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1st Thursdays: Chant & Song for Community, Healing & Hope, 7:00-8:00 pm PT

Via Zoom, with Katy

We sing together to create the world we want to live in through our song, singing from many sources—Thich Nhat Hanh, 12th c. Hildegard von Bingen, Scots Gaelic, local singer/composers Laurence Cole and Gretchen Sleicher, and many more from the community singing tradition.

Singing is known to help connect us to ourselves and to each other, as well as to calm the nervous system. We all need more of that in our lives.

I teach each chant line by line so you can follow along, and then we sing all together. Because of the nature of Zoom (delays due to intermittent connection), you’ll only be able to hear and sing with my voice, but you’ll be able to see others and have the visual experience of singing and being together. You don’t need to be a “singer”—just come and add your voice and heart full of good intentions!

To join, contact me on the right sidebar for the Zoom link no later than 6:00 on the day of the chanting if possible. Once we’ve started I won’t be able to respond to emails.

Mostly 3rd Wednesdays: Contemplative Singing

Fillmore Street Studio, 5:00 – 6:00 pm, with Katy

3rd Wed. in December, 4th in January, then 3rd!

Come sing songs for the earth and the “more beautiful world our hearts know is possible.” Each song is taught and sung a number of times so that it becomes prayer. Moments of silence between the singing allow the song-nourishment to sink in.

All are welcome, regardless of beliefs, singing experience, or anything else!

Because I have to rent this indoor space, donations are requested to cover the cost ($30/hour). Chairs will be provided.

We will return to Chetzemoka Park next year when the weather allows.

** quote from the title of a book by Charles Eisenstein

December 21st: Winter Solstice Service

Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 10:00 – 11:00 am

Led by Katy

From the dark, the light is born. Join Katy Taylor to welcome the turning of the year as we honor the dark and welcome in the light. This service is participatory, including sharing of grief(s) and lighting candles of hope for the coming year. Katy will also lead us in song.

December 21st: Winter Solstice Celebration

Outside Courtyard, Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Facilitated by Katy with others

Join us in the courtyard for a contemplative, earth-based, family-friendly ritual to mark the turning of the year as the darkness gives way to the growing light. This participatory ritual will include chanting, releases and intentions, candle-lighting, singing, and a fire.

Bring your own camp chair and dress for the weather. We will meet even in the rain! But if it is icy and dangerous, watch your email to see if we have to change our plans last-minute.

Back-up Plan for Heavy Rain: Meet in the Fellowship Hall.

4th Saturdays: Wild Church Port Townsend

Fort Townsend, 10:00-11:30 am, with Katy

An opportunity to gather in and with creation, with other folks, and with the other beings on this earth. Join me, your guide, to practice moving from human being to earth being, in reverence and respect for earth.

Welcoming all those journeying into deeper relationship with earth, regardless of religion or belief. No affiliation with QUUF necessary.

We meet outside, rain, (snow), or shine, unless the conditions are severe enough to pose a safety concern. Please dress for the weather, in particular for rain, mud, and slippery ground.

We meet in circle, share some opening words, songs & practices, and then wander in silence. Staying in the circle is also an option. We then reconvene to share our experience. Children are welcome, but parents need to help guide them. Read more.

Bring a chair, a warm drink, and maybe even a lap blanket!

Directions: Discover Pass required to drive in. Find us under the big Doug Fir in the middle of the field (red mark in right mid map). As you come all the way into the Fort, just before the official booth, follow the Day Use Area sign to the left and park. In the field below is our Doug Fir. For more level walking, continue on the road, parking on end of field opposite bathrooms.

Remember: Bring a chair, a warm drink, and dress for the weather!

Into Fort Townsend from 20: