Cancelled until further notice!
Tuesday Night
** February**
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NEW Monthly Teachings - 2nd Sunday
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Elders' Wisdom Teachings
Honoring the Elders - October 16, 2016
In 2016 we held an Honoring the Elders gathering at the Center For Peace. This gathering brought into sharp focus how many wonderful teachers there are who have an association with the Center For Peace and an abundance of wisdom to share.
In 2017 the Center is poised to experience a resurgence in energy, fueled by new participants who are looking for the teachings that our elders can provide.
The Council decided to launch a monthly Elders' Wisdom Teaching program to be held the second Sunday of each month. (The teaching in May will be held on the 3rd Sunday to allow Mother's Day celebrations.)
Over the past 30 years of the Center's existence, there have been innumerable teachers who have come to share their teachings with us. It would be impossible to recall all of those teachers to return; however, our elders were here for those teachings, they have internalized that information and enriched it with other experiences in other settings and in many cases around the country and around the world.
It is our hope that these gatherings will enrich the lives of seekers as well as long time members of the Center.
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Elders' Wisdom Teaching ~
Sounds for Peace and Healing
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Sounds for Peace and Healing
Presented by
Brenda Sue Whitmire
Sunday, February 12th
1-4pm
in the Peace Sound Chamber
During the afternoon, we will begin an exploration of the effects of sound and vibration on Peace in the world and in ourselves. We will also look at possible ways to perceive new sounds. We often hear, to heal the world, we must first heal ourselves. This afternoon can be a part of that journey. Participants will experience one or two different approaches to using sound depending upon time. Sound healings will be demonstrated for those who wish to participate.
The sharing will take place in the Peace/Sound Chamber at the Center for Peace, Seymour TN. on Sunday, February 12 from 1:00 -4:00PM.
This is a free event, and there will be a basket available for any donations that you might like to make to further the work of the Center for Peace. This particular event is probably not best suited to babies and young children. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable shoes since we will be offered the opportunity to be outside for a part of the time and some movement activities may also be offered.
About the presenter:
Brenda Sue Whitmire has been studying the use of sounds for Peace and healing for many years in many ways. She has been a part of many ceremonies, teachings, and events that focus on the use of sounds to produce and maintain Peace and health.
Her cross-cultural approach to understanding, demonstrating, and using sound, brings variety to her teaching. She often says, “I am nobody special, but discovering the wonders of sound is indeed so very special!”
Brenda Sue is a beloved elder and teacher at the Center For Peace.
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Saturday Sweat Lodge
February 5th, 2016
fire starts @ 10am
go in lodge about 11:30
~led by Steve Citty
~firekeeper Sarah Franklin
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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 Fire Ceremony
Tuesday, February 7th
6:45 pm
~ led by Katy Koontz
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.
Come to the fire ceremony if you enjoy focused meditation, if you are looking for new ideas and insights, if you seek to release and transmute something that does not serve you, if you want to join in the service of healing the oceans (both physical and cosmic) or if you’re simply called to participate in a ceremony that honors this powerful elemental force.
All are welcome.
We suggest you arrive around 6:45 pm.
Donations are appreciated.
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 DRUMMING, MEDITATION, AND CHANNELINGCancelled until further notice
Please continue to hold Perry in healing light as he works hard at returning home.
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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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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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FEBRUARY
Saturday, February 4th
fire starts @10am
in lodge about 11:30
Saturday Sweat Lodge
Tuesday, February 7th
6:45 pm
Monthly Fire Ceremony
Sunday, February 12th
1-4 pm
Elders' Wisdom Teaching
Brenda Sue Whitmire
MARCH
Saturday, March 4th
fire starts @10am
in lodge about 11:30
Saturday Sweat Lodge
Tuesday, March 7th
6:45 pm
Monthly Fire Ceremony
Sunday, March 12th
1-4 pm
Elders' Wisdom Teaching
Marsha Fountain
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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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