member of our CSL community since 2017, passed away on July 3, after a brief experience with cancer.
For a time, Ron served as treasurer on the Board of Trustees, and he was a dedicated member of the facilities team.
A Celebration of Ron’s life will be held at CSL on Sunday, October 4, at 2:00 pm.

CSL Drum Circle
2026-09-23 19:00 - 20:00, 2026-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Campus – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States

Reiki Level 1 Class
2026-09-19 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States

Women's Journey to Wholeness Retreat
2026-09-17 - 2026-09-20 | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
WOMEN’S JOURNEY TO WHOLENESS RETREAT
Thursday, Sept 17 – 20, Camp Casey, Whidbey Island
See below for registration details (registration not available at ASK ME desk)

Pilgrimage to France Information Call
2026-09-15 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
VISIT FRANCE – SEPT OF 2027
Scan below to register for information/interest call – Tuesday, Sept 15, on Zoom
Together we’ll walk in the footsteps of Mary Magdalene, make pilgrimage to her legendary cave at Sainte-Baume, experience the mysteries of the Black Madonna, explore the legacy of the Cathars, stand before 17,000-year-old cave paintings, and visit some of the most spiritually significant places in France—all while traveling with a loving community, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of.
This is far more than a sightseeing trip—it’s an inward journey of reflection, transformation, and awakening. We would love to have you join us.
Register here: https://spirittours.myflodesk.com/francerevabigail for the info Session and Registration Kick-off on Tuesday, September 15, at 6pm so you are sure to be the first to know about this amazing journey of the soul taking place September of 2027.

Commitment 8 Online: Genius
2026-09-14 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom Meeting, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 8 Online: Genius
Sep 14, 2026 (Mon, 6–7:30pm) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Identify 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.
First Monday of each month, 6–7:30 pm (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $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.

DateFocusDescription
2/2/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/2/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/13/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/4/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/8/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/6/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/3/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/14/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/5/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/2/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/7/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/4/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/1/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/1/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/5/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Circle of Forgiveness
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
CIRCLE OF FORGIVENESS
Saturday, September 12, 2026
1:00–3:30 pm in the Sanctuary
You 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.
CIRCLES 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/
Register 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.

Office Closed
2026-09-07 | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
Office closed in honor of Labor Day.

Spirit at Work Breakfast - September 2026
2026-09-02 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
First Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 am
Spirit 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.
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.
Maximize your success by attending the Spirit at Work breakfast and participating in the Co-Lab!

Location: Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229
Preferred Cost: $30 or Pay What You Can – Click appropriate ticket option below. Walk-ins welcome.
Contact us if you have any questions; 360-734-4160 or info@cslbellingham.org.
Event Refund Policy – Refunds will be permitted up to 7 days before the event.
Please note: Use Ask Me Desk option if you are registering/paying at the Ask Me desk.

Rev. Annie Alexander
Guest Speaker: Rev. Annie Alexander
Talk Title: “Is All Business Good Business? Why Smart Entrepreneurs Still Say Yes to the Wrong Opportunities “
What 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.
Stay 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)
Date/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.

Learning from the Masters
2026-09-01 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Learning from the Masters on Living a Life you Love: Roots of Science of Mind
8 Tuesdays (9/1 -10/20), 6:00 to 8:30 pm, Hybrid (attend in person or online)
Have you ever wondered where the spiritual ideas, practices, and tools that we teach at CSL Bellingham come from?
This 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.
Over this 8-week course, you will gain insights and takeaways that include:

Deepening your awareness of the roots of New Thought
Exploring three mystical teachers who influenced Ernest Holmes and the New Thought movement
Developing personal and practical spiritual practices that help you live a life you love

Books and Editions Used for this Class:

Scientific Christian Mental Practice, by Emma Curtis Hopkins, DeVorss Publication
Emerson’s Essays – The Complete First & Second Series, by Ralph Waldo Emerson, public domain, 2020
The Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science, by Thomas Troward, 2008, Wilder Publications

(You may use any edition, but page numbers referenced in the class will tie to these versions.)
A digital student guide/workbook will be provided at no charge; optional printed version is $7 and must be ordered by Sunday, Aug 23.
Tuition Structure: We believe in radical accessibility. Choose the tuition level that is right for you:

Scholarship Rate: $105 – For those for whom cost is a genuine barrier
Actual Rate: $245 – Covers the real cost of offering this class
Sponsor Rate: $325 – Your generosity helps make this class accessible to others and sponsors somebody who may not be able to cover the entire cost.

