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Patricia Jepsen (Chuse)
"Crystal"
University of Melchizedek founder and director, Patricia Jepsen (Chuse), "Crystal", made her transition into the Light on September 7, 2009.
For over thirty-five years, Crystal served as a writer, lecturer, seminar leader and pioneer in the expanding spiritual and environmental movements. Author of The GodSelf: Revelation for the New Millennium, Six Lessons with Delphi, and Delphi: What Being on Earth Is All About, she also released many booklets, courses and recordings that guide humanity into greater understanding of the meaning of life and its higher calling.
As a teacher and scribe for the Order of Melchizedek, Crystal initiated individuals into higher mind consciousness and fusion with the Inner Voice. She translated hundreds of documents from the etheric libraries of the great University of Melchizedek and its ancient temples and mystery schools. She addressed many religious/spiritual organizations in the name of the Order and planted the seed of Melchizedek in many parts of the earth. The Master's great love - the presence of Jesus -- abounded through her writings and workshop presentations.
As a teenager, Crystal had an awareness of a spiritual calling. She loved Jesus, was exposed to the writings of Emmet Fox, and felt the stirrings of the Spirit within. Her young adult life included training and experience as a professional actress, which gave her an excellent foundation for later assisting individuals in finding, aligning and speaking with the Inner Voice.
A spiritual awakening in 1967 re-formed her experience. She describes this in the introduction to The GodSelf:
As a result of a dramatic spiritual awakening I began to experience "a Voice," a powerful God Presence that vibrated instructions and spiritual truth. From the moment I began to "hear" (not with my ears but with my heart) this Presence, I understood It to be my Inner Voice. Very soon, following this opening, I was introduced to three books written by Minerva. On the cover of each book was a symbol that seemed oddly familiar to me. In fact I had been drawing that same unique symbol from the moment I began to feel differently about myself and the world. This symbol was the Seal of Melchizedek.
As I read and reread the Melchizedek Truth records as recorded by the scribe Minerva, I was deeply impressed by the purity of the message and I hungered for that same purity of communication. In fact, I remember declaring, "This is what I want! I want the purity of the Presence of God to be with me as the Inner Voice." Thus I embarked on an incredible journey as my world began to shape itself far differently than I could possibly have imagined.
She then includes the first communication received from the divine presence:
It was a time of deep crisis in my life when I didn't know what to do or where to turn. I remember I was on my knees, promising God I would continue to seek Him until I knew Him. I became aware that the room had grown lighter. It was as though the Presence Itself was that light. Then these words thundered through me. I hurried to my desk for pen and paper as the message continued.
Not your voice but mine.
They hang on the ear
echoing back in aged time.
All the armies ready to march,
joined from the sound.
one time nor one world,
but from all that is ever.
These join and march,
drink and sup with
at the large table prepared.
Know them well as one can
when breaking bread.
Drink of their wines.
Sing with them for they know your songs.
go back to your homes.
But know and do not forget
there is an army
and you will march.*
Following this time of awakening, Crystal underwent an intense period of spiritual training and discipline. In her own words: "My training began with the Word, 'Listen to My Voice, My Voice only. No one knows the truth. Go back to the beginning. Listen to My Voice.' Soon followed the calling to the Melchizedek Order and the High Priesthood."**
The teachings of Dr. Joseph Murphy, Joel Goldsmith, the Christian mystical tradition and eastern philosophy, particularly the Vedanta teachings, were of significance to her spiritual unfoldment.
In 1972, Crystal established the Mary Bethany School of Consciousness. In accordance with her inner direction, she held classes in southern California and throughout the western United States. Her travels led her to Boulder, Colorado (1975-6) and Sedona, Arizona (1977-8), two locations where the creative gifts and contributions of many students flourished in the forms of music, writing, drama and dance. In Sedona she began a Center for Creative Arts and published an occasional newspaper, The Christ Voice. During 1977 she also founded a new consciousness school, the University of Melchizedek, and adopted the spiritual name "Crystal".
