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A Message from Dr. Michelle...

Welcome to our web site, and to our community!  If you are new to our community, you may want to know something about what we believe and what kind of community we are. There are many pages on this site with a lot of information to assist you in your exploration, however, I would like to attempt to share with you just a bit about those things.

If you are looking for a community that has a lot of dogma, intense doctrine, or rules for living, we are not that. 

If you are looking for a community with a heavy emphasis on the Judeo/Christian Bible, or on Jesus, we are not that. 

If you are looking for a community where the teachings will tell you “what to think” and “how to live,” we are not that either. 

If, instead, you are searching for a community that is open minded, open hearted, and able to teach you how to think rather than what to think,
we will most likely be a fit for you!

Many of our members report a feeling of “coming home” when they first join us in a service.  They describe us as spiritual, not at all religious.  Yet, we understand that many of the more “traditional” religions of the world serve people well, and we believe that all paths truly lead to God.

There is a clear contemporary feeling about all that we do.  Our music is contemporary and upbeat, our absolute acceptance of all people, of all life styles, and all families is contemporary.  Yet, our teachings can be found expressed by ancient teachers and writings. 

Many people have discovered us through the resonance we share with the movies, What the Bleep do We Know, and The Secret; as well as through the resonance we share with teachers such as, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Terry Cole-Whittaker, Dr. Michael Beckwith, and many others.

In my own heart, I want to give people these teachings in a way that can inspire them, yet, I also believe in giving tools for living and applying our teachings to their every day life.  Understanding is only a small part of a spiritual teaching, the actual application to our lives is what matters. We have to ask, “Can I use this information to improve my health, relationships, financial life, connection to others and to God today?”  If so, then our spiritual experience deepens, and can be put into practice in a powerful way.  Each week when I speak, I attempt to give us all actual practices to use to bring to life that week’s message. 

One of my former ministers used to suggest to new people who attended our services that they give us three chances to discover if we are their spiritual community.  If you have not joined us yet for a service, I invite you to come join us and give us three chances, and see if we are a fit for your soul. If you have any questions, please e-mail me. I look forward to meeting you!

With Love and Blessings,

Rev. Dr. Michelle Medrano

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