ColumbiaCSL Podcast

S4E35-Actions That Heal ~ Part 1 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

This Sunday we begin our exploration a metaphysical perspective of Step Nine: “Made direct amends to such people whenever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others.”
The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands of people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.

S4E34-Volunteer Appreciation and Assistant Minister Installation

This Sunday we will be recognizing and celebrating everyone who has volunteered their sacred service in 2024 and 2025. Then we will be installing Rev. Frank Mastoris as our new Assistant Minister.

S4E33-Community Ownership ~ Part 2 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Today we complete our exploration of a metaphysical perspective of Tradition Eight: “(Organizational name) should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers."  We will explore how 'taking ownership' of our spiritual community and our role in it, ensures a legacy of inclusion and celebration of every person's individual spiritual journey.
The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.

S4E32-Community Ownership ~ Part 1 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

This Sunday we begin our exploration a metaphysical perspective of Tradition Eight: “(Organizational name) should remain forever nonprofessional, but our service centers may employ special workers."  We will explore how 'taking ownership' of our spiritual community and our role in it, ensures a legacy of inclusion and celebration of every person's individual spiritual journey.
The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.

S4E31-Becoming Willing ~ Part 2 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

This Sunday we complete our exploration of a metaphysical perspective of Step Eight: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.” We'll explore why is it important to 'make a list' and begin to answer the question 'what does becoming willing even look like?".
The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.

S4E30-Becoming Willing ~ Part 1 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

This Sunday we begin our exploration a metaphysical perspective of Step Eight: “Made a list of all persons we had harmed and became willing to make amends to them all.” We'll explore why is it important to 'make a list' and begin to answer the question 'what does becoming willing even look like?"
The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.

S4E29-Life is Self-Suporting ~ Part 2 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.
Today we wrap up our exploration a metaphysical perspective of Tradition Seven: “Every (name) group ought to be fully self supporting declining outside contributions.”

S4E28-Choosing Humility ~ Part 2 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.
 
Today wrap up our exploration a metaphysical perspective of Step Seven: “Humbly asked (Him) to remove our shortcomings.”

S4E27-Chooosing Humility ~ Part 1 with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.
We begin our exploration a metaphysical perspective of Step Seven: “Humbly asked (Him) to remove our shortcomings.”

S4E26-Using Our Tools (Workshop Format) with Reverend Rafe Ellis

“Using Our Tools – Workshop Format”
The Twelve Steps (1938) and Twelve Traditions (1946) established by the founders of Alcoholics Anonymous have been successfully adopted by countless fellowships and recovery programs empowering 100's of thousands people to recover from varying degrees of seemingly hopeless conditions of discomfort, disease, and desperation. In fact, these steps & traditions may well be the simplest, most particle spiritual tools available to assist each of us to "change our thinking in order to change our lives". This year we are engaging in a metaphysical exploration of the spiritual principles back of the 12-Steps and 12-Traditions and putting them into practical application in our everyday lives.
Today we learn a few simple tools for using the Principles of the 4th, 5th, and 6th Steps and Traditions of Spiritual Recovery in our daily lives. Bring your favorite brunch dish to share.