Convention Notes
Grand Ecumenical Council
Second Periodic Convention
AN CV
Spring Equinox
March 21, 2009 ev
Directors: Ann Kaminski; Gnostic Church of Crux Ansata
Ryan Higgins; Gnostic Church of Draconis
Paul Joseph Rovelli; Gnostic Church of L.V.X.
Pending Director: Ceartgrian Nilsson; Ecclesia Gnostica L.V.X. Occulta
Secretary: Colleen Boswell, Gnostic Church of L.V.X.
Notes
on the First Periodic Convention and the subsequent developments of the
resolutions and decisions made,
as
well as the new resolutions and decisions made therefrom and from the First
Periodic Convention,
held
April 1, 2 & 3, 2004ev, Newark, NJ U.S.A.
PC 1. Decision on the production of an Electromagnetic Field and Wave Generator
The G.E.C. came to no decision on the first agenda item; due to lack of information. Questions were raised as
to its viability and the feasibility of completing such a product. The Rector of the Church of Thelemic
Gnosticism
(C.T.G.) has agreed to produce a fact-finding study and advise the G.E.C. upon
completion.
These notes have been submitted with further research and discussion warranted.
PC 2. Decision on whether or not to proceed with creation of ORMUS Study
The G.E.C. deems it a worthy goal to pursue a project dedicated to a re-constituting of the 'Ark of the
Covenant' (as discussed in the ORMUS research) along the lines of the ancient Egyptian science as known also
to the Israelites. This will serve as a central talisman for the A.M.H.R. as an organization. The Rector of the
G.C.L. has
agreed to pursue technical research towards this end.
Research has been completed on this issue and the charge has been given to
complete this project.
PC 3. Consensus Resolutions on development of the Society of Churches
The G.E.C. has devised the beginnings of an official curriculum in order to foster a common paradigm upon
which its members may more readily build their association for one another. To this end, the Breviary of the
G.C.L. is the foundation. In addition to this, significant works may be added that support the development of
those ideas fitting in with the agenda of the A.M.H.R. Two items were readily appended to this list: The
Alchemy Key by Stuart Nettleton (in support of the ORMUS project) and The Emerald Tablet of Thoth the
Atlantean, an anonymous manuscript with unique scientific hints that holds the potential for revealing a
potentially
powerful and ancient technology.
This has been abandoned as interfering with the individual autonomy of each
member church.
PC 4. Official Commentaries on issues pertinent to the Order
The G.E.C. has determined to produce a scholarly commentary on all the ancient religious texts in relation to
the "Divine Law" propagated by Liber AL vel Legis. The Rector of the Thelemic Ecclesia Gnostica Antigua
(T.E.G.A.)
has agreed to take on this task on behalf of the A.M.H.R.
Spirited discussion was had on the development of a canonized set of works, similar to an evolving Zohar and that
includes such works as the DOzmt Index and its commenataries and the evolving EQ being developed between
Frater Apollonius and Frater Abraxas. Further ideas involve the inclusion of CCXXXI experimentation and
aethyric skryings; all leading to the goal of producing new Gnosis, which is the central function of any proper
magickal lodge.
PC 5. Adding T.E.G.A. Rites to A.M.H.R. Canon
The G.E.C. has determined that T.E.G.A. should develop the Bishop Ordination to be adopted by the A.M.H.R.
Along with this, it is to develop the 'Twin Mass,' which will serve the A.M.H.R. as a study in polarity, while
expressing
the individual path of T.E.G.A.
A formal ordination program has been outlined to include specific seminary-styled classes. Frater Abraxas and
Frater Apollonius are working to establish the viability of Thelemic Philosophy in academic circles.
PC 6. Production of a volume of the Equinox
The G.E.C. has collectively decided to fund and produce a volume of the Equinox for the A.'.A.'. with
production to commence with the Period of Speech, Vernal Equinox, AN CV (2009ev). This will be made
publicly accessible to the Internet with a private production being printed and distributed at cost. Ten
numbers were thematically
layed-out and will be pursued privately during this Period of Silence.
Development on this issue has been temporarily tabled.
PC 7. Reconstructing A.O.M. Program
The G.E.C. has determined to re-draft the A.O.M. program in accord with the new Gnosis as revealed by DOzmt
and I-Ged.
This will result in a new production of the Sepher Colloquium that will be
issued privately.
Development on this issue is being vigorously pursued in private.
Notes
on the Second Periodic Convention; including new developments and decisions
made, and held
March
21, 2009ev, Clifton Park, NY U.S.A.
PC 8. This year, we incorporated in Saratoga County, NY and opened a checking account. The idea is to
ultimately purchase real property in order to establish church services. To this end, an effort will be made to
establish credit this year. An effort will also be made to establish funds for subsequent property purchases for the
other churches.
PC 9. We have been aggressively pursuing a Grant writing program to establish scholarships for local students in
the Liberal Arts for undergraduate study. The idea is to reward the development of soul in the community and
create funding for the establishment of our church.
