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Our Mission and about us
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Article I – Membership
Section 1.
Members-This church is comprised of persons who profess a Spiritual belief, an all is one mentality and peaceful nature.
Section 2.
Voting Rights of Members-Every member of the church is entitled to vote at all elections and on all questions submitted to the church in conference, provided the memb
Article I – Membership
Section 1.
Members-This church is comprised of persons who profess a Spiritual belief, an all is one mentality and peaceful nature.
Section 2.
Voting Rights of Members-Every member of the church is entitled to vote at all elections and on all questions submitted to the church in conference, provided the member is present. Proxy voting is prohibited.
Section 3.
Reception-A person shall be considered a member upon approval of the church membership. A person may be received for membership by any of the following ways:
Completing the member form listed on the web site, Volunteering in the church or donating materials, and or expenses, Participating in fundraiser, and sending us a letter, each member must attend 1 service a month to keep membership status and be involved in some way in the Church.
Section 4.
New Member Orientation-New church members will be expected to participate in the church's new member orientation program as developed and implemented by the church.
Section 5.
Rights of Members-Every member of the church is entitled to vote at all elections and on all questions submitted to the church in conference, provided the member is present. Every member of the church is eligible for consideration by the membership as candidates for the elective offices in the church. Every member of the church may participate in the ordinances of the church as administered by the church.
Section 6.
Termination of Membership-Membership shall be terminated in the following ways: (1) death, (2) transfer by letter to another church of like faith and order, (3) acknowledgement when a member has joined a church of another faith and order and requested such action, (4) exclusion by action of this church.
Article II – Church Staff and Officers
All church officers and staff, excluding non elected staff, must be members of the church. The officers of this church shall be as follows:
Section 1.
Minister and President
Lissa Edmin
Section 2.
Church Staff and Affiliate
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Section 3.
Board members (10)
Section 4.
Moderator
Section 5.
Church Clerk /Treasurer
Section 7. Treasurer
Article III – Church Employment
When a vacancy occurs a Search Committee is to be formed by the nomination of seven (7) persons by the Nominating Committee and elected by the church. Nominations can be made from the floor for the youth and at-large positions.
The committee will present only one candidate at a time. For election a candidate must receive 85 percent of the votes cast. Church Staff will be recommended by the pastor, and appropriate committee. The individual will be called with an 85 percent vote. Should dismissal of a pastor or ministerial staff members become necessary, a majority vote will be necessary. This consideration can only be done when all possible attempts at reconciliation have been exhausted. Proper notice of this vote will be made known to members of the congregation at least two (2) weeks in advance of the vote. Support staff work at the call of the Personnel Committee with recommendation of the pastor.
Article IV – Church Meetings
Section 1.
Services-The church shall meet regularly each Last Friday of the month, Each Full Moon and New Moon and the 1st Sunday afternoon at 4pm of the month , For Learning, instruction, healing and for the Practice of ritual. These meetings will be open to everyone and shall be conducted under the direction of the Minister. Exceptions can be made by recommendation of the board.
Section 2.
Special Services-All church meetings which are essential to the promotion of the objectives of the church shall be placed on the church calendar, published in the newsletter at least once prior to the meeting being held and announced at all services prior to the special service being held.
Section 3.
Business Meetings-Regular business meetings shall be held quarterly on the second Wednesday night of the month. Matters of significant nature must be publicized as in section 4.
Section 4.
Business Meetings-A specially called business meeting may be held to consider matters of a significant nature. Notice of the subject, date, time and location must be published in the church newsletter or bulletin for the specially called business meeting at least one week before the meeting and announced at all services on the Sunday prior to the special business meeting.
Section 5.
A quorum consists of those who attend the business meeting, provided it is a regular meeting or one that has been properly called.
Section 6.
The current rules shall be the authority for parliamentary rules of procedure for all business meetings of the church in areas not addressed by this Constitution and Bylaws.
