Sacred Ground
a local Council Circle of Illuman NorCal
Based in Sutter Creek California
What: A recurring local council circle hosted by Rich Gierak
When: 2nd Saturday of every month starting June 10, 2023 (9:00 am - Noon PT)
Where: Rich's home in Sutter Creek, CA (contact Rich Gierak for address and directions)
Who: All men are welcome. No previous participation in men's work or Illuman necessary.
Cost: Free
Next Gathering - Saturday June 10, 2023 at 9:00 PT
Who are we?
We are a group of men committed to becoming better, more authentic men.
What is a Council Circle?
Illuman understands the Way of Council as a communal contemplative practice. It affirms the importance of listening and speaking from the heart within a circle of men. But it also recognizes the circle as being more than the sum of its parts. Illuman wants to be open to the mystery of the Spirit that arises within the wisdom and discernment of the Council. It recognizes that we run out of words in the presence of something larger than ourselves. This necessarily widens the circumference of the circle, extending our vision to a wider community to which we also have to listen.
We practice four intentions of council:
- Listen from the heart
- Speak from the heart
- Be spontaneous and authentic
- Be lean of expression
We are men transforming men through a power greater than our own
We implement this inner work through:
- Nature
- Ritual
- Image
- Story
- Council
There is no experience or belief system necessary to participate. If you are interested in becoming a more authentic man please join us and see.
For location and details please reach out to Rich Gierak