Membership at Oakland Center for Spiritual Living

Two times a year, usually May and November, new members are initiated into Oakland Center for Spiritual Living. Prospective members are asked to attend a series of three "Discovery" classes which are given in the weeks preceding the new member initiation. The purpose of these classes is to build community and introduce new comers to the workings of our particular Spiritual Center. The classes are also designed to give some history of Science of Mind/Religious Science, and something of the teachings. Attendance in the three classes is mandatory, regardless of having taken the Foundations class. The classes are free and available to all, including those who are not interested in membership.

The next New Member initiation is scheduled for Sunday, November 14, 2010. Prior to that date, the required three "Discovery" classes are scheduled for the following Sundays: Oct 10, 17, 31. All classes will held in the Sanctuary, 1:15 -3:15 pm.

What It Means to Be a Member of OCSL

By making the commitment of membership to the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living, you are making a commitment first and foremost to Spirit. This Spiritual Community is the vehicle through which your spiritual commitment is lived. Therefore, you are committing to:

• Uphold the teachings and practices of the Science of Mind and Spirit and to the Global Heart Vision and to exemplify them in your daily life.
• Cultivate an inner life of prayer, meditation and vision.
• Attend Sunday services and become an active Participant in Oakland Center activities as often as possible.
• Interact with the Minister, Practitioners, Core Council, and fellow Congregants in a harmonious and non-judgmental manner.
• Unconditionally support Oakland Center through the gifts of time, talent and financial resources.
• Participate in the formal business of Oakland Center by attending the Annual and special meetings in order to stay educated about Oakland Center’s business. To cast your vote when asked and to lend your support toward the successful operation of our spiritual Community.

Privileges of Membership include:

• An annual spiritual check-up with a licensed Practitioner of your choice.
• The opportunity to serve on Leadership Teams and Cores.
• The opportunity to candidate to become a member of the Core Council, Vision Core, and Nominating core.
• The opportunity to cast your vote for Core Council, Vision Core, and Nominating Core candidates and other official business of our spiritual Community.
• The opportunity to serve as a delegate to the United Centers for Spiritual Living Annual Gathering.
• Six Months Free subscription to Science of Mind Magazine.