About Us
Avalon Chapel is a community of spiritual explorers. We offer a transformative, mystical, and contemplative spiritual experience rooted in Creation Spirituality, promoting environmental stewardship within a supportive community.
Avalon Principles
We Embrace God & Slay Dragons: We acknowledge the profound unity with the divine source while recognizing every individual's inherent goodness and blessings. We affirm that we are blessed and divinely connected since the Garden of Eden. With this knowledge, we commit to the ongoing effort to slay inner dragons, those desires that pull us astray, fostering transformation, healing, and acknowledging our divine essence.
Love is the Ultimate and Transformative Blessing: Love is the highest spiritual principle and ultimate blessing from God, which has the power to renew and heal. Love affirms the intrinsic goodness of all and fosters the recognition of the divine blessings bestowed upon us. Unconditional love transforms lives and relationships.
Alignment with Original Blessing Creates a Victorious Life: Practical spirituality involves living per the understanding that we are blessed initially and fully sound in the eyes of the Divine. This recognition guides our choices, actions, and interactions, allowing us to express and share the inherent blessings within us and others. We recognize that many metaphysical tools exist to help us live in alignment with God and are committed to exploring them.
Avalon Distinctives
Emphasis on Creation Spirituality: Avalon Chapel focuses on Creation Spirituality, which celebrates the sacredness and interconnectedness of all creation. This emphasis sets it apart from traditional religious organizations and offers a distinctive spiritual approach that resonates with individuals seeking a deeper connection with the natural world.
Mystical and Contemplative Approach: Avalon Chapel embraces a mystical and contemplative approach to spirituality inspired by Matthew Fox's transformative theology. This approach encourages individuals to cultivate a direct and experiential relationship with the Divine, fostering a profound personal connection and spiritual growth.
Commitment to Community: Avalon Chapel is dedicated to dismantling systems of oppression, promoting equality and inclusivity for all community members. This commitment sets Avalon apart as an organization that focuses on personal spirituality and recognizes the importance of advocating for a more just and compassionate society.
Honoring the Divine Feminine and Environmental Stewardship: Avalon Chapel uniquely recognizes the significance of the divine feminine and seeks to honor and uplift women's spiritual experiences and contributions. Additionally, Avalon strongly emphasizes environmental stewardship, acknowledging humanity's responsibility to care for and protect the Earth. This combination of honoring the divine feminine and environmental consciousness distinguishes Avalon Chapel as an organization that values the interconnectedness of spirituality, gender equality, and ecological well-being.
Revolutionizing our Faith: We accept The Rev. Matthew Fox’s 95 Thesis as a framework for Avalon Chapel. His works have significantly influenced the creation of Avalon Chapel, and we highly recommend you buy and read his works.
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We plan to start with regular meetings in December 2023. Our launch is Christmas Eve
Our meeting location is in Elizabeth, Colorado which is halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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No, everyone is welcome and we do not have a formal membership process
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No. There is no cost for attending any program. Once approved as a Colorado non-profit we will have a donation box in the back but, we will NEVER take a collection or require payment.
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