Awakening Ways

Sunday Gathering at the Pavilion on the Lake
2025-12-28 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake, 9315 Pismo Ave., Atascadero, CA, 93422
We invite you to join us for our Sunday morning gathering, where we meet both in person and online.

Services are led by Rev. Elizabeth, with music provided by The What Else is Possible Choir. From time to time, we also welcome guest speakers and musicians who bring their own unique inspiration to our community.

In Person Gathering

The Atascadero Pavilion on the Lake9315 Pismo AvenueAtascadero, CA 93422(805) 391-4465 (Office Hours M-F only)

Free Parking in the pavilion lot off Pismo Ave,and also the main park lot accessed via Rt 41.

Online Streaming:

Can’t make it in person? No problem! Tune in to our live streams on YouTube, Facebook or Zoom to join our service remotely.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@awakeningwayscsl/streams

Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/awakeningways

Zoom: https://bit.ly/AWSC-Zoom

Join us on Zoom after service for fellowship!

Echo Meal Night
2025-12-28 16:30 - 19:00
On Sunday, December 28th at 4:30pm, Awakening Ways CSL will be providing a hot meal for ECHO (El Camino Homeless Organization), and we need your help to make it happen!

We are serving beef and lentil sloppy Joes, green salad and cookies.

If you would love to prepare and/or serve the meal, email us at events@awakeningways.org to get involved.

Let’s come together and make a difference in our community!

Grief and the Holidays: A Compassionate Space for the Season
2025-12-30 12:00 - 13:00
Grief and the Holidays: A Compassionate Space for the Season is A Weekly Drop-In Gathering with Rev. Diann Davisson

The holiday season can bring tender memories, deep emotions, and unexpected waves of grief. You are warmly invited to a compassionate space designed to support you through this time of year.

Open to everyone. No commitment required, just drop in.

When:

Every Tuesday in DecemberDecember 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, 202512:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Where:

Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living

7350 El Camino Real, Suite 101 • Atascadero, CA 93422

What to Expect:

• A welcoming and supportive environment• Simple tools for navigating grief during the holidays• Light refreshments• Gentle connection and space to breathe• You are not alone

Additional Information:

• Grief workbook provided• Free event – love offerings welcomed• For more information, contact Rev. Diann Davisson: 714-273-9014

Please join us for a compassionate space of guidance, community, and care during a tender time of year.

Spiritual Sprouts Youth Program
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-01 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews for enriching fun at our youth program, Spiritual Sprouts! This program is open to children ages 5-12 and meets the 1st and 4th Sunday of each month.

1st Sunday of Each Month: Join our cherished children’s teacher, Sonia, as she guides kids through enriching mindfulness activities, creative crafts, adventure walks, and more.

Check out Spiritual Sprouts web page for all the info.

Spiritual Sprouts

Men's Connection Circle
2026-01-05 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:30
This monthly gathering is for men seeking deeper connection, growth, and spiritual exploration.

Join us in a supportive space for open discussions, reflection, and shared journeys toward greater meaning and purpose.

This group meets on the first Monday of every month at our center from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.

7840 Morro Rd, Suite 100A, Atascadero, CA 93422

For details, email: travis@awakeningways.org

Are you ready to deepen your spiritual journey? Let’s walk this path together.

Meditation Lab with Rev. Dahlan
2026-01-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30
As we move into a brand-new year, many of us feel the pull to set healthier intentions like slower mornings, less stress, and more joy. If creating (or finally sticking to) a meditation practice is one of the intentions on your heart, The Meditation Lab is here to support you.

Join Rev. Dahlan for a 12-week journey designed to help you build a simple, doable meditation habit that fits your real life. This is not about perfection. It’s about discovering calm, building focus, and reclaiming your attention in a world full of constant distractions.

In this small-group experience, you’ll practice alongside like-minded people who are also ready to cultivate more peace and mindfulness. Together, you’ll explore short, daily meditations, just 10 minutes a day, that create powerful, long-term changes.

What to Expect:You’ll learn meditation as a practical life skill, develop tools to steady your mind, and grow in your ability to direct your attention where it matters most. Missing a class or two is totally okay; the goal is consistency, not rigidity.

Dates:Meets weekly on Tuesdays: 1/6, 1/13, 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pmLocation: Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living7350 El Camino Real, Suite 101, Atascadero, CAInvestment: $125(You will also need a smartphone for the daily practice.)Questions: Call Rev. Dahlan at 805-471-4190Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/meditation-lab-wrev-dahlan

Start your year grounded. Start your year intentional. Start your year with meditation.

Lunch and Learn with Rev. Elizabeth
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-15 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-22 12:00 - 13:30, 2026-01-29 12:00 - 13:30
Join us for Lunch & Learn with Rev. Elizabeth on January 8, 15, 22, and 29.

