The New Light Temple

Welcome to New Light Temple

At New Light Temple, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of spiritual growth, leadership, and interfaith understanding. As the ordaining body of All Faiths Seminary International, we uphold a commitment to nurturing leaders who embody compassion, wisdom, and the skills necessary to serve diverse spiritual communities.

New Light Temple was founded by Rabbi Joseph Gelberman as a sanctuary where people of all beliefs and backgrounds would joyously come together to share their bountiful and varied gifts of Spirit. His motto, “Never Instead Of Always In Addition To” sparked the interfaith, interspiritual movement of today. The Temple is a sacred community space dedicated to One Truth, accepting and honoring many paths.

Our Vision

To create a global community and sanctuary where people and seekers of all backgrounds and beliefs can gather for spiritual connection, inspiration, solace, healing, rites of passage, and other types of spiritual gatherings. 

Our Mission

New Light Temple is committed to advancing interfaith dialogue and promoting spiritual service across all creeds and cultures. We believe in empowering our ministers and spiritual leaders to create inclusive communities that celebrate diversity and foster mutual respect and understanding.

Our purpose is to provide a sacred space for people of all faith traditions and ages to celebrate diverse religious, spiritual, interreligious , cultural, traditions, rituals, and practices fostering understanding, peace, love and unity.

NLT is open to all interfaith, interreligious, ministers, clergy, laypeople, AFSI Alumni, AFSI teachers, and all who are called to serve.

Ordination and Leadership

Ordination by The New Light Temple is the final step for students in many All Faiths Seminary International programs, and offers a sacred process that prepares candidates for a life of ministry and service. Our comprehensive program equips future ministers with the theological education, pastoral skills, and interfaith knowledge required to lead with integrity and grace.

• Community Engagement: Engage in community service projects and initiatives that demonstrate practical applications of interfaith teachings and compassion in action.
  
• Continuing Support: Even after ordination, New Light Temple provides ongoing support and resources to ensure our ministers thrive in their vocations and continue to grow personally and spiritually.

Join Our Services

Each Quarter (and sometimes more often) our NLT Leaders offer a free online service that celebrates diverse religious and spiritual traditions. We gather for connection, inspiration, solace, and healing while fostering understanding, peace, love, and unity.

You can join us live for our free services by emailing us at NLT@AllFaiths.Online and we will send you an invitation. You can also watch recordings of our previous offerings on our You Tube Channel:
@The New Light Temple – YouTube

Apply Now to Begin Your Journey

Whether you are seeking ordination, looking to deepen your understanding of various faith traditions, or aiming to enhance your capacity to serve your community, New Light Temple offers a supportive and enriching environment. Ready to take the next step in your spiritual career? Apply today to join a community of dedicated spiritual leaders who are making a difference in the world, one heart at a time.

For more information on how to apply, our programs, or to speak with an advisor, please visit our website or contact us directly.

Here are a few ways you can get connected with our community: