Celebrate Halloween at Althea! Sunday, Oct. 31st

1400 North Williams Street,Denver CO 80218

31 October, 2021

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Join Althea community members in a sacred Sunday service ritual honoring the indigenous traditions of Samhain and Dia De Los Muertos. Celebrate Halloween at Althea! When: Sunday, Oct 31st 10:30 - 11:45 am MT *Doors will open at 10:00 am & RSVP is appreciated, but not required. Join Spiritual Director-Elect Katherine Newell and several Althea community members in a sacred Sunday service and ritual honoring the indigenous traditions of Samhain and Dia De Los Muertos. The veil between this world and beyond is thin-- now is the time to commune with our ancestors and reclaim our magic! Please bring pictures or mementos of your loved ones who have transitioned for our altar/ofrenda. *Costumes encouraged, but not required. We will feature music by The Front Porch Singers, and following the service we invite you to join us for a fully-immersive Gong Bath Experience with Gregg Wilkins! Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/189002099367 All are welcome -- see you on Sunday for a celebratory service of remembrance! Interested in becoming a member? Fill out this New Member Interest Form Guest Speaker & Director-Elect: Katherine Newell Katherine Newell is the candidate for Althea's next Spiritual Director as chosen by the Board of Trustees. Voting by Althea members to ratify her as the next Spiritual Director has begun and will conclude on November 21st with an in-person voting following the Sunday service. She is an interspiritual minister and transformation specialist dedicated to serving human beings seeking awakening and alignment. As CEO and Founder of The Faith Space, she provides personal and organizational development for leaders in ministerial, tech, business, public service, education, and nonprofit sectors. With a Masters in Divinity from Union Theological Seminary at Columbia University, her background is steeped in holistic healing, visioning, rituals, conflict management, and facilitation. She has previously served as a hospital trauma chaplain, legislative chief of staff, and community collaborator. Katherine currently works with revolutionary leaders to foster empathy-building, social justice, and holistic integration of change. Her mission and methods cultivate a more peaceful, equitable, and sustainable world. Featured Musicians: Front Porch Singers Featured at Swallow Hill Music in Denver, the Front Porch Singers will get your toes tappin' with their bluegrass band! Additional: Childcare is not provided. Learn more about the Althea Center, our Sunday Gatherings, and upcoming classes: altheacenter.org Based on recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Althea Center will require masks to be worn at all times while indoors beginning Sunday, August 1st. Sunday lunches have been postponed until further notice. Coffee and Tea may be enjoyed outdoors after service. While each Althean may have opinions about the current state of the pandemic, let us do our very best to keep our thoughts, feelings, and prayers focused positively and with love and compassion for each other, the ill and their families, and those working tirelessly day after day to care for people who are sick. The board made these decisions with a safety of everyone's Health utmost in our minds, and we will continue to modify our policies based on regional and national recommendations. With Sincere Gratitude and Love, The Althea Board