WHAT WE DO
Exploring what you believe spiritually is the beginning of the journey. Regardless of what path you came from or are on, you are led to those things that you most need to learn. Cityside is here to support you in exploring spiritual principles and practices that support you in creating the life you want. We are a philosophy, not a conventional religion, and we believe that all paths lead to God. We believe that each person has their own internal wisdom and we are here to support you in exploring yours in a community of like-minded people.
Deepening is about continuing to learn, study and do spiritual practice. Over time, you will begin to realize at a deeper level that you are Sourced by a loving Spirit that is always with you and working on your behalf. How would your life shift if you knew the Universe was friendly and that you are already whole, perfect and complete?
Growing is the result of your exploring and deepening. As you work with spiritual principles and live a life committed to spiritual practice, you will begin to see your life and your perspective shift. You will begin to see not only how you have grown but you will come to a deeper realization of what is possible for you.
Cityside invites you to explore, deepen, and grow, through spiritual practice, study, and community.
SPIRITUAL PRACTICE
Spiritual Practice supports you on your inward journey to a deeper awareness of the Spirit within you. As you practice, you consciously reinforce in your own awareness the spiritual principles that support you in creating the life you want.
AFFIRMATIVE PRAYER
Affirmative Prayer is based on the belief that we are inherently one with Spirit, all that is in Spirit is in us. Through the five-step process of Affirmative Prayer, we align with Spirit and affirm the spiritual truth. As we pray affirmatively, we recognize that Spirit is all there is, that Spirit is present always, that we are spiritual beings, and that all the qualities of Spirit are ours to be realized.
FORGIVENESS
Forgiveness is an important spiritual practice because it allows us to free our awareness from resentments and challenges of that past. When we release the past, we are more open to receive the flow of the Divine in our lives and we open ourselves to new possibilities. The idea of forgiveness can be challenging for people because it seems to negate what we perceive as wrongs that were done to us. From a spiritual perspective, it is about completing the past and choosing to move forward and see the ways that what happened actually supported us in our own growth and development.
SACRED SERVICE
The practice of sacred service allows us to recognize our Oneness with Spirit and with all of life. As we give of our time and talents and connect with others in this service, we are reminded of our interconnection and are practicing the true nature of Love which we are inherently part of.
SPIRIT CENTERED LEADERSHIP
Many people don’t think of themselves as Leaders and it can feel arrogant to say that we are Spiritual Leaders. The truth is that we are all leaders in our lives whether we lead organizations, families, or in other areas. We each have a choice in how we show up for the situations of our lives. Practicing Spirit Centered Leadership is about showing up in those places in the world where we have influence deeply grounded in our consciousness of Oneness and Love and actively practicing our spiritual principles.
MEDITATION
Meditation is a receptive process of connecting with Spirit and our inner life. Meditation brings our attention to the present moment, quieting our mind, and reconnecting us to our inner nature of Oneness.
GIVING & RECEIVING
The nature of Life is a perfect flow of giving and receiving whether we are talking about giving/receiving money, our talents, or our time. As we consciously work with this flow of giving and receiving, we are able to trust more deeply that our life is sourced by Spirit and that we partake in the natural abundance of the Universe.
GRATITUDE
Gratitude is a spiritual practice of recognizing and consciously appreciating the good that is present in our lives already. Gratitude is a generative practice – the more you are able to see the good that is present in your life, the more you become an open channel for more good to flow into your life.
VISIONING
Visioning is a practice of aligning our inner awareness with our divine purpose, and to support us in expressing our true selves more authentically in our lives. When we vision, we practice a structured process which supports us in listening to our Inner Spirit and being receptive to It’s plan for our lives or for a particular project.
SPIRITUAL STUDY
An important part of the process of exploring your spiritual beliefs and deepening in your own spiritual understanding is Study. At Cityside, we offer many different opportunities to Study spiritual teachings through Classes, Book Studies, Workshops, and Special Events. When we study together in community, we have the opportunity to discuss how we are applying spiritual principles and practices in our day-to-day lives, to deepen our understanding through the insights of others, and to be supported by others who are on the same journey.
SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY
Spiritual community is a key focus at Cityside – it’s our reason for being. As we consciously focus on creating our lives from a spiritual perspective, it’s important for us to connect with others who are like-minded and on the same journey. Our commitment at Cityside is to create safe spaces for you to explore your beliefs. Our community is based on both supporting you individually and on collectively creating something greater through the power of being together. Join us in to experience the power of community in our Sunday Celebration Service, in classes, workshops, events, or by volunteering for Sacred Service.
