Welcome to Ministry of Neteru
Ministry of Neteru (MoN) is a Temple, a community, a resting place. MoN is a non-profit Tribal Organization and world-wide community. We support Earth Stewards in remembering their connection to the cosmic web of life.
At MoN, ancient wisdom meets modern healing practices, fostering an inclusive community where spirituality, activism, and ecological stewardship come together to nurture holistic wellness and collective liberation.
Our Work Toward Collective Liberation
We honor our sacred duty to protect life, cultivate justice, and create spaces where every person feels supported on their healing journey.
The Ministry of Neteru offers a variety of programs and experiences designed to nurture spiritual growth, ecological responsibility, and community connection:
Sacred Activism
- Teach-ins and Discussions: Educational sessions on global issues, collective liberation, and practical activism to inspire meaningful action.
- Community Action: Mobilizing resources and engagement to address social and environmental challenges.
Environmental Stewardship
- Land Connection: Hands-on initiatives like tree planting, park clean-ups, and habitat restoration to honor and heal the Earth.
- Ecological Education: Classes on sustainable living, sacred reciprocity, ecological spirituality, and practices for deepening our connection to the natural world.
Holistic Wellness
- Wellness Offerings: Yoga, meditation, and healing sessions to support spiritual, mental, and physical wellbeing.
- Retreats: Restorative experiences held locally and at partner locations worldwide.
Spiritual Growth
- Sacred Teachings: Lectures and discussions led by spiritual leaders from diverse traditions.
- Collective Practices: Community prayers and meditations at the D.C. Temple and in nature to cultivate connection and inner peace.
Community Support and Joyful Expression
- Mutual Aid: Providing resources and assistance to those in need, honoring our sacred duty to all of our fellows.
- Celebrations: Joyful gatherings for art, music, and meaningful conversations to build deeper bonds and celebrate life.
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Our Collective
Our New Earth Stewardship Network (NESN) is our collective of spiritual leaders, teachers, creatives, and healers of various modalities dedicated to collective wellness, personal healing, and working in right relationship with the Earth and our Ancestors.
Become a Member
Joining the Ministry of Neteru Temple as a member means becoming part of a global community dedicated to healing, connection, and sacred service.
Neteru Apothecary
A magical shop offering small-batch, locally crafted herbal medicines and spiritual tools, including teas, tinctures, salves, and other plant-spirit remedies. You'll also find herbal guidebooks and resources to deepen your connection with our plant kin.
Our Founder
Rev. Empress Zella Taj Kan-Aset Xi is a Medicine Woman and Sufi Murīd. She lives a shamanic life as a mystic, healer, herbalist, spiritual activist, and ecologist with a deep devotion to the sacred bond between humans and the natural world.
Empress Zella Taj serves as a bridge between worlds, with an mission of aiding those of us who are ready, to reconnect with the sound of our own spirit and the spirits of our non-human kin, so that we remember how to heal ourselves and our communities.
Learn more"There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls."
Howard Thurman
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