Rituals and Practices

Get Better Church offers a range of rituals, practices, and modalities to help guide individuals to find the tools that work best for them in their spiritual journey:

Rituals and Practices of Get Better Church

1. Sermon Sundays
   Every Sunday, Get Better Church provides a recorded sermon that aligns with the church’s monthly spiritual theme. These messages are designed to offer guidance and reflection, helping members connect deeply with the church’s core values and Self-Healing Principles in a non-dogmatic way.
2. Modality Mondays
   On Mondays, a short, 10-15 minute “modality” is shared by a member or facilitator. These practices range from breathwork and meditation to visualization exercises, offering members a variety of tools to explore for personal healing and growth. Modality Mondays encourage diverse, practical ways to support individual journeys.
3. Monthly Guided Journals and Themed Resources
   Each month, members receive a themed guided journal containing structured prompts and exercises. These journals complement other practices by providing a space for intentional reflection, helping members deepen their insights and track their progress in alignment with the church’s principles.
4. Small-Group Ceremonies and Integration Sessions
   Get Better Church hosts small, guided ceremonies that often center around the sacramental use of plant medicines like psilocybin. These ceremonies are conducted with intention, followed by integration sessions where members can process their experiences and apply the insights gained to daily life. The focus on small groups allows for personal connection and a supportive, sacred space.
5. Annual Small-Group Retreats
   Membership includes an annual retreat, where small groups of no more than 20 members come together for immersive spiritual practices, guided ceremonies, and community-building activities. These retreats provide an intimate environment for personal reflection, meaningful connection, and exploration of the church’s Self-Healing Principles in a supportive setting.
6. App for Personal Tracking and Community Data Insights
   Members have access to an app that allows them to monitor their mood, feelings, and personal growth. This tool helps individuals track their progress and gain insight into personal patterns, while anonymized community data offers collective insights on how various practices and modalities are supporting the community’s journey.
7. Sacramental Use of Plant Medicines
   For members who choose, plant medicines like psilocybin are available as optional sacramental tools within the church’s ceremonies. Treated as sacred allies, these substances are approached with reverence and guidance, helping individuals access deeper spiritual insight, healing, and self-awareness in alignment with ancient wisdom and mindful practices.

References:

• My Divine Plant Gurus by Adam Canton
  Provides insight into the transformative potential of plant medicines, presenting them as guides and allies on the path to self-reflection, spiritual awakening, and healing.
• The Sacred Mushroom and the Cross by John M. Allegro
  Explores ancient religious rituals and the sacramental role of psychoactive mushrooms as pathways to divine understanding, supporting the use of plant medicines as sacred tools.
• The Psychedelic Explorer’s Guide by James Fadiman
  Highlights the importance of intention and integration in creating transformative experiences, influencing practices like Modality Mondays and personal tracking.
• Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers by Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann, and Christian Rätsch
  Examines the cultural and spiritual role of psychoactive plants, reinforcing the respect and reverence with which Get Better Church approaches plant medicines.
• How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan
  Investigates the resurgence of psychedelics as tools for psychological and spiritual growth, underscoring the personal transformation and self-discovery central to Get Better Church’s mission.
• The Fellowship of the River by Joe Tafur
  A narrative that combines medical and spiritual perspectives on plant medicine, offering insights into the power of integration and community-based practices.
• Food of the Gods by Terence McKenna
  Explores the historical significance of psychoactive plants and their role in expanding consciousness, aligning with the church’s use of plant medicines as sacraments for spiritual growth.