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Embark on a journey of discovery at our Spirit Bookstore and Giftshop. Although a work in progress, glimpse the essence of our evolving space through an inviting photo. Stay tuned for a curated collection of spiritual literature, meaningful gifts, and transformative resources. Explore the evolving story of our Spirit Bookstore at redondocsl.org/spirit-bookstore, where inspiration awaits your visit. Spirit Bookstore & Gift Shop Books, Gifts & Inspiration for Your Spiritual Journey Explore our curated collection of Science of Mind literature, mindfulness books, and unique spiritual gifts in Redondo Beach. Open before and after Sunday services and during weekly office hours. Your South Bay Destination for Spiritual Growth & Conscious Living Welcome to the Spirit Bookstore & Gift Shop at the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living! Our bookstore is a welcoming sanctuary designed to support your personal growth, spiritual practice, and everyday mindfulness. Whether you are looking for foundational teachings or a meaningful gift, our curated collection has something for everyone across the South Bay area. What We Offer Science of Mind & New Thought Classics: Essential writings by Ernest Holmes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and contemporary New Thought authors. Inspirational Books & Meditation Guides: Curated bestsellers covering mindfulness, affirmative prayer, emotional healing, and conscious living. Unique Gifts & Spiritual Accessories: Mindfully chosen greeting cards, journals, gemstones, incense, candles, and spiritual jewelry. Class & Workshop Materials: Required and recommended reading materials for all current RBCSL spiritual education classes. Visit the Bookstore The Spirit Bookstore & Gift Shop is open before and after our Sunday Celebration Services, as well as during center office hours (Monday – Thursday, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM). Stop by to explore, find your next inspiring read, or connect with our welcoming community volunteers!

Explore the essence of New Thought at Redondo Center for Spiritual Living. Dive into the foundational principles and transformative teachings shaping our spiritual community in Redondo Beach, California. Discover the power of positive thinking, spiritual growth, and holistic well-being. Join us in embracing the wisdom of New Thought at redondocsl.org/what-is-new-thought. WHAT IS NEW THOUGHT Despite its name, New Thought isn't actually new. New Thought tradition originated in the 1880s and draws inspiration from the philosophical idealism of Classical Greece and the Transcendentalist Movement of the 1830s. It's origins go back to classical Greek philosophy and P. P. Quimby, the founder of New Thought, even claimed that the movement had rediscovered Jesus' healing methods. New Thought combines philosophical idealism with a practical focus on addressing humanity's challenges and promoting healing. Throughout its history, New Thought has been shaped by influential figures such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Troward, Emma Curtis Hopkins, Phineas Quimby, and Walt Whitman. Present-day authors who embody New Thought teachings include Michael Bernard Beckwith, Wayne Dyer, Byron Katie, Caroline Myss, Gregg Braden, Eckhart Tolle, Michael Singer, Joe Dispenza, Louise Hay, Mary Morrissey and many others. The teachings of New Thought encompass the wisdom of various spiritual traditions across time. Our community welcomes individuals from all spiritual paths and those who are seeking a spiritual path of their own. We embrace the ancient wisdom of diverse spiritual traditions as we strive to create a nurturing space for everyone.

Meet the ministers, practitioners, and leadership team at Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living. Serving our South Bay community with love & guidance. Spiritual Leadership & Team Get to know the dedicated ministers, licensed spiritual practitioners, staff, and volunteers behind the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living. Our team is devoted to serving seekers throughout Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Torrance, and the wider South Bay community. Ministers Ministers serve as spiritual leaders, delivering inspiring messages, facilitating classes, workshops and ceremonies, and providing spiritual support and care to the community, guiding individuals in awakening to their highest potential and living a fulfilling life. Meet Our Ministers Practitioners Practitioners provide affirmative prayer, spiritual guidance, and compassionate support to empower individuals on their spiritual journey, helping them to realize their innate divinity and create lives of abundance and fulfillment. Meet Our Practitioners Board of Trustees Committed to upholding our values and serving our community, the Board of Trustees oversee the strategic direction and governance of our organization. With their diverse expertise and unwavering commitment, our board members ensure that we can continue to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Meet Our Board Staff Our dedicated staff work together to support the operations of the center, assisting with administrative tasks, event coordination, and creating a welcoming environment, ensuring that the community and programs run smoothly to foster a nurturing space for growth and spiritual exploration. Meet Our Staff Volunteers Volunteers play a vital role, offering their time, skills, and passion to contribute to the community, whether through assisting with events, outreach, hospitality, or other essential tasks, embodying the spirit of service and creating a supportive and loving environment for all. Meet Our Volunteers

