"Increasingly, it is realized that any efforts to safeguard the environment need to be infused with a vision of the sacred."
Carl Sagan, Astronomer and Scientist
A Ceremonial Evening
Honoring Your Ancestors
Facilitated by, Linda Neale & Emma Jewell
Friday, November 1st - 6pm - 8:30pm
Tabor Space, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland OR
The intention of this evening is to create a space where we can all reconnect with our ancestral heritage, appreciate diverse cultural practices, and engage with each other in meaningful ceremony. During this time when the veil is thin, we have a unique opportunity to learn about and communicate with our ancestors.
Many cultures around the world honor their ancestors at this time of year, although these ceremonies are less common in Euro-Western cultures.
This is an opportunity to remember and honor those who came before us and learn more about how to keep ancestor memory alive within ourselves and our families.
Limited to 30 people - Reserve your spot now
Pre-Registration Required - Donation based
Preparation: Decide which of your ancestors you would like to sponsor. You may already know a lot about your ancestor, or you may need to do some research. Talk to others in your family about your ancestor, look at old photographs, learn about the time and place your ancestor lived, and/or do some genetic research. You may decide to honor someone who is not genetically related to you, but is a teacher or important to you in some other way. Learn their story, if you can. What to Bring: An Ancestor Symbol: A photo, drawing, rock, emblem, or any item that represents your connection to your ancestor. Stories and history of your ancestor Food: A favorite dish of the ancestor you are honoring or a traditional ancestral food to share. Flowers: If you know your ancestor’s favorite flowers, please bring a bouquet. Everyone is welcome, whether you choose to sponsor an ancestor or simply wish to learn. This is a time to remember all our ancestors and the Indigenous peoples and ancestors of the land we inhabit. We hope that you will want to bring this ceremony back to your own families. Schedule: 6:00 PM: Introductions, creation of altar, history, and setting the Structure of Ceremony 6:30 PM: Divide into smaller groups – share ancestors and food with group 8:00 PM: Return to the large group for sharing and closing circle 8:30 PM Cleanup and safely head home PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR Event limited to 30 people, reserve your spot now! This event is donation based
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