We
invite sisters to dance, sing, and pray together at the Autumn Equinox for a
weekend of ceremony, celebration and healing under the stars. We will gather between 10:00 a.m. on
Thursday, Sept. 23 and 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 26 in Arroyo Grande. We invite all dancers to come on Thursday to
help prepare the land. Gates will close on Saturday at 10 a.m. Our Orientation circle starts at 11:00
a.m. Opening
Ceremony is at sunset. Women
of all ages, from young women who have begun their moon time to Grandmother
Elders, will be dancing all night long to dance our sacred dream awake and to
honor our Mother Earth. Especially for the 20th anniversary of the
Long Dance, we encourage alumni Sisters and Brothers to save the date and help
us celebrate!
For
registration, more information and downloadable material, go to our
website: www.longdance.org
Or
send a Large SASE to:
Church
of Empowerment
P.O.
Box 76, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
HOME LODGE - send your registrations in
PLEASE. These
help greatly to coordinate our lodges and confirm your presence!
We have several Home Lodge Dog
Soldier openings available - contact Hua 805.481.0892
These positions are at a
reduced fee!
Defining Dog Soldiers:
The medicine of Dog is the
medicine of loyalty - to oneself, to a group, to a ceremony, or a cause. The Dog Soldier shows up with integrity, with
everything that they are. They give from
the heart, requiring nothing in return. The Dog Soldier role is a place of learning through doing. By becoming one who uses their energy and
resources wisely, they are able to contribute freely to the whole without being
drained or lessened. The Dog Soldier is not a position of glamour, of constant
praise and recognition. It is a
position of honor - where word is backed up by action, and where an individual
can demonstrate their impeccability.
We encourage
the Home Lodge members to gather sisters and brothers to the Village
Building and Long Dance.
Village Building - September 11th & 12th
Time: early AM Saturday until 8 pm Sunday
Place:
Long Dance site (near Lake Lopez, Arroyo Grande)
Village Building weekend is open to any
and all who would like to share the building of sacred ceremonial space. In this giveaway, we
experience our strength and the beauty that we carry, and have lots of fun
receiving the joy of collective manifestive power. We are aiming to start by 5
am, to take advantage of the coolness of the morning. Anytime during the weekend, feel free to drop
in and lend a heart and hand.
Bring: Drinking water, food, gloves, chair, sun block, hat, tools. Trucks are
needed for transporting wood, gear and tipi poles. Wood donations are appreciated - oak or eucalyptus especially. Children are welcome with a disclaimer signed by a
guardian and with supervision at all times.
All help is deeply
appreciated whether you are attending Long Dance weekend or not. (Disclaimer
paperwork is still required.)
Please respond to Hua via email your intentions of showing
up for Village Building Weekend.
Kachina class
A special class is being offered on Sunday Sept 12th at 10 am - 12:30 pm
at the Long Dance site.
Please contact White Heart if you are interested
or have questions at 805.528.7550.
Save the Date: October 2nd
Annual Post Long Dance
Celebration!
Come
and make merry at the Church site. 4pm until ?
Bring food and drink and Drums for around the
fire!
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We
will be having a Brothers Lodge on the 23rd around 5 pm at the Long Dance
site. It will be open to any Brothers who would like to participate. You must
have a disclaimer and directions to the site.
Contact Hua at 805.481.0892 for more information.
Home Lodge Sister Sweat will be Friday
around 4pm at the Long Dance site.
You are welcome to come in 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!
If you have never been to a sweat lodge ceremony
before, please read our information page by clicking here.
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Next Circle: Thursday, September 23rd at
7pmThis is a VERY special Full Moon Circle,
to be held at the Long Dance site. You must have a disclaimer and directions to the
site.
Wear a
skirt and layers (for that little nip at night), bring a small potluck
dish, and water to donate.
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Tipi Pole Care Day
Sept.
4th 12pm to 5ish, on the Church grounds
Every
couple of years we need to recondition and care for our poles with a linseed
coating. This attention gives the poles long, long life. The set we are retiring is 20 years old! So
please join us in this community action. We took care of two new sets of poles, and they
turned out beautiful! However, we have 3 more sets to linseed. So we have a call
for another care day.
Bring gloves, food
and drink. We would really love to see you and feel free to bring your family
and friends.
More bodies = more fun!
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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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Drum Circle - 3rd Thursday of the Month
Next circle: September 16th, 7 pm
This will be a place for prayer stick, community bonding, and learning circle songs. Open to all sisters and brothers who want to participate. Munchies and water welcomed.
RSVP to Hua.
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Donate Now through PayPal!
Any amount is deeply appreciated.
Donations can also be mailed to:
Church of Empowerment
PO Box 76
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
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