Alexandrian Gnostic Church

'That they may be one..." - The All Saints Accord

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"My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you." - Gospel of John 15:20-21

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The All Saints Accord

Recognizing the true face of Gnosis in the brothers and sisters of each of our Church communities and acknowledging our common heritage in the One Apostolic Succession through which the Master has promised to be present to his Church until the end of time, we the undersigned Bishops of the Gnostic Church in its myriad forms, do affirm and commit to uphold the following principles:

1. The right to open participation and veneration of the Sacred and Divine in its traditional and contemporary forms irrespective of social status, organizational affiliation, gender, sexual orientation and creed.

2. The common bond shared by all active Apostolic Gnostic Churches in liturgical ministry through the agency of the one Apostolic Succession and thereby the validity and value of the Sacramental and Liturgical ministry maintained by those same active Apostolic Gnostic Churches when conducted in an ethical and upright manner.

3. The invitation to all members of the Gnostic Church, and indeed all spiritually minded people, to partake of our communities, free of all obligation but Respect and Charity.

Bishop +Anthony Angelo
Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica Hermetica

Bishop Dr. +William Behun
Apostolic Johannite Church

Bishop +Gerald del Campo
Thelemic Gnostic Church of Alexandria

Bishop +Kenneth J. Canterbury
Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica Hermetica

Bishop +John Gilbert
Universal Gnostic Church

Bishop +Allen Greenfield
Assembly of the Knowledge and Wisdom of Solomon

Bishop Dr. +Lewis Keizer,
The Home Temple

Bishop +Thomas Langley
The Alexandrian Gnostic Church

Bishop +Valdiveso Paschal Matthews,
Oriental Apostolic Church of Damcar and the Ecclesia Gnostica Joanita

Bishop +Shaun McCann
Apostolic Johannite Church

Bishop +Rosamonde Miller
Ecclesia Gnostica Mysteriorum

Bishop +Christine Payne-Towler
Gnostic Church of Mary Magdalene

See also:

http://egina2.blogspot.com/2006/11/all-saints-accord.html

http://church-of-damcar.org/index.php?page_id=7

http://blog.thomaslangley.net/2009/01/all-saints-accord.html

http://egina2.blogspot.com/2006/11/bishop-rosamonde-millers-response-to.html

Holy Week Services

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Calendar for Holy Week Events
St. Sophia's Parish
Jersey City NJ

*** because the AGC follows the Eastern calendar, this year Easter will fall one week later than the Roman Catholic calendar.

Palm Sunday, April 12
Mass 4 pm with blessing of palms

Monday, April 13
7pm Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts and Blessing of Oil 7pm

Tuesday, April 14
7pm Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Wednesday, April 15
7pm Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

Thursday, April 16
7pm Divine Liturgy of the Last Supper

Friday, April 17
7pm Vespers of Holy Friday

Saturday, April 18
7pm Vespers/The Lamentations

Sunday, April 19
4pm Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection

As always, Sunday Liturgy begins promptly at 4 pm, and lasts about an hour and a half, followed by food and good conversation.

Please consider bringing a snack or glass of wine if you can.

The other Holy Week Services will begin promptly at 7 pm and will last about one hour.

Please call (201) 793-8770 for directions or information.

Statement from the Alexandrian Gnostic Church on the death of HH Penor Rinpoche

2009-03-29T22:32:00.000-07:00

It is with sadness that the Alexandrian Gnostic Church learns of the death of HH Penor Rinpoche, the 11th in the Palyul Lineage of the Nyingma School of Tibetan Buddhism .

His Holiness entered his final meditation at 8:20 on Friday night, March 27, at the Palyul Namdröling Monastery in Bylakuppe, South India.

According to Phayul.com, "The khenpos, tulkus and faculty members sought audience with Rinpoche and prayed before him. After the prayer, without any sign of pain he smiled and passed away into parinirvana state for the benefit of sentient beings. Presently, he is in thugdam (meditative state), and the parinirvana prayers are being performed by his followers worldwide..."

We join our prayers to those of his many followers and students, and we also offer them our thoughts and prayers at this time of loss.

