| | The Order of St. Michael (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15) |
 | | The Order is an ecumenical Christian lay order, originally founded in 1989, which includes both lay and clergy members, men and women, married and single people; the Order does not unnecessarily discriminate against those of alternate lifestyles based solely on their sexual preferences or social standing in the world. |
 | | The Order itself is dedicated to the exploration of the Christian mystical life in community, even though many of us are separated by geographic distance, while maintaining a life "in the world," as St. Francis first described the lay order lifestyle for the Franciscan Third Order. |
 | | The Order is dedicated to both inner and outer charitable work; many of the members of the Order are active in lay or clergy chaplaincy, counseling (professional), and such volunteer work as AIDS and hospice centers. |
| www.windhaven.com /osm.htm (1164 words) |