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Peace Talk January 2012

This Week

Tuesday 7:30 pm - "Messiah" Training class (resumes January 10)
 
Friday 7:30 pm - Drumming Circle
 
Saturday 6:45 pm - Fire Ceremony
 
Saturday 7:30 - Saturday Night Sweat Lodge
 
 

Jeanne Robinson

Core Shamanism Workshop

Core Shamanism Workshop
January 28th & 29th

led by Jeanne Robinson
Register Core Shamanism
 
The word "Shaman" comes from north eastern Russia and means "one who can see in the dark". This refers to the Shaman's ability to see into the worlds not normally seen with the physical eyes. The Shaman is familiar with what s/he may call the "lower world", the "middle world", the "upper world", or other dimensions; and to the Shaman these other worlds have just as much reality as this "normal" world in which we live.
 
Indeed, the Shaman might say that things in this world seem normal, simply because so many people agree on what they see and how they are experiencing this world.
 
Shamanism is not a religion. It is a method or practice. It is a way of connecting with the Spirit of Life in all things and using that connection to help themselves and others.
 
The purpose of this workshop is not only to expose the participants to these "other worlds" but also to teach them how to journey to and within these other worlds in order to retrieve information, bring help and healing to someone in need, and to guide their lives and the lives of others into more fulfilling and abundant patterns.
 
The Shaman is first, last, and always a healer; and the path of the Shaman is the path of the Healer.

More information and register for workshop

Drums

Drum Making Workshop

Drum Making Workshop
 
Saturday Feb 18th
 
Register Now Drum workshop
 
 
Learn how to birth this amazing instrument and how to use it for Healing, Relaxation and Fun. This sacred instrument, the Drum, is the heartbeat of Mother Earth. 
 
“We can all resonate with the healing power of a Mother’s heartbeat,” says Marti Ackerman, facilitator. “In this workshop we 
Drums
learn the role of the drum throughout history, and then go through the sacred ceremony of birthing one with our energy. It’s a magical experience, and you get to take your drum home with you to enjoy for the rest of your life.”
 
Please bring an item to share for lunch. A $50 deposit is due by Feb 11.  Class size is limited, so please register early. All materials are included in the workshop fee, including drum stick. When registering, please specify size and hide that you prefer - 14” or 16” drum, and whether you would like Deer, Elk or Buffalo. The cost is $165 for a 16" drum and $140 for a 14" drum.
 

More information and registration

TU-TAH* Chamber

 
 
 
CALL TO ACTION !!
 
 
January 1, 1994 construction on the Peace Sound Chamber at the Center for Peace began. Over the next several years many of us had the opportunity to come together in community and work long fruitful hours.
 
     "...Inspired by the vision of Joseph Rael, 'Beautiful Painted Arrow', a Spiritual Teacher from the Picuris Pueblo [and Southern Ute] Native tradition, it will attract people from near and far to come to 'sing their song of Peace'."
 
~ Perry Robinson 1994
 
From the time the initial poles were placed to mark the future, celebrations and ceremonies have continued to contribute to the unique energy of the Peace Sound Chamber.
 
Many of you have experienced the Beauty and the vibration of the Peace Sound Chamber. Some of you may have never been here in the physical realm.
 
A combination of age, weather, the storms and fallen tree limbs we have had this year have left our roof leaking with ensuing damage to the floor.
 
PAY FORWARD
 
Your help and support on this fund raising project will help guarantee that the Peace Sound Chamber will continue to provide a safe, warm, dry space for spiritual growth and to serve as an important link in the work of Beautiful Painted Arrow to awaken peace on Mother Earth.
 
This is an opportunity for you to help assure the ongoing work of the Peace Sound Chamber by contributing to the Chamber Repair and Maintenance Fund. Use the button below to make a PayPal contribution or mail a check to:
 
Center For Peace
880 Graves Delozier Rd
Seymour, TN 37865

(please write "Chamber Repair Fund" on your check)
 
Donate through PayPal here.
(button has been repaired and is functioning now.)
 
* "TU-TAH" - the center from which peace spreads, is the name that Joseph Rael Beautiful Painted Arrow gave for our chamber.

"Messiah" Training

to resume Tuesday January 10th
 
Tuesdays 7-8:30pm
 
"In September of 2009,  I began leading a weekly seminar at the Center for Peace around the subject of 'Messiah' Training.  These are on a continuing basis [until they are not] and everyone is invited to participate.
"If you have read and liked such books as Richard Bach’s ILLUSIONS and/or are intrigued by the teachings of A COURSE IN MIRACLES and/or follow the visionary path taught by people like Joseph Rael, you already may have been studying up on this subject – already a 'messiah in training'.  
"Please do not let the language throw you!  These times together are very little about doctrine, demands, or nice ideas and much more about self discovery, personal power, and mutual support."
 
Perry Robinson

More Information on Messiah Training

Fire Ceremony

Fire7th of each month, 7 pm
           ~ led by Katy Koontz

The purpose of the FIRE CEREMONY is to heal and purify both the planet’s physical oceans and the oceans of cosmic thought.
At 7 pm local time, fire elders light ceremonial fires at  each of the Peace Sound Chambers around the world. Those present watch the fire in silence until it burns out, giving to it what we want to transmute in our lives and staying open to the messages and teachings it brings.
 
All are welcome. We suggest you arrive around 6:45 pm.

Donations are appreciated.