Moderator, who will be the President, shall appoint a parliamentarian whose responsibility it will be to assure compliance with Rules of Order, the constitution, and the bylaws when it is in the best interest of the resource center and church.
Article V – Ordinances
The Church shall perform Marriages, Healings and Hand fasting's.
Article VI – Program Organizations
All program organizations of the church shall be under church supervision, all officers being elected by the members of the church and reporting regularly to the church.
Section 1. Classes to expand the mind and growth of the church resource center
Section 2. Counseling services and Clergy
Section 3. A Free Psychic circle and breaking of bread to come together as a community
Section 5. A healing meditative drumming circle
Article VII – Ministries
The church shall evaluate, plan, organize, and implement such ministries as the church deems necessary.
Article VIII – Committees
The church shall elect such committees as the church deems necessary. Committee members must be members of the church and will serve on a Voted basis as deemed by the majority members
Our History
Our Mission and about us
By laws 501 c3
We are an Earth based Eclectic Church Resource Center,
We are an Earth based Eclectic Church Resource Center,
We believe in a high power that is both a female and male energy (a yin and yang) or Goddess
and God forming one.
That all Religions have some basis of truth. We have a Bhudist Philosophy in our thinking patterns and live
We are an Earth based Eclectic Church Resource Center,
We are an Earth based Eclectic Church Resource Center,
We believe in a high power that is both a female and male energy (a yin and yang) or Goddess
and God forming one.
That all Religions have some basis of truth. We have a Bhudist Philosophy in our thinking patterns and live "green" using the earths resources to heal,grow and create peace.
We use herbal and candle rituals using meditation and group talks to grow as one.
We believe that our brains can remember gifts given to us in a Spiritual realm and work to develop those gifts of Psychic ability and ESP. " We are spiritual beings having a Human experience. " We have gatherings and potlucks several times a month. Recently because of community need rented a room to do so.
About Our Counselor/ Minister
Growing up Catholic, Studying Buddhist, Judaism, Tao, Islamic beliefs, Ojibwe, Reiki, Wiccan and Paganism (Some have refereed to me as an Green witch, Kitchen Goddess ect, I have a well rounded Eclectic belief that I as an Ordained Minister hope to teach in this Community
there are 2 Ordained ministers, for counseling and gatherings, a treasurer and president and secretary. We hope to vote on a counsel of at least 4 people who will vote on any issue that arises
We have classes which in August will all be turned over to free church events and 2 services group events a month currently, We plan on doing a bulletin within the week.
they will have voting rights, and rights to free counseling, herbal medicine, herbal pet care, services and crafts relating to Mother Earth
This kind of Organization is up and coming and has had a lot of interest in the community. They have asked us to do this.
Waasaa-inaabidaa is an Ojibwe term it means " we look in all directions ". We do so to see what our actions cause. To take only what we need and leave the rest.
The spiritual and physical worlds are intermingled to such a degree that the guiding philosophy is one of great respect for the earth mother, reverence for the spirits that guide and teach, and a sense of humility and nurturing and protective responsibility in the day-to-day relationships one has with the natural environment.
The Ojibwa cosmology does not make a distinction between the creation and the creator. The cardinal directions of east, south, west, and north have representation in the cycles of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) as well as the cycles of life (birth, youth, middle age, elder). This philosophy of connectivity and interdependence results in a life style deeply reflective of these basic beliefs.
We must look in all directions "Waasaa-inaabidaa". We're not alone here.
Honor The Earth: Make your peace with her. Then reflect that commitment. Our weather just may improve.
We also look within Ourselves to bring inner peace and serenity using a Bhudist Philosophy,
Buddhism is not learning about strange beliefs from faraway lands. It is about looking at and thinking about our own lives. It shows us how to understand ourselves and how to cope with our daily problems.
He discovered three great truths. He explained these truths in a simple way so that everyone could understand them.
