Monday, September 7, 2009

Reclaiming Spirit presents...Alchemy and Magic

When: Oct. 10th. 2009 - Oct. 11th. 2009
Where: Centennial, Colorado

"Turn and face the strange." - David Bowie

Change is the only constant. We are asked to integrate the new and release the outdated with every breath. Alchemy is the art of transformation and the study of movement from one state of being to another. We can access maps from other times and be guided by healers, artists, magicians and seekers who have walked this path before us.

What do you want more than anything? What do you want to be free of? Does your life support your deepest longings?

In this experiential workshop we will use our minds, hearts, voices and bodies to remember why we are here and begin to embrace the changes for which our lives have been asking. We explore ancient alchemical scripts and delve into our own inner alchemy-revealing the golden truth of the divine self in the laboratory of our souls.

Ravyn Stanfield is a healer, writer, lover and aspiring alchemist dedicated to bringing more of the extraordinary into the world through the cracks of Western civilization. She practices acupuncture in Portland, Oregon. She teaches magical workshops internationally and in the Oregon prison system. Ravyn is an initiate in the Reclaiming and Feri traditions. She will never stop creating erotic revolution that restores our wild and strange humanity, and ultimately, our collective health.

Dates: Saturday October 10 & Sunday October 11, 2009
10 AM - 4 PM Potluck lunch
Location: Spirit Wise Gifts 6590 S. Broadway Centennial, CO 80121
Tuition: $165 to $95 sliding scale (limited partial scholarships available)
Class size is limited and a $45 deposit is required to reserve a space in the class
To register, contact: Misty at 720-620-7736 or astarrymist@gmail.com or Kath 303-618-7702

Make checks payable to Reclaiming Spirit Colorado
Pay pal available at morgans_insight@yahoo.com

Reclaiming is a community of women and men working to unify spirit and politics. Our vision is rooted in the religion and magic of the Goddess, the Immanent Life Force. We see our work as teaching and making magic; the art of empowering ourselves and each other. In our classes, workshops, and public rituals, we train our voices, bodies, energy, intuition, and minds. We use the skills we learn to deepen our strength, both as individuals and as community, to voice our concerns about the world in which we live, and bring to birth a vision of a new culture.

Event Location: 6590 S Broadway in Centennial
Event TIME Details: Oct 10 & 11, 2009

Directions: Spirit Wise Gifts
6590 S. Broadway
Centennial, CO 80121

Spirit Wise is located approximately 2 miles north of E-470 on S. Broadway in Centennial, Colorado.
Arapahoe Road, two blocks south of our store, is the major crossroad.

Phone: (720) 620-7736

Website: http://reclaimingspirit.org/classes.htm

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Announcing Saturday July 25th Ritual & Communal Meal/BBQ: Wake, Sleep, and Transform With Titania and Oberon at the Height of Summer in Faery - at L

Wake, Sleep, and Transform With Titania and Oberon at the Height of Summer in Faery - at Lair O the Bear Open Space Park on the banks of Bear Creek. We will gather at noon and ritual will begin at 1:00 PM. There will be a Communal Meal/BBQ after Ritual.

Please join me and co-priestess this co-created ritual by taking a fun part in the ritual story. The more you want to have a ritual role, the closer to noon you are needed.

FOOD: Kath is going to provide meats for grilling, and, if desired, Boca Burgers. Please bring a side dish.

DIRECTIONS:
Lair O the Bear is quite easy to find. You can get there by travelling approximately four miles west of Morrison along Colorado Highway 74. The parking area is located on the south side of the highway.
Here is the website that Jefferson County has for the park:
http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R11.htm

***In addition, once you have reached the parking lot, walk directly SOUTH out of the parking lot toward the creek. You will see a picnic table/grill area. THAT'S US! Follow signs that have the triple moon symbol on them.***

If you are planning to come, please RSVP to me at:
terpsichore_barnett@yahoo.com or call me at 303-989-3278. (I'm much faster to reach by phone).

Wednesday, July 8, 2009

Semi-annual Membership Meeting: July 19, 2009

We are planning a semi-annual membership meeting on Sunday, July 19 at 2:00 PM at Stella's Coffeehaus in Denver. **Everyone who wants to be involved in our community please know that you are invited to this meeting!!**

If you are interested in becoming a member of Reclaiming Spirit, a Colorado Non Profit Corporation, please let one of the current members know that you are interested in becoming a member. If you are not sure who the members are, please post to the list, or contact me off-list. If you have agenda items for the meeting, please feel free to post them on the list or bring them to the meeting.

The agenda items that I have to put forth are:

* Brief Financial Report
* Status of Colorado Witchcamp
* Planning for classes and training events in 2009 and 2010
* Planning for Rituals for remainder of 2009 (Ritual Cell will be meeting either as a part of this meeting, or in a separate meeting briefly after). Anyone can join the ritual cell, make suggestions or co-create ritual.

