SACRED BALANCE
Christian Mystical Spiritual Community
Welcome to Sacred Balance, a transformative spiritual community and training institute offering esoteric teachings, daily contemplation and communion, retreats, personalized spiritual direction, and ministry training in the Independent Sacramental Movement.
Deepen your spiritual practice with the support of our community. As modern mystics, we offer the spiritual technology for alchemical transformation along the Christian Mystical Initiatory Path, through devotional practices, blessings, sacraments, and initiations.
Allow yourself to be healed of the past, surrender to the present moment, and connect to the God-Self within.
COMMUNITY OFFERINGS
The Christian Mystical Initiatory Path
MINISTRY TRAINING
INDEPENDENT MINISTERS
Sacred Balance is a non-denominational spiritual community offering independent minister training in the Christian Mystical tradition.
The training is offered for those devoted to the Way of the Christ and the transformative process of sacraments, initiations and ordinations. Those called to serve in ministry may train for the Diaconate (Deacon training, approx. 2 years) and may apply for further training in the Priesthood (Priest training, approx 3 years in total, or approx 1 year after Diaconate). Ministers may go on to serve congregations, officiate at weddings, funerals, baby blessings, and offer the sacraments of Communion, Absolution, Baptism, Marriage, and Last Rites.
All ministers are ordained in the independent sacramental tradition, which allows them to serve according to their calling and as the spirit guides them. If you are feeling called to ministry, please contact us for an exploratory conversation.
- Matthew 22:14
For many are called, but few are chosen.
Year 1
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION / NOVICE TRAINING
A novice is trained in the practice of meditation and prayer and dedicates themselves to regularly attending services and receiving sacraments. The novice works with a priest to review their life, transform through the power of forgiveness and grace, and accept
the initiation of mystical baptism. This baptism is a process of cleansing and atonement as well as a dedication to Master Jesus and Mother Mary as the Teachers of their soul. In addition, attendance in annual two book contemplations and two training retreats per year is essential to progress in the transformative process. This process leads to the next initiation of mystical
illumination as space is made in the psyche and energy body for light to increase and radiate from the novice.
Year 2
DEACONATE TRAINING
For the first level of ministry includes apprenticing with a priest or
bishop in the care of the congregation and the chapel. The first level of ministry requires a life vow in service to God and humanity. This is an independent ministry, not tied to any denomination or group, not even the Sacred Balance community. Once ordained, if a deacon desires to move toward priesthood, further training in the movement of spiritual energy in and through the minister, they focus on spiritual practices leading to the initiation of Self-
Realization, or awareness of the divine in their own being.
Year 3
PRIEST TRAINING
Training for the priesthood includes further experience and guidance in
relating to the inner divine and disciplined practice of the energetic and mystical arts of moving energy through the sacraments and initiations. This second level of ministry requires eternal vows in service to God and humanity. The Mystical Christian Priest is one who vows all lifetimes to working toward the raising of human consciousness and the restoration of every human soul to atonement or oneness with the Divine. The Priest Ordination marks the completion of the ministerial training at Sacred Balance, though some will be raised up into the bishopric.
MINISTRY TRAINING CONTACT HOURS
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Hours
36
1:1 Spiritual Direction
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Hours
276
Teachings & Gatherings
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Hours
144
Winter & Summer Retreats
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Hours
624
Sacraments & Services
Sacred Balance Ministers
Ma Devi, Rt. Rev. Dr. Mary Francis Drake, MA, MSW, DMin
Vermont
Mary Francis was ordained a priest in 2005, and a bishop in 2020. She is founder and co-director of Sacred Balance. She is also a university faculty in Psychology and Sociology, an author, poet, counselor and former hospice worker. She lives in southern Vermont in a conscious community where she serves in the Sacred Balance Chapel.
Rt. Rev. Dr. Beatrice Borden
Vermont
Beatrice was ordained a priest in 1999, and a bishop in 2015. She is co-director of Sacred Balance as well as a Naturopath, and business owner. She lives in southern Vermont in a conscious community where she serves in the Sacred Balance Chapel.
Rt. Rev. Ruth (Deborah) Cairo
Connecticut
Ruth was ordained a priest in 2020 and a bishop in 2022. She is a faculty with Sacred Balance, helping to train deacons and priests. She is also a business owner, and runs a Sacred Balance chapel from her home in Connecticut.
Rt. Rev. Elise Drake
New Hampshire
Elise (Audrey) Drake stepped onto the path of Christian Mysticism when she was baptized in her early 40's. Over the next several years she studied with Ma Devi and Mother Beatrice while aligning her outer life as a professional musician, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Sound Healer, Reiki Master Teacher and Intuitive Life Coach with her Spiritual path. Ordained a Priest in 2022 on retreat in HI, and later that year as a Bishop, Elise is a regular contributor to classes, retreats and Ministerial training within Sacred Balance.
Rt. Rev. Mirabai Liyan Wan
Hawaii
Mirabai was ordained a priest in 2022 and a bishop in 2023. As a Spiritual Director, she ministers to spiritual seekers from diverse faith traditions. Additionally, she is a creative entrepreneur in the fields of design and education, infusing her work with a spiritually conscious, heart-centered approach to support individuals and communities on their unique journeys.
Rt. Rev. Benjamin Jacob Doerr
Hawaii
Ordained as a priest in 2023 and as a bishop in 2024, Jacob focuses on raising consciousness through contemplation, prayer, and devotional acts of kindness and gratitude.
Rt. Rev. Joan Shirley Earley
Texas
Reverend Joan brings over two decades of experience as a mindfulness coach, metaphysical teacher, and energy healer, integrating her intuitive gifts with certifications in Pranic, Shamanic, and sound healing. With her compassion and connection to spirit guides, she helps clients release energetic blockages, offering personalized sessions to empower clarity and balance. Ordained in 2019, with 15 years serving spiritual communities, Joan guides individuals to unlock their true potential.
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SACRED BALANCE + UBIQUITY UNIVERSITY
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