Our Roots

Center for Spiritual Living Kansas City (CSLKC) was founded in 1990 by Dr. Chris Michaels. We are members of a global organization called Centers for Spiritual Living with over 500 centers worldwide. Dr. Ernest Holmes founded the organization in the early 20th century. He believed there was a thread of truth running through every great religion and philosophy, and it was his desire to pluck out that thread, leaving behind all superstition, dogma, and religious opinion. He took that thread and created principles called “Science of Mind,” and these are the principles and beliefs we continue to teach and live today.

Our Values

LOVE: God is love and so are you.Your ability to give and receive love is a gift from your Creator.

HEALING: Anything and everyone can heal; wholeness is your natural and normal state.

ONENESS: You are connected to every living being through an intricate web of divine life.

ABUNDANCE: The Universe is a lavish and rich place; it is filled with abundance. You are heir to the entire estate.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: You are here to grow in your awareness of the Presence of God and to experience the depth of unconditional love.

SERVICE: Service to others is an expression of our Oneness. It is a spiritual practice of compassion.

DIVERSITY: We honor all paths to God and celebrate the diversity of an Infinite Creator.

What we Believe

We believe in ONE God expressing through every living being.

We believe that God is personal to everyone and makes itself known to all who recognize its presence.

We believe that God is love and only creates out of a desire to express love.

We believe and trust that God has in mind the highest and greatest good for every person and is always seeking to bring that good into their life.

We believe that our thought is creative and that how we choose to think creates our personal experience.

We believe that by changing the way we think, we can affect our lives in a healing and positive way.

We believe in the unity of all life and the immortality of the individual soul forever unfolding.

We believe in the eternal goodness, the eternal loving-Kindness, and the Givingness of life to all.

Centers for Spiritual Living: Global Vision

A World That Works For Everyone

We envision all people, all beings, and all life as expressions of God. We see a world in which every person lives in alignment with his/her highest spiritual principle, emphasizing unity with God and connection with each other; a world in which individually and collectively we are called to a higher state of consciousness and action.

We envision humanity awakening to its spiritual magnificence and discovering the creative power of thought; a world where every person discovers his/her own personal power and ability to create an individual life that works within a world that works for everyone.

We envision a world in which we live and grow as One Global Family that respects and honors the interconnectedness of all life; a world where this kinship with all life prospers and connects through the guidance of spiritual wisdom and experience.

We envision a world where personal responsibility joins with social conscience in every area of the political, corporate, academic, and social sectors, providing sustainable structures to further the emerging global consciousness.

We envision a world where each person has enough food, a home and a sense of belonging; a world of peace and harmony, enfranchisement and justice.

We envision a world in which resources are valued, cared for, and grown, and where there is generous and continuous sharing of these resources.

We envision a worldwide culture in which forgiveness (whether for errors, injustices, or debts) is the norm.

We envision a world which has renewed its emphasis on beauty, nature, and love through the resurgence of creativity, art, and aesthetics.

We envision a world that works for everyone and for all of creation.