Spiritual Life Center, Sacramento

Guided by Our Light | Faith In Action Week 1 | Rev. Rick Belous

Light is not merely a physical phenomenon but a fundamental force that guides all life. Science describes light as the foundation of reality; spiritual traditions identify it with the Creator. Our eyes respond to light’s guidance before our mind directs us. They not only receive light but also emit it, reflecting our inner state. Presence arises when our eyes and mind focus on the same place at the same time, guided by light.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

A Cautionary Tale | Rev Rick Belous

For a number of years Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey’s Living Enrichment Center (LEC) was one of the leading New Thought and Inter-Faith centers in the world. However, with success came dissension, loose practices, and back-biting. A few years after LEC reached glorious heights, it crashed and burned, resulting in almost $11 million worth of embezzlement, jail time, and ultimately bankruptcy for the LEC. “What happened at the LEC is a cautionary tale that we should learn from as we build our dreams at the SLC. It can show us ways that we can remain true to Spirit,” Rev. Rick Belous suggests.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

The Harvest | Rev. Rick Belous

By applying a few central spiritual principles, and with next to nothing except a profound faith, Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey was able to build the Living Enrichment Center in Oregon into one of the leading New Thought and Inter-Faith centers in the world. “You come away from this with a deep and renewed sense that these spiritual principles really work, and can be replicated anywhere,” Rev. Rick Belous says.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

The Spirit of Generosity - Rev. Dr. Rick Belous

A key ingredient that is needed to make our dreams come true is a deep and abiding spirit of generosity. In building her field of dreams, Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey found that the ancient words “give, and it shall be given” are so true. “She had to overcome scarcity and lack consciousness before things started to grow. There is so much that we can learn from Rev. Mary’s story,” Rev. Rick Belous notes.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Dealing With Fear | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous

Fear often is a major roadblock in the way of making our dreams a reality. Rev. Mary Manon Morrissey faced many fears while she was building the Living Enrichment Center. But she was able to lean into very powerful spiritual truths and tools that helped her overcome these fears. Rev Rick Belous will explain the spiritual principles Rev. Mary used that can help us overcome our fears.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Labor, AI, & Meaning | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous

Prior to his call to ministry, Rev. Rick was one of the first economists to work with the pioneers of Artificial Intelligence. “AI will shake up the world of work. Beyond the economic implications, I believe that AI will destroy a sense of ‘meaning’ for millions of white and blue collar workers,” Rev. Rick predicts. He believes that this ironically will create a new wave of spiritual seekers. Will communities like SLC be prepared to be of love and service for these new seekers?

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

 

Moving Beyond ‘Head’ Knowledge | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous

Leading New Thought teachers — from Myrtle Fillmore to Eric Butterworth — have found that intellectual knowledge of such things as affirmative prayer and the law of attraction is not enough to “move mountains.” If we want to see our dreams come true, it is important to turn intellectual knowledge into practical and experiential ‘heart knowledge’.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Setting Goals | Rev. Dr. Rick Belous

Many leading New Thought teachers have placed a key emphasis on goal setting. We will explore several ways that we can make certain that our goals align with Spirit when we are building on the individual, spiritual community, and even New Thought and Inter-Faith movement levels.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Prosperity Isn’t What You Think It Is | Rev. Deborah Phillips

Most people have come to realize that true prosperity goes beyond having money, but some still have the idea that prosperity is about having, forgetting that true prosperity is a way of being.

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.

Will We Judge or Will We Love? | Rev. Janée Marth

In John 7:24 Jesus tells us not to judge by appearance, but to judge with righteous judgement.  Let's talk about what that means in our day to day lives, and how unconscious our judgements can be. A photographer, who in the course of knowing Mother Theresa, observed how she always approached each person with love, compassion, and the gift of her complete self. When asked about this she replied, "I never judge anyone because it doesn't allow me the time to love them." Let's use our time to Love!

Spiritual Life Center is an Interfaith, Unity community located in Sacramento, California for spiritual seekers and life explorers. We honor the many paths to God and support people of all faiths in learning and applying positive spiritual principles in their daily lives. Follow SLC on Instagram @spiritual.life.center and on Facebook at facebook.com/SpiritualLifeCenter.