Birch Tree Sanctuary Mystic & Ministry Ordination Program
This is a 10-Month program that is designed to give the student a deep training around interfaith and mystical concepts. It will prepare the student by assisting them in developing a deeper devotion through their spirituality and mysticism. You will learn a lot in this training while journeying to the center of your soul. This program will complement a healing practice and enhance how one works as a healer while also developing a healing ministry business.
Upon completion of the training program the student will be Certified as Modern-Day Mystics and Ordained as Interfaith Ministers of The Birch Tree Interfaith Ministry.
About The Birch Tree Interfaith Sanctuary
The Birch tree represents Spirituality, New Beginnings, Protection, and Pioneering. There aren’t many Interfaith Programs that focus on mysticism and develop the students, deeper relationship to the Divine.
About The Program
This training program can fit with the student’s personal spiritual beliefs and evolution. The goal is not to impress more dogma but to open one’s mind from within. We often have to deconstruct our rigid beliefs to expand the mind into mysticism while also learning about interfaith cultures to be compassionate ministers to our clients.
Upon completion of the training program the student will be Certified as Modern-Day Mystics and Ordained as Interfaith Ministers of The Birch Tree interfaith Ministry.
Students will also receive guidance on how to register with the state to solemnize weddings and receive instruction from Rev Jessica on how to be a Celebrant for ceremonies such as Memorials, Marriages, Vow Renewals, Handfastings, Naming Ceremonies, Baptisms, and more. This program will initiate students into a deeper connection to their inner mystic and provide a path forward for continued devotion and growth.
What is the Metaphysical Theology?
Metaphysical theology borrows concepts from separate branches of theology, philosophy, history, and non-Western medicine to create its own amalgamation of thought and practice. This includes the history of world religion, spirituality, altered consciousness, the paranormal, and holistic healing.
Class Program Schedule
The program meets monthly on selected Thursdays (schedule listed below) from 6:30pm to 9pm
at The Soul Purpose® and is also accessible via Zoom.
- July 13, 2023 – Forgiveness and Healing
- August 10, 2023– The Basic Laws of Life
- September 14, 2023 – Metaphysical – Part I
- October 5th, 2023– Metaphysical – Part II
- November 9th, 2023 Saints and Angels
- December 14, 2023 – Assigned Reading
- January 12, 2024 – The Divine Mother and Other Sacred Feminine in the World
- February 2, 2024 – A Brief Tour Through Consciousness
- March 2, 2024 – Spirituality and Grief
- April 13, 2024 Introduction – The Complete Celebrant Handbook
Required Reading List
- Buddhism 101 (Arnie Kornak, PHD)
- The Ethics of Caring (Kylea Taylor)
- A Brief Tour Through Consciousness (Ishtak Bentov)
- Entering The Castle (Carolyn Myss)
- A Course in Miracles (The Foundation of Inner Peace)
- Comparing Religions (Jeffrey Kripal)
- The Complete Celebrant Handbook for April 2024 meeting
The program also meets for two full weekends
and the schedule for these weekends is as follows:
Weekend #1
June 9rd, 10th and 11th 2023
Friday, June 9th, 6pm to 9pm:
Mystics and Sound Prayer Meditation
Saturday, June 10th, 10am to 5:30pm:
Visual Journaling, Entering the Castle, Introduction to The Course on Miracles and Chanting
Sunday, June 11th, 10am to 5:30pm:
The Study of Religions, More on Entering the Castle and Candlelight
Weekend #2
April 26th, 27th and 28th, 2024
Friday, April 26th, 6pm to 9pm:
A review of all readings and student experience presentations
Saturday, April 27th, 10am to 5:30pm:
Performing ceremonies, ethics, responsibilities and being a true mystic.
Sunday, April 28th, 10am to 5:30pm:
Internship and ordination ceremony.
REGISTER FOR THIS PROGRAM
YOUR INVESTMENT: $1,444**
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PLEASE NOTE: Payments do not include ordination, Fees and Minister Dues $155 total to Universal Brotherhood, Inc
A Message from Jessica
I am very excited to be offering The Birch Tree Ministry Mystic and Ministry Ordination 10-Month Program again beginning in June 2023. This program is held near and dear to my heart. Upon completion of this program in the final weekend of April 26-28th 2024, you will become certified as Mystics and Ordained as Ministers. I am a National Minister/Director of the Universal Brotherhood Movement, Inc which is the Overlighting Ministry for this Program. Once we get closer to graduation, I will have all of you complete an ordination application package (that I help you with) to be submitted to the Universal Brotherhood board of directors. There is a $95 Ordination Fee for each student that goes to UBM and $60 Minister Dues. These Fees are separate from the program costs disclosed in the brochure. Once Ordained you will have annual dues to Universal Brotherhood in the amount of $60. These fees cover their office management and organization. They make sure all the laws and regulations are abided by in the state that you officiate clergy services and protect your personal ministry once you graduate. I do discuss this once you are a student in the program. Their website is www.universalbrotherhood.org
Peace on Your Path,
Rev. Jessica Kozak Shaw
Minister/Director