+Thomas Langley (Cheme Namgyal)
Catholicos of the
Alexandrian Gnostic Church

AJC Conclave

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Dear Friends:

On May 25th through May 31st, 2009, the Apostolic Johannite Church is holding their 2009 Conclave in Boston, Massachusetts. The website for the event is http://conclave. johannite. org/

The Alexandrian Gnostic Church enjoys a warm fraternal relationship with the Apostolic Johannite Church, and we will be sending a delegation to the Conclave, including myself.

The Conclave looks to be an exciting and edifying get-together, drawing some of the finest Gnostic clergy. Also, noted scholar April DeConick is scheduled to be the featured speaker.

If you're able to make it to Boston for a week - or even for a few days - you shouldn't miss what promises to be the "biggest event in Gnosticism of the last 100 years!"

The posted schedule is:

Monday, May 25th

* All day - Arrivals
* Evening - Opening Liturgy - Essex Conference Center

Tuesday, May 26th

* Morning - Dcn. Lance Hoddinott, Psychological vs. Spiritual Counseling: An introduction to Psychiatric Considerations - Essex Conference Center
* Afternoon - Grand Lodge meeting of the Friary - Essex Conference Center
* Evening - Vespers - Essex Conference Center

Wednesday, May 27th

* Morning - Educational seminars for clergy and seminarians - Essex Conference Center
* Morning - Ecumenical gathering - Essex Conference Center
* Afternoon - Sightseeing - Boston/Salem
* Evening - Public lecture - Essex Conference Center
* Evening - Vespers - Essex Conference Center

Thursday, May 28th

* Morning - Hesychasm Workshop by Bishop Thomas Langley - Essex Conference Center
* Afternoon - Meeting of the Order of St. Esclarmonde - Essex Conference Center
* Evening - Public lecture - Essex Conference Center
* Evening - Vespers - Essex Conference Center

Friday, May 29th

* Morning - Meeting of the North American College of Gnostic Bishops and signing of the All Saint's Accord - Essex Conference Center
* Afternoon - Educational seminars for clergy and seminarians - Essex Conference Center
* Evening - Public lecture by Dr. April DeConick and panel discussion - Boston
* Evening - Compline - Essex Conference Center

Saturday, May 30th

* Morning - Liturgy and ordinations of new clergy - Boston
* Evening - Dinner and socializing with AJC members, family and friends - TBD

Sunday, May 31st

* Morning - Closing Liturgy - Essex Conference Center

And much more!

You can register and get more information at http://conclave. johannite.org/.

LVX,
+Thomas

March Schedule Note

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***There will be no mass on Sunday, March 8 or Sunday, March 22.

Gnostic Mass Sunday 3/1, 4pm

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Gnostic Mass- Liturgy of Divine Wisdom
an Esoteric/Hermetic Rite

Sunday, March 1
4:00pm
Jersey City

Join us at 4 pm for the Liturgy of Divine Wisdom.

We're located in Jersey City, directly across the street from the
Journal Square PATH station.

Mass starts promptly at 4 pm, and lasts for about an hour and a half.

Join us afterward for snacks, a glass of wine, and good conversation.

For information and directions, call (201) 793-8770

http://www.alexandriangnostic.org

Also:

We are currently moving our update list to another setup, and will no longer be using the Yahoo group.

If you wish to continue receiving updates and information, or if you wish to be added to our list, please subscribe to one of the following:

For NYC/NJ local events:

http://aardvarkmailinglist.net/fml/s/sama/?action=add&c=23439SKW&l=14019

for the general AGC list:

http://aardvarkmailinglist.net/fml/s/sama/?action=add&c=23439SKW&l=14020

The NACGB welcomes the Alexandrian Gnostic Church to Full Membership

2009-01-25T20:03:00.000-08:00

from http://nacgb.org/agcfull.html:

The NACGB welcomes the Alexandrian Gnostic Church to Full Membership
January 24th, 2008

Calgary, Alberta, Canada-

The North American College of Gnostic Bishops welcomed the Alexandrian Gnostic Church to Full Membership in the College after a unanimous vote by the episcopal delegates of the member churches.

Upon the conclusion of the voting, the President and Vice-President affirmed the strong example of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church and its members with regard to working in accord with its own exemplary principles as well as its considerable effort on behalf of the Gnostic movement.

