Essene Retreat Center
American Universalist Temple of Divine Wisdom
About the Essene Retreat Center
Living a Spiritually Awakened Life
The American Universalist Temple of Divine Wisdom is a modern day Essene Retreat Center located in Prayers for Peace Park, Valley Center, California. Developed in 1967, this Mission stems from the Ancient Order of Essenes who was one of the 12 Ancient Orders of Shepherd Kings and were recognized as the Scribes of the Sanhedrin. To this day, we are committed to compiling and teaching Divine Wisdom found in all the Great Religions of the world.
Our chapel is dedicated to The Christ, the Divine position from which emanates pure energy of Love, Understanding and Wisdom. In turn, our love for God All Good pours forth in a rainbow of inspiration and hope. Each of us has the potential for clairvoyance and channeling Ascended Masters and Divine Intelligence to enhance life and our relationships. Everything is relationship: Nature, the Elements, people, sentient beings, -even creation, we have a relationship with what we create. Everything Evolves.
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We are dedicated to learning and mastering a God-aligned spiritual way of life to increase the power and intensity of the purest essence of Light and Love vibration.
We are here to expand our capacity:
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Physically, through wholesome living such as diet and exercise.
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Mentally, through learning and teaching.
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Emotionally, through self-awareness and self-control
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Spiritually, through Light and Love Radiation.
We are here for soul freedom:
To improve the condition of our Being
To magnify Divine Light and Love
We promote Peace through interfaith understanding and cooperation.
We seek and practice inner peace through centering calm and love for God All Good.
Reverend Elizabeth Crandall
Our Mission Statement
At Essene Retreat, our mission is to foster a spiritually awakened life by compiling and teaching Divine Wisdom from all Great Religions of the world. We are dedicated to nurturing the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being of each individual, enhancing their relationship with Nature, the Elements, and all sentient beings. Through our commitment to the Christ energy of Love, Understanding, and Wisdom, we strive to promote peace, inner calm, and the magnification of Divine Light and Love.
Our Core Values
Spiritual Awakening
We believe in the potential for clairvoyance and channeling Divine Intelligence to enrich life and relationships, fostering a God-aligned spiritual way of life.
Holistic Well-being
We are dedicated to wholesome living through diet and exercise, continuous learning and teaching, self-awareness and control, and the radiation of Light and Love.
Interfaith Understanding
We promote peace through the understanding and cooperation of diverse faiths, recognizing the wisdom found in all Great Religions.
Divine Connection
Our chapel, dedicated to The Christ, serves as a beacon of pure energy, inspiring hope and love for God All Good, which we aim to embody and radiate.
Evolution and Relationship
We recognize that everything evolves and is interconnected, from nature and people to the creations of our own making. Our journey is one of expanding our capacity for Divine Light and Love.
Inner Peace and Soul Freedom
We seek inner peace through centering calm and love for God All Good, aiming to improve our Being and magnify Divine Light and Love.