Community Circle
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13: Mens Circle
Calling in men to gather in circle, around a fire to sort through what it means to be a male in a culture of transformation.
Men – what is our role in the movement?
What does our work look like?
What does healing look like for us?
What are we trying to heal from?
How can we support each other?
How can we support the women, children, and elders in our lives?
How can we support people and communities who have been historically excluded?
Are these the kinds of questions you are grappling with?
What other questions do you want to explore in a safe space with other men?
If any of this resonates, and you identify as male, then Mens Circle is for you. Please join us.
Intentions:
- A space for men to build authentic relationship and vulnerable connection with each other.
- An experience to support our own healing and growth as men in a complicated, changing world.
- An exploration into strengthening our discomfort muscle as we unpack the harms of toxic masculinity and how it shows up in our relationships and behaviors.
- An opportunity to dialogue about unlearning, relearning, and our role in equity and justice movements.
Details
Flow of the Evening
We will be in circle together for the three hour timeframe. The circle will open at 5:30 and we ask you to arrive early to set up your space and ground on the land. We will gather around the community fire circle or on the porch in the case of rain.
Facilitation
Grandmother Cherry land steward, special education teacher, musician, and gentle “dude” Mitch Pauley will facilitate this circle and hold space for vulnerability, messiness, and authenticity.
Food/Drink
Please bring your dinner. Sharing food is welcome through not expected. We will eat in circle. This is an alcohol-free event.
Location
We will gather outside, around the community fire circle, at the beautiful Grandmother Cherry Sanctuary in Plainfield, Vermont. In the case of rain, we will gather on the porch. Chairs are provided. Please bring what you need to be comfortable (mat, blanket, pillow, clothing). There is a friendly dog and cats on the premise who may participate at times.
Directions and additional information will be provided upon registration.
REGISTER FOR THE MENS CIRCLE
