Events & On-Going Groups

Join us for all of our exciting events or find the group that makes your heart sing. From thank you events, concerts and fun-raisers to regularly scheduled meetings of our On-Going Groups – it’s all right here!

Questions? Contact: Events [at] CSLSJ.org

EVENTS
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Hosted by David Field and Susanne Mulcahy	Sunday March 21 12:15 – 1:30 pm Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 843 0415 0581 Passcode: 218669	The Center's Board of Trustees formally announces that the 2021 Annual Membership Meeting will be held via Zoom on Sunday, March 21, immediately following Second Service at 12:15pm. As required by the Center's bylaws, we note the following about the nominating committee, openings, and incumbents: The Nominating Committee is Les Lindop, Susan James, and Rev. Dr. David Bruner. We will have two openings on the Board, for which one incumbent Trustee (Girish Ahuja) intends to apply for a second term, and one Trustee who is currently serving an appointment to a vacated seat also intends to apply (Susanne Mulcahy). If you also are interested in applying for one of these seats, please contact David Field, Board Chair (davidfield@cslsj.org) with questions and to request an application packet. Deadline for all applications is Sunday, February 21 at 5:00pm. Candidates will officially be announced on Sunday March 7 and March 14. (All are welcome, and only members may vote.)
ON-GOING GROUPS
ANIMAL CONNECTION MEETING With Debbie Belmessieri, RScP	3rd Sundays 12:30 – 1:30 pm	The purpose of the Animal Connections Group at the Center for Spiritual Living, San Jose is multi-faceted. First and foremost, the Animal Connections Group provides high watch for all of God’s creations in animal form. Whether domesticated or wild, the well-being of all animals is vital to the wholeness for the consciousness of the Global Heart. Find out about the many different ways to become part of the Animal Connections team Contact: AnimalConnection [at] cslsj.org or 408-439-8428
BAY AREA OLDER ADULTS LECTURE	1st Thursday 11 am	Lecture/Discussion of topics important to our older community members. Each month introduces a new topic. CSL Members and Guests may REGISTER FOR FREE: http://www.bayareaolderadults.org/2017-bao-lectures.
MEN'S GROUP With Michael Rodrigues & Michael Emens	Thursdays Bi-weekly 2nd & 4th 7 – 8:30 pm	The CSL San Jose Men’s Group will provide the opportunity for men to develop and explore their abilities to openly communicate and support each other in a safe, integrous, nonjudgemental space. Contact: michaelrodrigues [at] cslsj.org
OUTREACH With Kate Drayson	2nd Sundays 12:15 – 1:30 PM	The Outreach Team connects to groups outside the Center community. Creating a bond among communities, they initiate programs that meet on-going needs. For example, they collect stuffed animals for children, have a gift tree for elders, gather food for families in crisis and join up with the Animal Connection to provide food and blankets for pets living at the Humane Society. Their goal is to actively participate in creating a world that works for everyone. Contact: outreach [at] cslsj.org
PRAYER SHAWL GROUP With Phyllis Gallagher	1st & 3rd Sundays 12:30 – 2:30 pm	Knit and/or crochet prayer shawls to give to our center members who are seriously ill, going through cancer treatments, or are in the hospital or nursing homes. Bring your Yarn, Needles or Crochet Hooks plus other accessories. A shawl pattern will be handed out. Contact me if you want a pattern earlier. We will stitch and pray in community and share our gifts with those in need. For more information contact Phyllis Gallagher via email at phyllisgallagher [at] cslsj.org
Spirit Sisters Women's Group With Lynda Lundry, RScP and Donna Starr, RScP	3rd Sundays 2:30 – 4 pm Zoom meeting	If you are missing connection, support, and talking about your spiritual beliefs, then let’s get together and discover the beauty of women empowering women. Your tribe is here and waiting with open arms to lift you up and share our joys, sorrows, and wisdom!
SPIRITUAL AWAKENING (AA Meeting)	Weekly .. Tuesday 7 – 8 pm	Open AA meeting every week in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone is welcome and we can use your support. For more information please contact Dan Jackson @ 408-728-0244 or danjackson92@comcast.net