Stay updated with our vibrant calendar of events at Redondo Center for Spiritual Living. Explore transformative workshops, gatherings, and services designed to inspire personal growth and spiritual connection in Redondo Beach, California. Join our inclusive community and embark on a journey of discovery and empowerment. Explore our calendar at redondocsl.org/calendar and mark your path to spiritual awakening. Spiritual Events & Classes in Redondo Beach Mark your calendar and join us for these special occasions where like-minded individuals come together to cultivate a greater connection with themselves, others, and the universal wisdom that guides us all.

Meet the guiding voices of Redondo Center for Spiritual Living on our Board of Trustees page. Explore the diverse roles and positions of our board members dedicated to fostering a harmonious and supportive spiritual community in Redondo Beach, California. Learn more about the leadership behind our mission at redondocsl.org/board-of-trustees and discover the individuals shaping our path towards collective well-being and growth. Board of Trustees Guiding Our Center’s Vision & Financial Stewardship The board has the responsibility to oversee the center's financial affairs. This includes developing and approving budgets, monitoring financial performance, and ensuring proper financial controls and reporting systems are in place. The board works collaboratively to define the goals and objectives of the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living and ensure alignment with the principles and teachings of Centers for Spiritual Living. Meet The Team Rev. Gregory Toole Senior Minister Bob Waldron President Vincent Tipaldo Treasurer Jan Mintz Secretary Kenneth Darr Member David Paschal Member Daniel Benner Member Paul Hill Member

Explore the profound legacy of Ernest Holmes at Redondo Center for Spiritual Living. Delve into the history of this visionary spiritual leader and discover inspiring quotes that resonate with timeless wisdom. Learn about the transformative teachings that continue to guide our community in Redondo Beach, California. Immerse yourself in the wisdom of Ernest Holmes at redondocsl.org/ernest-holmes and embark on a journey of spiritual understanding and inspiration. WHO WAS ERNEST HOMES? Ernest Holmes is the founder of Religious Science whose spiritual philosophy is known as “The Science of Mind.” Born in 1887 in Lincoln, Maine, Ernest Holmes left his school and family at the age of 15 to move to Boston, Massachusetts, where he discovered Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health as well as Christian Science. In 1912, he relocated to Venice, California, joining his brother Fenwicke and immersing himself in the study of various influential writers such as Thomas Troward, Ralph Waldo Emerson, William Walker Atkinson, and Christian D. Larson. Holmes married Hazel Durkee Foster in 1927, and following years of touring and speaking engagements, he settled in Los Angeles to complete his seminal work, The Science of Mind, which was published in 1926. Holmes founded the Institute of Religious Science and School of Philosophy, published Science of Mind magazine, and continually expanded his speaking venues. Over time, his organization underwent several name changes and is now known as The Centers for Spiritual Living. Holmes' teachings and philosophy continue to resonate, offering a profound spiritual path, insights into our connection with the Universe, and a joyful approach to daily living. Ernest Holmes' Beliefs "I believe in God, the Living Spirit Almighty; one, indestructible, absolute and self-existent Cause. This One manifests itself in and through all creation, but is not absorbed by its creation. The manifest universe is the body of God; it is the logical and necessary outcome of the infinite self-knowingness of God." Dr. Ernest Holmes - Founder of Religious Science

