The Essenes originated in the second century BC (2 BC). At that time it was a Jewish order of men who lived in a communal society around the Qumran area near the West Bank of the Jordan River and 1 mile from the Northwestern shore of the Dead Sea.  From the Essenes many other spiritual and mystical orders sprung up through the centuries.  The Essenes provided the roots for metaphysics, alchemy, astronomy, astrology, the study of gems, crystals and rocks, the belief in the immortal soul, ritualistic ceremonies such as baptism, discipline of spirit over the physical, emotional and mental bodies and much, much more.  It was the Essenes who wrote the Dead Sea Scrolls housed in the caves that served as their library – chronicling how to live, how to enhance spirit, and how to connect with Divine Source.  Joseph, Jesus’ father, John the Baptist and his father were both part of the Essene order and Jesus taught the Essenes being an integral part of the community. At Center of Light Miracles we are an extension of Church of the Essenes which focuses on the spiritual teachings of the original Essenes, but in a New Age way.  When I refer to New Age I’m talking about how these valuable and ancient teachings are relayed today through the use of clairvoyant and medium readings; going within to commune with spirit and to be guided by Divine Source; understanding the Universal Laws which are based on physics; energy healing work of all kinds; detoxing the body, mind and soul; promoting the proper diet and the importance of raw living food; the enhancement of consciousness and more.  At Center of Light Miracles we are the present day Essenes and we invite you to explore the c lasses, programs, services and products offered.  No matter what your beliefs, no matter what your faith……….you are Welcomed!

By Rev. Lynne Herod-DeVerges, founder of Center of Light Miracles