The Metaphysical Chapel of Life is affiliated with our mother church:
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Statement of Purpose • The Church of Enlightenment
- To formulate a religion for the betterment of humanity and the planet.
- To worship God, our source, and to expand within individual consciousness an awareness and attunement to that source.
- To certify ministers, practitioners, and teachers qualified to council, instruct, and practice spiritual well-being for the evolution of each individual as they aspire to their own highest truth in complete freedom.
- To establish centers for the dissemination of spiritual knowledge.
- To be unlimited both individually and as an organization in our search for and application of truth.
Principles of the Church of Enlightenment
Inasmuch as we practice the trinity of humanity (body, mind, and spirit), we hold valid and necessary the continuing evolvement of all of these areas in life. We believe that we cannot separate the spirit from the body or the mind from the spirit or the body from the spirit.
We believe that we are a homogeneous blending of all three, that one area (body, mind, or spirit) cannot change without affecting a change in the other areas. With this, then, as our belief we include in the practice of our religion the practice of integrating the total persona and incorporate into our practical worship the use of such practices as the laying on of hands to achieve a balance of spiritual energy within a person.
Inasmuch as we practice the trinity of humanity (body, mind, and spirit), we hold valid and necessary the continuing evolvement of all of these areas in life. We believe that we cannot separate the spirit from the body or the mind from the spirit or the body from the spirit.
We believe that we are a homogeneous blending of all three, that one area (body, mind, or spirit) cannot change without affecting a change in the other areas. With this, then, as our belief we include in the practice of our religion the practice of integrating the total persona and incorporate into our practical worship the use of such practices as the laying on of hands to achieve a balance of spiritual energy within a person.
About the Board
Rev. William A. Whitley
President
Rev. William A. Whitley is a founder and the Lead Minister with the Metaphysical Chapel of Life and has been a Chapel member since October 25, 1985. He was initially ordained a Novitiate Minister (1987) and then a Minister (1988) with the Chapel of Life and was a charter member of the Chapel. In 1998 Bill was ordained a Minister through the Metaphysical Chapel of Life, under the auspices of The Church of Enlightenment. Bill currently serves as President of the Board of Directors of The Church of Enlightenment and as the lead Minister with the Metaphysical Chapel of Life. Bill is a founding member of the Church of Enlightenment (November 9, 1997) and the Metaphysical Chapel of Life charted through The Church of Enlightenment (April 26, 1998). Bill was instrumental in establishing both organizations. Bill previously served on the Board of Directors of The Bridge of Light and was a founding Minister with the Chapel of Life charted through The Bridge of Light (April 11, 1986). Bill was the guiding influence that helped the Chapel of Life evolve into the current Metaphysical Chapel of Life. ••• Email Rev. Whitley
Rev. Rory Hearn
Vice President
Rev. Rory Hearn has been a Chapel member since May 17, 1998. In 2003 Rory became a Novitiate Minister through the Metaphysical Chapel of Life and in 2005 he was fully ordained a Minister through the Metaphysical Chapel of Life, under the auspices of The Church of Enlightenment. Following his ordination with the Chapel Rory began a course of study that led to his current profession as a Professor of Psychology. He brings to us the wisdom from his many metaphysical/spiritual studies, as well as his academic endeavors in the fields of positive psychology and neurotheology. The words of wisdom that Rory shares blends eastern and western religions and philosophies with modern psychological research in a manner that shows how all are relevant to current situations. ••• Email Rev. Hearn
Rev. Bettye Mason
Secretary
Rev. Bettye A. Mason is a Minister with the Metaphysical Chapel of Life and has been a Chapel member since November 16, 1986. She was initially ordained a Minister with the Chapel of Life and was a charter member of the Chapel. She became a Novitiate Minister in 1991 and was ordained in 1995 under the auspices of the Bridge of Light. In 2017 Bettye chose to be ordained through the Metaphysical Chapel of Life under the auspices of The Church of Enlightenment. Bettye has pursued studies under a multitude of teachers from across the country including shamanism. She has served the Chapel in many capacities from being in many positions on the Board of Directors and at all levels of the functioning of the Church. Even though her life path has taken her away on many occasions She has always returned, as an avid supporter, to the place she considers her spiritual home. ••• Email Rev. Mason
Britta Iverson
Treasurer
Britta Iverson is a world traveler and has visited numerous countries on her life journey. She shares insight gained in her travels and helping others through her many healing modalities, including yoga instruction, psychic development instruction, meditation instruction and her chosen professions of Massage Therapist and Yoga Instructor.
