Earth Joy - A Solstice Drumming Circle and Guided Walk

26W171 Roosevelt Road,Wheaton IL 60187

21 June, 2023

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Wednesday June 21st 5:30pm - 8:30pm 5:30pm - Guided ' Wisdom of Nature' Walk and Reflection with Karen Bychowski  6:45pm - Praise for the Four Elements and Welcome with Sr Glenna Czachor, OSF 7:00pm - Drumming Circle and Fire Ceremony with Therese Yonikus With praise and joy for the Four Elements; Air, Water, Earth and Fire that are present in the world, we invite you join us to walk the St Clare Garden before joining together in our Drumming Circle.Guided Walk and Reflection on the Elements of Water and Air 5:30 - 6:30pm “We don’t have to figure out everything by ourselves: there are intelligences other than our own, teachers all around us.” – Robin Wall Kimmerer, Braiding Sweetgrass Using passages from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s “Braiding Sweetgrass”, we will reflect on and share the wisdom of nature as we also explore nature’s elements that surround us. During this Guided Reflection, we will walk in the new St Clare Garden, pausing periodically for a short reading, reflection and sharing. Plan to bring comfortable walking shoes, and a folding/camping chair (if seating is needed). Drumming Circle & Fire Ceremony Celebrating Elements of Earth & Fire 7:00-8:30pm Drumming is an ancient practice of connecting our Root Energy Center with Mother Earth, grounding us with Earth's energies and frequencies. Combining a Drumming Circle with a Fire Ceremony is very transformative. The Element of Fire is an element of transformation helping to change old patterns and frequencies into harmony and much needed change. Experiencing this practice on the celebration of the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, is an even more powerful opportunity to facilitate change and transformation. We will gather on the lawn in the center of the St Clare Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chair and drum / rattles, if you have your own. Tau Center has a limited number of extra drums and rattles available, so please join us and be a part of the circle even if you do not own a drum. All are welcome! Online registration is requested by June 18th. Donations benefit the St Clare Garden Labyrinth Project The St Clare Garden is located to the west of Entrance 5, at Our Lady of the Angels, on the Wheaton Franciscan campus. Learn more about our presenters and our other summer offerings at www.taucenter.org