PC 10. The development of a regular, Internet broadcast program on Thelemic Philosophy in a round-table
discussion format on YouTube. And also the production of informative programs, such as a video production of
the Gnostic Mass.
PC 11. Frater Sirivs will start redeveloping the A.M.H.R. website as well as developing a website for the Gnostic
Church of Crux Ansata.
Member Church Mission Statements
Gnostic Church of Crux Ansata
The pursuit of spiritual farming, meditation and ritual is the specific operating theme of this church, which invites the
participation of others but does not seek a collective approach; but simple participation for those
seeking a general education in this area.
Gnostic Church of Draconis
Interested in the production of formal classes for philosophical education and the establishment of a lodge of the
AOM.
Ecclesia Gnostica L.V.X. Occulta
Concerned with A.’.A.’. work and the establishment of community for those in the local lineage.
Gnostic Church of L.V.X.
To establish a fully functioning church within our local community that appeals to those citizens that have found the
superstition of our traditional Christist churches to insult their intellectual development and yet, seek routine
spiritual expression.
First Periodic Convention
Spring Equinox
AN C
2004ev
Held: April 1, 2 & 3, 2004ev AN C
Newark, NJ U.S.A.
Scheduled Attendees of the G.E.C.
Runar Karlsen - Lineal Head, Rector T.E.G.A.
Paul Joseph Rovelli - Rector G.C.L.
Paul David Thomas - Rector C.T.G.
Preamble to the Agenda
The Grand Ecumenical Council (G.E.C.) is formulated by the various Rectors of the member churches of the A.M.H.R. Each Rector is the senior member of the local Council of Elders (C.O.E.), serving as a representative to the A.M.H.R. The C.O.E. in each church is comprised solely of ordained clergy, initiated into its local lodge of the Archidoxical Order of Magi (A.O.M.).
It has been determined that all resolutions of the G.E.C. will only be made for integral issues important to the A.M.H.R. as an umbrella and in accord with its own agenda. Each church while holding in common the central rituals of the Gnostic Church of L.V.X. (G.C.L.), may develop their own additional programs in accord with the regional culture wherein it presides and in considering the natural tendencies of the community formed by it.
The Agenda items were discussed as follows...
1. Decision on the production of an Electromagnetic Field and Wave Generator
The G.E.C. came to no decision on the first agenda item; due to lack of information. Questions were raised as to its viability and the feasibility of completing such a product. The Rector of the Church of Thelemic Gnosticism (C.T.G.) has agreed to produce a fact-finding study and advise the G.E.C. upon completion.
2. Decision on whether or not to proceed with creation of ORMUS Study
The G.E.C. deems it a worthy goal to pursue a project dedicated to a re-constituting of the 'Ark of the Covenant' (as discussed in the ORMUS research) along the lines of the ancient Egyptian science as known also to the Israelites. This will serve as a central talisman for the A.M.H.R. as an organization. The Rector of the G.C.L. has agreed to pursue technical research towards this end.
3. Consensus Resolutions on development of the Society of Churches
The G.E.C. has devised the beginnings of an official curriculum in order to foster a common paradigm upon which its members may more readily build their association for one another. To this end, the Breviary of the G.C.L. is the foundation. In addition to this, significant works may be added that support the development of those ideas fitting in with the agenda of the A.M.H.R. Two items were readily appended to this list: The Alchemy Key by Stuart Nettleton (in support of the ORMUS project) and The Emerald Tablet of Thoth the Atlantean, an anonymous manuscript with unique scientific hints that holds the potential for revealing a potentially powerful and ancient technology.
4. Official Commentaries on issues pertinent to the Order
The G.E.C. has determined to produce a scholarly commentary on all the ancient religious texts in relation to the "Divine Law" propagated by Liber AL vel Legis. The Rector of the Thelemic Ecclesia Gnostica Antigua (T.E.G.A.) has agreed to take on this task on behalf of the A.M.H.R.
5. Adding T.E.G.A. Rites to A.M.H.R. Canon
The G.E.C. has determined that T.E.G.A. should develop the Bishop Ordination to be adopted by the A.M.H.R. Along with this, it is to develop the 'Twin Mass,' which will serve the A.M.H.R. as a study in polarity, while expressing the individual path of T.E.G.A.
6. Production of a volume of the Equinox
The G.E.C. has collectively decided to fund and produce a volume of the Equinox for the A.'.A.'. with production to commence with the Period of Speech, Vernal Equinox, AN CV (2009ev). This will be made publicly accessible to the Internet with a private production being printed and distributed at cost. Ten numbers were thematically layed-out and will be pursued privately during this Period of Silence.
7. Reconstructing A.O.M. Program
The G.E.C. has determined to re-draft the A.O.M. program in accord with the new Gnosis as revealed by DOzmt and I-Ged. This will result in a new production of the Sepher Colloquium that will be issued privately.