Editing Minjian (section)

===Minjian Temples===
Organized Minjian worship is carried out at Temples or Sanctums of the Faith. The distinction between the two is that while both offer a place for Minjian to worship the Divine and the Luminaries, a Temple has clergy members in permanent residence, while a Sanctum will only have a caretaker or an itinerant clergy member to conduct services. Temples are located in most towns and cities, while small towns and villages usually only have a Sanctum. Temples are constructed upon places consecrated by a Priest and Priestess, or a similar couple within the clergy hierarchy, who then become the near-permanent administrators of a particular Temple. Temples have two chambers of worship, as well as fourteen smaller shrines dedicated to a particular Luminary.
[[File:MinjianTemple.jpg|250px|thumb|left|Minjian temples, such as the Temple of Sliding Stones in Minsheng, Laeral, are completely symmetrical, to demonstrate the importance of balance between the Divine.]]
Every Sunday, Minjian head to their local Temple for worship. All Minjian Temples have a single entrance, as well as a high balcony or place to look out from. Each Temple has a male and female clergy member present, and each Minjian worshiper is given a choice of which of the two ranking clergy members services' they will attend each Sunday. The Priest's service is supposed to exemplify the viewpoints of the Host, while the Priestess' service centers upon the values and advice of the Lady. As a service begins, a sentry in ceremonial robes carrying an ornamental spear or glaive will stand in front of the door to the Temple, while another will ascend to the highest point of the Temple and 'stand watch' for danger or enemies. This tradition dates to sectarian conflicts within Minjian, when services were sometimes attacked by members of other sects. Services usually begin with the singing of a hymn, followed by the recitation of various creeds. At this point, the ceremonial sentry posted outside the door to the chamber of worship will enter, and the Priest(ess) will ask 'How is our assembly shielded from harm?'. The sentry will reply 'By the grace of the Divine and by the vigilance of their creation.' At this point, the service can proceed. The leader of the service will then deliver a sermon based upon the ideals of their patron member of the Divine Couple.

Once the sermon is complete, a period of silent meditation is held to reflect upon the teachings of the sermon. Then, each worshiper is given a candle, and they then proceed to the individual shrine within the temple devoted to their patron Luminary. They are given time to pray for guidance before the shrine of their patron. After this is done, worshipers can return home or they can alternately begin to study the Minjian canon. All Temples are charged with making copies of the holy scriptures of Minjian available to their worshipers for their own reading. This is consistent with the Minjian belief that all should be able to analyze and draw their own conclusions from the Dialogues and the Book of Luminaries. Later that night, the Temple will host High Table. All Minjian are invited to the Temple, where the Faith will provide a free meal. There will be one table set higher from the rest, where the Priest and Priestess will sit. This table has 14 places set. Two are for the Priest and Priestess, who will ceremonially serve the food, and the remaining twelve seats are filled randomly. Anyone, from the richest person in the city to a homeless person, could be seated at the High Table, to be served by the Priest and Priestess themselves. The remaining tables are open to anyone who attended the worship service earlier in the day.