Sanctuary of the Divine Heart
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Sanctuary of the Divine Heart to provide services and offer support, in a manner that inspires and invites our community participants, to take an active part in the process of their religious and spiritual awakening, reconnecting them with the Divine.
Our practices include, but are not limited to, worship ceremonies, meditation events, prayer circles, devotional music, hymns, seminars, workshops, retreats, and various teachings; all aimed at bringing about an inner transformation, and spiritual growth.
Worship is essential to our religious beliefs and practice. We believe that only through a sincere religious practice, can participants understand the moral, ethical, and spiritual wisdom of the Divine above as well as the Divine within.
Sanctuary of the Divine Heart is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity and a religious organization as classified by the IRS.
We do accept donations which the donors can deduct in their taxes according to IRS Section 170.
If you wish to make a donation, various venues are available including Paypal, Venmo, CashApp, Zelle, checks, and Credit Cards.
Please contact us for the handle and for additional information.
Statement of Faith
Sanctuary of the Divine Heart is based on the belief that we are all spirit souls residing within a human body, and that there are multiple paths for these spirits to reconnect with the Divine Creator that is within our own innate Divine nature. We respect and honor a multitude of traditions, including but not limited to certain moral, ethical, and spiritual teachings of Judeo-Christian religions, Buddhism, Taoism, Zen, a host of Hindu religions, Santo Daime, and Umbandaime. We adhere to and teach members and participants about the following beliefs:
1. We believe in one Divine Creator who has always been and who will always be.
2. That within each person and every living being there is a soul, and that this soul is eternal and part and parcel of the Divine nature of the Creator.
3. That souls arrive at this world in order to learn, grow, and develop; to evolve and find their way back onto the Divine Creator, and that the path is through their Divine Heart.
4. That we are all in this together, and that all living beings will evolve and rise spiritually only when each and every one of us is able to achieve a renewed connection with their Divine nature.
5. That we are each other’s medicine, which means that we are here to support each other as needed in our spiritual journey and growth.
6. That our sacrament serves as a divine teacher and prophet to those who engage in its sacramental and ceremonial use. Our sacrament allows us to see eternal truths of the Divine Creator as explained below.
7. That there are many paths to reconnect with Divinity as presented by a multitude of religions and traditions; from the past to present, from East to West, From South to North, and that so long as a person’s free-will to choose is honored so that they may experience growth, there is no right and wrong path.
8. That at our core, we are love, and that we have faith, and that in the process of our spiritual growth, we reconnect with our Divine nature to rediscover the power of said love and faith.
9. That we are each different and unique, and that our differences should be celebrated and honored so that each person may be empowered to grow onto their unique and individual path, accommodated by our work at The Sanctuary and beyond.
10. That, while different, we are also connected via our Divine Heart, and that we each have a contribution to make towards the growth of the collective human consciousness.
Our Faith Tree, at the center of our work, is composed of symbols from multiple religious and spiritual practices and traditions.
The Faith Tree signifies our core belief that there are many paths for obtaining Union with the Divine, and that each person, individually, may and can pick a path that works best for them at the time.
With assistance from our sacrament, we are able to make a personal connection with the Divine, go deeper, and achieve Union; a Union that brings about growth, and transformation.
“If the light is in your heart, you will find your way home.”
— Rumi