January’s Book of the Month is Awareness by Anthony de Mello, and this four-week Lunch & Learn offers a deeper dive than what will be shared in Sunday services.

This Zoom-based small group is an invitation to slow down, reflect, and explore the book together in community. Through guided discussion, shared inquiry, and gentle spiritual practice, Rev. Elizabeth will support participants in engaging themes of awareness, perception, freedom, and conscious living in a more personal and meaningful way.

This is not a lecture series. It is a conversation. A space to ask questions, share insights, and sit with the material alongside others who are also seeking depth, clarity, and spiritual growth.

If deepening your spirituality is part of your 2026 intentions, this series is a beautiful way to begin the year grounded, curious, and connected.

Whether you join for the full series or attend a single session, you are welcome just as you are. No prior experience or background is required.

Four Thursdays: January 8, 15, 22, and 29

Time: 12:00–1:30 pm on Zoom

Investment: $75 for all four sessions or $20 per individual session

Payment options are available. If finances are a concern, please do not let that stand in the way of joining us. Click below to choose the option that feels right for you, or reach out to Rev. Elizabeth at revelizabeth@awakeningways.org.

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spiritual-awakening-challenges-and-opportunities-lunch-and-learn-wrev-elizabeth

Women's Connection Circle
2026-01-08 18:00 - 20:00
This monthly gathering is for women seeking deeper connection, growth, and spiritual exploration.

Join us on the second Thursday of each month in a sacred, spiritual space where women come together in community to connect, explore spiritual practices, and deepen their connection to the Divine within and each other.

This group meets at our center the 2nd Thursday of every month.

7840 Morro Rd, Suite 100A, Atascadero, CA 93422

6:00pm – 8:00pm.

For details, email: events@awakeningways.org

Are you ready to deepen your spiritual journey? Let’s walk this path together.

Volunteer Appreciation and Training
2026-01-11 11:30 - 13:00
We invite all who volunteer in any way to support our Sunday Gatherings to join us for a Volunteer Appreciation and Training Session.

This gathering is an opportunity to say thank you, connect as a community, share a meal, and ensure we are aligned and supported as we move forward together. Whether you serve quietly behind the scenes or greet people at the door, your presence and dedication matter deeply.

All Sunday Gathering volunteers are warmly invited, including those who serve as:

~ Ushers and Greeters

~ Money Counters

~ Sound and Technical Support Team

~ Choir Members

~ Soul Support Team

~ Info Table, Welcome Table, and Prayer Table Teams

~ Hearts and Hands Team

And anyone not listed above who volunteers their time to support our Sunday Gathering.

We look forward to honoring you and growing together.

Sunday, January 11th Immediately following Sunday’s Gathering at the Pavilion.

The Essential Ernest Holmes with Rev. Elizabeth
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-28 18:00 - 20:30
The Essential Ernest Holmes

A 10 Week Zoom Course with Rev. Elizabeth

Join Rev. Elizabeth for The Essential Ernest Holmes, a certificated Centers for Spiritual Living course offering a rich and comprehensive exploration of the writings and teachings of Ernest Holmes, founder of Science of Mind.

This ten-week journey invites participants into the full breadth of Holmes’s work, from his quiet, introspective, and devotional writings to his passionate teachings for future spiritual leaders. Through study, reflection, and discussion, students will explore Holmes’ profound love for humanity and his remarkable ability to see beyond surface-level challenges into the eternal nature of each being.

Holmes’ teachings were visionary, foreshadowing many principles of modern psychology while emphasizing the boundless power of human choice. He taught that by consciously choosing our thoughts and feelings, we can transform our lives and awaken to our infinite potential. This course illuminates the deep connection between consciousness, spirituality, and personal transformation.

The Essential Ernest Holmes offers a meaningful opportunity to engage deeply with the core philosophy of Science of Mind, gaining insights that are both timeless and immediately applicable to daily life.

Class Details

10 Wednesdays via Zoom

January 21 through March 25

6:00 to 8:30 PM

Investment $290Payment plans available. For more information, email Rev. Elizabeth at revelizabeth@awakeningways.org

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/essential-ernest-holmes-class

Spaghetti Western Dance Party Fun-Raiser
2026-01-24 15:00 - 19:00
Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living presents a Spaghetti Western Dance Party Fun-Raiser!

Saturday, January 24th3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Meadowbrook Mobilehome Park – Community Barn 1220 Bennett Way, Templeton

Dust off your boots and bring your appetite! Join us for a lively Spaghetti Western Dance Party featuring:

Line dancing lessons taught by a professional Western dance instructor

Delicious artisan pasta provided by Etto Pastificio

Great music, community fun, and plenty of old-fashioned Western charm!

