Service Format

When you join us for Sunday service the first time, you may notice several things about the physical setup that differ from your past experiences. We meet in a large and altogether un-churchlike room at Chamisa Mesa School. The room is used for many purposes in the course of a week: classroom, conference room, theatre, exercise room, and spiritual meeting place. It all depends on how we arrange the chairs.

On Sunday the chairs are arranged in a circle to reflect our view that we are all spiritual students and all spiritual teachers. In the center of the circle a small table holds flowers and a candle. Icons from several spiritual traditions surround the table. On the wall are flags representing eight of these traditions.

With one of two exceptions, the service loosely follows the format of a Christian service. We have announcements, songs, prayers, readings, an offering, guided and silent meditation, and a 20-minute talk.

A minister of ceremonies (MC) conducts the service and keeps things flowing. All of our members are considered ministers, and several of our members speak on a consistent basis. Guest speakers are invited in from the larger community of Taos and the surrounding area to speak occasionally.

If you bring a child to the Sunday service, it's up to you whether the child stays for the service. We are happy to provide childcare if that is your choice.