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"I was so excited to find a love-based spiritual community. For years, I had simply given up on church. I was tired of the fear and judgment. A friend told me about Oasis Rising Center and even invited me. I declined a number of times, then one day I decided to go, just once, so she would stop asking. Oasis Rising Center is different than regular church. It is about love and joy. Now I have a spiritual home." ~ J. Marcus
"I grew up in the New Thought tradition, but I was only familiar with one denomination. When I got to town, I thought there was no New Thought Spiritual Community. Then I looked online and found Oasis Rising Center in the www.FindACenter.com directory. I am so happy that I found a local New Thought Center and the difference is not that great."
"My life was defined by rules and codes. After my father died, my brother was the 'enforcer'. If my mother, my sisters or myself 'stepped out of line' he would 'show us the way.' We had to wear certain clothes and were not allowed to talk to people who were not part of our religion. I was blessed with a scholarship to university. My brother had different plans. I was supposed to marry boss. One the day of high school graduation, I packed my school backpack with what I could and took off for University. I never went back. I am afraid of what he would do. I never thought I would find a healthy spiritual community, then I found Oasis Rising Center. I am happy I discovered a real spiritual path, an alternative, a place where I can be me. I am free. I love it."
What people say about Oasis Rising Center
Janet ~ Eleanor ~
Insights from participants:
Janet H.
participating for 5 years
At Oasis Rising Center I found a delightful group of people. We share a love based spirituality which is truly empowering. For many years, I thought I was alone in understanding that there are universal spiritual principles which are shared within all compassionate spiritual paths. Oasis Rising Center has show me that I am not alone.
Eleanor M.
Animal Chaplain with 3 years of participation
I grew up on a farm, and feel a strong connection to the land. Today I live in an urban community. At Oasis Rising Center I have found a community of like minded souls who love life and share a common understanding that the answer to creating a better world is found in wisdom which is knowledge + compassion. We talk about real issues that affect our lives. We ask questions about life and find answers rooted in Ancient Wisdom, yet enfolding today's insights.
Bill J.
participant for over 2 years.
Joining Oasis Rising Center led me to Eleanor. She is an amazing soul who shares my belief that life is precious. I found a community filled with people who are kind, caring and ask questions! Individually we have our points of view, together we have collective wisdom and can take action to create a more compassionate world.
Anne W.
participating for 3 years.
I grew up in a regular church. Every Sunday we were 'treated' to a sermon about how the world was coming to an end and regular people who weren't at that church were going to hell without a handbasket. My friends at school were all supposedly doomed. As soon as I got old enough to say 'no' I left. I never thought I would go to church again. Then I found Oasis Rising Center and discovered that real spirituality isn't about fear or denying oneself, real spirituality is about love. Loving each other and the Divine within.