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The following is a list of licensed Focus Ministries\u00a0led by a Centers for Spiritual Living licensed Minister. Each focus ministry represents a unique way of bringing the Science of Mind and Spirit to the world. Some do offer local groups that provide a community that comes together to learn and study our philosophy. Many focus on bringing our teachings to the planet in a more global way. For more information, consult the individual focus ministry\u2019s website to see what types of services they offer.<\/p>\n

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Abundant Blessings<\/h3>\n

Rev. Dr. Ona Afrae
\nRevOnaAfrae@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nAbundantBlessingsEastBay.org<\/a>
\nAbundant Blessings provides water, food, inspirational literature and environmental supplies to the populations of Homeless Individuals in Oakland and surrounding areas. Led by Rev. Ona, we work together to make a difference in the world we live in.<\/p>\n

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Consciousness Caravans<\/h3>\n

Rev. Sally Bartholomew
\nSally@ConsciousnessCaravans.com<\/a>
\nConsciousnessCaravans.com<\/a>
\nWe are vehicles of Spirit and consciousness: connecting individuals, families and groups in national, state, local campgrounds and parks with Science of Mind principles through spiritual practices, workshops, hiking and service projects. Come join us!<\/p>\n

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ElderPride Focus Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Jack Elliott, Spiritual Director
\nElderPrideinfo@gmail.com<\/a>
\nElderPride4Me.org<\/a>
\nElderPride serves our LGBTQ+ elder brothers and sisters (and those who love them) with the tools, insights and connections to empower them to age forward with grace and ease.<\/p>\n

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Fearlessly Feral Living<\/h3>\n

Rev. Karen Linsley
\nKaren@KarenLinsley.com<\/a>
\nFearlesslyFeral.org<\/a>
\nA well lived life is both free and wild or in other words, Fearlessly Feral.\u00a0 This focus ministry provides spiritual tools in common sense ways to live Fearlessly Feral. Check out the Fearlessly Feral podcast.<\/p>\n

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Fully Free; Fully Alive<\/h3>\n

Rev. Thomas (Tom) J. Pitman
\nPitmanTj@Hotmail.com<\/a>
\nFully Free; Fully Alive is dedicated to spiritual recovery and working principally with those who have completed 12 Step or other basic recovery programs and desire to grow in spiritual awareness. Our outreach has a strong focus on recovery from trauma-based childhoods and high-risk occupations.<\/p>\n

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Graceful Passages for Veterans Focus Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Donna N. Smith
\nDeeperThoughts1434@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nMy focus ministry is about helping military veterans heal from their experiences during their deployments to combat areas. I teach them EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), also known as “tapping,” to help them release trauma, stress and anxiety.<\/p>\n

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Heart, Mind & Spirit Recovery Focus Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Carol Wilke
\nRevCarolWilke@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nHeartMindSpiritRecovery.com<\/a>
\nHeart, Mind & Spirit Recvoery is a weekly recovery program that explores Science of Mind concepts. This is a program anyone can implement (in person or virtually) at your CSL center.<\/p>\n

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Heartfelt Farewells Focus Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Glenn Swain
\nGSwain@Mindspring.com<\/a>
\nHeartfeltFarewells.com<\/a>
\nHeartfelt Farewells is a family-focused memorial and life celebration ceremony that honors the deceased loved one with comforting words, remembrances and original music.<\/p>\n

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Live Your Limitless Life
\nPossibility Programs and Music Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Donna Michael
\nDonnaMichael@Comcast.net<\/a>
\nDonnaMichael.com<\/a>
\nWe are passionately dedicated to providing coaching, counseling, music, ministerial services and special programs to help you “Live YOUR Limitless Life” through the transformative power of spiritual growth and personal evolution.<\/p>\n

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Magnificence Collective<\/h3>\n

Reverends Ruth Littlejohn & Champion Fleming
\nRuth@RuthLittlejohn.com<\/a>; Champion@ChampionFleming.com<\/a>
\nRuthLittlejohn.com<\/a>; ChampionFleming.com<\/a>
\nMagnificence Collective supports spiritual and religious communities to create and sustain inclusive, equitable environments of belonging and transformation. We facilitate organizational change work through leadership capacity building – coaching, training, small group facilitation and dialogue.<\/p>\n

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Mindful Gap Focus Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Kathleen Sibley
\nKathleen.Sibley@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nI work with communities in transition as a focus minister. I am also available for individual work with ordained ministers, laity and practitioners.<\/p>\n

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OhMyGod! Productions<\/h3>\n

Rev. Melissa Phillippe
\nInfo@OhMyGodLife.com<\/a>
\nOhMyGodLife.com<\/a>
\nWe are an online and traveling ministry, providing tools for radically joyful living. We provide talks, music, workshops, concerts, and retreats nationwide.<\/p>\n

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One Love Animal Connection<\/h3>\n

Rev. Karen Cleveland
\nRevKarenCleveland@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nRevKarenCleveland.com<\/a>
\nOne Love Animal Connection is about seeing how God is revealed through animals. Our relationship with God is reflected in our relationship with the natural world. Together we explore what animals can teach us in pursuit of our deepest dreams.<\/p>\n

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Sacred Living Focus Ministry<\/h3>\n

Rev. Veronica Valles
\nSacredLivingDallas@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nSacredLivingDallas.org<\/a>
\nSacred Living provides peace tools in schools with mindfulness and social-emotional learning practices.<\/p>\n

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Spiritual Care Everywhere<\/h3>\n

Rev. John Odden
\nJohn.Odden@C4UH.org<\/a>
\nwww.C4UH.org\/SpiritualCareEverywhere\/<\/a>
\nSpiritual Care Everywhere makes spiritual care support from all faiths, including CSL communities, readily accessible in every healthcare encounter and beyond.<\/p>\n

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Vessels of Spirit<\/h3>\n

Rev. Steve Kindsfather
\nSakGr8@Gmail.com<\/a>
\nVessels of Spirit Intends to bring the message of Oneness to the world through the principles of Science of Mind. Our vision: “See the face of anyone and realize deeply we are one.”<\/p>\n

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