"Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!"
--Sitting Bull
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The trickling sound of water. It moves whether you're paying attention to it our not. Bringing change and the deep life nutrients of the season. The earth sings with abundance, grateful for the sun, and the sun sings back grateful for their union. Our inner selves awaken to the increased light, like a bear from it's long sleep. Plans ruminating in Winter find free passage now, and flow as easy as the streams. Take heart in this cycle, for it is a promise, your spirit knows the language of the elements and seasons.
--Raven Star
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Grandmother Bridge Weaver
Our beloved Grandmother has crossed the Rainbow Bridge, to be with her loved ones and ancestors on the other side. She will be deeply missed by all those that she so graciously touched. Her companion has requested donations to Circles of Empowerment in lieu of flower offerings. Circles is supporting her companion with meals through this time, if you would like to help please contact us.
We look forward to planting a memorial grove in honor of our beloved community members that have passed.
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Vision Quest
This years Vision Quest is set for the end of May. If you are considering this process in your life, please get ahold of Hua within the next week, so that preparations may start.
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Brother's Dance
We would love to support the gathering of Brothers in a good ceremonial way this year. Now that we have our home Suma Sil, we can develop our dreams of a deepening of Brother's Ceremony. This is being developed, and we are currently considering August for this event. If you would like to participate in the founding of this new way, please contact us. If there is no interest we will try other ceremonies instead.
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Ceremonial and Prescribed Fires Workshop With Grandfather Whitewolf
On Saturday February 13th we learned the principles of fire awareness and safety. Then on Sunday the 14th we toured through Mendocino and Humboldt counties with the intention to create awareness of current conditions and how we can return to right relationship with the land. Completing our journey with a Hoʻoponopono Ceremony asking forgiveness of the Spirits of the Fire, Water, Air, and the Earth for what is out of balance. We look forward to future workshops with Grandfather Whitewolf.
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"Without community service, we would not have a strong quality of life. It's important to the person who serves as well as the recipient. It's the way in which we ourselves grow and develop."
--Dorothy Height
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Board and Committee Service
To achieve all our goals and the quality our community deserves, the board depends upon people to come and help. This kind of commitment can present itself in many ways, be it as a board member, board assistant, committee member, or project volunteer. If this is something that resonates with you, please connect with us and let us help you explore these possibilities.
There are many positions available within the board, as well as on other committees. What we need the most right now is a Treasurer and Social Communications Director.
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GoFundMe Campaign
Now that we can start to dream on our sanctuary, our first major project is to build a permanent restroom facility. This would be a place for showers, sinks, and toilets. A financially big project, but essential to the health and well being of our sanctuary. We have started with a GoFundMe campaign for those that wish to directly donate to its manifestation.
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Wisdomkeeper Discussions
We are excited to continue our donation-based Wisdomkeeper Discussions series. These one-hour online Zoom talks feature our very own community members. Rainbow tapestry that we are, COE is blessed with an abundance of wisdom keepers that enrich our
community. And it's through their willingness and generosity we are able to share with our community their wisdom. Join us in this ongoing series. Stay tuned for emails and announcements about upcoming speakers.
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Notice: Due to COVID-19 we still aren't open for Sweat Lodge but we have great hopes to open as the vaccine relief effort makes a difference. We are monitoring the reporting data and local guidelines in an effort to best serve and best protect our community.
For the events below, we will send out emails with links.
March 28th Full Moon Ceremony on Zoom
April 17th & 18th Empowerment Through Ritual and Ceremony Class
April 26th Full Moon Ceremony on Zoom
May 25th Full Moon Ceremony on Zoom
May 26th - 30th Vision Quest
- If you wish to attend contact Hua Anwa at rosa2hua@aol.com within a week of this email
-->Reminder 6 months till Long Dance: September 23rd - 26th
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We will continue to offer Fullmoon Ceremony, Sweatlodge Ceremony, Long Dance Ceremony, Pipe Ceremony, and Vision Quest.
Opportunities to interact with us more closely are always available, just email us.
As a non-profit we are asking for monetary donations in a few areas.
1. General monthly contributions. We use this source to pay for our monthly operations. We could really use a boost on this one.
2. Long Dance scholarship fund.
3. Long Dance General fund. For materials and equipment upgrades.
4. General Land fund, so we may achieve a permanent residence for our community.
5. Supporting our GoFundMe for Restroom Facilities on the land.
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