Rooted in unity and the shared honoring of the season, this ceremony invites and welcomes people of all spiritual backgrounds.
Thank you for arriving with openness, kindness, and the spirit of deep listening, curiosity, and connection.
What to Expect
Arrival and sign-in at registration table
Discussion on the sacredness of ceremony
Explanation of the structure / instructions for the ceremony
Building our prayer bundles
Opening of sacred space
Fire ceremony
Open discussion on ceremony reflections
Creating Sacred Space
In the spirit of fostering authentic connection and honoring this sacred space, please do not promote your business, disperse flyers, etc, as doing so can create doubt and confusion regarding your intentions for stepping into this space with us.
What to Bring
If you have one: a rattle, shaker, or drum. A bottle with pebbles, dried beans, etc. works well too! We'll have shakers for you to borrow if you don't have one of your own.
A chair if you’d like one. You may prefer to stand or sit on the ground with or without a blanket.
OPTIONAL: A personal offering to Fire: a written intention, symbol of what you wish to release, honor, or welcome into your life (Please ensure that burnables are safe, respectful, and environmentally conscious. No plastic, for example, please.)
OPTIONAL: A shared offering to Fire: natural items for building prayer bundles (ex: sticks, flowers, dried flowers, leaves, herbs from your personal garden/property.)
OPTIONAL: A thermos with beverage or water bottle
OPTIONAL: A pen and journal
Tips to Arrive Prepared
Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to settle in so we can begin promptly at 5:30pm. Your preparedness helps us to co-create the best experience for all present.
This entire event will be held outdoors.
About Your Hosts
Jayne Lauby: Shamanic Practitioner, SACRED THREAD™ Facilitator, Board Member, and Practitioner
Ali Crow: Reiki Master, Shamanic Ceremony Leader
Lori Ketter: Shamanic Practitioner, Reiki Master
About The Venue
There are 2 churches on Anthony Street. Make sure you go to McFarland United Church of Christ at 5710 Anthony St, McFarland, WI.
Thank you to the McFarland United Church of Christ for generously offering your space to us to use your space for our shamanic gatherings!
Thank You to the Ancestors of the Land
As we gather on the ancestral lands of the Ho-Chunk people, we give our deepest gratitude and honor to their ancestors, and to the Ho-Chunk people past, present, and emerging. We promise to do our best to support the good works of Indigenous people today, and generations to come.