March 2026 CFSC Newsletter

NEW BEGINNINGS

The season of Spring officially begins in March — a time of renewal and new beginnings. As we move into this fresh season, Calgary First Spiritualist Church welcomes a newly elected Board of Directors. We look forward to new programs, new friendships, new experiences, and continued spiritual growth together.

NEW 2026 CFSC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRESIDENT: LOUISE GEBHART

VICE-PRESIDENT: REV. JANE FLEMING

TREASURER: VACANT

SECRETARY: BONNILEE SCHLOSSER

DIRECTORS: REV. LILY ILLESCAS, REV. ROWEN WATERS, HEATHER MACQUARRIE

2025 DONATION TAX RECEIPTS

We are preparing tax receipts this week for all 2025 donations totaling $25 or more. Receipts will be sent by email this week. If you believe you qualify and have not received your receipt by Friday, March 6, please contact: info@calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca If you would like a 2026 donation envelope and have not previously received one, please email the address above to request one. We are grateful for your continued generosity and support!

Weekly Groups & Circles March 2026

Monday	7:30	A.S.H.A. Healing Healing service for everyone with our ASHA Healers. Facilitated by: Association of Spiritual Healers of Alberta Cost: Love Offering
Tuesday	7:00	Mediumship Circle Facilitator: Sarah Newman Location: Sanctuary Drop-in $15.00
Tuesday	7:00	A Course in Miracles Facilitator: Marlene Harris Location: Board Room Cost: Gift from the Heart
Friday	7:00	Meditation Circle Facilitator: Louise Gebhart Location: Sanctuary Drop-in $15.00
Friday	7:00	Trance Circle  Facilitator: Sarah Newman Location: Library Drop-in $15.00
Saturday	9:45	Advanced Energy Healing -March 7th & 21st Facilitator: Barb Wright Drop-in Cost: Love Offering

*Note: Program arrangements may Change. Please check our live calendar at: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

Art in the sanctuary -SoulCollage

     SoulCollage is a method of self-discovery through the intuitive creation and communication with collaged cards that we make in our monthly sessions. Cards are made by tearing or clipping images (often from magazines) and then combining them into a collage.

     In the second half we speak from the point of view of the card: If this card could speak what would it say? It might say : "I am one who..." or perhaps "What I want to say to you is..." or "My gift to you is...etc. In this way, we use the images to tap into our inner wisdom ~ and over time you’ll end up with your own SoulCollage deck that tells the story of you.

     We meet the last Sunday of every month ~ the next one is on Sunday March 22.

You can register on the CFSC website: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

Weekly Church Services March 2026

SUNDAY 7:30 - 8:45 pm Evening Service

Mar 1	Speaker: Dr. Nancy-Angel Doetzel Topic: Anticipating the Highest & Best Medium: Rev. Lily Illescas	Chair: Rev. Rowen Waters Opener: Lorayne Miles Tech: Sue Raven
8	Speaker: Stephen Heinz Trance Speaker Medium: Sarah Newman	Chair: Colleen Smith Opener: Judy Smith Tech: Keith R.
15 All Message Service	Mediums: Rev. Jane Fleming, Rev. Jen Beatson-King, & Rev. Rowen Waters	Chair: Rev. Jen Beatson-King Opener: Robin Malegowski Tech: Robin Malegowski
22 Zoom	Barb Wright SCC Minister Ordination Medium: Barb Wright & Rev. Jen Beatson-King	Chair: Rev. Jane Fleming & Rev. Lily I. Opener: Lelania Diniakos Tech: Rev. Rowen Waters
29 Zoom	Speaker: Sue Raven Topic: Soul Collage Medium: Louise Gebhart	Chair: Rev. Jane Fleming Opener: Rev Rowen Waters Tech: Keith R.

Zoom Meeting ID: 875 2218 6271 Password: 630197

Wednesday 7:30 - 8:45 pm All Message Service

Mar 4	Medium: Barb Wright Senior Mediumship Test Part 1	Chair: Sarah Newman Opener: Donna Granat
11	Medium: Rev Rowen Waters & Donna Granat & Lorayne Miles	Chair: Colleen Smith Opener: Lorayne Miles
18	Medium: Barb Wright Senior Mediumship Test Part 2	Chair: Louise Gebhart Opener: Judy Smith
25	Medium: Heather MacQuarrie & Robin Malegowski & Donna Granat	Chair: Bonnie Lee Nash Opener: Robin Malegowki

ASHA is available for healing during services. If you are an ASHA healer, please contact Bette (bettewood@gmail.com) or Lelania (lelania@dinakos@gmail.com). Register through the above for private healings as well. Volunteers welcomed.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

YOGA NIDRA with LELANIA DINIAKOS

Saturday, Mar 14 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Join Lelania for a deeply restorative Yoga Nidra experience designed to support relaxation, renewal, and inner alignment. This guided practice invites you into a state of conscious rest — releasing stress and reconnecting with your inner stillness. Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, and blanket for comfort.

Details and registration: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

Tickets: $20 | Details and registration: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

INTRODUCTION TO MEDIUMSHIP WEEKEND with Louise Gebhart & Sarah Newman

Friday Mar 27, 7 to 9pm, Saturday Mar 28, 10:00 to 4:00pm & Sunday Mar 29, 10:00 to 4:00pm

Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, you’ll begin to unlock your potential as a medium under the nurturing guidance of experienced teachers. This intensive also serves as the gateway to further development circles and workshops at the church. Includes a comprehensive instruction manual. No experience necessary—all are welcome

Please bring a lunch on Saturday and Sunday

Weekend Workshop: $185 | Register at: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

SOULCOLLAGE with SUE RAVEN Intuitive and Artist

Sunday, March 22, 1:00 to 4:30 PM

Join us for an engaging afternoon of SoulCollage® - a creative and intuitive process of self discovery that’s accessible to everyone. No artistic experience is needed & all materials are provided.

FEE: $35.00 | Register at: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

Upcoming Workshops and events

KARMA SPIRIT YOGA with REV. ROWEN WATERS -Online Class

Tuesday, January 6 to March 10 5:00 to 6:00 PM  Zoom: Meeting ID 892 6756 5798 Code 902863

Our first class will be a Yoga Nidra - with a focus on releasing all that no longer serves us (the flip side of setting intentions and resolutions for the new year) Please have your own mat, aids, pillow and blanket.

DROP-IN COST $5.00 or ALL 10 SESSIONS for $40.00. E-transfer payments to: info@calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

JOURNEY OF THE SOUL with REV. WILLIAM PELECH

Saturday, April 4 & 11 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

In this transformative two-day workshop, Rev. William Pelech will guide participants in exploring the nature and purpose of the soul, how it communicates, and how to align more deeply with its wisdom. Through discussion and spiritual insight, we will explore past incarnations, dream navigation, soul expression, and the masks we wear.

TWO DAY WORKSHOP: $180 | Info and Registration: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

Details and registration: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

Tickets: $20 | Details and registration: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

THE MAGIC IN OUR PRESENCE with VISITING MEDIUM STEVEN TROLLAND

Saturday, April 18 & Sunday, April 19 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Join Scottish Medium Steven Trolland for an immersive two-day workshop designed to deepen your connection to self and Spirit. Through guided exercises and discussion, participants will explore blending with Spirit, strengthening intuition, and delivering messages with clarity and integrity.

Workshop Tuition: $190 | $200 after April 14 | Register at: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca

**Program arrangements may Change. For more information about events check our live Calendar at: www.calgaryfirstspiritualistchurch.ca