The address for Stella's is:
1476 S. Pearl St. (Florida and S. Pearl in Denver)
Denver, CO 80210
p: 303.777.1031

Please call me, Kath, if you have any questions, at 303-618-7702.

Saturday, June 20, 2009

Alchemy and Magic - Saturday October 10 & Sunday October 11, 2009

Alchemy and Magic

“Turn and face the strange.” – David Bowie

Change is the only constant. We are asked to integrate the new and release the outdated with every breath. Alchemy is the art of transformation and the study of movement from one state of being to another. We can access maps from other times and be guided by healers, artists, magicians and seekers who have walked this path before us.

What do you want more than anything? What do you want to be free of? Does your life support your deepest longings?

In this experiential workshop we will use our minds, hearts, voices and bodies to remember why we are here and begin to embrace the changes for which our lives have been asking. We explore ancient alchemical scripts and delve into our own inner alchemy—revealing the golden truth of the divine self in the laboratory of our souls.

Ravyn Stanfield is a healer, writer, lover and aspiring alchemist dedicated to bringing more of the extraordinary into the world through the cracks of Western civilization. She practices acupuncture in Portland, Oregon. She teaches magical workshops internationally and in the Oregon prison system. Ravyn is an initiate in the Reclaiming and Feri traditions. She will never stop creating erotic revolution that restores our wild and strange humanity, and ultimately, our collective health.

Dates: Saturday October 10 & Sunday October 11, 2009
10 AM – 4 PM Potluck lunch
Location: Spirit Wise Gifts 6590 S. Broadway Centennial, CO 80121
Tuition: $165 to $105 sliding scale (limited partial scholarships available)
Class size is limited and a $45 deposit is required to reserve a space in the class

To register, contact: Misty 720-429-8782 astarrymist@gmail.com or Kath 303-618-7702

Make checks payable to Reclaiming Spirit Colorado
Pay pal available at morgans_insight@yahoo.com

Reclaiming is a community of women and men working to unify spirit and politics. Our vision is rooted in the religion and magic of the Goddess, the Immanent Life Force. We see our work as teaching and making magic; the art of empowering ourselves and each other. In our classes, workshops, and public rituals, we train our voices, bodies, energy, intuition, and minds. We use the skills we learn to deepen our strength, both as individuals and as community, to voice our concerns about the world in which we live

Monday, February 9, 2009

Dream Journey Class

I would like to clarify and let you all know a little bit more about the Dream Journey class that Brook and I are co-teaching while he is here at the end of February.

We have set aside two consecutive Fridays for Dream Incubation. If you are planning to attend the workshop on Saturday, February 28 you should plan to attend the Dream Incubation on Friday, February 20 or the next Friday, February 27 -- You do NOT need to attend BOTH Fridays!

If you do NOT have trouble recollecting and recording your dreams, or you already have a dream you would like to work with during the Dream Journey workshop, you can come Saturday, February 28 workshop without attending either of the rituals on the two consecutive Fridays.

On Friday, February 20 and Friday, February 28, we will meet in preparation of the Dream Journey workshop. We will cast circle, ask the Goddess of Dreaming to aid us in our magickal work, and send several suggestions to our unconscious mind to remember our dreams.

We will meet at 7:00 PM at Spirit Wise. Ritual should last 1 1/2 hours or so. Please be prompt.

- Kath

Monday, January 26, 2009

Imbolc Ritual: Saturday, January 31 at Spirit Wise at 7:00 PM

Please gather sisters and brothers to celebrate the holiday of Imbolc.
Our ritual will focus on opening our hearts to love and creating a new
year filled with light and happiness.

Imbolc is also known as the Feast of Brigid, Goddess and Saint. We
will ask for Brigid's blessings as we move forward into light, life
and peace.

Please gather at 6:30 PM; ritual will begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

Spirit Wise is located in Centennial off of South Broadway; the cross
street is Weaver, about 4 blocks south of Caley.

Friday, January 23, 2009

Reclaiming Spirit General Meeting

As promised, Reclaiming Spirit's annual general meeting will be a breakfast potluck, and you are invited. We'll meet Sunday, January 25 at 10:30 am at Spirit Wise on South Broadway, in the basement meeting room. If possible, bring a breakfast item to share, but in any case please bring yourself. We'll eat, create sacred space, make some plans for the coming year, and enjoy spending some time together.

If you have agenda items you'd like to discuss, bring them to the meeting. Here's what we have on the agenda so far:

*Finalize and consense on agenda
*New members
*Financial report and discussion of someone to audit finances
*Check in on witchcamp plan
*Scheduling workshops and classes
*Rituals (ritual planning cell will meet after the general meeting to consider more about plans)
*Fundraising
*Possible activities, both charitable and fun

Looking forward to seeing you there!