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Unity in Diversity
Unity in Diversity
We are unique from many other churches and temples in the area in that we encourage and support diversity of belief. Our foundations are diversity, inclusion, and kindness. From those roots spring the variety of beliefs and practices of our community. The key hallmark beliefs tend to fall within these four centers created by John Halstead. They are as follows:
Nature Centered
We see nature as sacred. Nature is viewed as the embodiment of the Divine (by whatever name or names we use). For many members, nature centered spirituality is a hallmark of their practice.
Self Centered
By self centered spirituality we do not mean selfish. Rather we recognize that the Divine resides in and as our truest and deepest selves. We seek to realize the Divine within ourselves and those with whom we come in contact.
Deity Centered
For many of us, the Sacred has many names and faces. We recognize that historically the western world has viewed the Divine as male, but in our community, the Divine may be seen as male, female, transgender, nonbinary or even beyond any human descriptors all together. For some of the members, honoring and reverence for the Divine is absolutely central to their practice.
Community Centered
Community is the heart of what we are about and why the Labyrinth Temple was created. We recognized that spirituality is not only about individuals but how we collaborate together. We share ideas, meals, and community service projects as ways we come to know and serve the Divine presence found within all of us.
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