[From the 2001 Winter Solstice Newsletter]

Center for Soul Evolution invites you to the
WINTER SOLSTICE CEREMONY

Initiations in the
Order of Melchizedek

Aligning Earth and Universal Purpose

Friday, December 21 in Mt Shasta, CA
Rehearsal for initiates at 10:00 am, ceremony at 5:00 pm.
This is a private ceremony, please notify us to reserve a place.

The Order Of Melchizedek has become more prominent in the inner planes in the last few months than it has been in thousands of years on this planet. Many lightworkers and spirit-based people are feeling the presence of this cosmic order, or even hearing the name "Melchizedek" in their meditations. If by saying this name you feel a wave of light and energy wash over you, you are probably aligned with the order already, or you are being called to consciously align yourself now.

We are dedicating the winter solstice, a time of new beginnings, to initiates of this order, because so many lightworkers are now being called anew. During the ceremony we will be initiating people into the conscious service of the Order of Melchizedek, as well as advancing some initiates to the second degree. We invite anyone who feels that this is a step they wish to take in their soul evolution, to join us in person. Declaring your alignment publicly is a powerful, moving experience. It will put you into more direct contact with the spiritual hierarchy of this planet, but will not interfere with your work in other spiritual or religious organizations¾instead, it will give this work even more depth and meaning. Please read the information on the next page for more details. We also welcome people who would like to join the ceremony to support the initiates without being initiated themselves. There will be great spiritual benefit to all who attend this ceremony in the vortex of Mt Shasta.

What is the Order of Melchizedek?
The Order of Melchizedek is an ancient mystical priesthood, serving the universe since there have been souls evolving. The name comes from the Hebrew "Melchi," meaning king, and "Zedek," meaning righteousness or the right use of consciousness. The purpose of the order is to bring divine energies into human form and to guide civilizations of the universe into higher levels of evolution, through consciousness shifts and physical influence.

Who are the members?
All ascended masters are members of this order--these are the beings who have gone through the soul evolution on this planet to an awakened state, or enlightenment, and who have gone on to work on the inner planes helping humanity. Angels and other beings of Light are also members. The White Brotherhood-Sisterhood ("white" stands for white light), is a group specific to this planet who carry out the higher plan as outlined by the cosmic Order of Melchizedek. The being called "Melchizedek" in the Bible's Old Testament, Abraham's spiritual teacher, is in charge of the mystical priesthood now. The name Melchizedek is also conferred as a title to some people who have achieved a state of spiritual illumination or passed certain initiations.

What are the teachings?
Many of the world's mystery schools are based on the teachings of this order, for these teachings are the basic steps to mastery. When a person feels drawn to this group, it is likely they have been involved in the past or are already involved at a higher level of consciousness. Many people first take classes in their sleep for many years before being called to make a conscious connection. This conscious connection and intention to be an initiate in this ancient order is an important step on the path of soul evolution, even if you have been working with this group in the higher planes for many years. It brings the energies of those lessons and skills you have been learning more fully into the physical realm. By becoming ordained in the order, through sacred ceremony, you are declaring to the universe your intentions to be of conscious service to, and a pure expression of, the God-force energy, to the best of your ability. It also attracts to you a higher level of attention from the ascended masters.

What will happen in the ceremony?
The ceremony we offer is a powerful spiritual experience. Initiates prepare themselves by purification activities, and submit their petition for membership. They then receive a transmission of energies through the initiator, from masters of the Order of Melchizedek and the White Brotherhood-Sisterhood. This transmission raises the vibration of their energy bodies to the next level that each individual can encompass, to secure the spiritual connection.
Requirements:

1) Have the intention to be initiated into the service of the spiritual hierarchy of the planet.
2) Submit your request to us by mid-December at the latest.
3) Prepare for the ceremony for at least three days, with fasting, energy work, meditation, & prayer.
4) Wear all white during the ceremony.
5) Memorize the ceremony song that you will sing with the other initiates, and the petition request you will state during the ceremony. These will be sent to you.
6) There is no fee, but we ask all initiates to make a donation of any size to the center to help cover costs.