New Thought, Science of Mind™ and Conscious Mile Center for Spiritual Living

Overview

  • The New Thought / Science of Mind™ teaching is a spiritual philosophy. It offers a working cosmology—a sense of your relationship to God, your place in the universe and a positive, supportive approach to daily living. It is recognized today as one of the leading viewpoints in modern metaphysics.
  • This branch of the New Thought movement, formerly known as Religious Science was founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes. Dr. Holmes wrote the book, Science of Mind, and numerous other books on metaphysics. He founded Science of Mind Magazine, in continuous publication since 1927. Today, there are three organizations of churches teaching the Science of Mind and other related New thought principles: International Centers for Spiritual Living (ICSL), United Centers for Spiritual Living (UCSL) and Affiliated New Thought Network (ANTN). In September 2007, the leaders of ICSL and UCSL voted to begin a process of integration into a single organization.
  • Conscious Mile Center for Spiritual Living is a member of International Centers for Spiritual Living based in Spokane, Washington and is currently led by Dr. Kenn Gordon.

History

Religious Science was founded by Dr. Ernest Holmes in 1927. Dr. Holmes studied science, philosophy, and religion, seeking out the greatestminds in each of these various fields. His goal was to create one practical, usable philosophy that would lead to greater happiness, success, and prosperity in daily life. The result of his studies, Religious Science, synthesizes the profound knowledge of many of the world’s greatest spiritual leaders and thinkers throughout history. It is influenced by both Eastern and Western religious thought, particularly the life and teachings of Jesus and Buddha and the writings of Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thomas Troward, Phineas Quimby and other forward-thinking contemporaries.

Ernest HolmesDr. Holmes’ public lecture career started around 1915. He spoke regularly at the Metaphysical Library in Los Angeles where his audiences quickly outgrew the facility. In 1926 his book Science of Mind was published and the Institute of Religious Science was established. By 1930, Dr. Holmes was speaking to overflow audiences on Sunday mornings at the Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles. He had a live radio program on CBS. Soon thereafter the first branch of Religious Science opened in Hollywood under the leadership of Dr. Robert Bitzer. This was the start of a worldwide movement now known as Centers for Spiritual Living or Science of Mind™.

Conscious Mile Center for Spiritual Living

Rev. David 2Conscious Mile Center for Spiritual Living (CMCSL) was founded in November 2006 by Rev. Dr. David Ault, a leader in the New Thought/transformational movement. Dr. David is regarded as one of the movement’s finest motivational speakers, visionary vocalists and essayists. Nearly two years later the church continues to grow, drawing people from the entire Gulf Coast region.

CMCSL currently holds Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. at 1230 Montlimar Drive in Mobile (off of Airport Blvd) and a meditation service prior at 9:30 a.m. A 7 PM Mid-Week Faith Lift Service on Wednesday evenings is also offered. The church has bountiful opportunities to be involved - regular events, including classes and workshops are at the same Mobile location as well as occasional classes offered at various Eastern Shore locales. For more information on CMSC, call 251-343 - 0777 or visit http://www.cmspiritualcenter.org/.

CMCSL is a member of International Centers for Spiritual Living (ICSL), a mutual association of individual churches which have voluntarily joined together in a united effort to teach New Thought and Science of Mind™ principles. ICSL has over 150 member churches in Canada, Australia, the West Indies, South Africa and the United States. For more information, visit the ICSL web site at http://www.rsintl.org/.

The New Thought Teaching

As a divine being, you are the master of your destiny.

New Thought brings this message to people of all faiths. It is a fresh concept of religion as a life philosophy and a science. As a philosophy, New Thought presents a practical, down-to-earth way of thinking about the nature of the universe and our relationship to it. More philosophy than religion, it presents principles both mentally stimulating and emotionally satisfying. As a science, it presents specific and definite ideas which you can demonstrate for yourself and directly experience the benefits in your life.

There is a power for good in the universe greater than you are—and you can use it.

New Thought/Science of Mind™ is a system of mental and spiritual principles, combined with a technique for the application of these principles. It is designed to live and expand consciousness in ways that lead to an even higher order of living. It emphasizes the spiritual connection of all, thus promoting peace and greater harmony at all levels of experience. The consistent application of metaphysical principles results in health, satisfying relationships, enhanced creativity, and prosperity.

Change your thinking and change your life.

New Thought/Science of Mind™ is an open system of thought. Having its origins in the teachings of Jesus, Buddha and other spiritual masters, it grows continually as humankind evolves, drawing on the frontiers of knowledge as well as the wisdom of the ages.