What we’re about
Entheo Temple is a sanctuary for those seeking spiritual growth and healing. We facilitate the sacramental use of psilocybin (an entheogen), providing a unique path for those recovering from life's challenges and seeking answers to existential questions. Our doors are open to anyone curious about the transformative power of psychedelics.
Entheo Temple, Inc is a faith based non-profit organization and constitutional church, established as a 501(c)(3) within the meaning of IRS Code Section 508(c)(1)(a).
Our right to explore our inner worlds and connect with spirit through entheogens is protected by the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) of 1993 and our deeply held belief in cognitive liberty.
Our Spirituality:
Our ministers practice within the umbra of Unitarian Universalism and draw from Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, Eclectic Paganism, and New Thought traditions. Our unique sect is Entheism, the belief that we are all One and the Divine is within.
Our community is made up of individuals from many perspectives. Our members may refer to the Divine by many names: God, Source, Creator, Spirit, or Universe. We believe that all spiritual traditions are referring to the same Divinity, no matter the name, and that Divinity manifests in a multitude of human incarnations.
We are an inclusive, socially-conscious and welcoming organization. We remain open to all beliefs and paths to a peaceful existence with loving stewardship of our only planet.
The Sacrament:
The sacrament has been used for centuries by shamans, healers and spiritual leaders on almost every continent for its ability to unveil elevated consciousness, facilitate deep healing, and spark spiritual awakenings.
Our devotion to sacred (psilocybin) mushrooms has been passed on from generations of ancestral practice and is deepened by the personal experiences of our modern mystics.
It is our genuine belief that sacred mushrooms are one of the greatest gifts that nature offers, raising our awareness so that we can develop a direct experience of Divine presence and receive Divine guidance.
WE AFFIRM AND PROMOTE:
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;
2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
3rd Principle: Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
5th Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
6th Principle: The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
7th Principle: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.
8th Principle: The right of every individual to have sovereignty over their cognitive experience as it pertains to altered states.
WE BELIEVE:
- We are spiritual beings having a human experience; each a unique incarnation of God-Consciousness. I am you. You are me. We are ONE.
- Life and death are both conscious energy. Everything is energy. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, therefore God-Consciousness (and you) are infinite and eternal.
- The highest spiritual principle is loving one another unconditionally, teaching, and supporting each other to heal. We do not stop learning at adulthood --we raise each other at all ages.
- Our beliefs and perceptions create our reality. Our mental states manifest our lived experience. We can create our own bliss or torment on Earth based on how connected (or disconnected) we are with God-Consciousness.
- We partake with the sacrament of Earth medicine; sacred (psilocybin) mushrooms. The sacrament is a gift from the source which uniquely enable us to commune with God-Consciousness.
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If you would like to speak with one of our sacrament ceremony facilitators, please follow the 4 steps on our website:
https://EntheoTemple.org/membership
Connect with our community on Facebook:
https://facebook.com/groups/entheotemple
Donate to support the church’s fundraiser ($5,000 goal) to improve our retreat center and ceremonial spaces
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 🥾 Hikerodose: Intentional Movement & Forest Bathing (Tallulah Gorge, GA)Tallulah Gorge State Park , Tallulah Falls, GA
Join us on the 3rd Sundays of every month for a different hike around Atlanta and North Georgia
Please note: Hikerodose events are only for contributing members of our community (who donate monthly) or for those who have come in for a private sacrament ceremony with our ministers in the past 12 months.
Click here to become a contributing member
This special Hikerodose will be on Sun, July 20 from 7am-2pm, moderate difficulty, in beautiful Tallulah Gorge GA --where the waterfalls are!
TRAIL:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/georgia/sliding-rock-trail-via-south-rim-trailVIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj4hMboRBHECOMMUTE / OVERNIGHT CAMPING:
Allow 2 1/2 hours for your commute if you are driving from Atlanta, best to leave around 4:30am on Sunday. You may also consider driving out on Saturday and camping overnight to make it easier to get up early for the hike.We suggest:
Pioneer Campground, Tallulah Falls GA https://maps.app.goo.gl/QEeLvFxnBRndipC56DURATION / DIFFICULTY:
It's a 1.7-mile out-and-back hike. This moderate to challenging trail traverses a steep, rocky embankment before reaching the gorge floor. It looks harder than it actually is, though.Hikers can walk along the beautiful Tallulah River and view several waterfalls, slide down the natural rock slide and swim. You WILL get wet! We will likely be on the trail for 5 hours just to make the most of the day.
