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VISITORS
WELCOME ! |
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SYMBOLS
OF FAITHS |
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 When
you walk through the doors of our temple, you will find symbols
of various religions. Shintoism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam,
Zorastrianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Native American, Buddhism,
Jainism and Judaism. These traditions are a few of the many
faiths that are discussed and shared in our Interfaith Programs
and Sunday Services. Individuals and groups interested in
renting the center for a day for $75 should contact Rev. Peter
Chilstrom (aka Swami Tapasananda) at
(269) 543-3951 or Rev. Glenn
Davenport (aka Swami Atmalokananda) at (616) 293-6884. Interfaith
Weddings and holidays are a great success.
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INTERFAITH
TRAILS
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The
center maintains a series of trails throughout the property.
The paths wind around the main buildings and disappear into
the woods and fields. All together, the trails are several
miles in length and suitable for quiet reflective walks. Signs
with sayings from world religions, veiled among the trees,
and flowers blooming along the path, remind us of the beauty
of nature. There are meditation huts and benches
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SACRED
SITES |
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 The
Labyrinth, Medicine Wheel, Interfaith Trails, Hidden Shrines,
Sacred Fires, Drumming Circles and Meditation Huts are a few
sacred sites found on the beautiful landscaped and wooded
15 acres of the property. Weekend programs describe the sacred
nature of ritual and ceremony, as practiced in world faiths
and rites of passage worldwide. A guided meditation walk on
the labyrinth is always popular with our visitors. Flyers
of programs and events are available in the building.
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PROGRAMS
AND SERVICES |
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 Visitors
are welcome! Sunday Services are from 11am to 1pm. A guest
speaker begins with a presentation of their tradition at 11am,
followed by an Interfaith Service at 12pm. Children interfaith
services are from 11-1pm. A vegetarian lunch is shared at
1pm. Refer to our calendar for special events in the afternoons.
If you would like to be on our mailng list for news-letters
and program flyers, please contact the center at (269) 543-3951
or join our "spirit of interfaith newsgroup online".
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MILES FROM LAKE MICHIGAN, NEAR SAUGATUCK, GALLERIES AND SCENIC
ROUTES
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 Many
of you will be greeted by our dogs who love dog biscuits,
birds who love bird seed and sheep who love crackers. Feel
free to treat them during your visits. Children will love
it! Park tables are provided for picnics and a concession
stand is available with refreshments. On weekends, all visitors
are welcome to join us in our Sunday pot-luck lunches at 1:00pm.
The Lake Michigan shoreline is just 2 miles away with beautiful
beaches and a scenic route. Saugatuck sand dunes and galleries
are filled with family and fun.
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