The Holy Gnosis of Thomas Chapel The Ecclesia Gnostica (The Gnostic Church) Parish in Salt Lake City, Utah Serving the Wasatch Front for over a decade

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The Ecclesia Gnostica welcomes independent spiritual seekers to share in community the Gnostic tradition through liturgical services, formal and informal learning opportunities, and in conversation with trained clergy and others engaged in spiritual growth. There is no membership or other requirements for participation. Communion is open to all.

The Holy Gnosis of Thomas Chapel (aka. St. Thomas the Twin Gnostic Church), is the Salt Lake City Parish of the Ecclesia Gnostica. While we held services in the Holy Cross Chapel at the Salt Lake Regional Medical Center for a number of years, we are now holding services in a house chapel. There is still work to be completed on the current space, and on the house that it is in, so pardon the state of things while the work is being done.

See the Brief Introduction for general information; the Schedule of Services for events; and, Chapel Info for information about attending services, and the building project. A collection of Homilies is available. There are local Gnostic gatherings in the Salt Lake Valley.

For more information and address, contact the Rev. Troy Pierce ().

About the icon: There is a strong tradition that the Apostle Thomas traveled through Syria and into India. The Acts of Thomas records that he was thrown in prison in India before being martyred. while in prison he told the story known as the Hymn of the Pearl, or the Hymn of the Robe of Glory. "Thomas" also means "twin," and it is thought that he was called this because of his special relationship to Christ. As icons show the inner reality, the Holy Thomas is pictured as an older twin of Jesus. He is portrayed in prison recounting the story of the Pearl. Through one window is the Robe of Glory. Through the other is the lance that will be used to execute him in the morning. Icon by Rev. Troy Pierce.

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Upcoming Events

No Services
Sunday, March 30 - June 15

There will be no scheduled services in April, May, and the first half of June.

Sunday of the Holy Mary Magdalen
Sunday, July 26, 11:30 AM

Eucharist service in celebration of the day of the Holy Mary of Magdala, the Apostle to the Apostles.

 

A Vision for the Parish

Contact: One on one conscious connections where experiences are taken seriously within the context of the spiritual path. Grounded spiritual listening. Chaplaincy model.

Contexts: Gnosticism. Religion. Philosophy. Psychology. Mythology. Symbolism. Multiple perspectives. Educational programs and opportunities. Formation programs. Developing and articulating a growing understanding.

Community: A church of friends where each brings themselves into community, and shares their insight and knowledge. Supportive of your journey. Honest. We are all in this together. No membership, just friendship.

Communion: A church where you do not have to leave a part of yourself at the door. Solemn Ritual. Uniting in ritual. Uniting with the divine. Becoming (better) mystics. Honoring of the divine within each of us.

 

Regular Services

The Ecclesia Gnostica is a publicly practicing, overtly Gnostic sacramental church within the Apostolic Succession. As a sacramental, liturgical church, we employ vestments, chant, candles, incense, bells, and other accoutrements. This serves the purpose of elevating our consciousness out of the mundane concerns to focus upon the Divine.

	Sunday Morning Gnostic Eucharist The Holy Eucharist (or Mass) is so designed that it may effectively remove the barriers separating the human and the Divine. The Ecclesia Gnostica invites all who seek this mystic union to partake of the Divine Mystery of the Eucharist. The structure and content of our Liturgy are age-old and are not altered by the passing fancies of individuals or the mundane trends of culture. Thus our service is Christian as well as Gnostic in nature, ancient as well as contemporary. The Ecclesia Gnostica in Salt Lake City celebrates the Gnostic Eucharist Sunday mornings at 11:30 AM. Communion is open to everyone. (There will be a break in services through June.)
	Devotional Service to the Holy Sophia An evening service of devotion to the Holy Sophia is held monthly. It is a singularly meaningful and magical service dedicated to the Divine Feminine, unique to our particular rite. Culminating in the Litany of Love, in which love is sent forth to all. Usually prefaced by a brief Healing Service, for personal preparation. Services are held the second Wednesday of the month with the Healing service at 7 PM, and the Sophia service immediately following at approximately 7:30 PM. (Check below for months scheduled.)

2008 Services

The Holy Gnosis of Thomas Chapel in Salt Lake City will hold the following services in addition to 11:30 AM Sunday Eucharist services.

Schedule:

January:	The Epiphany - Special Epiphany service The Healing & Sophia Service will not be held this month.
February:	The Healing & Sophia Service will not be held this month. Ash Wednesday - Evening Eucharist Service on the 6th at 7 PM
March:	The Healing & Sophia Service will not be held this month. Montsegur Day - Requiem Eucharist Holy Week Services -     Maundy Thursday - Eucharist service with foot washing on the 20th at 7 PM     Good Friday - Special service of the round dance of Jesus at 7:30 PM     Holy Saturday Vigil - kindling the new flame & blessing of baptismal water at 7:30 PM     Easter Sunday - Eucharist service on the 23rd at 11:30 AM
April:	No services to be held this month.
May:	No services to be held this month.
June:	No Healing & Sophia Service this month Day of the Holy John, the Baptist - Mandaean Vespers service
July:	Healing & Sophia Service Day of the Holy Mary Magdalen
August:	Healing & Sophia Service.
September:	Healing & Sophia Service
October:	Day of the Martyrdom of the Holy Templars - Vespers service of the Holy Martyrs
November:	All Soul's Day Requiem Eucharist Healing & Sophia Service
December:	No Healing & Sophia Service this month. Traditional Christmas Midnight Mass - the 25th at 12 AM

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