A Legacy Begins
The early 1900s marked the emergence of New Thought Philosophy and subsequent churches promoting that philosophy in America. Seattle was no exception with Netta Holmes as a serious student and advocate. More than anything, she wanted a church, and in 1921 she came across a building in downtown Seattle and said, “This is the place.” That small building became the first home of the Seattle Center for Constructive Thinking, which today is known as the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle. From this humble beginning, many generations of spiritual seekers built a foundation for us to become who we are today: a robust, passionate, loving and involved community. Going strong for 100 years!
In Fall 2018 we purchased a new church property at 6318 Linden Ave N in Seattle’s Green Lake neighborhood and began holding classes and events there April 28, 2019.
In March of 2020 and through April of 2021 during the Covid-19 pandemic, when we could not meet in person, our sanctuary served as a production studio where we have continued to offer inspirational and uplifting services and class experiences to a local and growing global audience, all online. Since April of 2021, our Sunday Services are delivered in a hybrid model- both in-person and online, while most of our classes and support services continue to be held online.
Our Future
The Center for Spiritual Living Seattle, like many other religious institutions, functioned as a campus-centric organization for its first hundred years. The future however holds amazing opportunities for us to be a Force for Good both locally and globally by using the internet and advances in technology.
As an evolving Spiritual Center, with a hybrid model of in-person and virtual programs, we continue to adapt to changing times and strive to serve those who show up at our Green Lake, Seattle Campus as well as those who connect with us through our livestreamed services, online classes, and community opportunities.
Through world class talks, innovative educational programs for spiritual and personal growth, and nourishing support groups, we intend to inspire and empower as many people as possible to develop a closer relationship to their personal idea of God thereby creating more harmony among people and with our precious Earth.
Centennial Growth and Legacy Fund
In celebrating our rich history of the last 100 years, we are devoted to expanding our community so that all involved can thrive, discover their Spiritual Source, and so we can be a catalyst in creating a world that works for everyone.
The Centennial Growth and Legacy Fund was established in 2021 so our Center can become even more purpose-driven, expand programs and services, become a world class spiritual educational institution, turn vision into reality, and better serve our membership, our community, and the world.
Your contribution to the Centennial Growth and Legacy Fund is an investment in your CSL community, supporting the expansion and improvement of a broad range of spiritual and life-enriching programs, as well as scholarships, providing financial assistance for people wishing to advance their education through spiritual education courses or attend our most important community building event, Seabeck Summer Camp.
Our goal is to raise $100,000 in 2021 and we are half-way there, thanks to your contributions and a $25,000 matching gift from the Science of Mind Foundation.
MAKE A GIFT TO THE CENTENNIAL GROWTH & LEGACY FUND NOW
In 2021, 80% of your contribution to the Centennial Growth and Legacy Fund will be allocated to the Centennial Legacy Endowment Fund, and 20% will be allocated to support current programming and services. For future years, 100% of contributions designated for Endowment fund will go to directly into the endowment investments, providing future support for scholarships.
For more information about the Centennial Legacy Endowment Fund, see FAQ and Legacy Giving.