Register online or at the ASK ME desk by Sunday, August 30.

Commitment 8 In-Person: Genius
2026-09-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Classroom, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
Commitment 8 In-Person: Genius
Sep 1, 2026 (Tue, 10–11:30am) with Rev. Abigail Schairer
Identify 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.
First Tuesday of each month, 10 -11:30 am (with some exceptions). Please remain consistent with either the in-person or online option.
Investment: $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.

DateFocusDescription
2/3/261. Responsibility Choosing ownership over blame and consciously shifting from victimhood.
3/3/262. Curiosity Staying open, wondering, and learning instead of defending or proving.
4/14/263. Feelings Welcoming emotions as data and expressing them cleanly and fully.
5/5/264. Candor Speaking truth with openness, presence, and respect.
6/9/265. Gossip Redirecting concerns directly to the person involved rather than talking about them.
7/7/266. Integrity Aligning commitments, behavior, and values with transparency.
8/4/267. Appreciation Giving genuine, specific acknowledgments that uplift relationships.
9/1/268. Genius Living from one's unique zone of brilliance rather than obligation.
10/6/269. Play and Rest Balancing productivity with renewal and approaching life with lightness.
11/3/2610. Opposite of My Story Questioning limiting narratives by exploring their reversals.
12/1/2611. Approval Letting go of external validation and sourcing worth internally.
1/5/2712. Enough Releasing scarcity thinking and recognizing sufficiency in the moment.
2/2/2713. Allies Viewing others as partners rather than threats or obstacles.
3/2/2714. Win for All Seeking solutions where everyone's needs and interests matter.
4/6/2715. Being the Resolution Becoming the embodiment of the shift you want to see.

Kitchen Ministry Opportunity
2026-08-31 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
Monday, August 31, 2 pm
Join Steve and Shelley Larsen in making 40-50 sack lunches for our unhoused neighbors. We will assemble lunches on Monday, August 10 and August 31, at 2:00 in the sanctuary. You may join in the assembly process or donate food items listed at the ASK ME desk, where you can let us know how you will help.

Good News Tastes Better Shared
2026-08-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
And your Board wants to celebrate with you.
Sunday, Aug 30, potluck
On Sunday, Aug 30, 12–1:30 PM, pull up a chair for a community potluck and a Board Community Conversation — where we share what’s been happening, what’s going well, and make space for your questions.
This is what a thriving, transparent community looks like: good food, good news, and good people in the same room. Please sign up at the ASK ME desk or by calling the office (360-734-4160) so we can have an idea of how many will be attending.
~~ You bring a dish. We’ll bring the updates. ~~

Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-28 | Camp Cedar Ridge, 18062 Keasey Rd, Vernonia, OR, 97064, United States
Rev. Abigail’s has a wonderful message about this retreat!
https://cslbellingham.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Chakra-Retreat-video.mp4
Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR
Dates: Aug 24-28, 2026 (5 Days, 4 Nights, All inclusive)
Join us at the enchanting Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat at Camp Cedar Ridge, nestled in the gorgeous coastal range of northern Oregon, located about 45 minutes from Portland, in Vernonia, Oregon. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by tall timber, mountain streams, gorgeous meadows with deer and elk, and the embrace of nature.
Embark on a Chakra Journey
Travel with us on a soul-stirring exploration of the seven chakras of the body, from the foundational Root Chakra to the transcendent Crown Chakra. Led by Rev. Abigail, this retreat is designed to harmonize your energy centers, fostering balance, wellness, and spiritual connection. Each Chakra has its own energetic vibration, and we will explore them with color, food, movement, music, meditation, and creative expression.
This retreat includes a sacred sweat lodge ceremony led by Lakota-trained Rev. Donna Starr and an embodied world drumming and rhythm experience led by Saffire Bouchelion.
Monday:
Root Chakra – Foundation of Earthly Existence

Feel grounded, secure, and rooted in the energy of the earth.

