Sierra Center for Spiritual Living

One Source, One Substance, Many Paths

Do we not see a visible world that seems to change, and if we do, how is it that it could come from something that never changes?

Yes, we do see a changing world, but back of it is a changeless substance. The thing that changes is the thought or form; the substance from which this form comes never changes. It is one and undivided and takes form through thought in all things. We prove this when we resolve all things into One Source. All material things, so called, can be reduced into formless substance, the sole activity of which must be thought or the movement of intelligence upon itself.

Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Holmes

Creative Mind

One of the problems of Religious Science is to distinguish between that which is temporal and that which is Eternal. God or Spirit is the only Reality, the One Substance or Essence. The material universe is real as a manifestation of Life, but it is an effect.

Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Holmes

Living the Science of Mind

But some people will say: “If the power behind everything is good, why does it admit of even the possibility of evil and limitation?” The only answer to this question is that we are each individuals left alone to discover ourselves, a creature of volition, intelligence and will, fused into personality for the purpose of producing a real entity--an actual, conscious being.

Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Holmes

Can We Talk to God?

Our Guiding Principles

We believe in God, the living Spirit Almighty; one, indestructible, absolute, and self-existent Cause. This One manifests Itself in and through all creation, but is not absorbed by Its creation. The manifest universe is the body of God; it is the logical and necessary outcome of the infinite self-knowingness of God.

We believe in the incarnation of the Spirit in US, and that all people are incarnations of the One Spirit.

We believe in the eternality, the immortality, and the continuity of the individual soul, forever and ever expanding.

We believe that heaven is within us, and that we experience it to the degree that we become conscious of It.

We believe the ultimate goal of life to be a complete emancipation from all discord of every nature, and that this goal is sure to be attained by all.

We believe in the unity of all life, and that the highest God and the innermost God is one God.

We believe that God is personal to all who feel this indwelling Presence.

We believe in the direct revelation of Truth through our intuitive and spiritual nature, and that anyone may become a revealer of Truth who lives in close contact with the indwelling God.

We believe that the Universal Spirit, which is God, operates through a Universal Mind, which is the Law of God; and that we are surrounded by this Creative Mind which receives the direct impress of our thought and acts upon it.

We believe in the healing of the sick through the power of this Mind.

We believe in the control of conditions through the power of this Mind.

We believe in the eternal Goodness, the eternal Loving-kindness, and the eternal Givingness of Life to all.

We believe in our own soul, our own spirit, and our own destiny; for we understand that our life is God.

-Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Holmes

Our Community

We are a radically inclusive, spiritually progressive, supportive intrafaith community that celebrates the diversity of creation.

We strive to live authentic lives through a practical application of spiritual principles.

We engage in sacred practices that uplift our spirit, deepen our awareness, and ignite our soul’s self-expression.

We demonstrate active compassion to ourselves, each other, and the world.

We experience meaningful contribution through giving generously of our time, talents and treasures.

We intentionally share our community and teachings of Science of Mind & Spirit.

GRATITUDE

"When your heart if filled with gratitude, it is grateful for everything and cannot focus on what is missing. When your attention is on your scarcity, you are telling the universal spirit that you need more and are not grateful for all that you have. The nature of gratitude is supportive of our fullness and abundance, and acknowledges that we are the recipients of the generosity of others, of life and of the universal spirit."

Wayne W. Dyer

Manifest Your Destiny

COMMUNITY

GRATITUDE

"In truth, spiritual community is necessary for us to be able to fulfill our purpose here on Earth. We need one another to enhance God’s experience of loving Itself. It’s true that we can and should create this experience alone, in a secluded environment, but ultimately, I believe there can be no greater place for this to happen than in spiritual community."

Dennis Merritt Jones

The Art of Being

LOVE

GRATITUDE

INCLUSION

"Do not be afraid to pour your love upon all the so-called evil in the world. Deny the appearance of evil, and affirm the omnipotence and the omnipresence of love and goodness. Take no account of the evil that appears in your life and your affairs. Refuse to see it as evil. Declare that what seems evil has somewhere a good side, which shall through your persistent affirmation of its presence be made visible. By using this creative power of your own thought you will change that which seemed evil into good, and divine love will pour its healing balm over all."

Charles Fillmore

Talks on Truth

INCLUSION

"There is no individual good. Good belongs to everyone. Good fulfills itself only as it multiplies itself; therefore, there is no good that belongs to you and to me alone, no final peace to us only as individuals. The watchword is not exclusion but inclusion, and the more good we release, the more good we experience."

Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Holmes

365 Science of Mind

SERVICE

INCLUSION

INTEGRITY

"We should give of ourselves in love and in service to others, in a spirit of generosity and good-fellowship. To refuse to give is to refuse to receive, for everything moves in circles. Real giving is the givingness of the self. A kind word, a thoughtful act, perhaps just a smile, can help lighten the burdens of others."
Rev. Dr. Ernest S. Holmes

Ideas for Living

INTEGRITY

INCLUSION

INTEGRITY

"The word 'integrity' means wholeness, oneness, completeness, so, by my definition, I am living with integrity when the outside of my life matches that which I profess to believe. For example, if I profess to believe that God is love, and that I am one with God, and therefore I am love, then how can I wave an interesting gesture at someone who cuts me off in traffic? That would not be a gesture of love.

Edwene Gaines

The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity

AUTHENTICITY

“Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we’re supposed to be and embracing who we are. Choosing authenticity means cultivating the courage to be imperfect, to set boundaries, and to allow ourselves to be vulnerable; exercising the compassion that comes from knowing that we are all made of strength and struggle; and nurturing the connection and sense of belonging that can only happen when we believe that we are enough. Authenticity demands Wholehearted living and loving—even when it’s hard, even when we’re wrestling with the shame and fear of not being good enough, and especially when the joy is so intense that we’re afraid to let ourselves feel it. Mindfully practicing authenticity during our most soul-searching struggles is how we invite grace, joy, and gratitude into our lives.”

Brené Brown

The Gifts of Imperfection