MEETING LOCATION:
Tallulah Gorge State Park
338 Jane Hurt Yarn Rd
Tallulah Falls, GA 30573Please note:
To access the gorge floor, visitors must obtain a free permit which is limited to 100 per day. For information on obtaining a permit, please visit https://gastateparks.org/TallulahGorgeBRING:
- Shoes with good tread
- Sunscreen, shades, hat
- Water bottle
- Light clothing as we are sure it will be quite hot
- Swimsuit & towel
- Snacks or a whole bag lunch
- A small backpack may be nice to have
KIDS:
Children are welcome as long as they are old enough to keep up on this hike or can be carried on your backPETS:
No petsPARKING:
FreeFORMAT:
7:00am - Arrive and get in line for the entrance
7:15am - Park and make your way (quickly) to the entrance to guarantee your entrance to the Gorge Floor
7:30am - Circle up for introductions
8:00am - Safety orientation
8:30am - Intention setting and subtle sacrament
9:00am - Hike kicks off with members paired up with a buddy to keep everyone together
9:30am - Movement and mindfulness practice when we find some open green space (Thai Chi or Qi Gong) led by one of our members -- beginner friendly
11:00am - Pause at the waterslide to play in the water and have lunch / picnic and discussion
1:00pm - Begin return trip back to parking lot
2:00pm - Closing circle and departureThe focus of this gathering is communion with sacrament at a level that everyone will be present and feel more connected to each other and nature.
Expect an elevated mood and sense of well-being.
The vibe will be warm and supportive. We always end up in the deep end of existential topics.
We lead with vulnerability and we welcome yours.
Click below to become a contributing member!
$25/mo supports us to continue expanding our virtual (zoom) based events to be accessible to all regardless of physical ability or location
$50/mo supports us to continue expanding our in-person potlucks, hikes, river excursions, film screenings, cultivation workshops, and more!
$100/mo supports us to continue improving the sanctuary space to start offering longer and more involved group retreats.
See you on the trail,
Mira & Alex - 🙏🏼Weekly Gratitude Circle: Uplifting Mindset Support (30 mins)Link visible for attendees
Kick off your Monday mornings with a community gratitude practice at 9:30am EST, on Zoom. (read the entire event description below to find the password)
The path of transformation can be unsettling, at times, due to the dramatic inner shifts and changes to our old beliefs and habits. This can disrupt our foundation of stability and certainty.
When we look at people who have the same challenge for 10 years (repeating cycles and lessons), versus the people who actually move past the challenge —the differences aren't in whether they want to improve, but in their mindset and commitment to growth.
You’ve probably heard that "integration is key." Amidst challenging seasons of life, gratitude practice can bring you into trust and deep appreciation -- even for the less desirable events and circumstances.
ON UNDESIRED OUTCOMES:
"The next time you are confronted with any undesired outcome, just stop. Take one good, deep breath and say "Thank you for this gift, and the treasure that it holds for me." Be assured that it does hold a treasure, even if you are not seeing it right now."
--Neale Donald WalschON GRATITUDE:
"You start to love that which you can love
and just keep expanding it...
You love a tree,
You love a river,
You love a leaf,
You love a flower,
You love a cat,
You love a human..."
--Ram DassThe intention of our Gratitude Circle is to create a safe and nurturing space where each of us can share and reflect on the moments of gratitude we've experienced over the past week.
Connect authentically, support one another, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for the blessings in our lives, both big and small.
Remember to listen with empathy, speak with honesty, and hold space for the diverse experiences and emotions that each person brings.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Feel the gratitude.
- Let the gratitude speak instead of your thoughts.
- Find the opening phrase that resonates with you, no need to be rigid.
- Let the gratitude impact you.
- Don't explain your gratitude. Keep it short.
- See how grateful you can be for things that are more difficult.
LINK TO JOIN:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5236242192
Meeting ID: 523 624 2192
Password: peace$5-$25 Suggested Donation:
Your support enables us to continue gathering our community. Can you give to one of our fundraisers below? Much gratitude for the energy exchange that keeps us growing.🫶🏼 Ordainment Fund (New Ministers in Training)
🫶🏾 Accessibility Fund (Pay-It-Forward for Ceremony Costs)
🫶🏿 Sanctuary + Retreat Space Improvement FundThis weekly event is hosted by our member, Will Gao.
We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
With love,
Mira & Alex - 🦋Transformation Talks: How To Get Out of Your Own Way (Cumming, GA)Private Home, Cumming, GA
Join us for "Transformation Talks" a deep dive into the existential realm, while lounging in a beautiful home on Lake Lanier. This is part 2 of 6 in the series where each part can also stand on its own. While there will be a benefit to attending all six, it is not a requirement to attend.
Transformation Talks are designed for the mystic who has been on the healing path for a while. For the go-getter who refuses to stagnate. This is for the self-healer, the co-creator, the pattern-interruptor.
If you are ready to face hard facts, conquer personal demons, embrace mindset changes, examine core values, and climb proverbial mountains in your life -- this space is for you.
TIMELINE:
2:00 | Welcome folks as they arrive, grab a cold beverage and a snack, find a seat on the screened porch
2:15 | Introductions: AJ Fiorenza (your facilitator) and Brent Kane (your host)
- Group Intros: Allow each participant 60 seconds to share their Name, where they drove from, how they are arriving "what's your vibe today?" (one word)
- Set the container: Read group agreements to ensure a safe space for sharing, host offers housekeeping reminders about his home.