Tuesday:
Sacral Chakra – Ignite Your Creative Fire

Unleash creativity, pleasure, and joy in the seat of your passions.

Solar Plexus Chakra – Warrior of Confidence

Channel your inner warrior, boost self-esteem, and embrace purpose.
World drumming and rhythm experience

Wednesday:
Heart Chakra – Nexus of Love and Compassion

Experience deep love, compassion, and connection with all that surrounds you.
Sacred Sweat Lodge Ceremony

Thursday:
Throat Chakra – Express Your Truth

Master the art of expression, communication, and the translation of dreams into reality.

Third Eye Chakra – Intuition and Insight

Awaken your sixth sense, accessing wisdom, insight, and illumination.

Friday:
Crown Chakra – Portal to Enlightenment

Connect with the Divine and universal energy, opening your path to spiritual insight.

Your Retreat, Your Transformation
Book your space now for an unforgettable fusion of nature, spirituality, and self-discovery. Illuminate your path at the Lodge of Light Chakra Retreat.
5 Days, 4 Nights, All inclusive
Facilitator: Rev. Abigail Schairer
Location: Camp Cedar Ridge in Vernonia, OR
Investment: $849 per person Multiple Occupancy (2-4), $729- RV Camping (with hookups). See more details below under Refund Policy.
About Camp Cedar Ridge food and Location:
Nothing tops off a great retreat location like the enjoyment of great, home-cooked meals. Our Retreat menus are put together with healthy local food. We happily customize meals and are proud to offer vegan and gluten-free options at every meal. Our unique location provides peeks at local wildlife, quiet hikes along our nature trails, or a starlit swim in our outdoor heated pool.
https://campcedarridgeor.org/
About Rev. Abigail Schairer
As a vibrant minister, dynamic speaker, and compassionate spiritual counselor, Rev. Abigail Schairer is igniting a global Love-olution by awakening people to their spiritual magnificence and radiant essence.
Inspired by the transformative collective potential of women, she founded SisterSpirit Women’s Retreat in 2008. She continues to facilitate this annual Washington retreat, empowering women to live authentically and allowing their love, creativity, and spirituality to heal themselves and the world. Find out more at www.sisterspiritretreat.org
Rev. Abigail graduated from the Holmes Institute of Consciousness Studies in 2011 with her master’s degree and ministerial license. In 2012, she founded Center for Spiritual Living Peninsula, and in 2018, she joined Center for Spiritual Living Seattle as Associate Minister, partnering with Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis. Joyfully, in October 2025, Rev. Abigail stepped into the role of Senior Minister at Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, where she is honored to co-create the next beautiful chapter with this community.
In 2015, Rev. Abigail created the NextGEN Retreat, a transformative experience for spiritual adults ages 18-35 and an investment in future world leaders. This retreat educates participants about social engagement, healthy relationships, and leadership skills while empowering them to generate a sustainable future of prosperity, service, and love for all. In 2017, Centers for Spiritual Living recognized her impactful work with emerging leaders by bestowing upon her the global Youth Champion award. In 2021, she passed the leadership mantle to the next generation.
Featured on the cover of the August 2018 issue of Science of Mind Magazine, Rev. Abigail draws inspiration from the great spiritual masters of all religions and seamlessly weaves it with practical guidance in her speaking and teaching. With a spirit as vibrant as her hair, love is at the core of all she expresses. She believes we are all part of the human family, here to co-create the life God intended for us – one of absolute joy, complete abundance, and freedom.
Abigail resides in Washington with her wife, Geena, their 18-year-old Kitty, and an assortment of spiritual books that threaten to take over their house. In her free time, she loves to cook healthy food, read fantasy books, doodle, dance, laugh, watch plays, hike, and travel the world.
About Saffire Bouchelion:
https://www.saffirebouchelion.com/
Saffire is a professional musician and performer who has been featured on over 51 CD’s, and has opened for several international acts, including Cheryl Crow, Crash Test Dummies, The Barenaked Ladies and The Paul Winter Consort. Saffire’s embodiment and transmission of music and rhythm stir profound transformation in his students.
Every ancient culture in the world, no matter your tribe, has some type of drum or rhythm instrument used to express the pulse of the people and their unique rhythms. Embodying Rhythm is therefore universal and helps us to access and integrate the common pulse of all humankind, connecting us more deeply to ourselves and each other. Our tools are our hands and feet, shakers, and our voices, but most especially The Drums! All levels of experience welcome, though some familiarity with hand drums would be useful.
About Rev. Donna Starr
Rev. Donna Starr (she/they) is a minister, ceremonialist, and spiritual seeker whose path has been shaped by decades of devotion to the sacred in all its forms. A co-founding minister of Emerald Valley Center for Spiritual Living in Eugene, Oregon — which she birthed alongside her wife and co-minister, Rev. Lynda Lundry-Starr — Rev. Donna has served the Centers for Spiritual Living community since 1995, becoming a Licensed Practitioner in 2012 and a licensed minister in 2022.
For more than 35 years, Rev. Donna has been facilitating sweat lodges, holding the ceremonial container with reverence, presence, and an ear always tuned toward the deeper wisdom beneath the forms. Her spiritual journey has woven through many traditions and cultures, and she brings that richness to every space she creates.
The Science of Mind teaching that lives most vividly in her heart is the Omnipresence of God — the radical, liberating truth that there is no place where the Divine is not fully present. “God is right where I am, in me, as me, and all around me,” she says. “That reminder has carried me through every moment of disconnection.”
When she’s not leading ceremony or spiritual community, you might find Rev. Donna in her kitchen — her most meditative space — creating something delicious, or floating a river on an innertube. A passionate advocate for LGBTQIAP+ rights and visibility, she brings her whole self to every room she enters.
Refund Policy and Payments
For cancellations through Saturday, August 8, the refund will be 75% of what was paid.
For cancellations after Saturday, August 8, there will be no refunds.
All payments are due by Sunday, August 2. A payment plan is available.
$849 per person- Multiple Occupancy (2-4), $729 RV Camping (with hookups).
Additional payments can be made here. Please be sure to specify in the comment that each payment is for the Chakra Retreat.

