What we believe
Spiritual principles for a world that works for everyone
CSL First City teaches Science of Mind, the philosophy of Ernest Holmes: there is one Divine Intelligence known by many names, every person is a unique expression of that Spirit, and by changing our thinking we can change our lives. We honor wisdom from all faiths, ancient and modern.
Core principles
The foundation of our teaching
We join more than 300 Centers for Spiritual Living around the world in a vision to co-create a world that works for everyone by living intentionally, loving unconditionally, and seeing Spirit in all people and all faiths.
Oneness
Spirit is personal to anyone who is willing to be open to its presence. We can be comforted by its peace and guided by its presence in our life. The more we meditate and practice being intentional, the more we become aware of our intuitive and spiritual nature.
Spirit is present & personal
There is only one Divine Intelligence, known by many names: God, Great Spirit, Higher Power, Yahweh, Allah and many more. We consider this “God” to be without form or gender and often refer to it simply as Spirit. All people and all life are connected with this Divine Essence. Each person is all Spirit, and yet Spirit is much more than each person.
Spirit expresses through us
Spirit seeks to express its unconditional love and acceptance of all faiths, cultures, races and orientations through us. The more we let go of limiting thinking and judgments, and the more willing we are to forgive, the more Spirit can express its love through us in our own unique way.
Wholeness
Spirit is a transcendent, perfect whole that contains and embraces all seeming opposites. As human beings we have free will and can choose what we experience. The same Principle that brings freedom, prosperity and joy also allows us to experience bondage, lack or misery, according to our consciousness.
Inclusive by design
We’re an STA Safe space
CSL First City is proud to be a certified STA Safe partner with House of Prism, welcoming LGBTQIA+ folx without fear of discrimination.
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Common questions
About our beliefs
What is Science of Mind?
Science of Mind is a spiritual philosophy founded by Ernest Holmes in the early twentieth century. It teaches that there is one Divine Intelligence, that each person is a unique expression of that Spirit, and that we can change our experience by changing our thinking. It honors wisdom from many faiths.
Is CSL First City a Christian church?
CSL First City is a non-denominational spiritual community. We honor the truth found in all faiths and welcome people of any religion, or none. We call the Divine by many names, including God, Spirit and Higher Power.
Is CSL First City LGBTQIA+ friendly?
Yes. CSL First City is a certified STA Safe partner with House of Prism, welcoming LGBTQIA+ people without fear of discrimination.
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