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January Services
By admin | January 23, 2012
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our January services.
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Where: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road - Redmond 98053 (see directions below)
January Ritual (with Laura): Holy Well and Sacred Flame, Inspiration is Her name… Join us as we celebrate the season of Imbolc and Brigid, Irish goddess of healing, poetry, smithcraft, and fertility. We will invoke the Holy Well and Sacred Flame to find inspiration for the seasons ahead and welcome the beginnings of spring.
Workshop (with Robert): 4:00 PM - 5:30
In the spirit of the Brigid season, we will discuss metalworking techniques of blacksmithing and whitesmithing, with a focus on the creation of ritual tools.
Younglings’ Workshop: Imbolc (taught by Ruthie) 4:00 PM-5:00PM
As we come to Imbolc, Younglings are welcome to join us as we celebrate some of the symbols of the season; such as making Brigid Bread and connecting to the land as it begins to wake.
Young Adults Workshop: The Roots of Our Modern Lives in the Ancient Greek and Roman Worlds (taught by Meghan) 4:00 PM-5:00 PM
This month will compare and contrast our every day lives with the Ancient Greeks and Romans. We will compare political structure, pantheons, magic, jobs etc., and discuss how we can apply what we learn to our lives.
Stewardship Party, 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM What is it? An opportunity to help the Longhouse residents care for the site they generously share with us each month. It’s a chance to get to know some OLOTEAS staff and other volunteers a little better, observe the changing seasons and wildlife before the site opens, burn a few extra calories while you work, and have fun knowing your time is well spent supporting the Longhouse and OLOTEAS. In addition, we’ll feed you lunch and you’ll be first in line for the pool and hot tub when they open!
Day Schedule:
10:00 AM Stewardship party (please do not arrive before 2:00 PM unless you are joining the stewardship party)
2:00 PM Site opens; singing and chanting in the stone circle
2:30 PM Opening circle
4:00 -5:30 PM Workshop: Metalworking
4:00 -5:00 PM Young Adults’ and Younglings’ Workshops
6:00 PM Potluck Feast
7:00 PM Newcomers’ Discussion
7:30 PM Pre-ritual discussion with ritual and potluck feast to follow
9:00-10:00 Blockhouse Lounge
10:30 PM Closing Circle
What to Bring:
Snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own feast gear (plate, cup, utensils), as on-site supplies are limited. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).
Registration:
For this event, we request a donation of $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for young adults ages 13-17, and $2.00 for children 2-12; this includes all aspects of the event. It is important for event and ritual planning that *all* people check in at the front door. Please do not arrive before 2:00 PM unless you want to attend the stewardship party at 10:00 AM .
A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and numerous natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children MUST be under adult supervision (in line-of-sight) at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those 13 and under). Other than the kids’ workshop (when offered), there are no organized children’s activities, although there are games and crafts for kids.
A Note About Noise at the Longhouse:
The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 PM. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park at the top of the hill parking lot), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10:00 PM), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly.
A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Please carpool if at all possible — there is limited onsite parking. If driving to the site, please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles.
Directions:
Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road . Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson’s, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive.
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
12345 Lake City Way NE #195
Seattle , WA 98125-5401
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Email: oloteas (at) oloteas (dot) org
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