Gnostic Mass - Liturgy of Divine Wisdom

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Sunday, January 25

Join us for the celebration of the Liturgy of Divine Wisdom, an esoteric mass, beginning at 4 pm.

Mass will be at our Jersey City location, directly across the street from the Journal Square PATH station.

The liturgy lasts about an hour and a half - afterwards, hang around for snacks, a glass of wine, and good conversation.

All are welcome!

contact us at (201) 793-8770 or info@alexandriangnostic.org for more information and directions

Sunday, January 25

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Sunday, January 25 - Mass begins at 4 pm at our Jersey City location.

Mass will begin promptly at 4 pm, and usually lasts about an hour and a
half. After the mass, we will continue our celebration with food, wine,
and good conversation.

Call our new church phone number - (201) 793-8770 for directions or more
information.

Also, beginning the first week in March, for four weeks, the liturgy
will be preceded by a one hour class on Nepsis: the Science of
Transformation, from the AGC's new book. So mark you calendars - the
class will start at 3 pm, followed by liturgy at 4 pm, March 1, 8, 15, &
22.

I look forward to seeing you!

LVX,
Bishop Thomas
Alexandrian Gnostic Church
http://www.alexandriangnostic.org

Merry Christmas!

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"Thy nativity, O Christ our God,
has shown to the world the light of wisdom;
for by it, those who worshipped the stars
were taught by a star to adore Thee
the Sun of Righteousness,
and to know Thee, the Orient from on high.
O Lord, glory to Thee."

- Konatkion of the Feast of Nativity

The clergy and laity of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church would like to wish you and yours a joyous Christmas and a blessed New Year.

+Thomas
Archbishop-Catholicos of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church

Statement from the Alexandrian Gnostic Church on the Repose of Patriarch Alexei II

2008-12-05T09:39:00.000-08:00

Memory Eternal

Patriarch Alexei II
February 23, 1929 – December 5, 2008

The Alexandrian Gnostic Church extends our thoughts and prayers to the clergy and faithful of the Russian Orthodox Church on the passing of HH Patriarch Alexei II, the 16th Patriarch of Moscow and the primate of the Russian Orthodox Church.

Patriarch Alexei led the Russian Orthodox Church through a challenging period as Russia emerged from the Stalinist period. When he ascended to the patriarchal throne in 1990, he was the first Patriarch in years to be elected without direct interference from the government.

He inherited a church that had been devastated and divided, and his reign as Patriarch is marked by significant restoration and growth. He rebuilt cathedrals, opened new seminaries, and encouraged the building and re-establishment of the monasteries that have been the jewel of Russian Orthodoxy. He also worked tirelessly to heal the breach with the church in exile, who had been separated from the Patriarchate for more than 80 years.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Russian Orthodox Church and offer our prayers during this difficult time.

On behalf of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church,

+Thomas, Ep. Gn.
Archbishop-Catholicos of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church
Bishop of New York and New Jersey
Titular Bishop of Pharos

Schedule of Upcoming Activities:

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Schedule of Upcoming Activities:

Divine Liturgy:

Sunday, October 19 - Holy Templars - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, October 26 - St. James the Just - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, November 2 - All Saints/Day of the Dead - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, November 9 - Plato - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, November 16 - No liturgy

Sunday, November 23 - All Gnostic Saints - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, November 30 - First Sunday of Advent - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, December 7 - Second Sunday of Advent, - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, December 14 - Third Sunday of Advent, Our Lady of Guadalupe - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, December 21 - Fourth Sunday of Advent, Archangel Raphael - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Wednesday, December 24 - Christmas Vigil and Liturgy- Mass begins at 6 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Sunday, December 28 - Feast of St. John - Mass begins at 4 pm at our *Jersey City location.

Other Events:

Reiki I & II - I will be offering both classes this fall/winter, probably on Saturdays. Each class will take pretty much a full day (about 8 hours). Reiki I includes: the History of Reiki, The Five Principles of Reiki, Explanation of the method / structure by which Reiki is taught, hand positions, and the Reiki I attunements (total of 4). Reiki II (Reiki Practitioner) opens additional energy centers and connects you to a greater 'volume' of Reiki Energy. The class includes: Reiki Symbols, distant healing techniques, and Reiki 2 attunements. The requested donation for each class is $100. Please email reiki@alexandriangnostic if you are interested.

