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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.

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.



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.

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.


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.


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

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

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:  805.481.0892
www.huaanwa.com
April 2010 Offerings
Sweat Lodge - April 3rd
Ceremony Class - April 10th-11th
Drum Circle - April 15th
Day on the Land - April 18th
May Magick- April 29th-30th
World Prayer for Water Day - May 18th
Full Moon Circle - April 28th
Spring Clothing Exchange - April 17th







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.

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

Events are held at the Church site, unless otherwise noted.

750 Carpenter Canyon Rd.
Arroyo Grande, CA  93420

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