1. Nothing is lost in the universe
The first truth is that nothing is lost in the universe. Matter turns into energy, energy turns into matter. A dead leaf turns into soil. A seed sprouts and becomes a new plant. Old solar systems disintegrate and turn into cosmic rays. We are born of our parents, our children are born of us.
We are the same as plants, as trees, as other people, as the rain that falls. We consist of that which is around us, we are the same as everything. If we destroy something around us, we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves. Understanding this truth, the Buddha and his disciples never killed any animal.
2. Everything Changes
The second universal truth of the Buddha is that everything is continuously changing. Life is like a river flowing on and on, ever-changing. Sometimes it flows slowly and sometimes swiftly. It is smooth and gentle in some places, but later on snags and rocks crop up out of nowhere. As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens.
Once dinosaurs, mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers roamed this earth. They all died out, yet this was not the end of life. Other life forms like smaller mammals appeared, and eventually humans, too. Now we can even see the Earth from space and understand the changes that have taken place on this planet. Our ideas about life also change. People once believed that the world was flat, but now we know that it is round.
3. Law of Cause and Effect
The third universal truth explained by the Buddha is that there is continuous changes due to the law of cause and effect. This is the same law of cause and effect found in every modern science textbook. In this way, science and Buddhism are alike.
The law of cause and effect is known as karma. Nothing ever happens to us unless we deserves it. We receive exactly what we earn, whether it is good or bad. We are the way we are now due to the things we have done in the past. Our thoughts and actions determine the kind of life we can have. If we do good things, in the future good things will happen to us. If we do bad things, in the future bad things will happen to us. Every moment we create new karma by what we say, do, and think. If we understand this, we do not need to fear karma. It becomes our friend. It teaches us to create a bright future.
The Buddha said,
"The kind of seed sown
will produce that kind of fruit.
Those who do good will reap good results.
Those who do evil will reap evil results.
If you carefully plant a good seed,
You will joyfully gather good fruit."
Dhammapada
1. Right View. The right way to think about life is to see the world --with wisdom and compassion.
2. Right Thought. We are what we think. Clear and kind thoughts build good, strong characters.
3. Right Speech. By speaking kind and helpful words, we are respected and trusted by everyone.
4. Right Conduct. No matter what we say, others know us from the way we behave. Before we criticize others, we should first see what we do ourselves.
5. Right Livelihood. This means choosing a job that does not hurt others. "Do not earn your living by harming others. Do not seek happiness by making others unhappy."
6. Right Effort. A worthwhile life means doing our best at all times and having good will toward others.
7. Right Mindfulness. This means being aware of our thoughts, words, and deeds.
8. Right Concentration. Focus on one thought or object at a time. By doing this, we can be quiet and attain true peace of mind.
Following the Eightfold Path can be compared to cultivating a garden, & cultivates one's wisdom. The mind is the ground and thoughts are seeds. Deeds are ways one cares for the garden. Our faults are weeds. Pulling them out is like weeding a garden. The harvest is real and lasting happiness.
The wheel of Celebrations in the Eclectic Path vary to not only 8 of the Wiccan/ Pagan View but offer more:
Wiccan holidays are based on the major solar and lunar events on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year.
Wiccan rituals for the Sabbats, for instance, celebrate the Sun's influence on the Earth -- that is, the seasonal growing cycle.
Wiccan Esbats honor the phases of the Moon, particularly the Full Moon.
Most of the Wiccan holidays are similar to celebrations in other religions. For instance, Yule and Christmas correspond so closely, they are almost interchangeable.
There's a simple reason for this. Paganism predates these religions, and influenced their development. Here is a list of the eight major Wiccan holidays, or Wiccan Sabbats as they are celebrated today.New Years Day October 31st at sundown Also known as Samhain or All Hallow's Eve. This is New Years on the Druid calendar. The wall between earth and the underworld is thin at this time of year. On Halloween night, the wall opens. Samhain, the Lord of Darkness, rises from the underworld. He roams the world looking for lost souls.