Debbie Whitley
Board Member-At-Large
Debbie Whitley joined the Metaphysical Chapel of Life on March 11, 2001 and has been an active Chapel Member for over 23 years. She has served as speaker, reader, board member, secretary, treasurer and past president of the Board of Directors; led meditation classes; and currently serves as a member-at-large for the Church of Enlightenment's Board of Directors.
Debbie is a daily seeker of the knowledge and wisdom of Spirituality and Health as a blended oneness. Debbie continuously draws on knowledge gained from healing and other classes she has taken at the Chapel to assist others. She integrates the knowledge she has received to assist her in her interactions with family, friends and coworkers who are drawn to her on a daily basis.
Debbie is a daily seeker of the knowledge and wisdom of Spirituality and Health as a blended oneness. Debbie continuously draws on knowledge gained from healing and other classes she has taken at the Chapel to assist others. She integrates the knowledge she has received to assist her in her interactions with family, friends and coworkers who are drawn to her on a daily basis.
Rev. Cherylynn Tyler
Board Member-At-Large
Rev. Cherylynn Tyler (Hancock) is a Minister with the Metaphysical Chapel of Life and has been a Chapel member since April 23, 2005. In 2011 Cherylynn became a Novitiate Minister through the Metaphysical Chapel of Life and in 2017 she was fully ordained a Minister through the Metaphysical Chapel of Life, under the auspices of The Church of Enlightenment. Cherylynn is a Member of The Church of Enlightenment board and a dedicated Metaphysical Chapel of Life supporter. Cherylynn has training in many metaphysical modalities which she puts into practice in her support of the Chapel and her daily life. Cherylynn shares her teachings and training with those to whom she gives readings and messages, at the Chapel, the psychic fairs and those who seek her assistance on their path in life.
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Dawn Byrd
Charter Church Member
Dawn Byrd is the current president of the Board of Directors for the Metaphysical Chapel of Life. She began attending the Chapel in 2012 and became a member in December 2014. She served as Secretary of the 2019 Board of Directors. She has also been a speaker and has assisted with various activities at the Chapel.
Dawn worked more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry as an Account Executive, District Sales Manager, Regional Manager Government and Hospital Accounts. She was Director of Managed Care with a chain pharmacy co-op.
Having an interest in hypnosis for many years herself she learned many doctors and medical professionals also appreciated the benefits hypnosis offers. Dawn began her studies and received her ACHE (American Council of Hypnotist Examiners) certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She was certified as a Consulting Hypnotist by the National Guild of Hypnotists. Dawn was also certified as an NLP practitioner and Life Coach by NATH (National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists). She was a presenter four times at NAH Annual Conferences and received the NATH 2013 Significant Clinical Contribution award.
Dawn has appeared as an expert guest multiple times on Doc Gallagher’s KAAM radio show to discuss hypnosis. She served two terms as President of a regional chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists. While she works with all hypnosis clients, she is especially drawn to pain management and phobia release.
Dawn worked more than 20 years in the pharmaceutical industry as an Account Executive, District Sales Manager, Regional Manager Government and Hospital Accounts. She was Director of Managed Care with a chain pharmacy co-op.
Having an interest in hypnosis for many years herself she learned many doctors and medical professionals also appreciated the benefits hypnosis offers. Dawn began her studies and received her ACHE (American Council of Hypnotist Examiners) certification as a Clinical Hypnotherapist. She was certified as a Consulting Hypnotist by the National Guild of Hypnotists. Dawn was also certified as an NLP practitioner and Life Coach by NATH (National Association of Transpersonal Hypnotherapists). She was a presenter four times at NAH Annual Conferences and received the NATH 2013 Significant Clinical Contribution award.
Dawn has appeared as an expert guest multiple times on Doc Gallagher’s KAAM radio show to discuss hypnosis. She served two terms as President of a regional chapter of the National Guild of Hypnotists. While she works with all hypnosis clients, she is especially drawn to pain management and phobia release.
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