This is being held in honor of MCNJ’s 70th Anniversary. We have two wonderful facilitators, both with incredible knowledge of Ireland’s legends and history. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join Elizabeth Bercovici and Jeremy Schewe together in Ireland for an extraordinary 10 Day Pilgrimage. Visit the Holy Wells of Saint Brigid and the Stone of Destiny. Explore faery forts, majestic cliffs & ancient coasts. 

Summer isn’t that far away! Make 2026 one of your most memorable years yet. Come with us to experience the wonder and magic of Ireland. You’ll have memories that last a lifetime. Friends and Family are welcome too. 

In this 1 Hour Information Session:

• Learn about the Power of Pilgrimage to heal, ignite & transform the Soul
• Go on a Guided Journey to connect with the spirit of Ireland and receive powerful healing from Goddess Brigid
• Learn more about the MCNJ trip Elizabeth is leading this August with co-facilitator Jeremy Schewe and the places they’ll be visiting!

Ireland Spiritual Journey

A sacred pilgrimage in honor of MCNJ’s 70th Anniversary

Now Open to the General Public

~ Hosted by Inchanted Journeys, LLC

~ Led by Elizabeth Bercovici and Jeremy Schewe

Fortify your spirit and step into enchantment with seasoned guides of Ireland with over 20 years of experience leading small, spiritually-focused groups. Pilgrims and spiritual seekers have traveled to Ireland for over 5,000 years to be uplifted, illuminated, and inspired. Perhaps Ireland is calling you!

Over the course of 10 Days you’ll:

• Behold the Stone of Destiny in Ireland’s Ancient East at the Hill of Tara
• Listen to sacred waters at St Brigid’s Well in Kildare
• Meditate and dream within ancient stone circles
• Drink in the beauty of the mountains and sea of the wild west of Ireland
• Enjoy Fairy Stories & Legends of the Tuatha de Danann
• Experience powerful activations to fully anchor you in the magic and mystery of this Sacred Isle

Say Yes to Enchantment and Adventure!

Learn more about the trip HERE!

Early Bird Pricing is available through Saint Patrick’s Day!

Explore the land at a relaxing pace with two experienced guides: Elizabeth Bercovici and Jeremy Schewe. They will be bringing both of their extensive knowledge of Irish myths, legends and history – as well as the ability to facilitate gorgeous experiential personal and group connectivity with sacred sites.  These are enchanted lands that will awaken something sacred within you. Ireland grounds and nourishes all who visit her shores. When we’re rooted and grounded we’re more present with the majesty of the human experience.

Join us to be enriched by Celtic lore and storytelling and to experience the transformative power of conscious travel. This trip will include personal down time, guided sacred inner journeys, music, storytelling, and more!  There is great wonder and magic when we connect with the spirit of any land, but Ireland is particularly special. Visiting these places will help the gods and goddesses of the past come alive for you. You might even hear them speaking!

See the trip Itinerary HERE!

We hope to see you in Ireland! 

As we look ahead, we invite you to support us once again with a year-end, tax-deductible donation to help fund our mission and upcoming goals for 2026. Your contribution will directly support the continued growth of our all-volunteer organization, allowing us to bring meaningful programs and events to a wider audience during a time when spiritual insight and personal connection are more vital than ever.

In 2025, with your support, we accomplished several key initiatives:

• Joined the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce to build community connections
• Hired a professional graphic designer to create event flyers and improve our website
• Successfully hosted a well-attended Summer Vendor Fair
• Launched a live Fall Festival for the general public featuring vendors and psychic readers
• Invested in modern audio equipment to improve the quality of our events

Looking ahead to 2026, your donation will help us:

• Hire a social media specialist to increase our visibility and reach
• Fund a 70th Anniversary Celebration honoring our rich history
• Invite high-profile speakers, including coverage of travel and lodging costs
• Advertise the Center through multiple media outlets
• Expand our membership by engaging younger audiences unfamiliar with metaphysical practices
• Upgrade our live-streaming equipment to offer hybrid and virtual programs

Your generosity will make a meaningful difference in building a strong, lasting presence for MCNJ in our new home in Ridgewood and throughout Bergen County. We are excited about the future and hope you’ll continue to be part of our journey.

Please consider making a year-end tax-deductible donation to support our mission and vision. You can donate online at www.metaphysicalcenter.org/about/contribute or send your contribution to: 50 East Ridgewood Avenue, Ste. #A137, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.

Our Mission is to educate, enlighten, and encourage spiritual consciousness. Through our classes and events, our aim is to help people evolve in consciousness by learning to apply the cosmic laws to their daily life. We believe in presenting people with many points of view so that they can choose what seems right for them.

For a complete listing of our programs, please visit www.metaphysicalcenter.org/about.

Levels of giving $100, $50, $20, Other.

We look forward to seeing you at future events.

Gratefully Yours in Spirit

Bill Prinzivalli

President

Phone number (973) 248-7205

MCNJ is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 and donations are fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.