Fire Ceremony Information

Sweat Lodge

Sweat lodge
Saturday Night Lodge
January 7th 7:30pm 
Thursday Night Lodge
January 19th 6:30pm
 
 
 
A sweat lodge or "Purification Lodge", is an intensely rewarding experience. By entering the womb of Mother Earth (the lodge), we seek purification and a deeper spiritual awareness through prayer.
Generally speaking the experience is to deepen spiritual awareness. The steam, heat, and darkness intensify prayers and personal introspection. The lodge leader (pourer), with help from the fire tender, hold an energetic space of safety and security while setting the intent of the lodge. The medicine of the lodge leader and of each participant helps to enrich the lessons of the lodge.
There are composting toilets in the meadow. You may change clothes in these toilets or at the Peace Sound Chamber. There is no nudity in our lodges.

Suggested Items to Bring:
 
• Two Towels
• Men are requested to wear swim trunks, gym shorts or something similar.
• Women are requested to wear a skirt or dress. (Something for inside the sweat that is modest and you don’t mind getting muddy.)
• Change of clothes (Preferably long sleeve and covers all of the legs to keep from getting the feast area dirty).
• Covered Dish for the Feast.

It is appropriate to bring tobacco, a small gift, or monetary gift for the fire-keeper and lodge master, both of whom offer their services to the people as a gift.
Cash donations are used to support the Sweat Lodge.  We use lots of wood for the fire; supplies like herbs (sage, tobacco, cornmeal, etc.), drinking water, and more. If you are feeling abundant, a donation would be appreciated. 

There is never a charge for Ceremony. If you are not feeling abundant, PLEASE do not allow this to prevent you from coming.
 

More sweat lodge information

Drumming Circle

Every Friday @ 7 pm
~led by José Gonzalez and Tamy Brown

Drumming is a powerful, sometimes dramatic, way to break into other levels of our mind.  Sensitive instruments can measure the way that drumming affects the brain waves.  That’s the reason for tens of thousands of years the shaman has journeyed with the drum.
This drumming is not specifically for journeying; but you get to use it whatever way you wish – including having a good time doing it!
So, on Friday of each week, bring your drum, and come join us.
Donations are appreciated.

In This Issue

This Week

Core Shamanism Workshop

Drum Making Workshop

TU-TAH* Chamber

"Messiah" Training

Fire Ceremony

Sweat Lodge

Drumming Circle

Calendar at a Glance
 
JANUARY
 
January 1st 10am
New Year's Day Sweat Lodge
 
January 7th 6:45pm
led by Katy Koontz
 
January 7th 7:30pm
led by José Gonzalez
 
January 13th-15th
Annual Council Retreat
 
January 19th 6:30pm
led by Steve Citty
 
January 28th & 29th
led by Jeanne Robinson
 
FEBRUARY
 
February 4th 7:30pm
led by José Gonzalez
 
February 5th 10am
Monthly Council Meeting
NOTE: New Time
 
February 7th 6:45pm
led by Katy Koontz
 
February 16th 6:30pm
led by Steve Citty
 
February 18th
9am-4pm
Work is Worship
“Work is Worship”
 
Work/activity is one very clear way to celebrate our selves as part of the community by which we are being fed spiritually. And it is always a lot of fun. Time seems to alter into a process rather than a taskmaster and friendships are born and nurtured by our community participation.
Bring gloves, appropriate clothing, water and an open willing attitude. If you have any special skills, please let us know so we can best use your talents. Of course, we will first take care of the pressing needs, but there is a lot of work to be done and all your talents are valuable.
We provide lunch. (So kitchen help is also appreciated.)
Contact:
Perry 865-428-3070 or
Steve 865-300-4424
Chanting in the Chamber
The Peace Sound Chamber is available for chanting, vision quests and ceremonies of many different types.
You are encouraged to come to the chamber and chant, drum, meditate or simply sit (the chamber Spirits love it); please check first that there is not something already scheduled.
 
Please call at least two weeks in advance to reserve our facilities as usage requires council approval.
Council Meeting
 
This is the gathering of the board of directors to discuss new ideas, future projects, and events.  Feel free to come with suggestions and comments.
 
December 11th 10am -Visitors welcome Note new time.
 
For more information, call the Center at (865) 428-3070.
Directions to the Center
Directions
 
 
Council Members
The Center for Peace is a non-profit religious corporation in the State of Tennessee. Donations to the Center for Peace can be claimed as deductions from income for income tax purposes.

Active Council Members of the Center for Peace:

 
Marti Ackerman
Belmont, NC
704-906-9464
 
Tamy Brown
Seymour
865-453-0447
 
Nan Citty
Knoxville
865-405-6809

Steve Citty
Knoxville
865-300-4424

Margarita DiVita
Jefferson  City
865-475-3799
 
Jose Gonzalez
Seymour
865-300-3439
 
Ed Hodges
Sevierville
865-951-8924
 
Katy Koontz
Knoxville
865-693-9845

Colby McLemore
Knoxville
865-924-1455
 
Sandy Palmer
Seymour, TN
865-304-0765
 
Dona Polero
Sevierville
865-805-8372
 
Barbara Rector
Knoxville
865-483-4510
 
Jeanne Robinson
Seymour
865-428-3070

Perry Robinson
Seymour
865-428-3070

Center For Peace • 880 Graves Delozier Road • Seymour • TN • 37865

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