Welcome to CSL

Santa Cruz

Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here. 

The Science of Mind is the core teaching of our Center; it is a philosophy that integrates spiritual truths with science and physics. In the Science of Mind, we believe that spiritual thought and science are complementary, and that science will prove what the mystics have said for thousands of years about the nature of God, human beings, and the universe.

We believe that the universe is spiritual and has intelligence, purpose, beauty and order. We believe that God is a loving intelligence, operating in and through all life, never separate from anyone or anything. Our beliefs are in harmony with all the world’s great spiritual teachings, and we honor all paths to God.

We teach and practice a way of life where we can all learn how to live in accordance with spiritual principles. These principles, which we call the Science of Mind, are as reliable as the laws of physical science. In essence, our thinking and our expectations create our reality.

By studying and applying spiritual laws, we can change our unconscious beliefs and create improved conditions in our life.

Center for Spiritual Living Santa Cruz

Change Your Thinking Change Your Life!

Our PURPOSE is to awaken humanity to its spiritual magnificence.

Our VISION is a world that works for everyone.

Our MISSION is to provide spiritual tools for personal and

global transformation.

AWAKEN • INSPIRE • EMPOWER • CELEBRATE

The Center for Spiritual Living Santa Cruz is located just a few blocks from the beautiful Pacific Ocean in the Live Oak area of Santa Cruz, California.

If you are looking for a loving, non-judgmental, creative, intelligent, open and friendly spiritual community where you are encouraged to develop your own spiritual understanding, we invite you to come join us.

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Global Vision Statement

Dr. Ernest Holmes is the founder of the teachings of Science of Mind. His work is recognized today as one of the leading viewpoints in modern metaphysics and new thought. He developed a universal philosophy and tools for spiritual living that to this day profoundly resonate. His work provides us with a personal spiritual path, an understanding of our relationship with the universe, and a connected and joyful approach to daily living.

Religious Science Practitioners (RScP)

are individuals who have studied the Science of Mind teachings, taken classes and deepened their ability to effectively use the principles and practices of Science of Mind, and passed an extensive examination. They are licensed by the Centers for Spiritual Living. Practitioners assist us in developing the consciousness that brings forth that which we consciously choose rather than simply defaulting to our hidden beliefs.

Click on the 'About Us' menu option to meet our CSL Santa Cruz Practitioners and learn more about spiritual counseling and Spiritual Mind Treatment.

The universal Mind contains all knowledge. It is the potential ultimate of all things. To it, all things are possible.

Ernest Holmes

Watch our film about the first 50 years history of CSL Santa Cruz, below. Click the icon on right bottom of youtube screen to enlarge.

Elisha Christopher, RScP

Spiritual Mind Treatment:

Upcoming Events

Sunday Celebration Service

Rev. Alice Reid

"Spiritual Law as Womb"

Sunday, March 15th at 10:30am

Annual Meeting of the Membership

Sunday, March 22nd
12:15 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Chants-N-Dance

Spirit Circle with Elisha & Friends
Friday, March 27th at 7:00 p.m.
(Last Friday of every month)

Women of Wisdom (W.O.W.)

Monthly Discussion Group

for Women 60 and Older

Monday, April 6th
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

(First Monday of every month)

Spiritual Mind Treatment Workshop*
Saturday, April 4th with Rev. Alice Reid
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
$20 Suggested Love Offering
**Space is limited. RSVP Required**

Power of Decision*
8-Week Class with Rev. Alice Reid
Mon. evenings or Wed. mornings
Classes begin April 27th 6:30-9pm
or April 29th 10am-12:30pm

*Click Classes below for full descriptions.

Covid-19 Notice:

Please note that all in-person events at the Center are suspended until further notice.

Please check the Homepage for details about our Sunday livestreaming experience and other ways our community is staying connected remotely during this time.

Upcoming Speakers:

March 15 - Rev. Alice Reid

March 22 - Rev. Alice Reid

March 29 - Elisha Christopher, RScP

April 5 - Elisha Christopher, RScP

Covid-19 Notice:

Please note that all in-person events at the Center are suspended until further notice.

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Rev. Alice's Recorded Talks

Rev. Alice Reid is Spiritual Director of Center for Spiritual Living Santa Cruz.

Click for more info about Rev. Alice

Watching My Mind Move From Fear to Love

I recently read an article about Global Warming that claimed the planet would experience total devastation by the year 2100.

I watched my mind move from Fear to Love.

Fear did a quick calculation and said, "Oh, I'll be ok; I won't be around by then."

Then Love spoke and said "But what about those you leave behind?"

Fear keeps us small under the guise of protecting us, but it has no real power. It is only Love that has true power to create change in our lives.

From A Course in Love:

Love is the name you give to much you fear, You think that it is possible to choose it as a means to buy your safety and security. You thus have defined love was a reaction to fear. This is why you can understand love as fear's opposite. This is true enough. But because you have not properly recognized fear as nothing, you have not properly recognized love as everything.

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