[From the 2006 Summer Solstice Newsletter]

Center for Soul Evolution invites you to the
SUMMER SOLSTICE CEREMONY

Initiations in the
Order of Melchizedek

June 24-25 in Mt Shasta, CA
10 am Saturday to noon Sunday (with optional hike on Friday)
Private ceremony by reservation only, size limited.
Call 530-926-2886 or email to reserve a space.

The Order of Melchizedek, an ancient mystical priesthood working on the inner planes to help our planet and humanity shift to higher levels of consciousness, is once again putting out the call for lightworkers to become more consciously aligned. If the name "Melchidezek" causes a wave of light and energy to wash over you, you are probably already aligned with the order on the inner planes, or you are being called to consciously align yourself now.

Becoming formally initiated and declaring your alignment in front of a group of supportive people in a sacred space is a powerful, moving experience. It will put you into more direct contact with the Ascended Masters and spiritual hierarchy of this planet, but will not interfere with any work you do with other spiritual organizations or practices.

We also welcome people who would like to join the ceremony to support the initiates without being initiated themselves.

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. We work directly with this mysical order, rather than with any human-based organization.

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 Old Testiment of the Bible, who was 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 have been based on the teachings of this order, for these teachings are the basic steps to mastery of the human journey. When a person feels drawn to this group, it is likely they have been involved in the past or are currently 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. Publicly announcing the 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 inner planes for many years. This action brings the 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 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 does the event cost?
There is no fee to be initiated or to attend the ceremony. However, we do ask that each participant make a donation of any size to the center, based on what it is worth to them and what they can afford. This is an important part of the committment to spiritual service, and helps us cover costs.

What will happen in the event and ceremony?
There is an optional hike up Black Butte on Friday afternoon, a small volcano next to Mt Shasta where energies of the Order are very strong. Saturday will be spent in preparation, with purification and energy work. The ceremony will take place on Sunday morning, and will be a powerful spiritual experience. Initiates will submit their petition for membership in the Order out loud, then receive a transmission of energies through the initiator, from masters of the Order of Melchizedek and the White Brotherhood-Sisterhood. This transmission gives acceptance and raises the vibration of their energy bodies to the next level that each individual can encompass.

Requirements:

1) Have the intention to be initiated into the service of the spiritual hierarchy of the planet, or to renew your previously-taken vows.
2) Submit your request to us by mid-June at the latest.
3) Prepare for at least two days before arriving (three days total before the ceremony), with fasting, energy work, meditation, and prayer.
4) 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.

Schedule:

Friday, June 23, 2 - 6pm: Optional hike up Black Butte.
Saturday, 10 - 12am: Welcome, instructions, and guided meditation for initiates.
        12 - 5pm: Individual energy work and purifications.
        5 - 7pm: Ceremony rehearsal.
        7pm - end of day: Individual prayer, meditation, and preparation.
Sunday, 10 - 12am (approx): Ceremony. This is also open to non-initiates who want to support the initiates and benefit from the energy generated.
        12 - 2pm: Optional lunch out together to break the fast and celebrate!