2026 Virtual Wednesday Oasis
The Wednesday Midweek Oasis virtual service for April 8, has been cancelled due to the CSL Annual Convention. See you next week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88207442722
Meeting ID: 88207442722
Passcode: 123456
Vibration of Healing Experience
TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW for our Vibration of Healing Experience happening on Saturday, May 2, 2026 with 3 events: Labyrinth workshop and walk for World Labyrinth Day, Vocal Toning workshop, and a Sound Healing Concert. Activities start at 11:00 am and will be held here at Oakland Center for Spiritual Living. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit oaklandcsl.org event page or scan the QR code on the screen. Bring a friend.
Diversity Circle
The conversation continues this month delving into aspects of misogyny that we were not able to fully discuss. Misogyny occurs in our current contexts be it personal, political, social, economic, global and cultural. Misogyny in movies spans genres and eras. While progress has been made in creating strong female characters, cinema continues to reflect and sometimes reinforce societal biases. Understanding these patterns is crucial for promoting gender equity and fostering media that respects and empowers women.
Please join us and come prepared with examples from your various contexts.

Calling In / Calling Our Workshop
Join the Social Justice Ministry on Sunday, April 26th at 1:00 pm after our potluck for a workshop on Calling In / Calling Out. Strategies for confronting bias and fostering inclusion through conversations.

Our monthly Community Potluck, & Bring a Friend, and Birthday Blessings Sunday is on
April 26, every fourth Sunday after service. Contact board member Deborah Jackson at deborah@oaklandcsl.org for more information.

Social Justice Ministry
Join our Social Justice Ministry on the first Sunday of every month after service, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm in the Social Hall. We engage in sacred activism to help create a world that works for everyone and to nurture a center that is intentionally inclusive of all.
The Mystical Path 8-week certificated class will be offered virtually May 14 – June 25, 5:30 – 8:00 pm Pacific Time. The class will be co-taught by Rev. Allie Hutchinson and Emerita Practitioner Robyn Rice-Olmstead. CLICK HERE to download the flyer

Women's Spiritual Empowerment Group
The Women’s Spiritual Empowerment Group is back with one meeting per month after Sunday Service starting on February 15, continuing March 15, April 19, and May 7. To learn more. Click HERE

The Enneagram Workshop
Save the date! Saturday May 30 we have a special workshop on The Enneagram facilitated by Rev. Melissa and Rev. Z, 10 am – 4 pm. Come learn about your and others’ personality types. Registration is coming soon. CLICK HERE to watch this short clip about it.


Our ongoing coin drive is Abundance in Action. It demonstrates that we are Open at the Top. We affirm that “My giving blesses the world. I allow abundance to flow freely. I joyfully give and receive. I am grateful for the overflow.” There is a coin canister at the back of the sanctuary and one in the lobby. Thanks so much for your generosity.

Member Council Forum
The CSL Member Council is looking forward to connecting with you at our monthly Member Forum. This is an opportunity for members to have a voice, to express your thoughts about CSL and Science of Mind, to share best practices and to have a positive impact on the world. We meet the fourth Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. MT / 6 p.m. CT / 7 p.m. ET. We look forward to seeing you there. Use this link.
OCSL Prayer Request
In our form of affirmative prayer, we are announcing. We are remembering what is true about the goodness of this life and declaring it to be so. We are particularizing the love of God, the energy of the Universe, in our own life. ~Scott Awbry
Affirmative prayer is a major spiritual practice at Oakland Center for Spiritual Living. Everyone can learn to pray affirmatively. Trained Licensed Prayer Practitioners choose to make affirmative prayer their mission. To find a list of all the Practitioners, Click Here. Practitioners offer prayer to anyone at no cost. Practitioners are also available to help you explore your beliefs and to help you align those beliefs with spiritual principle. Click the image to download the prayer form and submit your prayer to our prayer team.
The Chair Dedication Campaign continues!
Create your own plate inscription that will go on the back of a chair in our Sanctuary or Social Hall. 4 levels to choose from: Platinum – $500 (5 lines), Gold $200 (4 lines), Silver $100 (3 lines), and Bronze (2 lines). Include yourself, family, friends, ancestors, or organizations in the dedication OR share lines with someone else to reduce the cost. Order by November 30 to be one of the first inscriptions with a special star. Click on the image to sign up.

Spiritual Practices
OAKLAND CENTER PRAYER LINE:
510-547-1979 x-6
WORLD MINISTRY OF PRAYER:
https://csl.org/world-ministry-of-prayer/
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION:
In Person Group Tuesdays 2 PM
Susan Brecker sbrecker@oaklandcsl.org
PRACTITIONER SESSION:
Visit the Practitioner Page to learn about this valuable resource.