Meet the spiritual ministers at Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living. Inspiring messages, Science of Mind teachings, and support across the South Bay. Spiritual Ministers & Leadership Finding Inspiration in Every Turn At the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, our trained and licensed Science of Mind ministers and practitioners are dedicated to supporting you on your spiritual journey. Through spiritual counseling, affirmative prayer, meditation services, and compassionate guidance, our spiritual leaders offer teachings rooted in Science of Mind principles to empower individuals and families across Redondo Beach and the broader South Bay. Rev. Gregory Toole Senior Minister Dr. Moira Foxe Minister Emeritus Rev. Katherine McKinney Staff Minister Rev. Mary Morgan Staff Minister Rev. Valerie Reeves Staff Minister Rev. Cathie Sinfield Staff Minister

Become a member at Redondo Beach CSL. Connect with our South Bay spiritual community, deepen your Science of Mind practice, and discover paths to membership. Spiritual Community & Membership To hold a membership means to belong to an organization and to have made a decision to join and participate in its activities. Being a member means to support and be supported by other members of the group; to give and to receive. At the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, our members join together in a loving, supportive environment to learn and practice the principles and teaching of Science of Mind. They join with like-minded individuals in groups and on special committees to share their talents and participate in the fellowship that results. There is power in making the commitment to join the center, for in doing so you express the spiritual vision to attain unlimited growth and expansion in your own personal life. As you commit your energies to gain further knowledge and practice the teachings of Science of Mind , you cannot help but be empowered to transform your life. Membership is open to all. There are two paths to complete the membership process: Discovery Classes: We offer membership classes twice a year, called Discovery Classes. In these classes, you discover the basics, the surface understanding of Science of Mind, and what Centers for Spiritual Living are about. Science of Mind Core Classes: Being a student of Science of Mind classes, which are in session from September through the following May, is an alternate option and provides the second path to membership. For more information contact office@redondocsl.org

