Events

A Council of All Beings

Somerville Community Growing Center

Saturday, June 27

1-4 pm

(Rain date Sunday, June 28 2:30-5:30 pm)

The Council of All Beings is a beloved deep ecology practice created by Joanna Macy and Australian rain forest activist John Seed. In the Council of All Beings, we'll use our imaginations to inhabit the point of view of a more-than-human-being: an animal, plant, natural element, or geographical feature. The beings will meet in a council circle to discuss their lives and the state of the world from their perspective, and to offer gifts to the humans. This playful and powerful practice is designed to deepen our understanding and compassion for all beings and strengthen our resolve to act on their behalf. The afternoon will also include songs, easy mask-making, and teachings from the Work That Reconnects. No need to prepare in advance- we'll allow our more-than-human beings to choose us in the moment! Suitable for ages 16 and up. The Growing Center is a wonderful urban outdoor space that offers programs in gardening, nature education, and community gathering. This workshop is part of their Climate Convening series.

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Singing the Spiral: A Work That Reconnects Singing Circle

Dates to be announced

I am excited to be collaborating with Milly Roberts of Boston Area Singing Circles to offer an experience that interweaves community singing with teachings and practices from the Work That Reconnects. In this unique workshop, singing, chanting, and sounding enlivens and deepens the journey of the spiral of the Work That Reconnects. Our first venture into this collaboration, in April, led us to decide to repeat the program in the future. Stay tuned for dates!