SACRAMENTO CSL
Our History
The Sacramento CSL has a long and winding history over the past 45 years. While location, format, leadership and even our name have changed, the core teachings of Science of Mind and the goal of forming a spiritual community have never changed.
We began on Main Street as the Orangevale Church of Religious Science in the early 1980’s with Rev. Lori Lee. As our community changed, we moved to a smaller space on Folsom Blvd and then back to a larger space on San Juan Blvd. We morphed into an ANTN affiliated community for several years and then re-affiliated with Centers for Spiritual Living in 2015.
Currently we are renting space in Carmichael, and we would love to have you come visit us. The greater Sacramento area is alive with many diverse and vibrant New Thought Centers – we hope our Center resonates with where you are on you personal spiritual journey. For wherever you are on that journey, you are welcome here.
Our Leadership
Rev. Patricia VanWoerkom is currently serving as our Bridge Minister. She joined the Orangevale church in 1989 and has served in most locations as Practitioner, Staff Minister and then Associate Minister although her true calling is as a teacher of SOM. She brings a wealth of experience and a deep love for this community.
Rev. Patricia VanWoerkom
Rev. Debbie Putnam is a gifted Practitioner, past SacCSL Board President, founding member of a local Waldorf Methods Charter School, mother of four, and a published author of YA fantasy. She truly has multiple skills and an amazing capacity for love and life.
Rev. Debbie Putnam
Peter was licensed as a Practitioner in 2016, serving the Foothill CSL in Auburn. He is a member of the LGBTQ community and the author of I'm Here for the Bath, a collection of stories sharing his experiences as a hospice aide. Peter brings great compassion and depth in his service
Peter Rolita, RScP
Margie found SOM in the Bay Area in 1983 and has been an active CSL member ever since. She was licensed as a Practitioner in 2009, serving at Mountainside CSL in Placerville. Losing her life-partner in 2018 only added to her unfailing depth of faith. Full of life experience, Margie is a joy.
Margie Lueckfeld, RScP
Linda began SOM training at SacCSL and currently lives in Canada. Licensed in 2019, was Board President and founded our Outreach Committee. Her faith is grounded in the natural world, and she is drawn to science as well as holistic & alternative healing modalities.
Linda Connolly, RScP
Board of Trustees
Cory Andis
- President / Treasure -
Carol Mahr
- Member at Large -
Sue Fick
- Vice President -
Rev. Patrica VanWoerkom
- Spiritual Leader -
Ann Brooks
- Member at Large -
Vision - Mission - Purpose
OUR VISION
We are a welcoming Sanctuary Community where all are accepted, valued and supported in the global family.
OUR MISSION
We inspire personal and global transformation through the teachings of Science of Mind.
OUR PURPOSE
In joy and love we connect in service to all life.