Empower your child with Science of Mind principles in Redondo Beach. Our youth program offers a safe, fun space for spiritual growth and creative expression. Sunshine Kids Club Welcomes You! Children, Youth & Teen Programs At the Sunshine Kids Club, we believe every child is inherently whole, wise, and worthy. Our Sunday program, held at 11:00 AM every Sunday, is more than just childcare, it's a vibrant space where children aged 4–9 explore self-love, mindfulness, and creativity in a nurturing, inclusive environment. Tween group (ages 10-12) meets every Sunday and are helpers in youth group from time to time. See below for information about Teen Program ages 13-18. Empowering Young Minds Through Mindful Education Our sessions blend free play with engaging lessons designed to help children recognize their inner light. Through activities like guided visualizations, story, affirmations, art projects, and mindful movement, kids learn to connect with their inner selves and express their unique gifts. Our curriculum is rooted in the principles of Science of Mind, focusing on empowerment, kindness, and the understanding that each child is a powerful creator of their own experience. We aim to provide a safe space where children can explore their spirituality, build confidence, and develop tools for emotional resilience. Creating cards on Mothers Day Performing "I Love Myself So Much" Popsicle party on our playground Learning about connection through our drumming circle Teen Program Our teen program meets every Sunday at 11A during service. We welcome teens ages 13-18. Teen program places a focus on mental well-being, acknowledging the teen experience. We aim to give teens the tools they can use to help co-create a life they love. Teens have the opportunity to go to CSL summer camp and winter camp, an experience rooted in connection, self-love, and empowerment. Each week in the teen group can look a little different. Twice a month they participate in workshops. When not doing workshops, the teens brainstorm and prep fundraising for teen camp. They also have social hang outs in various ways, like art, nature time, or just chatting. This is a place for teens to be themselves outside of the social pressures of school. From time to time, we meet with other Teen CSL communities. The teens are the ones that make this program thrive, having a group that they can grow with as life in high school shifts each year. See our children's program newsletter for upcoming teen workshops. Below are some teen workshops we have done in the past. See What We’ve Been Up To - and Sign Up for Our Newsletter to Discover What’s Coming Next! Teen Camp CSL Teen Camp is an unforgettable summer experience where teens from Centers for Spiritual Living across the region come together to explore spiritual principles, deepen their self-awareness, and build lasting friendships. Through workshops, music, outdoor activities, and sacred circles, campers discover their inner power and connect with a supportive, heart-centered community. It's a joyful, transformational space where teens are seen, heard, and celebrated just as they are. The 7 day summer camp takes place at Camp Cedar Ridge in Verona, Oregon, July 11-17, 2026. The 3 Day Winter Camp took place at Buckhorn Camp in Idyllwild, CA January 17-19, 2026. Please see the video below for a taste of what Teen camp has to offer. Teens who are a part of the RBCSL community have the opportunity to fundraise together to cover the costs of camp. Uplift South Bay Article about Sunshine Kids Club Check out this article featuring the Sunshine Kids Club in "Uplift South Bay" for an even more in-depth description of what our program is about. Read Article Meet Our Team A Message from Children's Program Director, Robyn Willey-Pratt: Welcome to the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living! I’m so excited to welcome your children and teens into our loving, inclusive spiritual community. As a mother of two and a lifelong seeker on my own spiritual path, I’m deeply passionate about creating a space where young people feel safe, seen, and celebrated for exactly who they are. At the Sunshine Kids Club, we empower children to explore their inner wisdom, connect with their hearts, and discover their own unique greatness. I’m honored to walk alongside your family on this journey and can’t wait to see the light each of your children brings to our community. Email Robyn Teachers Laura Salazar and Giselle Cabrera, Program Director Robyn Willey-Pratt Teen Leader Maureen McKinney SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AND TEEN GROUP NEWSLETTER Enter your email here* First name Last name Subscribe Now Thanks for submitting! Sunshine Kids Club Newsletter Each week the Sunshine Kids Club sends out a newsletter. A place to see what we did this week, what’s coming up next, and stay in the loop with exciting community collaborations! Click button below to see what we did this week. VIEW THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER

Transform your life with Science of Mind and spiritual education classes in Redondo Beach. Join ongoing courses and workshops across the South Bay. Spiritual Classes & Education Discover an exciting lineup of gatherings, workshops, and celebrations designed to uplift and inspire. Dive into enlightening talks, engaging seminars, and immersive experiences that delve into the depths of spiritual growth and personal development. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming events that will ignite your spirit and empower your journey. Scroll Down to View All Classes REGISTER HERE Six Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21) Change Your Thinking Change Your Life with Rev. Gregory Toole In this six-session class you will: Examine the divine creative process. Learn how to do Spiritual Mind Treatment, a powerful practice to manifest your life’s dreams. Develop a new relationship with money and apply tools to unleash greater abundance. Determine God’s part in physical health. Explore “ideal” relationships and how spirituality, beliefs, thoughts, and behaviors affect those relationships. Apply spiritual practices for improving relationships, prosperity, and health on a daily basis. Seven Thursdays from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (October 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19) Revealing Wholeness with Rev. Mary Morgan In this seven-session class you will: Explore the book “Mind Over Medicine,” by Dr. Lissa Rankin in combination with the “Science of Mind” textbook by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Focus on revealing wholeness of Body, Mind, and Spirit, using healing applications of Science of Mind Principles and Practices. Learn how to apply powerful, spiritual practices to transcend limiting beliefs, and experience a new, dynamic way of life. Discover how your personal relationship with the Creative Power can open doors to fulfillment of health and wellness in all aspects of your life. Discover a greater YOU than ever realized! REGISTER HERE

