ColumbiaCSL Podcast

S3_E1-Catching Life’s Vision of Itself AS You with Rev Rafe Ellis

Visioning is a simple yet powerful spiritual practice that transforms every aspect of our lives from clarity about our life purpose, to our interpersonal relationships, to the organizations to which we belong, and the societies in which we live. Join us for a special visioning service for the New Year.  

S2E50-A Wholeness Resolution with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Every day this year, no matter the circumstances, we can choose to feel blessed, be a blessing for others, and allow wholeness to be the lens through which we view our lives and the world.

S2E49-Embodying Christ Consciousness; A Wholeness Prototype with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The birth and life of Jesus are metaphors for our own celebrations and disappointments. But in our most tender moments, we know that we are even more than that. Christ consciousness is the feeling of wholeness, allowing our natural compassion and our love for one another to reign.

S2E29-In the Name of Wholeness; Enriching the World with Reverend Rafe Ellis

The American writer Henry Miller said, “The moment one gives close attention to anything – even a blade of grass – it becomes mysterious, awesome, and indescribably magnificent.” By virtue of our holy place in the Universe, we are charged with the world’s enrichment.

S2E48-Recognizing Wholeness; Seeing the Good in All with Reverend Rafe Ellis

In her book, Grounded: Finding God in the World, Diana Butler Bass wrote, “When we recognize our common humanity – when we recognize our own humanity in the face of the other – we also recognize the face of God.” There is a vision of love and wholeness deep within us all, an intuitive sense of our Oneness with God and with each other.

S2E47-Embracing Wholeness with Reverend Rafe Ellis

We are a part of a greater wholeness. Let’s learn how to be a reference point of this wholeness and how to live in harmony with all parts.

S2E46-Oh My!! with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Bring your Thanksgiving Day extras to share during our first Sunday Brunch Celebration of Gratitude Service.

S2E45-The Profane with Reverend Rafe Ellis

God expresses as EVERYTHING…including the profane!

S2E44-The Sacred with the Columbia Centers for Spiritual Living Pracitioners

To Practice a sacred life is to be devoted to seeing the Divine in everything and in everyone. This week we will focus on being in the practice, especially when life gets in the way!

S2E43-The Mundane, Sigh... with Reverend Rafe Ellis

Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. But wait! I thought this enlightenment thing would change all that.