Mystical Spiritualist Church

OUR MOTTO

The Mystical Spiritualist Church is ushering a New Spirituality into 21^st Century!

MESSAGE ... & Website SLOGAN

“GOD IS Alive and hiding in Each one of us!”

MISSION STATEMENT

The Mystical Spiritualist Church is bringing Spiritualism and the awareness of The Living Spirit within, throughout the Universes, to Earth in the 21^st Century.  In Loving allowance, we welcome all who come to rebuild their Spiritual Bridges so we may commune with Spirit everywhere.  Thus, we are a community with no permanent hierarchy, inspiring and being inspired; practicing our spirituality by being unconditional love, peace, harmony and balance with all, through non-judgment of self and others; providing opportunities for all to awaken to know, grow and share their light, as we all stand between heaven and earth; in touch with All-That-IS.

VISION STATEMENT

The Mystical Spiritualist Church (MSC) family is open to satisfy the hearts of humanity through enriching the quality of our spiritual lives.  We freely flow the loving gifts of spirit so that all eyes may see and ears may hear as more people touch and are touched by the living spirit and thus know their inner self  more intimately.  Thus, each member of our family is empowered to anoint and be anointed with the spiritual light of their own Inner Truths.

SUPPORT

In support of our Motto, Message, Mission and Vision, we practice Prayer to the Divine Spirit within each one of us, Communion with all Holy Spirits and Healing with Spiritual Energy. Thus, we hold regular Inspirational Services, Healing Services, Spiritual Celebrations, Spirit Circles, Lycuems and Classes for Learning and Developing Psychic and Spiritual awareness, Spiritual healing, Spirit communication, Mediumship, Channeling and other gatherings related to Spirit activities, the practice of Spiritualism and training healers, helpers and Ministerial Candidates.  Through  these classes, seminars and other training  and informative events we equip and train our spiritual family to be connected with the light and love of Spirit and go forth to live their lives in such a way as to be teachers and leaders by example, deed and words as they becoming and remain open to all aspects of divinely inspired inner spiritual truths; as Spirit continues to grow.

THE SANCTUARY OF HOLY COMMUNION

Perfect love, inspiration, truth, joy, harmony and peace within create our sanctuary for serenity and holy communion.  This Sanctuary is found in the Sacred Heart and spiritual being of each and every human being.  Our “Kingdom”, our truth and our true sanctuary is found within that Sacred Heart where the soul is in constant communion with God, the Angels, Spirits, Guides, Teachers and loved ones … where the brotherhood of all life and all things is best felt and known.

A BENEDICTION

May the love and peace that is in all life be within you today.  And, may you trust that you and God/Goddess have placed you exactly where you are meant to be, in the beauty of this here and this now.

NOTE: The above statements are open for discussion at our next Board Meeting: 3 January, 2010

Minutes of the 12/05/09 Board meeting

of the Mystical Spiritualist Church  

Members attending-John & Martine Kohlenberger, Debra Taylor, Brian Nichols, Alene Cassara, Bren Waggoner and Marlene Williams. 

The meeting began at 11:45 AM:
 

We had a discussion about the wording of the church's Motto, Mission, Vision, and Support Statements.  Everyone agreed the wording of these statements needed to be updated to be active, with present tense verbiage to create a higher frequency or vibration.  Marlene agreed to write up a draft changing the language and submit it to Rev. John for his approval.  John will then email everyone a copy of the re-worded mission statement.

We talked briefly about the proposed Articles of Incorporation to register at the state level as a not for profit organization which would be OK for state tax deductions.  We would need to register at the Federal level as a 501(c)(3) organization to be able to itemized church deductions on our Federal taxes.  We will work toward getting registered at the state level first.

We received copies of the Board Bylaws of the Mystical Spiritualist Church.  Included in this information is the duties and responsibilities of the individuals filling offices in the church.  John went over and confirmed again who was serving in what office/position.  Marlene volunteered to assist with the writing of the newsletters.  We discussed what items might be of interest in a newsletter, articles, pictures and poems.  John said any of us can contribute items of interest for the news letter. 

It was decided the best time for the next board meeting would be after our Sunday service on Jan. 3rd, 2010.
 

The meeting adjourned at 12:45 PM, to on Jan. 3rd, 2010 at about 11:45 AM after the Church Service.
 

Respectfully Submitted: Bren Waggoner

THOSE PRESENT:  Alene Cassara, Brenda Waggoner, Marlene Williams. Patti Sorensen, Brian Nicholas, Martine Kohlenberger &  John Kohlenberger

CALL TO ORDER:  10 AM

ADGENDA ITEM 1: Should we have twice monthly Church Services?

After a discussion, all agreed, "Yes".

ADGENDA ITEM 2: Is a Service focused on "Healing" needed?

After a discussion, all agreed, "Yes".  The discussion further revealed that a "structured" service is not as important to this group as it would be for "orthodox" church attendees.  Though we have a basic structure, Re. John said that we can try that for now and see what develops. Further, Rev. Martine suggested a "circular" seating arrangement and all agreed that this is fine.  Then, Bren volunteered to bring her harp for music, John could play "inspired" music on the keyboard, Bren also suggested toning and Patti suggested drumming, between our healing meditation, prayer and inspirational message.  The main feature of this Healing Service would be hands-on healing of the congregation and at the end the healers would also heal each other.  We may even sit in a circle and direct the energy in a circular motion, creating a spiral of healing energy within for other people, the earth, planets and the great beyond.

Martine mentioned the recent Daily Courier article (Thursday) about the local Solstice celebrations.  As most had not seen the article it will be posted on the Website, on the Arizona Christmas City Page.

ADGENDA ITEM 3: We are incorporated in California as an IRS Non-profit church.  However, our human support base is now totally in Arizona.  Though we are a small church and fall out of certain restrictions of law, shall we proceed with moving our "organizational base" to the state of Arizona?

All seemed to be in favor of this action, with a target date of 1 January 2010 for submitting paperwork to the state of Arizona.  Rev. John suggested that, if this is too soon (with the Holidays), then Spring is our target.

ADGENDA ITEM 4: Choosing a Board of Directors:

From among those present, the following people volunteered or were chosen by consensus:

·         President: John Kohlenberger

·         Vice President, Marlene Williams

·         Secretary: Brenda Waggoner

·         Treasurer:  Martine Kohlenberger (for now)

o   Assistant Treasurer: Alene Cassara (in training)

o   Healing Committee Chair: Bren Waggoner & Patti Sorensen (Martin Archer?)

o   Education Committee Chair: Marlene Williams (Debby Taylor?)

o   Membership/Outreach: (Looking for Volunteers)

o   Program Chair: Brian Nicholas
    ADDED: Member of The Advisory Board (a non-voting position): Debby Taylor ...
         and any others interested in showing up to participate in our Reorganization

NOTE:  Other officers will likely be added before 1 January 2010, as a few regular attendees were not present.

END OF YEAR CHARITY DISBURSEMENTS:  The new Board agreed on the following:

·         to the local Yavapai Food Bank - before Thanksgiving

·         to the local Prescott Habitat for Humanity - by Christmas

ADJOURNMENT: 11:45 AM

NEXT MEETING: 6 December after Church at about 11:45 AM

Respectfully submitted by John M. Kohlenberger ... subject to changes recommended by other attendees