As we seek to discover our inner divinity, we begin to unveil new ways to know, perceive, and intuit. As insights prompt us from within, our value system changes. Now we embrace our personal spiritual quest.


Called by whatever name, this holy embrace brings a deepening ability to love and to know. This alignment to the Source allows an all-encompassing, all-knowing nature to evolve. From deep within comes the realization of Oneness that relates to the whole of life; a new sensitivity and an ever-deepening inner knowing bloom.

Rarely in recent years has the significance of the Wisdom Books in the Bible and Apocrypha been a topic of study. The time has come. This is esoteric Bible study with an eye toward the Wisdom of the Holy Spirit.

Master Degree Program
Doctoral Degree Program

February 21 & 28
WELLNESS GUIDE PROGRAM
Wellness of Spirit
Advancement on the spiritual path is enhanced by meditations. As guides, we learn how to teach the science of meditation and explore universal laws with everyday application to life. Understanding the difference between spiritual emergencies and physiological problems and their treatment is an important function of the Wellness Guide training. Spiritual wellness the alignment of inner and outer selves can be activated by utilizing ancient, as well as contemporary, wisdom of both East and West.

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Wellness Guide Program

February 21, 24, 27 & 28
SPIRITUAL MENTOR PROGRAM
Prayer and Meditation:
The Mystical Experience in Self and Others
Coming to understand the mystical experience in self and others prepares individuals to assist those who seek a personal relationship with the Divine Essence. A Spiritual Mentor is a catalyst, confidentially interacting with the seeker to stimulate the process of relating and responding to God as personally understood. This work transforms the mentor as well as the seeker. A study of mystical moments provides new keys.ram

Spiritual Mentor Program

The Esoteric Christian approach is best compared in this way. Esoteric Christianity is to Christianity as Sufism is to Islam. Esoteric approaches have been called mystical or Sophianic at times as well. The idea is that the soul itself has sufficiently matured to need less outer rules and more inner attention. By refocusing inward, one discovers there a wellspring of inner resources- guidance, inner knowing, healing energies, powers of mind that escape outer notice as long as the inner is neglected.

Once this inner contact is made and one integrates this intuitive awareness with one's lifestyle, an individual doesn't depend on rules and regulations, dogmas and doctrines so much because the Christ Within, the hope of glory leads the way. As this inner presence grows in one's life, one can increasingly love and care for others. Serving others in the sense that Master Jesus taught becomes a real goal. Jesus as the Christ taught Love and seeks to lead his disciples to the heart center and open them to lives of caring for others as well as for themselves.
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A teacher and storyteller in the tradition of the great Hasidic masters, Reb Yitzhak stirs the hearts and minds of all as he introduces us to the world of the maggid, teacher, preacher. The hallmark of Reb Yitzhak is humor and joy. He creates an enlivening atmosphere where hearts speak to hearts and joy abounds. Reviving the tradition of the maggid through storytelling, fun and parables is his unique style. We are delighted to welcome Yitzhak to Sancta Sophia. Come and play.

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The powerful magnet Christianity introduced to the world through the message of Jesus Christ was "equality" for all. As souls we recognize our sameness, but we also all realize personalities are not equal. Some are more talented, some less so, but the Soul of each is precious. We strive for a way to live from the heart. We shall explore the lessons, assignments, and tools of transformation to make them our own.

March 9 - 14
ESOTERIC CHRISTIANITY II:
Hidden Wisdom of the Bible
Building on the work of the first week, the class examines the mysteries of Christianity to discover the heart of the tradition. We will expand our understanding as we grasp mysticism, and learn its true value. We shall use the life of Christ Jesus as the pattern for initiation that we each seek to follow. We also explore new information concerning early Christianity, especially concepts regarding the development of the Christ Within - the Hope of Glory.

This insightful day begins at 10 a.m. with a lecture and messages by Carol Parrish and assistants ($4 donation).

From 11:15 to closing, students and others share their personal intuitive skill-astrology, numerology, psychic and Shustah attunements, Reiki, Healing Touch, and others-in 15-minute private appointments ($8 each).

A blessing is a ritual which protects, encourages and guides. Blessings orient us in our life's journey, establishing fellowship with our community. Come and explore with us different blessing rituals which can be administered individually or with a group, including an animal blessing.

 

The Law of Correspondence says: "As above, so below". Astrology takes this a step further, teaching us: "As within, so without; as the Universe, so the Soul." Astrology is the study of planetary cycles and the way our lives correspond to them. Week One of Basic Astrology focuses on the basics of signs and houses, and then applies them specifically to the student's birth sun, moon, and moon's nodes. Participants need to know the date, time, and place of their birth. Required texts will be available for purchase at the Village Bookstore: Soul Purpose Astrology by Margaret Koolman and The Book of Rituals by Carol Parrish-Harra.

March 23 - 27

BASIC ASTROLOGY II
Students of astrology know that the force behind the movement of the planets is the same force that moves each of us. Week Two of Basic Astrology focuses on the other planets, delving deeper into your birth chart to find symbolism to help intensify your self-awareness. Participants need to know the date, time, and place of their birth. Basic Astrology I is a prerequisite for this course. The same texts will be used.