Spira was
formed in October of 2000, in Calgary Alberta, by Sora
Nalani, RavenDreamer and Caprice Lian Braeden after a search of
modern earth-based religions failed to produce one that met the
spiritual needs and beliefs of each of them. Formed on a basis
of shared spiritual philosophies and mutal friendships, Spira was
born! Over the next year, Sora, RavenDreamer and Caprice
developed the tenants of Spira and actively researched and pursued
esoteric activities as a group and individually. Over
this time, Spira's rituals were developed as well as the structure
of Spira.
In 2001, Spira
formed an outer grove that celebrates the lunar cycle, called
Twilight Mysteries. Twilight Mysteries accepted a number
of members, most of whom were interested in Spira. Twilight
Mysteries allowed for all the members to learn about each
other's philosophies and beliefs while celebrating the lunar
cycle.
Early on in the
year 2002, Spira was ready to grow and the founders developed a
learning schedule for those that were interested in Spira. At
that time, Spira accepted it's first student and new member, Mayda
Pyralis. Over the year, interest in Spira began to grow and
the need for a learning program suitable for students who lived in
places other than Calgary was realized. This led to revised
lesson plans and the acceptance of students from British Columbia
and Ontario. In that same year, Spira applied for and was
granted the status of a religious society in Alberta and is
incorporated as the Alberta Community Church of Spira.
Spira continues to gain members
and interest from a wide variety of areas within Canada and the
United States. At this time Spira sponsors a number of online
groups for those that are interested in it's philosophies and practices,
including CASC (Calgary and Area Spira Communities) ESCape (Edmonton
Spira Community) and STAR (Spiric Communities of Toronto And
Region). These groups allow for interested people to learn
about Spira in an environment that is safe and doesn't require a
long-term commitment.
We eagerly look
to the future and all that it holds for Spira and it's
communities.
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