Community Sacred Fire

204 Englewood Lane,Oak Ridge TN 37830

25 February, 2023

Description

FOR OUR ANCESTORS, fire was the center of community, where stories were told, community issues were resolved, and people came to refocus, renew and process the events of their lives.The practice of wearing a face mask is optional. Access to hearth remains from outside only. From driveway, follow horizontal fence to left of house as a guide to take path down to the fire hearth. Social Time at 6:30 - Fire to follow at 7:00 6:30/6:45. We will gather outside at the hearth area to socialize. Bring a snack to share (optional). What to Bring: A poem or story that expresses what you are currently experiencing.Water bottle.Face mask (optional).Dress for the weather; In case of rain, we have shelter.Donation to support the FIRE FUND.Please leave at home: furry friendsalcoholic beveragesrecreational/illegal drugs (not permitted on property)The Offerings: We open the Fire with a brief ceremony of gratitude in the form of offerings from an intact tradition. Once the offerings are given to the Fire, it is considered a consecrated Fire. The offerings help create a safe and sacred space for meeting and sharing, for opening our hearts to one another. Giving offerings to the Fire are optional for anyone who attends. They are a personal way to honor the evening's experience, to deepen our connection to one another and give thanks for the heart energy of Fire. RSVP is required to attend this event. PLEASE SUPPORT the community with a donation: It's easy to contribute via PayPal: paypal.me/MaryBethR472, [email protected], or Venmo: MaryBeth-Robinson-8. Thanks for helping raise funds to keep the fires burning! If coming to the fires is valuable to you, please show it with a small donation. $5 is always appreciated. Contributions help to support monthly subscriptions such as Meetup and Mailchimp; purchase fire wood, offerings, tarps, and raise funds to attend annual Firekeeper trainings.