Here is a list of events and activities discussed in this ACSL Update:
 

• Sermon Topics
• Silent Retreat
• New Classes in the Science of Mind
• Kit Holmes Concert
• ACSL Annual Meeting
• Freddi Weber Workshop
• Volunteer Positions
• Worship Service, Time and Location

 SERMON TOPICS
 
March 02: Grow Old Youthfully
March 09: Give Us This Day
March 16: Lesson in Courage
March 23: Easter
March 30: Do You Take Things To Seriously?
 
MARCH 22: SILENT RETREAT
 
Join Practitioner Tammy Young Spencer for a day of silent retreat at Hidden Paradise Ranch.  Enjoy meditation and silence on 28 wooded acres just off the beaten path, one-half hour southeast of Austin. 
 
During this season of new awakenings, allow yourself to be renewed in Spirit.  Spend time immersed in nature, experiencing your oneness with all life and perhaps even make a connection with horses, dogs, cats, guineas, goats, ducks, bunnies and whoever else shows up that day.  Optional activities also include yoga and a professional mini-massage. 
 
·        Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2008, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
 
·        Place: Hidden Paradise Ranch (See directions below)
 
·        Cost: $55 (Lunch and mini-massage are included.)
 
·        Payment and Registration are accepted through Wednesday, March 19.  Attendance is limited to ten participates; so, register early.  Contact Tammy Young Spencer at 512-751-6119, or tyspencer@gmail.com
 
·        Directions to Hidden Paradise Ranch:  183 South to Lockhart.  Turn left at the first stoplight in Lockhart, Flores St. (aka FM672).  Follow appx. 6.5 miles and turn left on CR 86 (aka Cricket Hollow).  This is before the stop sign at 1854.  Look for the black, iron entry gates with horse heads on your right – 384 Cricket Hollow.
 
 
NEW SCIENCE OF MIND CLASSES
 
APRIL 7: FOUNDATIONS OF THE SCIENCE OF MINDThis is an extensive revision of the UCRS Foundational Course first introduced in the early 1990s.
 
A new spiritual principle will be introduced each week, together with a practice to apply that principle.  The Creative Process is introduced at the beginning of the course and carries through each week, providing students spiritual tools to apply in their lives. 
 
Also, each week will feature the writings of one of our Elders as well as one of our Contemporaries on the topic of the session.  These include Doctors William Hornaday, Frank Richilieu, Terry Cole Whittaker, Jesse Jennings, Kathy Hearn, Linda McNamar and many more.
 
·        Instructor: Rev. Richard Imprescia
·        Dates: April 7, 2008, for ten consecutive Mondays, ending June 9
·        Time: 6:39 PM – 9:30 PM
·        Where: To be announced (somewhere in the vicinity of the Asian American Cultural Center)
·        Costs: Love Offering, plus $45.00 registration fee,
·        Book: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes
·        Registration:  To register for this course please contact Rev. Richard Imprescia at 512-244-2100, or rev@austincsl.org and give your name, phone number and E-mail address.
 
 
APRIL 22: THE ESSENTIAL ERNEST
 
This course is a loving tribute to Dr. Ernest Holmes and all of the wisdom he brought to our world.  It is based on the statement “What We Believe,” written by Dr. Holmes and published in 1927 in the first issue of the Science of Mind magazine.
 
In each of ten sessions the students will have the opportunity to examine Dr. Holmes’ ideas and have the power of his words come alive in their lives.  Each week there will be a meditation that takes the student progressively deeper into the Light to reveal Inner Truth.
 
·        Instructor: Glenda Moore, RScP
·        Dates: April 22, 2008, for ten consecutive Tuesdays ending June 24
·        Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
·        Where: Home of Glenda Moore: 3322 Clarksburg Dr., Austin, TX 78745 (south Austin)
·        Costs: $145.00 plus cost of book
·        Registration: To register for this course please contact Glenda Moore, RScP at gmoore@fullbright.com, or 512-536-5323 (day), or 512-468-8181 (night)
 
APRIL 13:  KIT HOLMES IN CONCERT
 
Kit Holmes and her band, Light Travelers, will perform in concert at 5:30 PM for ACSL at the Asian American Cultural Center.  They will also be doing the music at the morning service.
 
APRIL 20:  ACSL ANNUAL MEETING – OFFICIAL NOTICE
 
Following the worship service, at about 12:15 PM, April 20, 2008 we will convene the annual meeting of the members of the Austin Center for Spiritual Living. 
 
The purpose of this meeting is to present to the membership an overview of the operational and financial activities of ACSL during this past year, and to elect one new member to the ACLS CORE Council.
Members and anyone who feels a connection to this church is invited to attend.
 
MAY 7: FREDDIE WEBER’S “NOW” WORKSHOP
 
On Monday, May 7 from 7 PM to 9 PM Freddy Weber will present her “NOW” workshop.  This is a workshop based on her studies with Eckhart Tolle and “The Power of Now.”  Freddie was guest speaker at 24 New Thought Churches in 2007, presented her One Woman Show/Concert, “BEING HERE NOW,” 61 times and her “NOW” workshop 31 times.
 
This will be the second event we've sponsored with Freddie Weber.  She was last with us in February 2005 when she did her exciting “Being Here Now” program.
 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTNITIES
 
Vision Core: Do you want to make a difference? Vision with us for the highest good for the Austin Center for Spiritual Living. For more information contact Merry Shaver, RScP, at merrys@austin.rr.com  or 512-502-0823.
 
Children's Church: Do you wish you had found this teaching as a youngster? You can change lives (including your own) by teaching our kids.  If this is something you would like to participate in please contact Glenda Moore, RScP, at gmoore@fullbright.com or 512-468-8181.
 
Literature Table Facilitator: Want a quiet way to be of service? How about setting up the free literature table on Sundays? That includes keeping track of the stock of materials and notifying the church office when supplies need to be replenished.  If you're interested in this opportunity contact Richard Imprescia at Rimprescia@aol.com or 512-244-2100.
 
Ushers, Greeters, Setup: Want to meet new people? Sign up to be on the Greeter team. We have about 20 people serving on one of four teams. Each team serves one Sunday a month ushering, greeting and setting up the space.  Each calendar quarter has a fifth Sunday.  So, once a year each team has the responsibility for one of these fifth Sundays.  Contact Debbie Vidotto for more information on this opportunity: debbievidotto@austin.rr.com or 512-567-1568.
 
Bookstore: Amanda, our book lady, has taken on a new job and needs some relief in the bookstore.  This volunteer task involves maintaining the inventory of books and managing the account.  If you would like to help in this area, contact Rimprescia@aol.com or 612-244-2100.
 

SUNDAY WORSHIP & CHILDREN’S CHURCH 11:00 AM at the Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Rd., Austin, TX.  Directions: From Hwy 183 and Duval Road, go West on Duval Road about 1/4 mile to the stoplight.  Turn right (North) onto Jollyville Road and go another 1.4 mile.  The AACC will be on your right.