Introduction to Nepsis, the Science of Self Transformation - date and time to be announced

Gnostic mass this weekend

2008-10-17T10:38:00.001-07:00

Greetings All:

This is a reminder that our next liturgy will be Sunday, October 19 starting at 4 pm at our Jersey City location. We will be commemorating the Feast Day of the Holy Templars (actual date is October 13).

The Liturgy of Divine Wisdom will begin Sunday promptly at 4 pm, and will include a special commemoration of Jacques DeMolay and all of the Templars. Following the liturgy (which lasts about and hour and a half), we'll spend some time in fun and fellowship, so bring a friend and a snack or bottle of wine if you'd like.

Email bishopthomas@alexandriangnostic.org for information and directions.

Light and Life,
Tau Thomas

Oct. 19 Divine Liturgy

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This is a reminder that our next liturgy will be next Sunday, October 19 starting at 4 pm. We will be commemorating the Feast Day of the Holy Templars (actual date is October 13).

For some background on the Templars and the Gnostic tradition, here are some online sources:

The Liturgy of Divine Wisdom will begin Sunday promptly at 4 pm at our Jersey City location (email info@alexandriangnostic.org for directions) , and will include a special commemoration of Jacques DeMolay and all of the Templars. Following the liturgy (which lasts about and hour and a half), we'll spend some time in fun and fellowship, so bring a friend and a snack or bottle of wine if you'd like.

On a personal note, thanks so much to those who called and emailed - I am well on my way back to normal, after fighting what turned out to be a nasty case of bronchial pneumonia. Thanks for your prayers.

Light and Life,
Tau Thomas

Schedule of Services

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Upcoming Services:

Saturday, June 21 – Nativity of John the Baptist
Saturday, June 28 – no services
Saturday, July 5 - St. Thomas
Sunday, July 13 - Gerard Encausse (‘Papus’), Bishop
Saturday, July 19 – Mary Magdalene
Saturday, July 26 – Priscillian of Avila, Martyr

*Saturday services will be held at our Jersey City location; Sunday services will be held at the New Seminary in Manhattan. For directions and information, email info@alexandriangnostic.org

Upcoming Dates

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Saturday, April 5 - Esclarmonde de Foix - Mass

Saturday, April 12 - Carpocrates - Mass

Sarturday, April 19 - St. Mark - Mass

Saturday, April 26 - Meister Eckhart - Mass

May 1 - International Workers Day

Saturday, May 3 - Ascension - Mass

May 6 - Mikhail of California

May 9 - Julian of Norwich

Sunday, May 11 - Pentecost - Mass

Saturday, May 17 - Bede of Shanvivanam - Mass

Saturday, May 24 - Hermes Trismegistus - Mass

Saturday, May 31 - The Visitation - Mass

* unless otherwise notified, Mass begins at 4 pm on Saturday at the home of Bishop Thomas and Emelyn

The Sunday, May 11 liturgy will be held at the New Seminary in NYC, 2567 Broadway, at 1:00 pm.

Also - please join us for weekly meditation/study meetings every Wednesday.

Gnostic Palm Sunday Liturgy at the New Seminary

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Palm Sunday Liturgy at the New Seminary -
2672 Broadway at 102nd St, 2nd Floor in Manhattan.

* Discussion: What is Gnosticism? 1:30-3:30 pm
* Liturgy of Divine Wisdom 4:00 pm

Join us this Sunday for an exciting introduction to modern Gnosticism.

Beginning at 1:30 pm, Bishop Thomas Langley of the Alexandrian Gnostic Church will present an overview of the Gnostic Path, an ancient path focused on liberating and nurturing the unique Divine spark that dwells within everyone. The presentation will be followed by discussion.

Then, at 4:00 pm, join us for a celebration of the Gnostic Mass, the Liturgy of Divine Wisdom. The mass is an alchemical process, where we participate in the unveiling of the Divine that dwells within all of creation.

For more information, see http://www.alexandriangnostic.org

The North American College of Gnostic Bishops welcomes the Alexandrian Gnostic Church to College Membership

2008-01-13T20:04:00.000-08:00

from the NACGB Website:

The NACGB welcomes the Alexandrian Gnostic Church to College membership

January 10th, 2007, Calgary, Alberta

The North American College of Gnostic Bishops welcomes the Alexandrian Gnostic Church to College Membership.

