Please continue to hold our dear founders Perry and Jeanne Robinson in prayer as Perry recovers at home. Todd Robinson has been posting updates in the Center For Peace Facebook Group. |
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** THIS MONTH **
** THIS WEEK **
Cancelled this until further notice!
** September**
Saturday, September 3rd ~ Saturday Sweat Lodge
Fire starts at 10am-in lodge about 11:30
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September 23rd-25th
Drum Dance
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Drum Dance
Dance Chief: Nan Citty
 The Drum Dance is a Native-based visionary dance event given to us by Joseph Rael, Beautiful Painted Arrow as a path for us to discover our connection to Spirit though The Old Way.
This dance addresses emotional hindrances to our personal growth. It is a way to connect our past to our future transcending limitations and beliefs we have about ourselves.
There will be an afternoon orientation, teaching and a Sweat Lodge on Friday afternoon. This is a fasting dance which will begin immediately after the Sweat Lodge. The Dance will end on Sunday morning with a Feast and Giveaway.
This is a serious dance which is meant to help us be able to better manage the energies around us. It comes from ancient teachings which remind us of developing personal strength and wisdom which can help us in our current lives.
If you feel you are called to take this step and to learn from the teachings of The Old Way, please REGISTER:
contact: nan.citty@gmail.com
text: 865-405-6809
Cost: $350 There is no cost for the ceremony but
it does cost the Center For Peace to sponsor these events. We
should honor this land and our teachers.
***We do have a work/studyprogram which allows the dancer
to work off half of their contribution.
Please contact Nan Citty about this.
Nan Citty has studied the work of Joseph Rael for the past 22 years and has co-chiefed with her husband Steve Citty for the Seymour Sun-Moon Dance for the past eight years. She also has led the Native Nurturing program since its inception in 1997.
Most important is her devotion to being a dancer herself and her belief in how these ancient ceremonies can heal us in a very real way. And, as we heal, so can the world.
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Wednesday September 7th
~ Monthly Fire Ceremony
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 Fire Ceremony
September 7th - 6:45 pm
~ led by Katy Koontz
In the interest of "Walking Gently" on our land;
Please DO NOT park or drive in the meadow.
~Thanks
The purpose of the FIRE CEREMONY is to heal and purify both the planet’s physical oceans and the oceans of cosmic thought.
At 7 pm local time, fire elders light ceremonial fires at each of the Peace Sound Chambers around the world. Those present watch the fire in silence until it burns out, giving to it what we want to transmute in our lives and staying open to the messages and teachings it brings.
All are welcome. We suggest you arrive around 6:45 pm.
Donations are appreciated.
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Thursday Night Lodge
September 15th, 2016
fire starts @ 5pm
go in lodge about 6:30
~led by Steve Citty
We will go in the lodge when the stones are hot (usually about an hour to an hour-and-a-half. You are encouraged to come early and prayerfully prepare for the lodge.
Please bring towels, a change of clothing, and food to share.
Suggested Items to Bring:
- Two Towels
- Men are requested to wear swim trunks, gym shorts or something similar.
- Women are requested to wear a skirt or dress. (Something for inside the sweat that is modest and you don’t mind getting muddy.)
- Change of clothes (Preferably long sleeve and covers all of the legs to keep from getting the feast area dirty)
- Covered Dish for the Feast
It is appropriate to bring tobacco, a small gift, or monetary gift for the fire-keeper and lodge master, both of whom offer their services to the people as a gift.
We use lots of wood for the fire; supplies like herbs (sage, tobacco, cornmeal, etc.), drinking water, and more. If you are feeling abundant, a donation ($10-$20) would be appreciated. Donations are used to support the Sweat Lodge and the Dance Away Program.
There is never a charge for Ceremony. If you are not feeling abundant, PLEASE do not allow this to prevent you from coming.
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Saturday September 17th
~ Work Day Drum Dance
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September 17th ~ 10-4 pm
Workday for the Drum Dance
Join us as we gather to prepare the grounds for the Drum Dance
- Gathering and hauling wood
- Split and stack firewood
- Prepare the Dance Arbor
- Mowing needs to be done
- Clean the composting toilets (sweep, empty trash, replenish supplies, clean seats, look for wasp nests etc)
- Weed eat around meadow, Sound Chamber & arbor
- There is also work to be done at the house, such as cleaning the kitchen and gift shop.
- Sweep and tidy up Sound Chamber
Great way to participate in the life of the Center For Peace.
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 DRUMMING, MEDITATION, AND CHANNELINGCancelled until further notice
We will drum for a while, then drift into a silent meditation. The Guides, with which Perry works, will begin to speak.
All are invited to attend. Bring your favorite drum [we will have a few extras here, if you do not have one to play], an open mind, and a supportive heart. In the spirit of "my job is to show up", let's see what happens. You will know if you need to be here.
An opportunity will be given for other Guides to speak as well. Out of respect for time, let's come early to socialize, so we can start on time.
Contact Perry email
or phone 865-428-3070
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30th Anniversary T-Shirts
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30th Anniversary T-Shirts
Available NOW!
$20
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We are asking for sponsorship through monthly donations.
These donations do not need to be large but if those who love the Center for Peace could help by committing a few dollars on a monthly basis it could be the difference between always hoping that someday we will be able to build or provide those needed areas (i.e. showers, sleeping areas, restrooms) and actually making it happen.
If you have participated in any of the programs, offerings, and events that occur on an ongoing basis at the Center for Peace you have already felt the personal blessings from these activities. Our mission is to be a Spiritual Center for our community which extends to anyone open to this learning path.
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2016 Dance Schedule at
The Center For Peace
Seymour, TN
May 27-29
Women’s Web of Life Dance
Chiefs: Jennilea Beem & Heather Robinson
July 15-18
Seymour Sun Moon Gathering
Chiefs: Nan & Steve Citty
August 13th
Native Nurturing Young People’s Dance
Chief: Nan Citty
September 23rd-25th
December 3-4
Long Dance
Chiefs: Colby McLemore & Katy Koontz
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The Center For Peace is a 501(c)(3) not for profit corporation.
We exist on donations.
If you have ever come to the Center For Peace and liked what you found, PLEASE consider donating now; either a one time donation, or set up an ongoing donation through PayPal.
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The Center for Peace is a non-profit religious corporation in the State of Tennessee. Donations to the Center for Peace can be claimed as deductions from income for income tax purposes.
Active Council Members of the Center for Peace:
Nan Citty
Knoxville, TN
865-405-6809
Steve Citty
Knoxville, TN
865-300-4424
Ashley King
Maryville, TN
865 466-0157
Teresa McKee
Lenoir City,TN
865-755-0778
Sandy Palmer
Seymour, TN
865-304-0765
Heather Robinson
Seymour, TN
865-414-9492
Jeanne Robinson
Seymour, TN
865-428-3070
Lee Sinnott
Johnson City, TN
336-624-5829
Peggy Towson
Knoxville, TN
865 661-9111
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The Peace Sound Chamber is available for chanting, vision quests and ceremonies of many different types.
You are encouraged to come to the chamber and chant, drum, meditate or simply sit (the chamber Spirits love it); please check first that there is not something already scheduled. Please call at least two weeks in advance to reserve our facilities as usage requires council approval
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