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The Art and Science of Spiritual Mind Treatment
Online

Facilitator: Rev. Ona Afrae
When: Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9pm beginning September 26, 2023
Location: Online on Zoom
Investment: $200.00 (CSL Registration fee: $45.00 nonrefundable due at time of registration)
Welcome to The Art and Science of Spiritual Mind Treatment. This course explores the principles and practices of the Science of Mind, emphasizing the use of daily Spiritual Mind Treatment. Combining the principles of the Science of Mind and the practice of Spiritual Mind Treatment offers a dynamic training opportunity for students to engage in Intentional Manifestation and allows them to heal, overcome challenges, and change the conditions of their lives and the lives of others.
The Art and Science of Spiritual Mind Treatment includes Eight Modules:
Module One: Getting Started
Module Two: Introduction to Spiritual Mind Treatment
Module Three: Overview of Spiritual Mind Treatment
Module Four: The Mystical Foundation of Spiritual Mind Treatment
Module Five: Declaring Your Good – Realizing Your Truth
Module Six: Making It Real
Module Seven: Accept and Let Go
Module Eight: Spiritual Mind Treatment as Spiritual Practice
Required Texts:
5 Steps to Freedom: An Introduction to Spiritual Mind Treatment by John B. Waterhouse,
The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes, 1938 edition
About the Facilitator
Rev Dr. Ona Afrae has been a licensed practitioner with East Bay Church of Religious Science for over 14 years and is currently a licensed minister.
Rev. Ona believes in the body’s ability to heal itself and utilizes her expertise to assist In the process. Through listening to the body and thoughtful communication she has a collaborative approach of reaching the specific goals of her clients. She combines that notion with clinical education in order to provide a thorough, spiritual-centered treatment.
Five Gifts for an Abundant Life
Online
Facilitator: Arleen King, RScP
When: Tuesday evenings from 6:30pm to 9pm
8 weeks: Beginning September 26, 2023
Location: Online on Zoom
Investment: $200.00 (CSL Registration fee: $45.00 nonrefundable due at time of registration)
This class promises to change your consciousness, leading to the experience of a more abundant life. If you have struggled with ideas about lack and/or limitation in the world beyond your control, this class will help build a bridge from where you are to an experience of spiritual living in which you feel the infinite support of an abundant universe.
The 5 gifts that lead to clarity and inspiration are: Gratitude, Intentions (both setting and manifesting), Forgiveness (of self and others), Tithing (practice of structured giving), and Surrender. You will savor the spiritual community that you build with your fellow travelers through specific spiritual practices that are designed to guide you in the process of mastering some spiritual principles.
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life
Online
Facilitator: Rev. Dereca Blackmon
When: Thursday evenings, 6:30pm – 9pm
6 weeks: Beginning September 21, 2023
Location: Online on Zoom
Investment: $150.00 (CSL Registration fee: $45.00 nonrefundable due at time of registration)
Welcome to Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life. This course will uncover beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors around relationships, money, and health. Using powerful tools, and narratives, discover how to improve in these areas where necessary and grow in already good areas.
Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life includes 5 Modules:
Module One: Begin Where You Are
Module Two: Creating Thriving Relationships
Module Three: Abundance Is Your Natural State
Module Four: Health and Wholeness
Module Five: Wrap-Up and Celebration
Self Mastery
In Person
Facilitator: Booker T. Dikes, RScP
When: Saturdays from 11am to 2pm
8 weeks: Beginning October 21, 2023
Location: East Bay Church of Religious Science
4130 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA 94609
Investment: $200.00 (CSL Registration fee: $45.00 nonrefundable due at time of registration)
Have you ever wrestled with the impulse to react when you want to respond compassionately and calmly? Do you wonder what causes you to react in ways that leave you feeling dissatisfied? Do you have questions about integrity and compassionate communication? Do you sometimes wonder how to be a spiritual person in a practical world? This class is an inward journey exploring feelings, ego, relationships, and the process of personal change. With direct, practical advice from Don Miguel Ruiz’s Four Agreements, the work of Byron Katie and others, you will discover new ways to deepen human love, trust, and forgiveness.
Current Workshops
Scarcity Is A Lie!
Sunday, October 22, 2023
From 2pm – 5:15pm
Love Offering: $20.00
Prosperity is your Divine Birthright!
Uncover and release blocks.
Discover and create new practices. Claim your Divine inheritance!
Rev. D. Jacquelyn Edwards is an Ordained Minister. She began her study of Religious Science under Rev. Ernie Forks and was mentored by Rev. Elouise Oliver at what is now East Bay Church of Religious Science, Oakland. She is the Founder and Spiritual Leader of Platinum Butterfly Focus Ministry, and is passionate about co-creating inclusive, culturally diverse, and economically prosperous communities. She is a public speaker, spiritual counselor, and a skilled group facilitator. She emphasizes spirituality as a path to prosperity, justice and peace.
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Poetry for the Soul
Poetry as Practice
November 5th from 1pm to 3pm
Love Offering
Presented byKimberly Satterfieldand Robert Quintana Hopkins
We will work with prompts.
Write a collaborative poem.
Bring your favorite poem,
yours or your favorite poet’s.
We will have an open mic.