STATEMENT OF BELIEFS
At the Church of Gaia, our faith is rooted in deep reverence for Mother Earth and the sacred plants she has gifted us. We recognize Gaia as a living, conscious being, and we honor all life upon her—humans, animals, birds, insects, plants, and all creatures alike—as sacred and interconnected. This Indigenous wisdom forms the foundation of our spiritual path, guiding our rituals, traditions, and way of life. We believe through the sacrament of Ayahuasca, we can transcend the physical world and enter into communion with the spirit of the Earth, our Creator, and the Divine guides and ancestors who walk with us in the unseen realms. This sacred work offers profound healing, wisdom, and transformation, allowing us to restore harmony within ourselves and with the world around us.
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We believe in the Spirit of Gaia, our Mother Earth, who gives life, sustains life, and receives us again at the end of life.
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We honor our Mother Earth as the source of life and our Father Sky as our connection to the cosmos. We recognize the divinity present in our spirit guides, angels, ancestors, and all energies, and hold that the essence of the divine lives within all things, including ourselves.
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We believe the natural world is deeply interconnected, with all beings contributing equally to the circle of life. Rather than viewing humanity as superior, we understand ourselves as interdependent with the natural world and part of the flow of energy between all things.
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We believe every element of the natural world carries a spirit, from the creatures of the sea and sky to the plants, minerals, and humankind. We honor the living energies within all things of this Earth.
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We believe Ayahuasca is a sacred sacrament gifted to humankind to communicate with the divine and receive direct teachings. We honor this gift and believe its use is appropriate only within a ceremonial context.
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We believe the sacrament of Ayahuasca opens pathways to the divine, the spirit realms, one another, and the highest expression of our true selves. Through this sacrament, we deepen our self-understanding and expand our awareness of the universe.
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We believe sacred ceremonies and the gatherings that follow foster deep energetic relationships, bringing people together and helping to create a more compassionate world. We trust in the power of community to support, protect, provide, and care for one another.
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We believe the body and mind are interconnected, and that well-being arises from the balance of physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual elements. We uphold every person’s right to choose what is best for their own body and health.
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We believe in reincarnation and rebirth, trusting that the soul returns to continue its growth. We honor the soul’s journey as unique, evolving, and everlasting.
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We believe the universe is vast and complex, and that our understanding will always be incomplete. We humbly acknowledge the limits of our knowledge and remain open to the mystery of what lies within and beyond this life.
