** THIS WEEK **
Tuesday 7:30pm - Drumming, Meditation and Channeling
** NEXT MONTH **
Easter Sunday, April 5th- Easter Sweat Lodge (fire Starts at 10am)
Saturday, April 11th- David Arms
Topic: How your spiritual growth can impact your everyday life
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Drumming, Meditation and Channeling
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 DRUMMING, MEDITATION, AND CHANNELING
Tuesday
7:30-9:30 pm
We will drum for a while, then drift into a silent meditation. The Guides, with which Perry works, will begin to speak.
All are invited to attend. Bring your favorite drum [we will have a few extras here, if you do not have one to play], an open mind, and a supportive heart. In the spirit of "my job is to show up", let's see what happens. You will know if you need to be here.
An opportunity will be given for other Guides to speak as well. Out of respect for time, let's come early to socialize, so we can start on time.
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Thursday Night Lodge ~ March 19th
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Thursday Night Lodge
March 19th
fire starts @ 5:00 pm
go in lodge about 6:30
~led by Steve Citty
fire keeper Barry Faust
Please arrive as early as 1 hour prior to lodge time to help with the process of covering the lodge.
A sweat lodge or "Purification Lodge", is an intensely rewarding experience. By entering the womb of Mother Earth (the lodge), we seek purification and a deeper spiritual awareness through prayer.
Generally speaking the experience is to deepen spiritual awareness. The steam, heat, and darkness intensify prayers and personal introspection. The lodge leader (pourer), with help from the fire tender, hold an energetic space of safety and security while setting the intent of the lodge. The medicine of the lodge leader and of each participant helps to enrich the lessons of the lodge.
There are composting toilets in the meadow. You may change clothes in these toilets or at the Peace Sound Chamber. There is no nudity in our lodges.
Suggested Items to Bring:
- Two Towels
- Men are requested to wear swim trunks, gym shorts or something similar.
- Women are requested to wear a skirt or dress. (Something for inside the sweat that is modest and you don’t mind getting muddy.)
- Change of clothes (Preferably long sleeve and covers all of the legs to keep from getting the feast area dirty).
- Covered Dish for the Feast.
It is appropriate to bring tobacco, a small gift, or monetary gift for the fire-keeper and lodge master, both of whom offer their services to the people as a gift.
Cash donations are used to support the Sweat Lodge. We use lots of wood for the fire; supplies like herbs (sage, tobacco, cornmeal, etc.), drinking water, and more. If you are feeling abundant, a donation would be appreciated. (Typically $10-$20)
Information: Steve Citty (865) 300-4424
There is never a charge for Ceremony. If you are not feeling abundant, PLEASE do not allow this to prevent you from coming.
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Native Nurturing Overnight ~ April 18th
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Native Nurturing
Overnight
April 18th-19th
Arrive by 3pm
led by Nan Citty
This is an overnight activity based workshop for those who have interest in learning The Old Way teachings of our Native American ancestors. It is created for children and youth to be shared with their parents. We will learn about Drumming, Dancing, Storytelling, and there will be a Children's Sweat Lodge on Sunday morning.
Each Spring we plant Hopi Rattle Gourd seeds in order to spread the concept of Seeds Of Peace which was given to us by Joseph Rael (Beautiful Painted Arrow) who has shared this tradition. We will be spending the night in the Peace Sound Chamber, so we will be protected form the elements in case of rainy weather. Please go to the Center for Peace website to read more and to register.
Mostly-----it is fun! Many parents who are drawn to know more about Native Ceremony often find this a good way to begin. For those who already follow and study this path, it is a way to share the community joy of tradition. I look forward to seeing you there.
Cost: $25 per participant (including parents)
$100 four or more per family
**Nan Citty has studied and participated in this Native tradition given to us by Joseph Rael since 1994. This event was created as an extension of this work.
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2015 Dance Schedule at
The Center For Peace
Seymour, TN
May 22-24
July 17-20
August 22nd
September 18th-20th
December 5-6
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Friends of the Center For Peace
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We are asking for sponsorship through monthly donations.
These donations do not need to be large but if those who love the Center for Peace could help by committing a few dollars on a monthly basis it could be the difference between always hoping that someday we will be able to build or provide those needed areas (i.e. showers, sleeping areas, restrooms) and actually making it happen.
If you have participated in any of the programs, offerings, and events that occur on an ongoing basis at the Center for Peace you have already felt the personal blessings from these activities. Our mission is to be a Spiritual Center for our community which extends to anyone open to this learning path.
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Friends of the Center For Peace
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Sponsorship through monthly donations.
These donations do not need to be large but if those who love the Center for Peace could help by committing a few dollars on a monthly basis it could be the difference between always hoping that someday we will be able to build or provide those needed areas (i.e. showers, sleeping areas, restrooms) and actually making it happen.
It doesn’t take much — just a community.
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MARCH
March 7th 6:45pm
March 14th 10am
March 19th
(fire starts @5pm)
April 5th 10am
April 7th 6:45pm
April 11th 10am
April 16th
April 18th
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Facebook Group
We have started a new "Group" on Facebook. It seems this is a better way to stay in touch interactively than the page format. We will keep up the page, but invite you to join our new group as well.
Simply "click" on the Facebook button above.
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The Peace Sound Chamber is available for chanting, vision quests and ceremonies of many different types.
You are encouraged to come to the chamber and chant, drum, meditate or simply sit (the chamber Spirits love it); please check first that there is not something already scheduled.
Please call at least two weeks in advance to reserve our facilities as usage requires council approval.
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The Center for Peace is a non-profit religious corporation in the State of Tennessee. Donations to the Center for Peace can be claimed as deductions from income for income tax purposes.
Active Council Members of the Center for Peace:
Nan Citty
Knoxville, TN
865-405-6809
Steve Citty
Knoxville, TN
865-300-4424
Ashley King
Maryville, TN
865 466-0157
Teresa McKee
Lenoir City,TN
865-755-0778
Sandy Palmer
Seymour, TN
865-304-0765
Heather Robinson
Seymour, TN
865-414-9492
Jeanne Robinson
Seymour, TN
865-428-3070
Lee Sinnott
Johnson City, TN
336-624-5829
Peggy Towson
Knoxville, TN
865 661-9111 |
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