CSL Sacred Activism
2026-08-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States

Spiritual Recharge
2026-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
Spiritual Recharge: Quarterly Practitioner Sessions!
Sunday, August 16, Noon – in person and via Zoom
The Practitioners invite you to join them for their quarterly Practitioner Prayer mini-session event. On Sunday, August 16, at Noon, everyone is invited to experience the power of prayer in a short prayer session with a licensed practitioner – up to 20 minutes just for you! Come with a specific challenge such as health, finances, relationship issues, or come experience the power of prayer to simply increase your greater good. These FREE Quarterly prayer sessions are offered in person and online via ZOOM. In person sessions will be held in the Sanctuary; ZOOM sessions with online practitioners can be accessed using this link: Click here to join
Go to the Ask Me desk for more information and to sign up for an in-person session.

Kitchen Ministry Opportunity
2026-08-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
Monday, August 10, 2 pm
Join Steve and Shelley Larsen in making 40-50 sack lunches for our unhoused neighbors. We will assemble lunches on Monday, August 10 and August 31, at 2:00 in the sanctuary. You may join in the assembly process or donate food items listed at the ASK ME desk, where you can let us know how you will help.

Spirit at Work Breakfast - August 2026
2026-08-05 08:00 - 09:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sanctuary – Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, United States
First Wednesdays, 8:00 – 9:30 am
Spirit 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.
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.
Maximize your success by attending the Spirit at Work breakfast and participating in the Co-Lab!

