Sunday, 13 January 2019

Introducing The Spirituality Network Of Columbus Ohio

By Helen Walker


Spiritual and religious beings often share a number of differences. While this is the case, there are some religious organizations which use the term spiritual such as The Spirituality Network, a group based out of Columbus, Ohio. Whereas, most individuals declaring to be spiritual though not religious rarely subscribe to a particular faith.

Having recently celebrated 25 years of helping others, the group has now reconfirmed a commitment to awaken individuals to the reality that each has the power to change the world. For, being grounded in the source of all creation and promoting a contemplative life through community service and action are strong principles of the organization. Whereas, it is also one based on community action and service to those in need whether having been involved in the organization or otherwise.

In believing in a God whose love is unconditional, drawing each person into a relationship with God through human relationships and circumstances and living a healthy lifestyle with an ongoing relationship with the Creator, self and all creation, that people will also be drawn to help others. In addition, those following this belief system must also have a life rooted in nonviolence, prayer and a radical passion to change the world for the better.

The organization provides a number of resources to members and those in the local community. These include the Wellstreams Program, spiritual direction referrals for individuals, spiritual retreats and counseling and programs which can foster a more deeply spiritual life which include care and enrichment for others. In most cases, services are provided free of charge and without expectation of anything in return.

While most religious organizations cater to people of the same faith, the network provides these services to individuals with or without a specific religious affiliation. For, the network is a nonprofit 501 (c)3 organization. As such, all donations to the group are tax deductible while the group does not profit through these programs or other activities.

One program the organization provides is the Living Faith Awards. The awards recognize outstanding work in a number of different fields of community service. Recipients of the Living Faith Award often contribute to the community by visiting prisoners and the sick and dying while providing shelter for the homeless and feeding the hungry.

Other awards are also distributed at an annual ceremony held on annual basis. These awards include awards based on community service in the areas of multi-culturalism and Interfaith practices, an award for youth between 18 and 30 whom have shown great promise in working toward changing the world for the better in the future, a social justice award for those whom have participated in various social justice programs during the past twelve months and the Living Faith Award for those whom have contributed the most to the organization and local community over the last year.

Each year, there is a call for nominations. In order for a person to be nominated, the individual must promote peacemaking in all areas of life, visit the imprisoned and sick, give shelter to the homeless and feed the hungry, caring for the earth and all creation, loving neighbors as oneself and bring local communities together for the common good.




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