As the world embraces wellness culture, the term “wellness” has grown to encompass a variety of holistic ways to nurture bodies, minds and spirits. In addition to organic foods and yoga classes, practices like energy healing, manifestation, astrology and crystal therapy have found a new home under the expansive wellness umbrella. This convergence marks a shift in how people view health and purpose, as modern self-care trends are reviving interest in ancient metaphysical traditions and their application in daily life.

With its new home base right here in Ridgewood, the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey (MCNJ) is a resource for those looking for effective tools for greater alignment and personal transformation. “Meta means above and beyond, while physical refers to the physical plane,” explains Metaphysical Center of New Jersey President Bill Prinzivalli. “Therefore,” he adds, “‘metaphysical’ just refers to all planes beyond the physical world.” 

Bill emphasizes that there has always been a need for these teachings and there have always been seekers looking to explore what is beyond the material world. As we go through life, we frequently become distracted by the physical aspects of the world, such as wealth or status, only to find them to be shallow and unfulfilling, whether we consciously recognize it or not. With a stated purpose to educate, enlighten and encourage spiritual consciousness, MCNJ welcomes the community to engage with these metaphysical teachings as a way to find deeper meaning. 

“We’re not a religion,” Bill explains. “Metaphysics encompasses the underlying truths of religions, as well as universal principles and ancient wisdom teachings passed on verbally from teacher to student. Hence, our motto ‘When the student is ready, the teacher appears.’ We offer an open door to explore spirituality in a non-religious way so people can choose what seems right for them.”

Two years ago, Bill was tapped to lead the non-profit organization — something that he did not expect but felt called to do. Previously he had an impressive career that included starting four successful businesses, but he also studied esoteric subjects to satisfy another part of himself. “It felt like I was living a bit of a dual life, and I was looking for a way to merge my interests,” he said. “Having built a reputation and credibility through my work, I feel like my mission now is to bring creative consciousness to the business world.”

Leading the resurgence of metaphysical teachings remains the MCNJ’s primary focus and, under Bill’s leadership, he and the Board of Directors are sharing their message with renewed enthusiasm to engage current and future generations. What began in 1956 when Donald H. Yott, a scholar of World Religions and Esoteric Philosophies and teacher at Pompton Lakes High School, was encouraged by his mentor, John Hay, to establish a metaphysical center in northern New Jersey, has continued to evolve while remaining embedded in Bergen and Passaic Counties. Now, as they enter their seventh decade, MCNJ is excited to have the Unitarian Society of Ridgewood as their new space for events.

“We’re embracing new technologies, offering one-of-a-kind experiences, and welcoming the community’s involvement as we continue to grow,” says Bill. In addition to their Saturday night lecture series and a 13-level course in metaphysics, MCNJ will host events such as a Healing & Psychic Fair on November 15, a Celebration of Life Holiday Party on December 13 and a 70th anniversary celebration in 2026.

To learn more about the Metaphysical Center of New Jersey, including events, membership and how to volunteer, visit metaphysicalcenter.org/ or email info@metaphysicalcenter.org.

Written by Andrea Leonarz. Andrea is a freelance public relations consultant and practicing astrologer based in Ridgewood. She is deeply rooted in the community and volunteers for several local organizations, including The Ridgewood Guild and RHS Jamboree.

As part of the celebration, MCNJ President Bill Prinzivalli was interviewed by the Ridgewood Chamber. In his interview, Bill discusses the organization’s mission to integrate body, mind, and spirit through metaphysical education, the nature of spiritual inquiry, and how their programs help people explore deeper dimensions of consciousness and healing. Topics include the center’s 13-semester course, energy healing events like sound baths, and the growing connection between metaphysics and modern science.

We’re grateful to the Ridgewood Chamber for their warm welcome and support!

Wesak Ceremony Altar

Ideally you need the following:
1. Picture or statue of the Buddha placed in the center of your altar table which is covered with a solid color cloth of gold, purple or a pretty cloth or scarf
2. 6 white roses (ideally), or 6 white flowers (3 each in a vase on either side of
Buddha)
3. 2 white candles – real or battery operated – one on each side
4. a bowl or glass of honey flavored water
5. an orange

The Mantram of the Buddha is repeated eight (8) times.
OM NAMO TASSE BHUGAVATO ARRAHATO SUMMA SUM BUDDHA SA

Honor to the Blessed one
The enlightened one
THE BUDDHA

THE GREAT INVOCATION

From the point of Light within the Mind of God
Let light stream forth into human minds
Let light descend on Earth

From the point of Love within the Heart of God
Let love stream forth into human hearts
May the Christ (coming one) return to Earth

From the Center where the Will of God is known
Let purpose guide all little human wills
The purpose which the Masters know and serve

From the Center which we call the human race
Let the Plan of Love and Light work out
And may it seal the door where evil dwells

Let Light and Love and Power restore the Divine Plan on Earth