Perfect for all ages and all skill levels—whether you’re a two-step pro or just curious to learn.

Tickets: $30.00 for one • $55.00 for two

Buy your tickets here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/spaghetti-western-fundraiser

Don’t miss this boot-stompin’, pasta-twirlin’ good time! Have fun while supporting Awakening Ways Center for Spiritual Living.

Spiritual Sprouts Youth Program
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews for enriching fun at our youth program, Spiritual Sprouts! This program is open to children ages 5-12 and meets the 1st and 4th Sunday of each month.

4th Sunday of Each Month: Led by Nancy Van Tassel, a credentialed K-12 music teacher, children will explore the joy of sound through singing, playing instruments, movement, and making joyful noise.

Check out Spiritual Sprouts web page below for all the details.

Spiritual Sprouts

Divine Sparkles Wisdom Circle with Rev. Elizabeth
2026-01-25 11:30 - 12:30
Join us for a heartfelt and open gathering where community members are invited to share insights, reflections, and inspirations from the past month. Whether it’s a question that’s been stirring within you, a moment of clarity, or wisdom you’ve gained, this is a safe and welcoming space to speak, listen, and grow together.

This group meets Sunday, January 25th, immediately after Sunday’s Gathering.

The Atascadero Lake Pavilion9315 Pismo Ave Atascadero, CA 93422

Bring a snack and come ready to reflect, connect, and carry the wisdom forward in meaningful ways!

Singing as a Spiritual Practice Connection Circle
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:15
Join Dorene Garvin for an hour of singing as a spiritual practice, where simple songs from many traditions attune us to one another and the Divine. No experience or “good” singing required, as this is about connection, not performance. Dorene will lead on guitar and teach the songs, followed by fellowship and the sharing of Prasad, food blessed with the energy of the gathering.

This connection circle meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 6-7:15 PM at our our center at 7840 Morro Rd, Suite A, Atascadero, CA 93422

For more info you can call or email Dorene: 805-549-0602 or doreneg@gmail.com

Singing as a Spiritual Practice Connection Circle
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:15
Join Dorene Garvin for an hour of singing as a spiritual practice, where simple songs from many traditions attune us to one another and the Divine. No experience or “good” singing required, as this is about connection, not performance. Dorene will lead on guitar and teach the songs, followed by fellowship and the sharing of Prasad, food blessed with the energy of the gathering.

This connection circle meets on the fourth Monday of each month from 6-7:15 PM at our our center at 7840 Morro Rd, Suite 100A, Atascadero, CA 93422

For more info you can call or email Dorene: 805-549-0602 or doreneg@gmail.com

Spiritual Living and Prayer Connection Circle
2026-01-27 11:00 - 12:30
Join Practitioner BJ DeGirolamo and Rev. Susan Jones for our Spiritual Living & Prayer Connection Circle!

This monthly gathering will include a group discussion of an article from the Science of Mind magazine, followed by a time to share and hold each other’s prayer requests for the month. All are welcome to connect, reflect, and uplift one another in a loving and supportive space.

This group meets the 4th Tuesday of each month from 11:00 AM–12:30 PM at our center at 7840 Morro Rd, Suite 100A, Atascadero, CA 93422

Money Mastery Pop Up w/ Rev. Elizabeth
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00
Join Us for Money Mastery: Expanding Prosperity ConsciousnessA Yearlong Pop-Up Course with Rev. Elizabeth

How much time do you intentionally dedicate to expanding your prosperity consciousness?

What if committing just one powerful hour a month could transform your relationship with money at its root?

Money Mastery is a yearlong pop-up course held on the last Tuesday of each month from 6–7 PM on Zoom beginning Tuesday January 27th, 2026.

Grounded in the truth that Consciousness is Cause, this sacred monthly gathering invites you to shift the beliefs, patterns, and awareness shaping your financial reality.

Drawing from timeless spiritual wisdom and quantum principles, where observation collapses possibility, we remember that we are not passive observers of our finances. We are active creators of our financial narrative.

So often we look at our bank accounts and think, “I can’t afford what I truly desire.” This space invites you to change your mind and keep it changed.

Together, we will:

Release limiting beliefs around money

Break old financial patterns that no longer serve

Open to abundance, ease, and flow

Align your metaphysical understanding with your actual bank account

Imagine paying down debt with grace, saving for that long-dreamed-of trip, or simply feeling supported and at ease with money.

Investment: $200 for the full year (just ~$16.70 per transformative class).Payment plan available.

Bonus: As you expand your own prosperity consciousness, you help raise the collective vibration of Awakening Ways CSL, creating a true win-win-win.

Only 15 spots are available to support deep connection and meaningful transformation.

Sign Up Today! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/money-mastery-yearlong-class
