Rituals:
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There are three rituals planned for Merry Meet.
Each one ties into the other.
Opening Ritual
Thursday after Leadership Institute and before dinner.
The Opening Ritual looks at the entire cycle of life from the planting of seeds, to the young wheat and on through the Harvest. It speaks of the past, the present and the future and of the fire with us that lights the way. Participants will have the opportunity to join in working on making the communal forest grow. Come join us as we open this event, feast on the harvest with us, enjoy the drumming and get something pretty and useful to take home.
Main Ritual
Friday after Grand Council but before dinner.
The Main ritual is focused on our Communal Forest and the Tree of Life, Nurturing our Global Forest , helping it to grow. Participants will be able to walk the tree of life, there will be singing and drumming. The participants may also bless the old Oak Tree at the site of the ritual as well as one of the saplings that are featured in all of the rites. Participants will also get to take something home with them. You can ask but we will not tell you what. Join us; help us make the forest grow.
Closing ritual
Sunday late morning after breakfast.
The Closing ritual we will gather to offer thanks, ask for blessings for all to have a safe trip home, and acknowledge the hard work done during Grand Council. We will be thanking and acknowledging the previous board for their hard work and greeting the new board.
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Each ritual is open for those registered attendees on the day of. They are all child friendly, but we ask that parents please be responsible for their children.
*You will not be allowed to attend circle while intoxicated or under the influence.*
We always welcome volunteers to assist with ritual. Please contact us directly if you are interested or inquire at registration when you arrive.