Discover the rich history of Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living, dating back to 1947. From its inception at the Masonic Temple to its present iconic location, the center remains a beacon of spiritual enlightenment rooted in Science of Mind philosophy. Learn more at redondocsl.org/our-center. OUR STORY The Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living has a rich history that dates back to 1947. The church's first services took place at the Masonic Temple on Ruby Street in Redondo Beach, with twelve members and a pastor named Dr. A. Schultz. In 1948, Dr. Schultz relocated to Los Angeles, prompting the charter members to search for a new pastor. They ultimately selected Dr. Earl D. Barnum, affectionately called "Barney," who quickly became beloved by the congregation. Under Dr. Barnum's leadership, the church experienced growth and in 1961, they moved to their current location on Knob Hill. The initial building on Knob Hill consisted of Richelieu Hall and the Kitchen. However, as the church expanded, the need for dedicated space for their children became evident. Thus, the Youth Center was constructed in early 1962 as an extension of the existing Hall, which served as the Sanctuary. After serving the church for several years, Dr. Barnum decided to retire, leaving a void to be filled. The congregation had a list of potential ministers, but Dr. Barnum was captivated by Rev. Frank Richelieu's message when he heard him speak at a Religious Science conference. As a result, Dr. Richelieu was chosen to succeed Dr. Barnum. Under the leadership of Drs. Frank and Anita Richelieu, who began their service in 1962, the church experienced remarkable growth. To accommodate the expanding congregation, architect Howard B. Van Heuklyn collaborated with Dr. Richelieu to envision the iconic structure that stands today. The new section, including the current Sanctuary and offices, was unveiled in 1973. Dr. Frank and Anita Richelieu served as Co-Pastors of the Redondo Beach Church of Religious Science for an impressive 38 years before retiring in October 2000. They had identified their successor, Dr. Moira Foxe, who assumed the pastoral role in October 2000. In 2008, the church celebrated its sixtieth year as a chartered church, even though it had been in existence for 61 years. Since 1954, the Redondo Beach Church of Religious Science has been affiliated with Religious Science International. In 2008, the church and another religious teaching organization called United Church of Religious Science made the decision to merge and adopt the name Centers for Spiritual Living. The official union of the two organizations occurred in February 2012, and the church is now known as the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living. In June 2011, a Montessori School was established within the Center building, and it occupies the renovated Youth Center space on school days. The church is grateful for the opportunity to share their space with such a wonderful organization. Throughout its 75+ year history, the Redondo Beach Center for Spiritual Living has been a beacon of light in the community, offering life-changing philosophy rooted in Science of Mind teachings. The center provides a welcoming and loving church home for all who seek spiritual growth and aims to honor each individual, nurture their spirit, and enrich the lives of those it serves.

Experience live spiritual teachings and events at Redondo Center for Spiritual Living. Join us virtually for transformative talks, workshops, and gatherings that inspire personal growth and inner peace. Connect with our welcoming community from anywhere in the world. Tune in to our live video broadcasts at redondocsl.org/live-video and embark on a journey of spiritual exploration and connection. Watch Services Live & Online Services Immerse yourself in inspiring services and soul-nourishing spiritual talks that ignite your spirit and uplift your life. Join us online for transformative gatherings where wisdom, love, and divine guidance flow - illuminating the path to personal growth, spiritual awakening, and a deeper connection to our welcoming South Bay community. VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL OUR MOST RECENT SERVICE CELEBRATION SUNDAY SERVICE Every Sunday starting at 11:00 am INSPIRATIONAL WEDNESDAY SERVICE Every Wednesday starting at 11:00 am WATCH US LIVE BECOME A PART OF OUR FAMILY ONLINE OR IN-PERSON Experience the embrace of our vibrant spiritual family as we extend an open invitation to become a cherished member. Join us in a nurturing community where connections deepen, hearts unite, and authentic bonds are formed. Embrace the journey that awaits as you find belonging, support, and love within our cherished spiritual home. SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE