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What we’re about
Want to be a part of an active Earth-based spiritual group focused on service, ritual, and fellowship? Please join! Visit our main website for lots more information on our group: www.livingearthcolorado.org. Also here is our New Member Welcome Packet.
Living Earth is an open circle of individuals and families in the south Denver area of Colorado. We share philosophies and practices of Earth-based spirituality and Earth consciousness. We celebrate the seasons, and grow together in a supportive, egalitarian environment. The vast majority of our events are designed to be family-friendly, although many of our members do not have children. We are welcoming and inclusive of all! We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit and a church (reclaiming that word!) for people who enjoy a very different embodiment of what a church can be.
You are invited to attend our public in-person events with the following COVID-19 protocols:
· We do now require vaccination at our in person events. Here are some resources about the safety and validity of vaccination. Please bring your proof of vaccination; you may be asked to share it with the organizer upon arrival.
· We require that you (and any guests over age 18) have this liability waiver on file with us before attending anything in person: https://form.jotform.com/211264981148155 and you can optionally upload proof of vaccination there as well.
· Events will be outdoor-only or online, generally speaking. Indoor events may have very limited capacity.
· Capacity may be limited, to the comfort level of who is facilitating and the constraints of the venue. If you have reserved a spot but cannot attend, please cancel your RSVP so that someone on the wait-list can attend.
· No masks are needed outdoors, and masks for indoors may be requested depending on the circumstances or if someone in attendance requests masks.
You are invited to attend our online events with the following protocols
· If you are unable or unwilling to receive the Covid vaccine or if you are not comfortable being around people outdoors of unknown vaccination status or health, this is a great way to participate!
· It helps create a sense of togetherness and community if you are willing to keep your camera on.
· Unlimited capacity and attendance from anywhere. (Updated RSVPs are appreciated)
As you may know Living Earth also offers a private ritual group experience by invitation. About half our events are published in this meetup group and open to the public, and the other half are invitation-only for this private ritual group. For information about joining the private ritual group please see our New Member Welcome Packet.
Thank you and we hope to see you soon!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Online Class: Becoming Grounded and CenteredLink visible for attendees$15.00
All Living Earth rituals begin with coming to a state of being grounded and centered. What does this really mean? What are the different ways to ground and center yourself, and why is this important to do regularly for your spiritual well-being? Even if you are quite experienced in these skills, the current world situation is such that we all could use a refresher and some practice. Join Living Earth teachers, clergy, and clergy-in-training for a two hour class on this subject.
Teens and adults of all experience levels are welcome to join in this and all classes posted here in the Living Earth meetup. We will be teaching 11 classes (appx three per month) between now and November, 2024. You can attend just one, several, or all classes- but you must attend all classes for the tuition discount and to be eligible for our next two courses toward First Degree Initiation (read on for details). We only teach this series once every two years, so if you've wanted to go deeper and learn more, now is your opportunity. All classes will be on Sundays from 6-8pm and the Zoom link will appear after you RSVP.
Tuition: Prepayment of $15 per class is required at time of RSVP.
If you wish to sign up for all 11 classes at once, tuition is discounted to $10 per class or $110 for the entire series. To take advantage of this discount please make the $15 one-time payment required to RSVP, and then send an additional $95 via our PayPal Donation link (no PayPal Account needed) or at http://www.livingearthcolorado.org/supportingmembership and also email ian@livingearthcolorado.org with your full name, your meetup name if different, and that you sent payment for the entire series. We will manually add you to all remaining classes so that no further payment will be needed.Living Earth is an initiatory path, and there are three courses and intense personal work required over a 1.5-2 year period to become a First Degree Initiate in the Living Earth tradition. These 11 classes are Course 1 in that series of three. For those who wish to move on to Course 2 and 3, attendance is required at all 11 classes and students commit to some additional outside homework. Students who attend the first few classes will be invited to join the Private Ritual Group for access to additional rituals, camping events, and more, if not already a member. Email ian@livingearthcolorado.org or rowdy@livingearthcolorado.org for more information.
- Online Class: Elements of RitualLink visible for attendees$15.00
What are the parts of an Earth-centered ritual at Living Earth, and what is the purpose of each part? What is a ritual, anyway? What makes a ritual ecstatic and why do we often wish to attain this state? Is there a right or wrong way to "do" ritual, and what can you do to safely and effectively participate, contribute, and connect while attending or holding your own Pagan rituals? Join Living Earth teachers, clergy, and clergy-in-training for a two hour class on this subject.
Teens and adults of all experience levels are welcome to join in this and all classes posted here in the Living Earth meetup. We will be teaching 11 classes (appx three per month) between now and November, 2024. You can attend just one, several, or all classes, We only teach this series once every two years, so if you've wanted to go deeper and learn more, now is your opportunity. All classes will be on Sundays from 6-8pm and the Zoom link will appear after you RSVP.
Tuition: Prepayment of $15 per class is required at time of RSVP.
If you registered and attended the Sept 1 class on Grounding and Centering and plan to take all 11 classes, you are eligible for the discounted tuition rate of $110 for the entire series. Follow the instructions provided to you in the previous class to be registered for all classes with the discount.
For people new to Living Earth, feel free check out our Welcome Packet for our FAQs and basic information.
- Online Class: The Cornerstones of CommunityLink visible for attendees$15.00
Spiritual seekers often dream of a community where they can feel safe, understood, welcomed, with a sense of belonging and harmony. The reality is that building a healthy, sustainable community is hard work. We are all human, coming to the group with our own filters, experiences, fears, skills, needs, and hopes.
The Cornerstones of Community are a set of six principles to create healthy community interactions. They are a part of the core philosophy of Living Earth and many other organizations that embrace them.
The Cornerstones:
Choice
Thinking Well of the Group
Thinking Well of Yourself
Stewardship of Self
Sacred Wound
Relentless Support of the Sacred Made ManifestRequired reading before the class. It's recommended that you take notes since it's a longer document. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ABYTC8AsTT3u3pRX4EFAX_Ccqtyqwuq5tkRAj3uXVN0/edit?usp=sharing
Join Living Earth teachers, clergy, and clergy-in-training for a two hour class on this subject.
Teens and adults of all experience levels are welcome to join in this and all classes posted here in the Living Earth meetup. We will be teaching 11 classes (appx three per month) between now and November, 2024. You can attend just one, several, or all classes. We only teach this series once every two years, so if you've wanted to go deeper and learn more, now is your opportunity. All classes will be on Sundays from 6-8pm and the Zoom link will appear after you RSVP. For people new to Living Earth, feel free check out our Welcome Packet for our FAQs and basic information.
Tuition: Prepayment of $15 per class is required at time of RSVP.
- Full Corn MoonLakewood Heritage Center/Belmar Park, Lakewood, CO
For the month of September, the Full Moon is often referred to as the "Corn Moon", as this is often when the corn can begin to be harvested. However, for this gathering, we will be focusing on the archetypal influence of the Zodiac sign Pisces. The full moon in Pisces is said to amplify the presence of our subconscious mind, dreams, idealism, and service. With this, we will be taking our ritual to the lake, to feel the presence of shifting waters and the shadowy unknown.
Living Earth takes an eclectic, interfaith approach to our rituals that are accepting of all beliefs, and welcoming to all who seek spiritual community. We do follow a ritual format, but in a way that is easily understood and welcoming to people of various backgrounds. This month we will be focusing more on the presence of, and connecting with Nature and our relation to the various beings we share our world with. The intention of this ritual, following the themes of the Piscean archetype, will be to tap into dreams and contemplation.
This event will involve a bit of walking with slight incline, as well as portions of unpaved, potentially muddy ground. Additionally, by September, the evenings can get cool, especially by the lake. Please wear appropriate shoes and attire. I am determined to do this ritual rain or shine or snow.
Directions to meeting spot in Belmar Park: Going south on Wadsworth just past Alameda Ave, turn right onto Ohio Ave, then left onto Yarrow Street. There will be a large parking lot. Just West of the parking lot going into the park, there will be a building with large lettering spelling "LAKEWOOD" vertically, we will meet in front of this building.
Donations Appreciated: Thank you to those who already make a regular monthly donation. Your contributions keep us functioning and able to offer these events. A $5-10 donation is suggested in any of the following ways:
- cash/check/Venmo at the event
- make a one time contribution at the above link on the meetup website event post
- Visit our PayPal Donation Page to make a one time or monthly donation.