The United Metaphysical Churches (UMC) stand as a national organization with a vision to become a worldwide beacon of love through our philosophy, education, and religion of Divine Metaphysics.
Our programs have been created to teach the science, philosophy, and religion of Divine Metaphysics and promote the love and oneness of God within each of us.
Our educational programs lead to different paths, including ordination as a UMC minister or certification as a UMC Teacher, Certified Spiritual Healer, or Certified Intuitive Practitioner.
History of The United Metaphysical Churches
The United Metaphysical Churches was organized on November 21, 1964, and was incorporated on April 20, 1965, under the name of the Spiritual Churches of Science and Revelation, a non-profit religious association. In 1992 the name changed to the United Metaphysical Churches.
The Association came into manifestation over the dispute over property ownership.
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The group of churches that was to become the Spiritual Churches of Science and Revelation felt strongly that the individual church property should belong to the local church, and not a national association.
Lawsuits began and as a result members like Mr. Others then followed suit and the necessity of a new organization became evident.
A number of Michigan churches began to meet to form a new organization.
The name of Spiritual, rather than “Spiritualist Churches” was decided upon as they wanted it to be an Association that did more than giving messages.
Thus, Spiritual Churches through Science would explain the Revelations.
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The first summer program was presented on July 1, 1995, and continues to the present date.
Today, the United Metaphysical Churches provides one of the finest and most comprehensive metaphysical educational departments which includes studies in Mediumship, Healing & Ordination of Ministers.
Rev. We would be amiss if we did not give thanks and remember that first Board of Trustees that made this all possible through their love, devotion, and fearless guidance: Jewel A. Buckner, President; Emery Wiersma, Vice President; Gertrude Vandenburg, Secretary; Irene Barnes, Treasurer; Trustees: Margaret McDaniels, Clara Trombly, John A. Barg, Esther M. Whetzel, and Mable A.
Core Beliefs and Principles
Our first principle states: “We believe in God as Infinite Intelligence.” God is not a personified being sitting upon a throne- neither male nor female but containing both - thus you may hear many of our ministers say “Father-Mother God.” Our understanding of God is more Panentheistic.
To clarify, it does not think of God as a being separate from other beings, not as another being in addition to the universe of beings.
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Rather, it thinks of God (or “the sacred” or “Spirit,” terms which we use interchangeably and synonymously) as a non-material level or layer or dimension of reality that pervades the universe.
“THE MORE” is all around us and within us; the universe is shot through with the presence of God.
Thus God and the universe are not completely separate; rather, the universe is “in God,” and we, and all that is, are “in God.”
Importantly, panentheism does not identify God and the universe. God is not the universe, and the universe is not God.
Rather, though the universe is in God, God is more than the universe.
We take the Bible seriously, but not literally. We do not accept the Bible as the inerrant Word of God!
It has been translated many times and was written as part of the culture and social experience of that time.
“Thus Holy Scripture is a book of guidance, instruction, and teaching intended to enlighten humankind.
We may also think of God as the “Absolute.” According to the Genesis narrative, all things are created by God, exist, and are made manifest.
The universe and humankind are manifestations of God and reflections of that Essence.
Many believe that the earth was created in seven days. We can spend countless hours debating the big bang theory versus creation, etc.; however, remember that we internalize the scriptures.
In light of this, how do we relate to “darkness?” Many teach that only light and the color white are symbolic of God. But darkness and the color black are also representations of God.
Darkness, as a metaphor, presents God as the Inscrutable Source, the Unknowable and the Unmanifest.
According to the early Egyptian writers, the first principle is characterized as darkness because it is beyond all classified and rational conceptions.
We see the creation process beginning at the commandment, “Let there be light!” We see Divine Order taking place as names were given to things, such as day, night, and so forth.
“The Hebrew cosmological depiction of a God-created “good” world in the biblical story is the ultimate purpose and destiny for the human family.” (The Mysteries of Creation) Rocco A.
In the book of the Revelation, John was asked to write to the angels of the seven churches in Asia Minor (Turkey) meaning to the head ministers of the seven churches.
Angels, malakheh, are also considered spirits. (Aramaic Light on Genesis) Rocco A. Errico / George M.
In many metaphysical circles, you will hear people speak of their Master Teacher, their Ascended Master Teacher, their Guardian Angels, etc.
A Master Teacher may be a “master” of a certain thing or subject as we have master electricians, carpenters, etc.
“Adam and Eve are representational of humanity and are fictional characters who have become historicized.
The narrative of the transgression of Adam and Eve, their punitive consequences, and exile from paradise is the story of what humanity continually endures by constantly seeking power over others.
Human beings have the tendency to self aggrandizement and deifying their own powers.
Knowledge bestows power.
One can use it to control and manipulate or bless and advance humanity into a new state of enlightenment and understanding.” Aramaic Light on Genesis” Rocco A. Errico/George M.
Metaphysicians do not accept the concept of original sin! They believe that this is the beginning of man’s individual journey.
To the Metaphysician, death can be as beautiful as birth.
We have an earth birthday, the day we are born, as well as a spiritual birthday, the day we are born into Spirit.
There is a saying that says “Weep for the coming in. Rejoice for the going out.”
Weep for the coming in because we do not know what that child will go through in their lifetime.
Rejoice for the “going out,” because all theologies teach of something better than this life.
Metaphysicians do grieve! We grieve the physical loss that is apparent, we are not in denial.
However, we can rejoice in their great gain. We believe that JUDGEMENT is automatic, logical and unavoidable.
We do not believe in a personified God sitting upon a throne with a large book in his hands judging where you shall go!
As we live our lives, we accumulate and create a vibration which is uniquely “ours.”
When we pass from this world to the next, we shall go automatically to that sphere or place which we vibrate with accordingly.
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