
- Sun, February 16, 2025
Peace and Nonviolence: Inspiration for These Times
10:50 AM — Prelude Music with the “Friends” Band
11:00 AM — Celebration Service
Talk Title: “Peace and Nonviolence: Inspiration for These Times”
Speaker: Rev. Bridget McCann
Peace! Everyone wants it, many pray for it, some even devote their life’s work to it. Yet, there is so much that is not peace in the world. How can we be the Peace we want to see in the world? And, does it make a difference? This week, we turn to some of the great advocates and practitioners of Peace and Non-Violence for inspiration.


Inspirational Music from
our beloved community member:
Over the years LaRhonda has enjoyed performing and recording with national, international and local artists such as Curtis Salgado, Taj Mahal, Norman Sylvester, Linda Hornbuckle, Janice Scroggins, Paul Delay, Obo Addy, Thara Memory, Ken DeRouchie, NW Women in Blues, Mark Bosnian and Linda Rossi/Out of the Blue w/Mark Steele and so many more.
Wed, February 19, 2025
The Art & Soul of Inspiration
7:00 PM Meditation

Title: “The Art & Soul of Inspiration“
Facilitator: Sylvia Miller, RScP
Season of Peace & Nonviolence Theme: Inspiration
Everyone is welcome to join our weekly Practitioner-led Wednesday night meditation.
If you are unfamiliar with Zoom teleconferencing set yourself up before the meditation. Once you’re ready, here is the link to join us online:
https://zoom.us/j/502642724?pwd=bENabVNuTjZZQ3AzNlpQN0N1dDU0dz09
Meeting ID: 502 642 724
Password: 823969
Sun, February 23, 2025
The Power of Sabbath
10:50 AM — Prelude Music with the “Friends” Band
11:00 AM — Celebration Service

Talk Title: “The Power of Sabbath”
Speaker: Rev. Bridget McCann
Sabbath can conjure up images of strict religious observance, no play, and fear of retribution for breaking the rules. But, in today’s fast-paced world of instant news, endless social media posts, and cell phones that make us available 24-7, sabbath may be just what we need. Let’s take a fresh look at the idea of sabbath, and the many benefits it has to offer us in our hectic lives.
Inspirational Music from
Our Music Director:
Throughout the greater Pacific NW and beyond, vocalist and songwriter Lauri Jones has been stirring a deep spiritual knowing in her listeners for decades. On CD Baby: “…her voice is ‘rich and sensuous with amazing clarity and presence… it melts the heart.’” You’ll experience her authenticity and your own delight in equal measure as you enjoy this true artist expressing her gifts!

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS
Howard Thurman Movie Watch Party
Onsite at the Center AND streamed on our Private PCSL Facebook Page
Rev. Dr. Howard Thurman was a great spiritual teacher, mystic, writer, and advocate for nonviolence. He is often referred to as the pastor, behind the scenes, to those leading the civil rights movement, including Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Join us in celebrating Black History Month by learning more about this great spiritual leader, a man whose teachings are still profoundly relevant today. We will break into small groups after the movie to explore its impact on us as individuals and as a community.
Community Potluck immediately after the Celebration Service and before the movie. Sign-up online or in the sanctuary to let us know how many will be attending and what dish you intend to bring. Please, bring your own plates and utensils.
Nonviolence as a Spiritual Path: Small Groups

Do you enjoy connecting with your community peers, growing your relationships while deepening your spiritual practice? Then PCSL small groups are for you! Our next small group adventure is: Nonviolence as a Spiritual Path
Sign Up (Online ONLY) It’s Free!
Deadline: Friday, February 21st
Announcement: 2025 BoD Application Link
Spring Equinox Sacred Sounds Service
Co-hosting this special service are Practitioners Sean AB Larkin and Kathryn Richer along with Oregon’s First Lady of Blues, LaRhonda Steele. There will be handpan music, singing bowls, ancestral drumming, mantras, and singing – all in celebration of the moment of balance that is the Spring Equinox and the rising of the Light, both inner and outer.
Friday, March 21st, 7pm – 8:00pm
PCSL Sanctuary & on Zoom
At this event, Practitioner Sean AB Larkin will share his contemplative handpan music for an inward journey as well as uplifting celebration.


Our beloved LaRhonda Steele will share singing and chanting of deep spiritual resonance and profound joy.
Practitioner Kathryn Richer will lead us in setting the sacred space and imbuing it with prayer and affirmation.

If you are unfamiliar with Zoom teleconferencing set yourself up before the meditation. Once you’re ready, here is the link to join us online:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81523591958?pwd=o2xxY3f1oGEmFIWm1OOartswakW3HY.1
Meeting ID: 815 2359 1958
Passcode: 530755

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Portland Center for Spiritual Living is a Science of Mind community that teaches spiritual tools to help individuals transform their lives and make the world a better place. All we ask is that you stay open to the possibility of changing your entire life—simply by changing your mind.
sundays, 11:00 am celebration service
The 11 o’clock Sunday Service is in-person and broadcast on Facebook Live. It features transformative speakers such as our Senior Minister and Spiritual Director, Rev. Bridget McCann and inspirational music with Lauri Jones, the “Friends” Band and visiting guest artists.
Wednesdays, 7:00 PM Meditation Service
Our weekly Meditation Service is presented by our Licensed Practitioners using Zoom Teleconferencing.
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