The Original
First Spiritual Temple
Dedicated and Consecrated on September 26th, 27th, and 28th,
1885
Historical
Timeline:
- June
28, 1883: Founding of our church.
- April
9, 1884: Laying of the cornerstone for First Spiritual Temple.
- September
26-28, 1885: Dedication and consecration of First Spiritual
Temple.
- June,
1975: Original Temple sold and church relocated to Brookline,
Massachusetts.
- September
22, 1985: Centenary Anniversary of original
Temple. Cornerstone was removed and contents of original time
capsule given to church. New time capsule placed behind cornerstone,
to be opened in September, 2085.
Spirit's
Dedication of the First Spiritual Temple
September
27, 1885
Dedication
Given by Spirit Star:
"I
consecrate this Temple to holy living, to universal brotherhood
(sisterhood), to the cultivation of that spirit which the Divine
Master brought with him, in his life and teachings when on earth,
to unity of the spiritual life with that of earth, that there
may be but one life, one brotherhood (sisterhood), one God and
Father of us all; that from this place may be taught that wisdom
which shall recognize more than teachings from the intellect,
even the development and wisdom of the heart-life; that here the
hearts of people may be awakened to do, as well as their heads
to think, for only through the wisdom that comes from both heart
and head can God be brought near to help us in all our endeavors.
And may all who come to listen have receptive hearts to be taught
how to live the divine life. Amen."
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