The Association for Research and Enlightenment,
Inc. (A.R.E.) is the international headquarters for the
work of Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), considered to be the
best-documented psychic of the twentieth century. Founded in
1931, the A.R.E. consists of a community of people from all
walks of life and spiritual traditions, who have found meaningful
and life-transforming insights from the readings of Edgar Cayce.
2006 was the 75th anniversary of the A.R.E and was celebrated
at many events around the Region..
Conferences and Special Events
Although A.R.E. headquarters is located in Virginia
Beach, Virginia—where visitors are always welcome—the
A.R.E. community is a global network of individuals who offer
conferences, educational activities, and fellowship around the
world. People of every age are invited to participate in programs
that focus on such topics as holistic health, dreams, reincarnation,
ESP, the power of the mind, meditation, and personal spirituality.
Our Region covers all ofCalifornia and Northern and is part
of the Western District. The District includes the Cal/Nev Region
and the Pacific Northwest Region.
Membership and Scholarships
In addition to study groups and various activities,
the A.R.E. offers membership benefits and services, a bimonthly
magazine, a newsletter,
extracts from the Cayce readings, international tours, a massage
school curriculum, an impressive volunteer network, a retreat-type
camp for children and adults, and A.R.E. contacts around the
world. A.R.E. also maintains an affiliation with Atlantic
University, which offers a master's degree program in Transpersonal
Studies.
Books and Products
There are many books, published by the A.R.E.
Press and other publishers, about Edgar Cayce and based
on the information that came through him. You might find some
of them in your local library. They are also available at Region
programs.
Our Northern Area bookstore management
is shared by Yuene Shure (ordering, inventory) and Ginny Winblad
(sales). Please contact Yuene at 530-758-8055 or mysoulgarden@gmail.com
for book and product information and ordering. Also check
out our special sale on books
and products where savings are 30% to 40%.
Our Southern Area bookstore management
is shared by Keith and Kelly Johnson. Please contact them at
951-928-0519 or exec@montclairchamber.com for book and product
information ordering in the Southern Area.
Prison Ministry
A.R.E maintains contact with about 300 prisoners
in the U.S. and places Cayce books in prison libraries. If you
are interested in the Prison Program, call 757-428-3588 x 7120.
Contacts
For additional information about A.R.E. or the
Edgar Cayce Readings, check with A.R.E.
Headquarters by visiting their website, writing to 215 67th
Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, calling 1-800-333-4499 or
1-757-428-3588, or sending E-mail to: are@edgarcayce.org. Visit
our Get Connected page on this
site.
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Edgar
Cayce's A.R.E.