“Seva” means selfless service in Sanskrit. We serve others without any expectation of result or award for performing the service.
We believe in making a positive difference.
At the Center for Spiritual Living Chico, we are dedicated to serving humanity through SEVA, sanskrit word for selfless service, in our community and beyond. We invite you to reach out to us and learn how you can become a part of a SEVA Team.
SEVA Teams
Welcoming Team
Team Lead: Rev. Michael Benson
Our team prepares for and greets attendees on Sunday mornings to create a welcoming environment at our Center. We also hand out our welcome packets that include more information about our philosophy, a Science of Mind magazine, and a bookmark of the books we are reading.
Flowers Team
Team Lead: Mo Baumgartner
We provide beautiful bouquets of flowers for Sunday Inspirational Service and occasionally for special events.
Adopt-A-Highway
Team Lead: Donna Fox
Every second Saturday of the month, we meet at the Park and Ride to clean up trash along the edges of Highway 32. Our team is committed to preserving the environment and showing our love for Mother Earth.
Bookstore Team
Team Lead: Sherry Line-Coil
We inspire our spiritual community by providing books, the Science of Mind magazine, jewelry, and art in many forms. Our beautifully decorated bookstore provides a personal shopping experience and a lending library. We offer Books & Bistro social hour the first Sunday of every month after service.
Design Team
Team Lead: Rev. Connie Asquith
We create a sacred ambiance so that our spiritual community feels welcomed in the building. We also work on specialty projects, keeping our space decorated and providing an inviting environment.
Building/Yard Team
Team Lead: Gregg Onstatt
We make repairs and upgrades to care for our building. We provide outdoor maintenance creating a welcoming outdoor space for our spiritual community.
Torres Community Shelter Dinner
Team Lead: James Babcock
On the first Thursday of each month, we thoughtfully prepare and serve a nourishing meal for the guests at Torres Community Shelter. Our compassionate effort provides support to those in need.
Compassionate Care Team
Team Lead: Toni Campbell
We give the gift of empathy, understanding and love. We offer support during times of need by sending cards, connecting by phone, running errands, providing meals, visiting in-home and at hospital and care facilities. We provide information on local resources that may help with particular needs. We also work with the Hospitality Team on special events such as Celebrations of Life.
Health & Wellbeing
Team Lead: Rev. Anne Pace
We make thoughtful recommendations to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing for our spiritual community. We meet occasionally as the need arises.
Hospitality Team
Team Leads: Nancy Tudor
Our team provides an opportunity for community connection by offering an assortment of food and beverages for social hour following Sunday services. We also assist with other special events such as concerts and Celebrations of Life.
Fundraising Team
Team Lead: Julie Fisher
We coordinate a variety of engaging fundraisers to support our Spiritual Center, local community and beyond.
Special Events Team
Team Lead: Julie Fisher
The special events team brings our community together by offering entertainment, inspirational concerts and other uplifting gatherings. We are responsible for the coordination, logistics and organization of these events from start to finish. We come together with great passion to provide quality, memory making events.
Community Outreach – “Booth Team”
Team Lead: Amy Roberts
The Community Outreach team represents CSL Chico at local events like Stonewall Chico PRIDE, Veterans Stand down, Healing Arts Fair and various community gatherings. We have a great time connecting with each other and sharing what we love about Science of Mind with the larger Chico community.