Rev. Bridget McCann has submitted her resignation as Senior Minister and Spiritual Director for PCSL effective March 23, 2026, and while we are saddened by this transition, we honor her decision and hold her in appreciation. She will deliver a final Sunday message entitled, “You Are a Prayer Answered”, on March 22, 2026.

We offer our deep gratitude to Rev. Bridget for the time, heart, and leadership she has shared with our spiritual community. We thank her for her service and bless her as she moves forward on her journey.

Our Sunday services, classes, and events will continue as planned, and the Board has a short-term plan in place to support our community in the weeks ahead.

We urge you to join us for a hybrid Town Hall Meeting on March 29th at 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. The purpose of this gathering is to share information, answer questions, and invite community participation and ideas as we decide the future of Portland Center for Spiritual Living together.

Portland Center for Spiritual Living is a strong and vibrant community. It is the community itself that forms the heart and soul of our Center. By sharing our gifts, supporting one another, and taking one step at a time, we trust that the next right steps will become clear.

—Board of Directors, Portland Center for Spiritual Living

6211 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97211
503-261-0677
https://www.cslportland.org

November 7, 2024

Beloved CSL Community,
As we stand at the close of another election cycle, I know many of us may be feeling the weight of diverse emotions. In moments like these, it’s easy to want to bypass uncomfortable feelings, to quickly move on without acknowledging what’s real within us.

But we know that true spiritual growth calls us to be honest with ourselves. Whatever you are feeling, let yourself feel that. There is no need to push it away. Let these emotions be a part of your journey, for they are a part of our shared humanity.

As you hold these feelings, remember we’re not meant to bear them alone. I encourage you to connect with trusted friends, family members and spiritual companions who can offer support and solidarity. Sharing our hearts with each other is one of the greatest gifts we can give and receive. Together, we create space for healing, reflection and renewal.

In these times, it’s also essential to ground ourselves in the core values that define our community. We are Centers for Spiritual Living, a movement that believes in a world that works for all. This is more than a phrase; it’s a call to action. It’s an invitation to rise up and recommit ourselves to the work of building a compassionate, just and inclusive society. Let us remember that our principles and practices are not bound by election cycles. They are enduring lights guiding us toward the world we envision.

As we move forward, let’s carry these values with us. Let’s be the presence of peace, understanding and love that our communities and our country so deeply need. Every conversation, every connection and every act of kindness matters. Together, we will continue to make a difference. We will continue to show up, with open hearts and unwavering commitment, to help create a world that truly works for all.

Peace and blessings,
Rev. Dr. Soni Cantrell-Smith
Spiritual Leader