November 17-23, 2014

** THIS WEEK ** 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweat Lodge

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

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.

 

 

Information: Steve Citty (865) 300-4424

 

 

 

LONG DANCE

Drumming, Meditation and Channeling

 

 

 

  -- Shift happens . . . .

and one of them took place in July.

 

Suddenly, Perry had a very familiar feeling in a powerful way. The Guides, who have always been present with him, suddenly "filled him up" with a feeling that, he needed to let them speak. So he did; and the last two Tuesdays, "Messiah Training" has been different.

 

For those who were not around at that time: for about fifteen years ['89 - '04], Drumming, Meditation, and Channeling took place most every week at the Center. We would drum for a while, then drift into a silent meditation. Soon the Guides would begin to speak . . . and the words were helpful to all . . . including Perry.

 

In 2004, after a traffic incident, Perry felt the Guides' support of him stepping back for a time. So for over ten years a small group has "done other things" . . . book studies, spiritual practices, special interest focuses, shamanic introduction, and -- more recently -- "Messiah Training".

 

Last Tuesday [Aug. 5] the "Messiah Training" group decided to accept this shift and "let's see where it takes us". So, here we go.

 

All are invited to attend. Bring your favorite drum [we will have a few extras here, if you do not have one to play], an open mind, and a supportive heart. In the spirit of "my job is to show up", let's see what happens. You will know if you need to be here.

 

An opportunity will be given for other Guides to speak as well. Out of respect for time, let's come early to socialize, so we can start on time.

Friends of the Center For Peace

 

 

 

 

 

These donations do not need to be large but if those who love the Center for Peace could help by committing a few dollars on a monthly basis it could be the difference between always hoping that someday we will be able to build or provide those needed areas (i.e. showers, sleeping areas, restrooms) and actually making it happen.

 

 

If you have participated in any of the programs, offerings, and events that occur on an ongoing basis at the Center for Peace you have already felt the personal blessings from these activities. Our mission is to be a Spiritual Center for our community which extends to anyone open to this learning path.

 

 

 

 2014 Dance Schedule

 

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We have started a new "Group" on Facebook. It seems this is a better way to stay in touch interactively than the page format. We will keep up the page, but invite you to join our new group as well.

 

Simply "click" on the Facebook button above.

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.

865 661-9111