The Alexandrian Gnostic Church, under the guidance of The Most Rev. Thomas D. Langley of New York, joined the North American College of Gnostic Bishops as a jurisdictional member. While the Alexandrian Gnostic Church is young against the backdrop of the College membership, The AGC's dedication to undertaking service in the Gnostic community is well known by those who have had the opportunity to work with it.

Schedule of Services & Meetings

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January

Saturday, January 6- Epiphany – Divine Liturgy – Blessing of the Waters

Wednesday, January 9 – Meditation/Study Group

Saturday, January 12 – St. Aelred of Rievaulx
(several members of the AGC in New York and New Jersey will be visiting St. Sarah the Egyptian Narthex of the AJC in Boston on this day)

January 13 - Hypatia of Alexandria, Scholar and Martyr

January 15 – Birthday of Martin Luther King

January 16 – Birthday of Vladimir S. Soloviev - Meditation/Study Group

January 18 - Louis Claude de Saint-Martin

Saturday, January 19 - Commemoration of Louis Claude de Saint-Martin – Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, January 23 – Meditation/Study Group

January 25 – Metanoia of Paul the Apostle

Saturday, January 26 – Commemoration of the Metanoia of Paul the Apostle - Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, January 30 – Meditation/Study Group

February

Saturday, February 2 – Candlemas – Blessing of Candles; Presentation of the Lord - Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, February 6 – Meditation/Study Group

Saturday, February 9 - Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, February 13 – Meditation/Study Group

February 14 – St. Valentinus

Saturday, February 16 - Commemoration of St. Valentinus and Giordano Bruno - Divine Liturgy

February 17 – Giordano Bruno, Priest & Martyr

February 19 – Bernard-Raymond Fabre’-Palaprat

February 20 – Anamnesis Day (Anamnesis of Philip K. Dick) Meditation/Study Group

Saturday, February 23 - Commemoration of Bernard-Raymond Fabre’-Palaprat - - Divine Liturgy

Wednesday, February 27 – Meditation/Study Group

December Schedule

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Saturday, December 1 - 4 pm - Divine Liturgy of Holy Wisdom - First Sunday of Advent and the Commemoration of the Restoration - call for directions

Wednesday, December 5 - 7 pm - Discussion Group - Nepsis

Saturday, December 8 - 4 pm - Divine Liturgy of Holy Wisdom - Second Sunday of Advent - call for directions

Wednesday, December 12 - 7 pm - Discussion Group - Nepsis

Saturday, December 15 - 4 pm - Divine Liturgy of Holy Wisdom - Third Sunday of Advent - call for directions

Wednesday, December 19 - 7 pm - Discussion Group - Nepsis

Friday, December 21 - 6 pm - Candlelight Vigil and Divine Liturgy of Holy Wisdom - Christmas (also the Commemoration of St. Thomas) - call for directions

Wednesday, December 26 - No Discussion Group

Saturday, December 29 - 4 pm - Divine Liturgy of Holy Wisdom - call for directions

For directions and more information, call 201.467.5668

Wednesday Gnostic Meditation/Reading Group

2007-10-23T19:09:00.000-07:00

Reminder: Tomorrow (Wednesday) night's meeting will focus on the practice of nepsis.

At next week's meeting we will continue in our reading of the Gospel of Thomas.

Gnostic Mass

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Beginning this weekend, mass will be every Saturday t 4:00 pm.

If you are in the NYC/Northern NJ area and would like to join us, email or call 201.467.5668.

Templar Sunday Mass

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If you are in the NY/NJ area, you are warmly invited to join us for Mass this Sunday, which is Templar Sunday.

Mass will begin at 11 am, followed by an agape meal.

For information and directions, call 201.467.5668.

October Schedule for NY/NJ

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October 7 - Mass - Feast of St. Francis - 11 am

October 10 - Study/Meditation Group - Centering Prayer

October 14 - Mass - Templar Sunday- 11 am

October 17 - Study/Meditation Group - Gospel of Thomas

October 21 - Mass - 11 am

October 24 - Study/Meditation Group - Gospel of Thomas

October 28 - Mass - Simon Magus - 11 am