Winter Solstice (December 21st) Also known as Yule. This is the shortest day of the year. And, conversely, the longest night. This celebrate the birth of the Sun God, as from this point forward the days get longer. Wiccan celebrations include yule logs, yule trees and Mistletoe.
Imbolc February 2and This day honors the Brigid, the goddess of fertility, fire and healing. It is also a time of increasing strength for the sun god. This Wiccan holiday coincides with Candlemas and Ground Hog's Day.
Ostara March 21st This day on the Witches calendar, is the Spring Equinox. The German goddess Ostara, goddess of Fertility is honored. More on Spring Equinox.
Beltane May 1st Previously celebrated on May 5, Beltane was moved to May 1st to coincide with May Day. This is a high holiday in celebration of the god and goddess of fertility. Eggs are a sign of fertility, and a symbol of this day. Early summer warmth is in the air.
Summer Solstice or Litha June 21st This day celebrates the sun god at his highest point. Nighttime has been dominated by daylight. More on Summer Solstice.
Lammas or Harvest Eve July 31st This holiday celebrates the first harvest.
Feast of Mabon September 21st The Autumn equinox has arrived. On the Wiccan calendar, we celebrate the celebration of the birth of Mabon, the son of Mordon, the Goddess of the earth. It is also the harvest festival. More on Autumn Equinox.
We also celebrate the specific moon cycles- more material printed later in the pamphlet.
What are Pentagrams?
Pentagrams were used symbolically in ancient Greece and Babylonia, and are used today as a symbol of faith by many Wiccan's, akin to the use of the cross by Christians and the Star of David by Jews. The pentagram has magical associations, and many people who practice Neo pagan faiths wear jewelry incorporating the symbol. Christians once more commonly used the pentagram to represent the five wounds of Jesus. The pentagram has associations with Freemasonry and is also utilized by a number of other belief systems.
"Let us keep the figure of the Five-pointed Star always upright, with the topmost triangle pointing to heaven, for it is the seat of wisdom, and if the figure is reversed, perversion and evil will be the result."
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began using both upright and inverted five-pointed stars in Temple architecture, dating from the Nauvoo Illinois Temple, which was dedicated on April 30, 1846. Other temples decorated with five-pointed stars in both orientations include the Salt Lake Temple, and the Logan Temple. These symbols derived from traditional Morning Star pentagrams that are no longer commonly used by other Christian denominations)
In our Church we teach that......
understanding that the five vertices of the pentagram represent the four elements with the addition of Spirit as the uppermost point. As a representation of the elements, the pentagram is involved in the Wiccan practice of summoning the elemental spirits of the four directions at the beginning of a ritual.
The outer circle of the circumscribed pentagram is sometimes interpreted as binding the elements together or bringing them into harmony with each other.
The Original Rede
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name,
let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's
insight. Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
We believe in a high power that is both a female and male energy (a yin and yang) or Goddess
and God forming one.
That all Religions have some basis of truth. We have a Bhudist Philosophy in our thinking patterns and live "green" using the earths resources to heal,grow and create peace.
We use herbal and candle rituals using meditation and group talks to grow as one.
We believe that our brains can remember gifts given to us in a Spiritual realm and work to develop those gifts of Psychic ability and ESP. " We are spiritual beings having a Human experience. " We have gatherings and potlucks several times a month. Recently because of community need rented a room to do so.
About Our Counselor/ Minister
Growing up Catholic, Studying Buddhist, Judaism, Tao, Islamic beliefs, Ojibwe, Reiki, Wiccan and Paganism (Some have refereed to me as an Green witch, Kitchen Goddess ect, I have a well rounded Eclectic belief that I as an Ordained Minister hope to teach in this Community
there are 2 Ordained ministers, for counseling and gatherings, a treasurer and president and secretary. We hope to vote on a counsel of at least 4 people who will vote on any issue that arises
We have classes which in August will all be turned over to free church events and 2 services group events a month currently, We plan on doing a bulletin within the week.
they will have voting rights, and rights to free counseling, herbal medicine, herbal pet care, services and crafts relating to Mother Earth
This kind of Organization is up and coming and has had a lot of interest in the community. They have asked us to do this.
