Letter from Pastor
April 10, 2024
Friends:
Thank you for the interest you’ve shown in the White Star Psychic Science Church. The impact of this rare, historic gem of a Spiritualist Church has been significant & ongoing for over 140 years… We consider it a privilege to be involved in keeping it alive & operational & sincerely hope you do, too!
So it’s with great enthusiasm that we’re announcing our reopening on Sunday, April 28 (10:30 a.m.) for our annual Earth Day Celebration. (Be sure to check Facebook for any weather-related cancellations.)
Throughout the many years that I’ve been Pastor (28!) I’ve received numerous appreciative words for having kept White Star alive & open against all odds. While these words have warmed my heart, I’ve slowly become aware of a certain disconnect between the actions & words of so many wonderful people passing through our doors… The truth is that words alone won’t replace our disintegrating roof, paint the unpainted sides of the church exterior, pay our insurance, or pay employee salaries, etc.
When the Church was built back in 1887, the economy was obviously very different, our members were local Belgian farmers, & projects were done “Amish-style”: everyone pitched in together (no paychecks!), but that approach no longer works. Our local Belgian base is gone forever.
Spiritualism peaked during & after the Civil War (circa 1865) & at the turn of the century, (the 20th Century that is, ) but has “lost its steam” in these intense, fast-paced, overly busy, super materialistic times. Unfortunately for the White Star, Spiritualism has fallen out of favor for many folks, becoming a sort of quaint, charming spectator sport – one to be pursued during a Summer excursion or an annual pilgrimage to Door County, etc. but not really practiced on a daily basis. (ie: a hobby rather than a lifestyle!)
The loyalty, commitment & sense of community once present in the early days of Spiritualism (in Brussels at least) have all but vanished, leaving White Star hanging by a thread.
Meanwhile Catholic Churches in Brussels, Casco, Lincoln, Algoma, & Kewaunee (NE WI!) are full to overflowing every time they open their doors… How perplexing is that???
So the question is HOW do we upgrade White Star from being Door County’s best kept little secret to shining forth as the bright beacon of Light it was meant to be? And the answer is: WITH YOUR HELP &
SUPPORT!
White Star was founded by forty-some Belgian families breaking away from the nearby Catholic Church in the 1880’s. They wanted the Spiritual freedom “promised” to them when they immigrated from Europe. Their freedom was a threat to the other members, their courage & their “rebellion” were a threat as well, diversity was a threat (then as now) & complacency was the norm in Catholic Brussels… Our founders were even threatened with stoning by the local Catholics…Ouch! Hence the secrecy around White Star even today: For protection!
This enchanting little Church broke the mold in the 1880’s & continues to do so to this day, BUT the vestige of shame, “sin,” fear, criticism, & guilt still hang over her like a heavy cloud, preventing her from blooming.
One of my goals for 2024 is to finally move beyond the longtime need for secrecy around this church. Your interest, participation, & support will help us. (Stoning is optional! ) At present White Star has evolved into a (fragrant) blend of traditional Spiritualism & modern metaphysics… I couldn’t be more proud! Our metaphysical side will be the bridge that takes this Church into the next era.
We offer a practical, alternative road map for working with exciting topics overlooked by so many other churches: Archangels, Nature Spirits, Animal Totems, Alchemy, Shamanism, Ho’oponopono, & Stone Spirits to name a few.
My understanding is that White Star is the only “Mystery School” in the area. (Google “Mystery Schools!”) Mystery Schools weren’t even accessible to the elite until St. Germain’s day & never to the masses. Obviously “The Times They Are A'CHANGIN.” (Bob Dylan!) How amazing & PRICELESS is that?
So today I’m sending out an S.O.S. to all the (loving) altruistic, visionary & generous humans who want to help raise the vibration of Earth & her inhabitants (including their own!). All of you who’d like to hang out with Kindred Spirits seen & unseen AND help the White Star Church move forward & bloom like never B4: Join us!
To all of you who supported us in 2023, Thank you & GOD BLESS YOU!
Looking forward to seeing you all this Season.
With Love & In the Light
MitaKuye Oyasin
Reverend Mary
&
The White Star Church Board
Dianne Sutton
Julie Petrie
Amy Anderson
Dale Karg
P.S. -If you value this simple, unique & magical little Church & Ministry, please demonstrate your appreciation today….
We have been closed since mid November, 2023. Donations (tax deductible) help to cover our day to day operational costs including WPS, propane delivery, insurance, website costs, lawn mowing, building repairs, advertising, Custodian pay, Pastor pay, etc.
Since this is the only Spiritualist Church north of Milwaukee & over 140 yrs. old, its sustainability matters!
White Star is also the only Metaphysical Church north of Milwaukee! For those of us expanding our consciousness beyond the 3-D & into the higher realms we need a safe, welcoming place to gather with those doing the same, along with the support of an expansive Ministry offering the tools we need for our individual journeys.
Check our financial form for options that suit your needs & THANKS for your Loving and generous support!
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