Birdsong Peace Chamber Schedule:
On the 7th day of each month: @ 6:15 PM: Chanting
SUNDAY NOV 19, 2023 @ 10 AM: Sweatlodge
and Pot Luck. We shall be splitting wood that day so I hope we have a healthy
turnout because many hands do make light work. Plan to arrive at 10 AM promptly.
Bring a nourishing dish for approx 10 or so. Please RSVP whether you are
attending and how many. We always appreciate donations for the myriad costs. $20
is appreciated . No one will be turned away if they cannot afford that.
TUESDAY NOV 7TH @ 6:45PM.
Please come at 6:15, if you are able, for spontaneous drumming. Bring a drum if
you have one.
The Tiwa language has no word for “peace.” The
word used, as told to us by Benito Rael, is Unh-Ko-Unh-Chee. (Making
better with our prayers)
We have found
that the 10 AM start time works well. It gives everyone an opportunity to
assist with the fire building ceremony and other preparations. We then have
fruitful discussions and sharing about various Joseph Rael teachings. When
people show up on time, there is no distraction from the ceremony by late
comers. All are able to commit, cooperate and contribute.
About the Sweat Lodge Ceremony: The actual sweat lodge, with the
introduction, often lasts about 2 hours. Bring clothes for wearing after the
lodge. Attire for the lodge should be modest and non-revealing: men: loose
swimsuit or shorts; women: long dress, preferably w/sleeves or sleeved top and
long skirt. Bring a towel and a water bottle; work gloves, if you have them, and
a potluck dish for after the lodge. The ceremony and protocols are explained
before the lodge. You may leave the lodge at any time. Understand that sitting
by the fire you are also in the ceremony: a powerful time to pray and meditate.
If you need to leave the lodge itself the ceremony continues for you around the
fire. Participants are allowed to come back into the lodge if they need to sit
outside for a portion of the ceremony.
Please call Tom or Kristen at
610-469-9029 for information and confirmation. Donations for Lodges and Chamber
are appreciated.