The Gylanic Center

The Gylanic Center held its inaugural meeting at the Boulder Public Library June 4, 1994. Our guest speaker was Dr. David Loye, co-founder with Dr. Riane Eisler, of the Center for Partnership Studies. The term “gylany” was coined by Riane Eisler in the book, The Chalice and the Blade. It means equal partnership between the masculine and feminine.

 

We held healing circles monthly, then bi-monthly, in Boulder and Denver. The healing circles involved meditations, chanting, laying on of hands and sending energy of the entire group to different members who requested this healing, processing of this experience, and group healing of individuals not present at the meeting. Families participated in the healing circles. There was always sharing of food and a sense of community. 

 

On October 14, 1994, the Gylanic Center became officially incorporated as a 501(c)3, nonprofit, tax exempt “church.” This meant that all donations were tax deductible.

 

Hilton officiated at weddings and funerals, and healing circles were held in Albuquerque, Chicago, Ft. Collins, Hong Kong, Los Angeles, Madison, New York, Orlando, Raleigh, Salt Lake City, Santa Fe, Seattle, The Hague, and Toronto.

 

For 2 years, we had a newsletter, called The Healing Journey. Hilton channeled columns for several of the issues. Copies of The Healing Journey are still available from Michelle Skillen.

 

Hilton set up a phone psychic service in 1996, called “The Guardian,” and a spiritual website. However, illness caused a disruption in the activities of the Gylanic Center.

 

April 5, 2002, the activities of the Gylanic Center resumed with a Family Service, including a channeling of Tabor by Hilton, a Children’s Service by Miriam, drumming, chanting, singing, and feasting. The sense of community and cherishing was re-established.