Vision
Quest, Elder Vision Quest Update:
We
have 4 solid commitments for this year's Vision Quest, including one Elder. Thank you to
those who participated in the site build. Deep
gratitude to the land owner Nicole, for
her attentions and grace.
Since
the beginning of this cycle of time, humanity has returned to nature
to connect with spirit and to seek answers to problems of the
physical realms, especially in these days when the messages of
prophecy reveal themselves to the seeker. In its own way, the vision
quest is an Initiation not unlike the days of the ancient mystery
school teachings where one learns about themselves and the mysteries
of the universe are often revealed to them. Who am I? Why am I here? It is a time of internal
transformation and renewal.
A
Vision Quest usually lasts two to four days within a circle, in which
time the seeker is forced to look into their soul. The physical surroundings will allow the spirit to move into a dimensional reality
of total connectedness. In
ancient times, the entire clan prepared for the Vision Quest,
supporting with food, wood, prayers and other support. The clan
watched for the return of the Questers to hear the visions they had
received for the well-being of the entire clan.
We
are asking for support for the Questers, in the form of: Energy
and Prayers during the Questing (May 20-23)
food
- for the support camp water
- this is a "dry" set up with no running water, so many
gallons will be needed on hand wood
is also needed
A
monetary donation to support this endeavor will be gratefully
received. Donations will help offset
Church expenses of hundreds of dollars.
Any
amount will lend to this service - show your support for these
relations seeking vision for themselves and for the community as a
whole!
For monetary donations, you can mail a check to: Church
of Empowerment, PO Box 76, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 For
food and wood donations, call or email Hua.
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Saturday, April 3rd, 12 pm
You are encouraged to arrive an hour early to help
with set up. Wood donations are gleefully appreciated, as are
monetary donations towards wood purchases.
There is a Potluck after Sweat Lodge, so bring
your favorite dish to share and a gallon of good drinking water to donate! It is proper etiquette to bring a giveaway offerings for the 4 to 6 officers of the sweat to acknowledge their efforts. (Giveaway is a gift of your choice and/or tobacco offering showing your appreciation for officers providing services at Ceremonies)
If you have never been to a sweat before, please read our information page by clicking here.
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Upcoming
classes are available at a reduced fee for those attending Long Dance.
This class is open to Brothers as well as Sisters, and is intended
for who really want an enrichment into ceremony.
Hua's
teachings about sacred plants, the medicine wheel, feathers, shamanic
journeying, shielding, opening the throat chakra and many more juicy
and powerful lessons have been universally called "extraordinary"
by those fortunate enough to attend. (Advanced level classes are offered to those who have first taken this set of classes.)
Class
Dates: April 10-11th, Saturday and Sunday 10 am - 5 pm-ish (must attend both days)
Cost: $125.00 with a $ 50.00 deposit to hold
your place.
Notify Hua of your interest and you will be added to the list. Space available for out-of-town visitors to stay.
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Drum Circle - Thursday, April 15 This will be a place for prayer stick, community
bonding, and learning circle songs. Open to all sisters and brothers. Munchies and water are welcomed.
Day/Time: Every Third Thursday of the month, from 7-9 pm.
RSVP to Hua.
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CALL
FOR VOLUNTEERS: A DAY ON THE LAND
Sunday, April 18 at 12 noon
Come lend a hand to beautify our ceremonial circle after a wonderfully rainy winter.
Bring petunias (colors needed: yellow, red, purple, and White). Please bring gloves if you need them, plus water and
food to share.
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May Magick - Beltane Among The Oaks Thursday and Friday, April 29-30
Hua
will be leading a Sweat Lodge Ceremony and a teaching at this
neo-Pagan event to be held at a beautiful oak-woods campground near
Ojai. All are welcomed.
The Sweat Lodge Ceremony will be held on
Thursday, April 29th and Hua's teaching will be held on
Friday the 30th.
For
more details, visit www.maymagick.org
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World Prayer for Water Day - May 18 Please
join us in our efforts to unify en masse to help our precious waters
through prayer and ceremony.
Let us know how you would like to
help. No matter how small of a circle or community, any effort will
make a difference when we all work together! The Church of
Empowerment will be actively participating in this event. We are
tasked with developing ceremonies in all of our Central Coast
Communities, so if you would like to represent your community's
beaches, lakes, and creeks.
Gather
together your circles for a prayer ceremony on the shore. Our goal is
to have as many Blessing Ceremonies as possible in our area, from
Cambria to Santa Barbara.
Contacts:
Hua
Web
Site: www.waterblessings.org
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Tarot Readings from Hua
$40.00 Contribution Hua started reading cards since she was 18. She comes from a tradition
that allows you to see what Creator wants you to know. You can see in a co-creative manner what you have conjured up for yourself! Readings are a wonderful tool that shows you the potential of what can be happening for you. She uses the Ryder-Waite deck.
Appointments are available between 1 and 9
pm. Phone readings are also possible.
Call to set up an appointment: 805.481.0892www.huaanwa.com
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Monday, April 28 at 7pm
This
is a women's prayer ceremony, and a great first time experience for
she who wants to explore our Medicine Way.
Wear a
skirt and layers (for that little nip at night), bring a small potluck dish, and water to donate.
Sisters, please also bring petunias for beauty way around the medicine wheel.
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Spring
Clothing Exchange Saturday, April 17th Time: 9 am - 3 pm Call/email for Location
Clear
out your closets and get some new treasures!
Entry fee of $5.00
(proceeds go to the SLO Women's Shelter and toward Long Dance expenses).
For
more information, contact: Hua (805) 710-3790 rosa2hua@aol.com or Karin/Bridgeweaver (805)
773-1196 kleonard99@hotmail.com
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Events are held at the Church site, unless otherwise noted.
750 Carpenter Canyon Rd. Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Click HERE for directions
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