In May 1978 she moved to Hawaii and became involved in the peace and nuclear-free movement. Her teaching and peace work continued in Berkeley, California, northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. during the early 1980's.
In 1983 the University settled in Castleton, Virginia. Crystal hosted a retreat center, held spiritual classes, gave talks and led seminars internationally, and founded the Center for International Cooperation (CIC), a non-governmental organization on the roster with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.
CIC sponsored several events and programs, including EarthWalk, a conference in Australia bringing together aboriginal and indigenous elders, educators and environmentalists on behalf of the environment (1989); and "Global Community: The Earth and Her Children," a forum at the 53rd Annual DPI/NGO Conference of The United Nations in August 2000, representing the voices of the child, education, animals, indigenous peoples and the earth. CIC was also an active participant at the U.N. Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, where Crystal presented Earth Treaties gathered from children around the world. Her spiritual service had expanded to encompass the voices, hearts and needs of all people, cultures, and the earth itself.
Following a move to Tucson, Arizona in 1997, Crystal began a series of classes focusing on animal communication and the circle of life with her golden retriever companion Delphi. Out of these classes evolved a series of books and an online school for young people focusing on partnership with the earth and the interconnectedness of all life, The Sanctuary School (www.thesanctuaryschool.org). Crystal's most recent assignment, vibrating or revealing the World Mother Office to earth, entailed a much-needed focus on children and youth, their soul education and general welfare. The Sanctuary School provides this program for children and youth, with its emphasis on heart-based education.
In the last few years, Crystal devoted herself to continuing the work of the University and The Sanctuary School. Her service took her to Ojai and Mount Shasta, California; Port Townsend, Washington; Glorieta, New Mexico; and Kanab, Utah. The University redesigned its website (www.melchizedeklearning.com) and opened an online store, providing for a greater outreach worldwide. Crystal continued to write and hold classes with a focus on Christ service, the contemplative life, planetary ascension, immortality, the Inner Voice and the interconnectedness of all life.
Crystal's departure from this plane was possibly revealed in an autobiographical note, which appears at the end of her booklet The Sananda Scripts. At the time of its publication in November 2008, she wrote:
For over thirty-five years, Crystal has served as Melchizedek Scribe and channel for Sananda's words. She is vacating that position soon for a new position in the Hierarchy.***
The outreach of the University of Melchizedek will continue under the guidance of its Board of Directors, and with the assistance of those who served alongside Crystal.
The large body of Crystal's writings and recordings, priceless revealed records of God within the individual, including the inspirational classic The GodSelf and the ground-breaking teachings on Immortality, will continue to be available to spiritual seekers worldwide.
The vision held by Crystal of a University learning and retreat center continues. If you would like to support this vision or contribute to its realization, please contact us at admin@melchizedeklearning.com.
The University encourages the participation of all who are interested in supporting the unfolding planetary consciousness and world service. Melchizedek study groups are forming around the globe; if you would like to start a study group in your area, please visit www.melchizedeklearning.com/groups.html or contact the University office at admin@melchizedeklearning.com for more information. We will be happy to assist you!
We will continue to provide updates about the University and its activities in the coming months.
*From The GodSelf: Revelation for the New Millennium by Patricia Jepsen Chuse, 1998. Available through shop.melchizedeklearning.com or Amazon.com.
**From A Preparation in Light, www.melchizedeklearning.com/iminitia.html.
***The Sananda Scripts, through His Channel,
Crystal, 2008. Available through shop.melchizedeklearning.com.
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An extraordinary manual and esoteric study of the Path of the Initiate. East meets West in this beautiful book of the mystical journey into Oneness. Much is explained here. Many questions are answered. This is an excellent book for study groups with its companion The GodSelf.
Approximately three hundred pages of wisdom teachings that explain in depth the initiate s path: initiation, cosmic law, the Kingdom of God, Kundalini, the Masters and much more. An Introduction by the Master Saint Germain sets the stage and begins this study. Price is $60, which includes US packaging and mailing. Overseas please add $15 (total $75). Available from the University office or through the online store.
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