Laura Baker - Thank You, CSLSR, for your support.

The 2023 ALC Ride was a true blessing. Throughout, we had so much support from the AIDS/Lifecycle organization, our North Bay Positive Pedalers training group and Training Ride Leaders (including Jerry Huffaker and Mathew Duran!), and the CSLSR Community. Thank you, CSLSR, for all of your support! This was my third ride, and it was the best so far. It’s an obvious physical challenge, as well as a mental one. But, additionally, it’s a spectacular journey where you can lose yourself to the glory of the beautiful, engaged, and hopeful ALC community. I was not a cyclist before joining ALC in 2018 - if you have any desire to join, we welcome you! Thank you, CSLSR, for all of your many gifts.

CSLSR AIDS/LifeCycle Team Volunteer

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How to Volunteer

Please email the member of staff next to the area you are interested in and we will contact you. Landscape and gardening - william.abel@cslsr.org Sunday hospitality - linda.hann@cslsr.org Facility housekeeping - william.abel@cslsr.org Video team - christopher.fritzsche@cslsr.org Facility projects (painting, organizing, repair) - william.abel@cslsr.org Skilled help (electrical, plumbing, etc.) - william.abel@cslsr.org Event Parking Lot surveillance - william.abel@cslsr.org Zoom tech - russ.legear@cslsr.org "When we serve others, we gain more than hope. We gain energy." — Margaret J. Wheatley in Turning to One Another "All acts of service are meaningless unless they are given with love." — Sai Baba in Wisdom from World Religions by Sir John Templeton

Thank You to Our Spiritual Weeders

William Abel, Facility Manager, narrowly escapes being composted! Thank you to our spiritual weeders for cleaning up the property - still lots to go, but we made a dent! Weeding is often seen as a tedious and mundane task, but when viewed from a spiritual perspective, it can become a profound and transformative experience. Just as we weed our gardens to create space for the plants we want to grow, we can weed our lives of unhelpful self-talk and behaviors to make room for the more desirous aspects we want to cultivate. In many spiritual traditions, weeding is seen as a form of purification or cleansing. By removing the weeds that are choking out our desired growth, we create space for new and healthier habits, attitudes, and relationships. Weeding can also be a form of mindfulness practice, as we tune into our surroundings and focus our attention on the task at hand. Weeding can be an opportunity for introspection and self-reflection. As we work to remove unwanted plants from our gard

Linda O'Rear - Volunteering Is Connecting

As part of the giving intention team, we are always finding new and creative ways to appreciate the members of our community. Volunteering has taught me the value of knowing and seeing our spiritual family. I love to quietly work behind the scenes to facilitate an event. Volunteering for me is connecting and connecting fills me with so much love for the Center and even beyond the Center. Linda O'Rear Volunteering brings people together who share a common goal of making a positive impact on the world. This collective effort creates a sense of community and belonging, providing a supportive and nurturing environment. By working alongside like-minded individuals, we develop meaningful relationships and friendships, expanding our social circles and forging connections that can enrich our lives. Being part of a community that shares our values and aspirations can contribute to a profound sense of spiritual fulfillment.

Volunteer Community at the Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa

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