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Featured Initiative: The Butterfly Memorial Project

A Living Prayer of Love and Remembrance

At the Church of New Enchantment Austin, we believe that love transcends all boundaries, including death itself. Our newest sacred initiative, The Butterfly Memorial Project, represents a profound collaboration between our spiritual community and the gifted artist behind @Zunararocks on Instagram.

This living memorial honors children who have passed, particularly those lost in the devastating floods that have marked our Austin landscape. Through hand-painted butterfly stones placed throughout natural spaces across the city, we're creating prayer portals and memorial markers that transform grief into beauty.

Each butterfly stone is crafted with sacred intention, infused with prayers received through meditation and ancestral guidance. These aren't simple art pieces, they're spiritual beacons that invite passersby to pause, remember, and reconnect with the eternal nature of the soul.

The butterfly, ancient symbol of transformation and rebirth, reminds us that our beloved children are not gone but transformed. We're building an organic network of memorial sites across Austin's parks, gardens, and neighborhoods where families can visit, leave offerings, and find comfort in community.

Ways to Participate:

• Visit butterfly sites and leave flowers, shells, or written prayers

• Nominate a location or child to be remembered

• Follow @Zunararocks on Instagram for placement updates and sacred stories

• Join our seasonal healing rituals throughout the Austin area

This project embodies our core belief: love outlives every storm, and no soul is ever truly lost.

Community Support Services

Free Career Counseling & Spiritual Mind Management

In these uncertain economic times, our church recognizes that unemployment and career transitions affect not just our bank accounts, but our entire sense of purpose and spiritual wellbeing. That's why we're offering completely free career counseling services that blend practical job search strategies with spiritual support for navigating life's challenging transitions.

Our certified counselors understand that losing a job often triggers deeper questions about calling, purpose, and divine timing. We provide:

• Resume and interview coaching with spiritual perspective

• Meditation practices for managing job search anxiety

• Energy clearing techniques for releasing career blocks

• Manifestation work aligned with your soul's true path

• Support groups for professionals in transition

Available by appointment through our website or by calling our spiritual support line.

Education Advocacy & Coaching

Education is a sacred path of growth and transformation. Our Education Advocacy Program helps individuals navigate their return to formal learning, whether that's completing a GED, pursuing higher education, or transitioning into entirely new fields of study.

We offer:

• Academic planning with intuitive guidance

• Financial aid navigation and scholarship assistance

• Study groups incorporating mindfulness and memory enhancement techniques

• Spiritual counseling for overcoming educational trauma or limiting beliefs

• Partnerships with local colleges and vocational programs

Our approach recognizes that learning is both an intellectual and spiritual journey. We help students align their educational goals with their soul's deeper calling.

New Programs & Offerings

Full Moon Healing Circles

Join us every full moon for community healing circles that combine multiple traditions of energy work. These gatherings include guided meditation, Reiki energy sharing, sound healing with crystal bowls, and group intention setting. No experience necessary—just bring an open heart.

First Friday of each month, 7 PM at our Virtual Meet TikTok and Zoom

Grief & Loss Support Groups

Recognizing that grief touches every life, we've launched ongoing support groups that honor all forms of loss—death of loved ones, job loss, relationship changes, or loss of identity during major life transitions. Our approach weaves together conventional grief counseling with spiritual practices from multiple traditions.

Wednesdays, 6:30 PM (sliding scale fees, no one turned away for financial reasons)

Interfaith Dialogue Series

Our monthly interfaith gatherings bring together seekers from various spiritual paths for meaningful conversation about shared human experiences. Recent topics have included "Sacred Activism Across Traditions" and "Healing Practices from Around the World."

Third Sunday of each month, 2 PM

Seasonal Celebrations & Events

Winter Solstice Community Gathering

Join us December 21st for our annual Winter Solstice celebration, featuring:

• Multi-faith blessing ceremony honoring the return of light

• Community feast with dishes representing different cultural traditions

• Children's storytelling circle with tales from around the world

• Candlemaking workshop to create intention candles for the new year

• Live acoustic music and community singing

December 21st, 4 PM - 9 PM, TBA

Spring Equinox Butterfly Memorial Dedication

This March, we'll host a special dedication ceremony for our Butterfly Memorial sites across Austin. Families who have lost children are especially invited to this gentle gathering that honors grief while celebrating the eternal nature of love.

Date and location details available on our website

Community Outreach Updates

Partnership with Local Food Banks

Our "Sacred Nourishment" initiative continues expanding, providing not just food but spiritual support to families facing food insecurity. Our volunteers offer brief blessings (if welcomed) and information about our free support services when distributing meals.

Healthcare Worker Appreciation

We've begun offering free Reiki sessions and stress-reduction workshops specifically for healthcare workers, first responders, and essential workers who have carried heavy burdens during challenging times. These sessions honor the sacred service these individuals provide to our community.

Environmental Stewardship Projects

In alignment with our belief in the sacredness of all life, we've launched monthly environmental restoration projects. Recent efforts have included creek cleanup, native plant restoration, and creation of pollinator gardens at local schools.

Testimonials & Community Stories

"The career counseling I received at CNE wasn't just about finding a job—it helped me discover my true calling. The combination of practical guidance and spiritual insight changed my entire approach to work." — Maria S.

"When I lost my daughter, I thought my faith was lost too. The Butterfly Memorial Project and grief support group showed me that love truly does transcend death. Finding her butterfly stone in the park brings me such peace." — David R.

"Going back to school at 45 felt impossible until I connected with CNE's education advocacy program. They helped me see that learning is a spiritual practice, not just academic achievement." — Jennifer L.

How to Connect & Support

Visit Us Online: CNEchurch.org Follow Our Journey: @CNEaustin on social media Butterfly Memorial Updates: @zararocks on Instagram

Support Our Mission:

• Volunteer with community programs

• Donate to our scholarship fund for education advocacy

• Sponsor butterfly memorial stones

• Share our resources with those who might benefit

Contact Information:

• General inquiries: info@cnechurch.org

• Crisis support line: Available 24/7

• Appointment scheduling: Available through website portal

The Church of New Enchantment Austin remains committed to serving our community with practical love, spiritual wisdom, and the unwavering belief that every soul matters. Whether you're facing career transitions, educational challenges, grief, or simply seeking spiritual community, our doors and hearts are always open.