May 2008

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May 15, 2008

May Discussion Group

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When

Saturday, May 24, 2008 at 4:00 PM

Where

The Java Room
14 Littleton road
Chelmsford , MA 01824
978-376-5921

Who should come

Anyonw who is interested in Gnosticism and finding union with the divine

Why

We’re a great group and we help each other

How to find the organizer(s)

“I’ll be the guy in black with the white collar”
–Deacon Anthony Silvia (Rector)

Details

The Secret Book of John – A Hermetic Gnostic formula for Gnosis?
Just what is this strange document? Why does it describe the world the way it does? It’s possible that this document was a road map for practicing Gnostic ritual magicians. We’ll explore this document as a symbolic treasure-chest and try to piece together a ritual system for your use.
You can read the Secret Book of John here:
http://www.gnosis.org…

 

May 13, 2008

AJC Conclave 2008

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Some members of the AJC Clergy

I have just returned from the 2008 AJC Conclave in San Francisco. Among other things there were several ordinations. The Rev. Ms. Juliana Carnes and I were ordained to the Deaconate, and Rev. Mr. Tim Mansfield and Rev. Deacon Stu Berry were ordained to the Priesthood. Very exciting. We also saw the promotion of Fr. Scott Rassbach to Archpriest, and the baptism of our new brother Bray Weaver. Congratulations all around!

I was also officially appointed Rector of the St. Sarah the Egyptian Parish of the AJC, so now that’s official. Now our next step is to file incorporation papers with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, paid for through the generous gifts of Fr. Tim Mansfield and Fr. Scott Rassbach. Things are happening and it’s all very exciting!

I’m sure there are a million more things to talk about, but I’m still recovering and trying to get back to a normal routine. Don’t miss our discussion on the Hermetic magical system of the Secret Book of John on May 26th. More specific details to follow within the next few days as I get them sorted out, so watch this space and the Meetup group (link on the right) for updates.