Hans Smith Made His Transition

Hans (Hanyo) Smith October 27, 1947 – November 11, 2023 It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved Hans Smith has made his transition. Hans made his transition at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, where he relocated several years ago to be near his son and grandchildren. Hans was a long-time member of…

Town Hall Meeting, October 8, 2023

Values/Challenges/Strategies Summary We asked you what you valued and what you saw as challenges or obstacles to our values. Many of you also offered up some strategies for meeting concerns you had. Below is a summary of your feedback. Values Challenges/Obstacles Suggested Strategies Ministerial Staff (3) Financial Stability (3) Increase no. seats filled Programs Music…

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My 2024 Committed Giving Pledge

October is the month we consider how and where we will support our Center in 2024: Our annual Committed Giving Program. You can make your 2024 Committed Giving Pledge online at any time. Following the service each Sunday, Rev. Alice and ministers will lead us in a variety of workshops and playshops. Week One –…

Wednesday Book Study

The Four Pivots, Reimagining Justice, Reimagining Ourselves By Shawn Ginwright, Ph.D. – 9 – 10:30 a.m. We began reading and discussing the Four Pivots on January 10. Jump in and join us! We need a fundamental shift in our values–a pivot in how we think, act, work, and connect. Despite what we’ve been told, the…

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Exploring Our Roots

Going Deep! The class provides a sharper focus of the fundamentals of Science of Mind by exploring the ‘soil’ in which Holmes ‘ ideas took root. We will spend time with 3 great writers who deeply influenced Holmes and discover how their work ties directly to Holmes’ philosophy and the Science of Mind textbook. When:…

Dena Van Slyke

Lee and Dena Van Slyke

Lee and Dena Van Slyke were in an automobile accident late Saturday afternoon. Lee sustained injuries. Dena, Lee’s soul mate, did not survive. Dena has been a member of the Center for more than 20 years and served on several committees. She was our building’s Suites leasing broker for three years, retiring from that position…