HISTORY

The purpose of this organization is to continue the work begun in 1931 by individuals interested in, and close to, the psychic work of Edgar Cayce. This work, referred to as readings, led to the formation of small groups of individuals, now called Study Groups, whose purpose is to help each individual member with the study and daily application of the suggestions given in the readings. These suggestions are compilied in the Search For God books published by A.R.E. Press, and are to aid individual understanding of our relationship to the Creator, and in so doing, our relationship to others.

PHILOSOPHY

We agree that for the proper functioning of this group, we find it helpful to focus our activities on the furthering of the Study Group format and understanding its related literature. While we believe this to be one way a person may find understanding, we also encourage comparative study and discussion so as not to allow this Study Group material to be simply accepted without question.

The readings themselves proposed that research be conducted by applying the suggestions, not just talking about them. We also feel that the individual self is the ideal means to conduct this research. This is the reason for the stress placed on application in daily life, not on some outside authority.

Participation in this area's Core Team is open to all Study Group members who wish to become part of it.

MISSION

In furthering the purpose of the Central Arizona Area Study Groups, we will conduct regular business meetings during which we will also discuss ways to reach out to others who may be interested in this work.

We will sponsor activities deemed appropriate to the outreach of others, and to the furthering of our own understanding, so long as those activities are consistent with the study and application of the material in the Search for God books.

DONATE YOUR USED METAPHYSICAL BOOKS

Do you have used metaphysical books that have not been looked at for several years or more? Are they taking up space that might be put to better use? Would you like to find a new home for these older items and make way for somthing new to enter into your life instead?

Why not donate these books to the local A.R.E. organization and let them find a new home for them? They will be sold at local A.R.E. functions and the proceeds used to support local A.R.E. activities including the maintenance of this web page Newsletter.