Location: Center for Spiritual Living Bellingham, 2224 Yew Street Rd., Bellingham, WA 98229
Preferred Cost: $30 or Pay What You Can – Click appropriate ticket option below. Walk-ins welcome.
Contact us if you have any questions; 360-734-4160 or info@cslbellingham.org.
Event Refund Policy – Refunds will be permitted up to 7 days before the event.
Please note: Use Ask Me Desk option if you are registering/paying at the Ask Me desk.

Cathy Angell
Guest Speaker: Cathy Angell
Talk Title: “Say It So They Can Repeat It—How to Introduce Yourself So You Get More Referrals“
Your introduction is more than a greeting—it’s the beginning of your reputation. Join Cathy Angell at the next Spirit at Work breakfast on August 5, 8:00 – 9:30 am, to explore this important topic. You’ll create, refine, and practice an introduction that’s memorable, authentic, and easy for others to repeat. You’ll leave with an introduction that people can remember, repeat, and use to confidently connect you with new opportunities. Register now for spirited networking, an interactive session, and prayer support with like-minded people. Doors open at 7:45 am, breakfast is served at 8:00 am, and the program begins promptly at 8:10 am.
The Spirit at Work Co-Lab (directly after the breakfast)
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. Attend the breakfast and stay for the Co-Lab experience! We will convene in small groups from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. to give and receive ideas to address our unique business challenges.
Meeting includes a continental breakfast, networking, personal success stories, and prayer/affirmation time in table groups. Please register early so that we can plan for sufficient materials and food. Ticket sales close at noon the day before the event.
Date/Time Information: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 / 8 to 9:30 a.m. / Doors open at 7:45 a.m. / Breakfast begins at 8 a.m.

The Art and Science of Spiritual Mind Treatment/Affirmative Prayer
2026-08-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Integrated – Zoom and In-Person, 2224 Yew Street Road, Bellingham, WA, 98229, United States
8 Tuesdays, June 9 – August 4, 2026 (no class July 21) / 6:00 – 8:00 PM Pacific
Hybrid (in-person at CSL Bellingham + Zoom)
Tuition: Scholarship Rate: $97 | Actual Rate: $245 | Sponsor Rate: $397
Prayer is not about persuading God to act differently—it is about shifting our own consciousness to align with the truth of what already is. Spiritual Mind Treatment, the form of affirmative prayer at the heart of Religious Science and Science of Mind, is one of the most elegant and powerful spiritual technologies we have. It doesn’t beg or bargain. It affirms, recognizes, and rests in the knowing that wholeness is the only reality.
In this eight-week course, Rev. Abigail guides you through both the philosophy and the practice of Spiritual Mind Treatment. Whether you’re new to affirmative prayer or deepening a practice you’ve had for years, this class will meet you exactly where you are.
What You’ll Explore

The metaphysical foundation of Spiritual Mind Treatment and why it works
The illusion of separation—and how to return to the truth of Oneness
The Five Steps of Affirmative Prayer and how to move through them with confidence
How gratitude opens the door to transformation
How to write and speak Treatments for yourself and others
The relationship between Consciousness, Awareness, and the activity of prayer
Practical application: praying in real life, for real situations

Who This Class Is For
This class is for anyone who wants to go beyond “hoping things will work out” and learn to pray with clarity, conviction, and spiritual authority. It is open to all levels—from those exploring Science of Mind for the first time to longtime practitioners ready to go deeper. No prior experience is required.
Required Text: Five Steps to Freedom by John Waterhouse (purchase on your own)
Tuition Structure: We believe in radical accessibility. Choose the tuition level that is right for you:

Scholarship Rate: $97 – For those for whom cost is a genuine barrier
Actual Rate: $245 – Covers the real cost of offering this class
Sponsor Rate: $397 – Your generosity helps make this class accessible to others and sponsors somebody who may not be able to cover the entire cost.
