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From: streetbishops-new@yahoo.com
Reply-To: urbancommunion@yahoo.com
To: usemily@hotmail.com
Subject: Ordination Through and Affiliation with Street Bishops
Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 00:43:39
X-Envelope-To: irdial@irdialsys.win-uk.net

You've seen the advertisements for obtaining "legal ordination" and,
like me, are not satisfied, professionally, spiritually, or otherwise
with just a piece of paper to hang on the wall. It is also about
community. It is about resources. It is about connections.

>From tax breaks to limited client/counselor privilege, becoming
recognized, appointed, or ordained does have advantages. But few of us
enter into the profession, part time or full, for those reasons. We
entered the clergy because we were called by a higher power to do so.

George Barna, a leading researcher in believer behavior, says that
many individuals' past affiliation with religious organizations was
not fulfilling and that they are seeking a deeper faith connection. He
further states that they are open to integrating a faith community
into their lifestyle. That is where you come in. And that is where we
can provide support.

You are invited to be ordained, or appointed, by and become affiliated
with Street Bishops, a group of clergy who are seeking to be of
service to the millions who seek a faith relationship.

Through Street Bishops you will be appointed to practice your faith
tradition - but not alone. We are a community of believers - believing
that God has been revealed to us individually in unique and awesome
ways. Your mission then is to be there for the millions who are
lacking in a faith tradition, or have been separated from that
tradition by circumstances. Ordination through Street Bishops is not
restricted to any one faith tradition. Just the opposite.

When you obtain your ordination through Street Bishops, you are
joining a world-wide group of clergy that cherish differences, that
understands that God speaks to us uniquely, and that seeks community
in Love and Understanding. Imagine the difference in the world today
if the various religious bodies were talking instead of fighting?
It's time for a group like Street Bishops. No strings. Few
prerequisites. Just a commitment to assist your neighbor in finding
their way to the Love and Healing through the Creator.

The benefits of being ordained, or appointed and affiliated with
Street Bishops include community where:
- we share of ideas and efforts with those around the world
- engage in peer supervision and resourcing
- enjoy discounts on conferences and publications
- obtain support to publish your work and writings
- and the minimal, but necessary, administrative oversight that
includes police clearances and drug testing, etc. which protect you
and the entire community.

When someone asks what organization has ordained you, and you say
Street Bishops, there is an organization they can call to certify that
you are appointed and verify that you have the basic community
clearances to conduct yourself responsibly.

Other benefits include registration in our international registry of
clergy available to conduct religious services such as weddings,
baptisms, funerals, re-commitment ceremonies, a free website, and
more. We receive requests every day from individuals needing these
services and you have an opportunity to fill those requests. You are
providing a service to the community and making a part-time income in
the process.

Who can be ordained and join Street Bishops? Anyone who has a call to
serve. No social or theological boundaries exist within this
organization. Only a requirement to serve the hearts, minds, and lives
of those around us who are seeking an answer to the question "Who am I
and what is my purpose as a wonderful creation?"

To begin the exploration process of ordination and affiliation with
Street Bishops, complete the form below fax to us a 413-487-7457 or
mail it to the address below. You will receive information and
application materials from us. You will have an opportunity to speak
with us by phone, if you choose.

Street Bishops
316 F Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002

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Yes! Send me my no-obligation application for Ordination and
affiliation with Street Bishops.

Name: _____________________________________________

Email Address: ______________________________________ (required)

Website: (if any):_____________________________________

Address:

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___________________________________________________

Telephone: _________________________________________

Do you write on your subject(s) of interest? ________________

Are you interested in sharing those writings with others?
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Are you currently published? __________________________

Are you currently ordained? _________________________

What religious tradition do you follow? ________________________

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