Sunday Talk – “How Can I Help?”

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024

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Hi all. Dr. Pat’s talk for Sunday, March 24, is “How Can I Help?” Over the past few weeks, we have been talking about showing up differently in the world, so that we can support necessary change. (Because growth and change are laws of the Universe.) Join us as we learn some new ways of doing sacred activist work…which you might already be doing! The pre-service meditation, led by Practitioner Valda Harris, begins at 10:00 am Mountain Time. Then the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am with music by Elevation! (featuring some of the best working musicians in Calgary). Our […]

Sunday Talk: Thanks-Living, Gratitude

Posted on November 27, 2021November 27, 2021

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Hi all. Dr. Pat here. Our guest speaker on Sunday, November 28, is Rev. Doug Craig, speaking on “Thanks-Living, Gratitude, and the Greatest Gift of All.” One of the more important things we can do in life is to “give ourselves an advantage” by establishing a consciousness celebrating the gifts of Spirit. Rev. Doug will lead you in exploring how to give yourself an advantage in life, no matter what your conditions and circumstances are. Our pre-service meditation, with practitioner Lance Rath, begins at 10:00 am mountain time, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am with music by Elevation!

Sunday Talk: It’s About Time

Posted on November 8, 2021November 8, 2021

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Hi all. Dr. Pat here. My topic for Sunday, November 14, is “It’s About Time.” Have you ever notice that our relationship with time changes, depending on what we’re doing? Or, have you ever put something off because you didn’t want to take the time? Join me for a conversation about making friends with time, and allowing it to help us move forward. Our pre-service meditation, with practitioner Amy Bishop, begins at 10:00 am mountain time, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am with music by Elevation!

Sunday Talk: Questions and Answers

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021

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Hi all. Dr. Pat here. This Sunday, August 15, will be our sixth in-person service! I’m going to take advantage of having people in the house by doing Question and Answer! Basically, people write questions about the teaching, metaphysics, or the Universe, and I do my best to answer as many as I can. It is always super fun, spontaneous, and interesting. If you won’t be attending in person, but have a question you’d like me to answer, send it to info@calgarycsl.org. I’ll include it with those we collect in-person on Sunday a.m. Our pre-service meditation with Rev. Lesley McNamara begins […]

Sunday Talk: Blessings Abound!

Posted on August 4, 2021August 4, 2021

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Hi all. Dr. Pat here. My talk title for Sunday, August 8, is “Blessings Abound!” Join me for a conversation about how to attune ourselves to recognize the blessings that are all around us, all the time! Yes, even these days! It promises to be positive, life-affirming discussion that is sure to lift your hearts! Our pre-service meditation with Rev. Marjorie Contenti begins at 10:00 am MST, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am with music by Elevation! With the Province of Alberta and the City of Calgary opening up with basically no restrictions, we feel it is time […]

Sunday Talk: On the Mend

Posted on March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

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Hi all. Dr. Pat here. My talk for Sunday, March 7, is “On the Mend.” Part of the human experience involves sometimes experiencing injuries: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual. It is what we do as a result of those injuries that helps determine the course of our life. Join me for a thoughtful conversation about the value our wounds can provide as we “grow” through life. Our pre-service meditation with practitioner Rev. Monika Krammer will begin at 10:00 am MST, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am. FOLKS, PLEASE STAY HOME and enjoy the service from the comfort of your […]

Sunday Talk: Curiousity Killed the _?

Posted on January 13, 2021January 13, 2021

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Hi all, Dr. Pat here. My talk for Sunday, January 17, is “Curiosity Killed the ___?” We all think we know the answer to this age-old phrase. But I heard something recently that gave me a whole new insight into the practice of curiosity. Join me for a lively discussion as we discover even more reasons to be curious about life. Our pre-service meditation with practitioner Sabrina Mauro will begin at 10:00 am MST, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am FOLKS, PLEASE STAY HOME and enjoy the service from the comfort of your home. It’s really easy: tune […]

Sunday Talk: Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Posted on January 7, 2021January 7, 2021

Posted in Sunday Talk and tagged 2021, affirmations, lay me down to sleep, peace, sleep.

Hi all, Dr. Pat here. My talk title for Sunday, January 10, is “Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep.” I have found a wonderful list of “peace” affirmations written for kids, that are every bit as relevant and helpful for adults — especially these days. Join me as we delve into these affirmations with the open-heart of a child. Our pre-service meditation with practitioner Sabrina Mauro will begin at 10:00 am MST, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am FOLKS, PLEASE STAY HOME and enjoy the service from the comfort of your home. It’s really easy: tune in […]

Sunday Talk: Stepping Into 2021

Posted on December 30, 2020December 30, 2020

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Hi all, Dr. Pat here. My talk title for Sunday, January 3, is, “Stepping Into 2021.” Note that doesn’t say, “rushing madly into 2021,” although that may be our reaction. Let us step mindfully and intentionally into this new year, bringing with us the things that we learned this past year to help pave the way. Our pre-service meditation with Amy Bishop will begin at 10:00 am MST, and the Sunday Celebration starts at 10:30 am. FOLKS, PLEASE STAY HOME and enjoy the service from the comfort of your home. It’s really easy: tune in to Facebook or our website […]

Sunday Talk: Taize Musical Meditation

Posted on December 22, 2020December 23, 2020

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Hi all. Dr. Pat here. We are going to do something kind of different on Sunday, December 27. Because it is that peaceful time between Christmas and New Year’s, our own Amy Bishop (along with practitioner Lucille Worone and I) will be doing a beautiful “Taize'” musical meditation with readings. If you have experienced a Taize’ service, you know how very special it is. If you haven’t experienced one, you will be transformed by its beauty, simplicity, and deep peace. Lucille Worone will begin the morning at 10:00 am (MST) with a meditation, then the Sunday Celebration will start at […]