Gathering of Light

Interspiritual Fellowship

Become Who You’re Meant to Be

Drop the Dogma and Join A New Kind of Spiritual Community where YOU are Supported on Your Own Unique Journey.

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PLAN YOUR VISIT NOW

Are you called to serve God & Humankind—without dogmatic or creedal restraints?
Have you ever envisioned partnership with the Divine, ministering to others?Find your calling TODAY!

Answer the Call

Now is the time to—

Broaden your scope of spiritual & religious understanding.
Cultivate a deepening of your relationship with the Divine.
Cultivate an inner and outer practice of compassion and patience toward oneself and others.
Develop your inner guidance for clearer direction of right action.
Ignite a passion for healthy self-care and balancing that with caring for the needs of others.
Be part of the creation of spiritual solutions for the healing of the world.
Become a spiritual leader with your own unique purpose.

Course of Study

Course of Study

Commitment to one weekend in-person & one Zoom night each month

Practical Interactive Multifaith Studies
Interspiritual Counseling Training
Congregational Ministry Internship, including Worship Services Training
Ordination as GOL Interspiritual Ministers
Officiate at Services, Weddings, Funerals, etc.

Curriculum overlaps between three disciplines: Sacred Path Studies, Counseling, and Ministry.

Interactive Interfaith & Interspiritual Studies 1½-2yr.
Interspiritual Counseling 9 mos. study & practicum
GOL Interspiritual Minister Ordination (Completion of both above programs plus additional 6 mos. internship)
Retreats at the completion of the 1st and 2 ½ year marks (there will be a separate fee for this)

Note: This adventure will take 2 ½ years to complete and will prepare you to be a leader in spiritual matters.

Classes meet in person one weekend a month and one weeknight on Zoom. Seminarians attend / participate in the weekly GOL service on Saturday morning and meet afterwards from 12-4 pm; then on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.

The entire seminarian course of study and internship runs 30 months, leading to ordination and professional recognition as a NYS-registered minister.

Classes include lectures from Rev. JoAnn Barrett, GOL Founder, and other faith practitioners.

We will cover the history and core beliefs of many spiritual paths, delving into various sacred writings, while reflecting on your own responses, experiential learning and more.

Field trips, papers and homework will be assigned, and study group participation is required. All seminarians must meet with a private spiritual advisor of their choice monthly.

Application Process

Enrolling now—Classes start Winter 2027

Here's what you'll need to do:

Join/be an active member at Gathering of Light
Complete online application (for Inquiries call 631-455-3471)
Submit a resume of work and educational history
Submit a two-page summary of your spiritual journey outlined in application
Provide two completed letters of reference; one personal and one professional
Provide a recent passport type photo of yourself

Fees & Tuition:

Submit $100 nonrefundable deposit fee
Tuition Total: $7,200 in incremental payments
Scholarships available. Contact our Treasurer Rev. Walter Wisniewski at 631-806-9313
Separate fees for books, retreats and graduation.

Note: Ministers receive up to $750 for a wedding ceremony. Do 10 ceremonies & gain interest on your personal investment!

Congratulations

Class 2026

CONGRATULATIONS CLASS 2026

A Journey of Wisdom, Service, and Light

The Class of 2026 of LightPaths Wisdom Studies Seminary gathers to celebrate a remarkable journey of learning, spiritual growth, discovery, and transformation.

This graduation speech honors the graduates who have walked the path of wisdom with open hearts and courageous spirits—embracing deeper understanding, expanding their awareness, and preparing themselves to carry light, compassion, and wisdom into the world.

Their journey reminds us that graduation is not an ending, but a new beginning. The wisdom gained through study becomes meaningful when it is lived, shared, and offered in service to others.

As the Class of 2026 steps forward, may they continue to be seekers of truth, bridges among diverse spiritual traditions, compassionate leaders, and radiant lights in their communities.

Today, we celebrate not only what they have learned, but who they have become—and the light they are now ready to share with the world.

May their paths be illuminated by wisdom, guided by love, and dedicated to service.