Waasaa-inaabidaa is an Ojibwe term it means " we look in all directions ". We do so to see what our actions cause. To take only what we need and leave the rest.
The spiritual and physical worlds are intermingled to such a degree that the guiding philosophy is one of great respect for the earth mother, reverence for the spirits that guide and teach, and a sense of humility and nurturing and protective responsibility in the day-to-day relationships one has with the natural environment.
The Ojibwa cosmology does not make a distinction between the creation and the creator. The cardinal directions of east, south, west, and north have representation in the cycles of the year (spring, summer, autumn, winter) as well as the cycles of life (birth, youth, middle age, elder). This philosophy of connectivity and interdependence results in a life style deeply reflective of these basic beliefs.
We must look in all directions "Waasaa-inaabidaa". We're not alone here.
Honor The Earth: Make your peace with her. Then reflect that commitment. Our weather just may improve.
We also look within Ourselves to bring inner peace and serenity using a Bhudist Philosophy,
Buddhism is not learning about strange beliefs from faraway lands. It is about looking at and thinking about our own lives. It shows us how to understand ourselves and how to cope with our daily problems.
He discovered three great truths. He explained these truths in a simple way so that everyone could understand them.
1. Nothing is lost in the universe
The first truth is that nothing is lost in the universe. Matter turns into energy, energy turns into matter. A dead leaf turns into soil. A seed sprouts and becomes a new plant. Old solar systems disintegrate and turn into cosmic rays. We are born of our parents, our children are born of us.
We are the same as plants, as trees, as other people, as the rain that falls. We consist of that which is around us, we are the same as everything. If we destroy something around us, we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves. Understanding this truth, the Buddha and his disciples never killed any animal.
2. Everything Changes
The second universal truth of the Buddha is that everything is continuously changing. Life is like a river flowing on and on, ever-changing. Sometimes it flows slowly and sometimes swiftly. It is smooth and gentle in some places, but later on snags and rocks crop up out of nowhere. As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens.
Once dinosaurs, mammoths, and saber-toothed tigers roamed this earth. They all died out, yet this was not the end of life. Other life forms like smaller mammals appeared, and eventually humans, too. Now we can even see the Earth from space and understand the changes that have taken place on this planet. Our ideas about life also change. People once believed that the world was flat, but now we know that it is round.
3. Law of Cause and Effect
The third universal truth explained by the Buddha is that there is continuous changes due to the law of cause and effect. This is the same law of cause and effect found in every modern science textbook. In this way, science and Buddhism are alike.
The law of cause and effect is known as karma. Nothing ever happens to us unless we deserves it. We receive exactly what we earn, whether it is good or bad. We are the way we are now due to the things we have done in the past. Our thoughts and actions determine the kind of life we can have. If we do good things, in the future good things will happen to us. If we do bad things, in the future bad things will happen to us. Every moment we create new karma by what we say, do, and think. If we understand this, we do not need to fear karma. It becomes our friend. It teaches us to create a bright future.
The Buddha said,
"The kind of seed sown
will produce that kind of fruit.
Those who do good will reap good results.
Those who do evil will reap evil results.
If you carefully plant a good seed,
You will joyfully gather good fruit."
Dhammapada
1. Right View. The right way to think about life is to see the world --with wisdom and compassion.
2. Right Thought. We are what we think. Clear and kind thoughts build good, strong characters.
3. Right Speech. By speaking kind and helpful words, we are respected and trusted by everyone.
4. Right Conduct. No matter what we say, others know us from the way we behave. Before we criticize others, we should first see what we do ourselves.
5. Right Livelihood. This means choosing a job that does not hurt others. "Do not earn your living by harming others. Do not seek happiness by making others unhappy."
6. Right Effort. A worthwhile life means doing our best at all times and having good will toward others.
7. Right Mindfulness. This means being aware of our thoughts, words, and deeds.
8. Right Concentration. Focus on one thought or object at a time. By doing this, we can be quiet and attain true peace of mind.
Following the Eightfold Path can be compared to cultivating a garden, & cultivates one's wisdom. The mind is the ground and thoughts are seeds. Deeds are ways one cares for the garden. Our faults are weeds. Pulling them out is like weeding a garden. The harvest is real and lasting happiness.
The wheel of Celebrations in the Eclectic Path vary to not only 8 of the Wiccan/ Pagan View but offer more:
Wiccan holidays are based on the major solar and lunar events on the Wiccan Wheel of the Year.
Wiccan rituals for the Sabbats, for instance, celebrate the Sun's influence on the Earth -- that is, the seasonal growing cycle.
Wiccan Esbats honor the phases of the Moon, particularly the Full Moon.
Most of the Wiccan holidays are similar to celebrations in other religions. For instance, Yule and Christmas correspond so closely, they are almost interchangeable.
There's a simple reason for this. Paganism predates these religions, and influenced their development. Here is a list of the eight major Wiccan holidays, or Wiccan Sabbats as they are celebrated today.New Years Day October 31st at sundown Also known as Samhain or All Hallow's Eve. This is New Years on the Druid calendar. The wall between earth and the underworld is thin at this time of year. On Halloween night, the wall opens. Samhain, the Lord of Darkness, rises from the underworld. He roams the world looking for lost souls.
Winter Solstice (December 21st) Also known as Yule. This is the shortest day of the year. And, conversely, the longest night. This celebrate the birth of the Sun God, as from this point forward the days get longer. Wiccan celebrations include yule logs, yule trees and Mistletoe.
Imbolc February 2and This day honors the Brigid, the goddess of fertility, fire and healing. It is also a time of increasing strength for the sun god. This Wiccan holiday coincides with Candlemas and Ground Hog's Day.
Ostara March 21st This day on the Witches calendar, is the Spring Equinox. The German goddess Ostara, goddess of Fertility is honored. More on Spring Equinox.
Beltane May 1st Previously celebrated on May 5, Beltane was moved to May 1st to coincide with May Day. This is a high holiday in celebration of the god and goddess of fertility. Eggs are a sign of fertility, and a symbol of this day. Early summer warmth is in the air.
Summer Solstice or Litha June 21st This day celebrates the sun god at his highest point. Nighttime has been dominated by daylight. More on Summer Solstice.
Lammas or Harvest Eve July 31st This holiday celebrates the first harvest.
Feast of Mabon September 21st The Autumn equinox has arrived. On the Wiccan calendar, we celebrate the celebration of the birth of Mabon, the son of Mordon, the Goddess of the earth. It is also the harvest festival. More on Autumn Equinox.
We also celebrate the specific moon cycles- more material printed later in the pamphlet.
What are Pentagrams?
Pentagrams were used symbolically in ancient Greece and Babylonia, and are used today as a symbol of faith by many Wiccan's, akin to the use of the cross by Christians and the Star of David by Jews. The pentagram has magical associations, and many people who practice Neo pagan faiths wear jewelry incorporating the symbol. Christians once more commonly used the pentagram to represent the five wounds of Jesus. The pentagram has associations with Freemasonry and is also utilized by a number of other belief systems.
"Let us keep the figure of the Five-pointed Star always upright, with the topmost triangle pointing to heaven, for it is the seat of wisdom, and if the figure is reversed, perversion and evil will be the result."
(The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began using both upright and inverted five-pointed stars in Temple architecture, dating from the Nauvoo Illinois Temple, which was dedicated on April 30, 1846. Other temples decorated with five-pointed stars in both orientations include the Salt Lake Temple, and the Logan Temple. These symbols derived from traditional Morning Star pentagrams that are no longer commonly used by other Christian denominations)
In our Church we teach that......
understanding that the five vertices of the pentagram represent the four elements with the addition of Spirit as the uppermost point. As a representation of the elements, the pentagram is involved in the Wiccan practice of summoning the elemental spirits of the four directions at the beginning of a ritual.
The outer circle of the circumscribed pentagram is sometimes interpreted as binding the elements together or bringing them into harmony with each other.
The Original Rede
Bide within the Law you must, in perfect Love and perfect Trust.
Live you must and let to live, fairly take and fairly give.
For tread the Circle thrice about to keep unwelcome spirits out.
To bind the spell well every time, let the spell be said in rhyme.
Light of eye and soft of touch, speak you little, listen much.
Honor the Old Ones in deed and name,
let love and light be our guides again.
Deosil go by the waxing moon, chanting out the joyful tune.
Widdershins go when the moon doth wane,
and the werewolf howls by the dread wolfsbane.
When the Lady's moon is new, kiss the hand to Her times two.
When the moon rides at Her peak then your heart's desire seek.
Heed the North winds mighty gale, lock the door and trim the sail.
When the Wind blows from the East, expect the new and set the feast.
When the wind comes from the South, love will kiss you on the mouth.
When the wind whispers from the West, all hearts will find peace and rest.
Nine woods in the Cauldron go, burn them fast and burn them slow.
Birch in the fire goes to represent what the Lady knows.
Oak in the forest towers with might, in the fire it brings the God's
insight. Rowan is a tree of power causing life and magick to flower.
Willows at the waterside stand ready to help us to the Summerland.
Hawthorn is burned to purify and to draw faerie to your eye.
Hazel-the tree of wisdom and learning adds its strength to the bright fire burning.
White are the flowers of Apple tree that brings us fruits of fertility.
Grapes grow upon the vine giving us both joy and wine.
Fir does mark the evergreen to represent immortality seen.
Elder is the Lady's tree burn it not or cursed you'll be.
Four times the Major Sabbats mark in the light and in the dark.
As the old year starts to wane the new begins, it's now Samhain.
When the time for Imbolc shows watch for flowers through the snows.
When the wheel begins to turn soon the Beltane fires will burn.
As the wheel turns to Lamas night power is brought to magick rite.
Our Mission and about us
Our Mission and about us
Our Mission and about us
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers give back in many ways through out the community.
We are an Earth based Eclectic Church Resource Center,
We believe in a high power that is both a female and male energy (a ying and yang) or Goddess
and God forming one.
That all Religions ha
We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers give back in many ways through out the community.
We are an Earth based Eclectic Church Resource Center,
We believe in a high power that is both a female and male energy (a ying and yang) or Goddess
and God forming one.
That all Religions have some basis of truth. We have a Buddhist Philosophy in our thinking
patterns and live "green" using the earths resources to heal ,grow and create peace.
We use herbal and candle rituals using meditation and group talks to grow as one.
We believe that our brains can remember gifts given to us in a Spiritual realm and work to develop those gifts of Psychic ability and ESP. " We are spiritual beings having a Human experience. " We have gatherings and potlucks several times a month. Recently because of community need rented a room to do so.
About Our Counselor/ Minister
Growing up Catholic, Studying Buddhist, Judaism, Tao, Islamic beliefs, Ojibue, Reiki, Wiccan and Paganism (Some have reffered to me as an Green witch, Kitchen Godess ect, I have a well rounded Eclectic belief that I as an Ordained Minister hope to teach in this Community
there are 2 Ordained ministers, for counseling and gatherings, a treasurer and president and secretary. We hope to vote on a counsel of at least 4 people who will vote on any issue that arises
We have classes which in August will all be turned over to free church events and 2 services group events a month currently, We plan on doing a bulletin within the week.
they will have voting rights, and rights to free counseling, herbal medicine, herbal pet care, services and crafts relating to Mother Earth
This kind of Organization is up and coming and has had a lot of interest in the community. They have asked us to do this.
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