3:00 | Discussion: Exploring the concept of "personal gravity" --limiting beliefs, fears --and how we resist transformation. (each participant answers)
4:00 | Journaling exercise to make the learning more embodied
4:15 | Assignment: "Resistance Spotting" share a demo of this and collect email addresses for a worksheet to be sent
4:30 | Allow each participant 60 seconds to share a final thought or feeling
4:45 | Bio break, mingling begins
5:00 | Head out to the lake and relax on the two-story floating dock, or play in the water! (bring your own swimsuits and towels)
6:00 | Wrap up
LOCATION:
The property is in Cumming, GA.
We ask that you RSVP with care, considering the drive time and come back to update your RSVP if something changes.ABOUT US:
Entheo Temple's founders practice within the umbra of Unitarian Universalism and draw from Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Hinduism, Eclectic Paganism, and New Thought traditions. Our unique sect is Entheism, the belief that we are all One and God-Consciousness resides within in all Beings.We understand God as the love, universal intelligence, and pure consciousness which imbues all things. We recognize only one energy source, and one consciousness that manifests in a multitude of physical iterations.
Our fellowship partakes in the essential sacrament of sacred (psilocybin) mushrooms for insight into the nature of existence, to heal, to grow, and to commune with God-Consciousness.
-- however sacrament will NOT be a feature of this gathering, please do not bring any mind-altering substances 🙏🏼
DONATIONS:
Give one-time as a thank you to today's host and facilitator. Your gift will be applied to one of Entheo Temple's fundraisers.Consider becoming a contributing member!
$25/mo supports us to continue expanding our virtual (zoom) based events to be accessible to all regardless of physical ability or location
$50/mo supports us to continue expanding our in-person potlucks, hikes, river excursions, film screenings, cultivation workshops, and more!
$100/mo supports us to continue improving the sanctuary space to start offering longer and more involved group retreats.
Give:
🤍Recurring: https://entheotemple.org/membership
🤍One-Time: https://entheotemple.org/donateWe acknowledge you for your transformation, fellow mystic! May we all live from a place of peace, purpose and fulfillment -- and leave this world more healed than we found it.
Mira & Alex
--Founding Ministers***
Join our Facebook group to participate in community discussions between Transformation Talks, sessions:
https://facebook.com/groups/entheotemple - 🛶Riverdose: Cartecay Kayak Excursion (1.5 hr North of Atlanta, Ellijay)CARTECAY RIVER EXPERIENCE Cartecay River Experience, Ellijay, GA
Join us on the 4th Sundays of every month at 11:00am EST, for a different river excursion around Atlanta and North Georgia (May - Sept)
Please note: Riverdose events are only for contributing members of our community (who donate monthly) or for those who have come in for a private sacrament ceremony with our ministers in the past 12 months.
Click here to become a contributing member
The next ever Riverdose will be on Sun, July 27 from 11am-4pm, beginner level difficulty, near Ellijay GA.
DURATION:
3 Mile River Excursion. We will be on the water about 2 hours, leaving plenty of room in the beginning and end to talk and get to know each other.DIFFICULTY:
Good for all levels of paddlers. This section of the Caretcay River does have rapids and one big finale rapid. Still good for beginners and anyone with physical ability to walk and swim.MEET US HERE:
Cartecay River Experience
2400 Hwy 52
East Ellijay, GA 30540
706-531-4746RENTALS:
https://www.cartecayriverexperience.com/adventure-river-exp.htmlRent Single Kayak: $34 (pay upon arrival) includes shuttle, life jackets, paddles and helmets as needed
Bring Your Own Kayak: The company will shuttle your boat back to the start point for $10 (call ahead for reservations)
BRING:
- Clothes you're okay getting wet in, and a change of clothes.
- Water shoes or sandals that are fully strapped to your feet (no flip flops)
- Sunscreen, shades, hat
- Water bottle
- Snacks and/or a whole bag lunch
- Towel
KIDS:
Children 10 and up can join us and paddle their own boat, children 5 and up can ride in a boat with you. No kids under age 5.PETS:
No pets on this excursionPARKING:
Free in the lotDISCUSSION:
Before our kayaking excursion, we'll circle up for introductions and during our float we'll hear about your past psychedelic experiences and what you're working on spiritually and emotionally at this stage of growth.FORMAT:
11:00am - Arrive, park, pay for your kayak and sign waivers
11:15am - Circle up for introductions and orientation with the staff
11:30am - Intention setting, subtle sacrament offered
11:45am - Shuttle!
12:00pm - Get in the water!
2:00pm - Get out of the water!
2:30pm - Picnic together, late lunch and hangout time
4:00pm - Closing circle and departureThe focus of this gathering is communion with sacrament at a level that everyone will be present and feel more connected to each other and nature. Expect an elevated mood and sense of well-being.
The vibe will be warm and supportive. We always end up in the deep end of existential topics.
We lead with vulnerability and we welcome yours.
Click below to become a contributing member!
$25/mo supports us to continue expanding our virtual (zoom) based events to be accessible to all regardless of physical ability or location
$50/mo supports us to continue expanding our in-person potlucks, hikes, river excursions, film screenings, cultivation workshops, and more!
$100/mo supports us to continue improving the sanctuary space to start offering longer and more involved group retreats.
See you on the river,
Mira & Alex
