We received our final approval for affiliation as a Focus Ministry in the Centers for Spiritual Living.
The intention for this focus ministry is to organize, lead, and gather campers at various U. S. national, state, and neighborhood campgrounds and parks; to explore Life and the paths toward Self-discovery and Self-realization using Science of Mind and Spirit principles, practices, and tools.
Nature, especially as present in our parks, provides one of the most accessible and varied expressions of Spirit’s Presence, Beauty, Diversity, and Power. Road and camping trips offer multiple opportunities to be fully present in the moment, outside of our “normal” or everyday existence. They grow us. When individuals, families, and groups journey and camp together, especially when they stay overnight or longer, they are given an immersive way to really commune with nature and delve deeper into the meaning of life, relationships, and the Divine.
Consciousness Caravans provides camping based connections that explore: our unity with our Greater Good (God, Spirit, Divine Intelligence); the creative power of our thoughts; the interconnectedness of all life; our personal responsibilities for service; ways to enrich our sense of belonging; opportunities to share resources around the camps; ways to forgive past transgressions; and, ways to embrace, embody the beauty, nature, and love of God.
Through daily spiritual practices, workshops, hiking, service projects, and crafts at the campgrounds Consciousness Caravans will transform lives, uplift humanity, and actively create a better world for everyone. The long term vision for Consciousness Caravans is for collaborating ministers and practitioners to serve as Camp Hosts, leaders of camping trips, at chosen national and/or state parks for an excursion, a season, or longer. We look forward to working with CSL organizations, especially when they are an hour’s drive time or less from a campground, to maintain, build, and grow spiritual networks of campers, Happy Campers, who bridge and span what would otherwise be separated islands of geographically based centers, forging a deep and wide sense of belonging. New Curious Seekers will be invited and enticed to join our Consciousness Caravans along the routes and at each campground.
Consciousness Caravans…revealing God one travel connection at a time.
Dave and I look forward to connecting with you during our next camping trip. We’ll update the website as soon as all the details are set. Warmly, Rev. Sally Bartholomew (925) 813-8904
