Workshop 7: Council Among the Trees, Part 2 Part of Circle of Trees In This Section Introduction From Circle of Trees Come back with me into a story we all share, a story whose rhythm beats in us still.... Workshop-at-a-Glance From Circle of Trees Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering Opening 5 Activity 1: Reconnecting 5 Activity 2: Creating the Gateway 5 Activity 3: Council Among the Trees 30... Spiritual Preparation From Circle of Trees Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for several minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Welcoming and Entering From Circle of Trees Materials for Activity Cloth for altar or centering table Leaf name tags from the previous workshop, plus a few blank extras, and markers Basket for nam... Opening From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Chalice lightin... Activity 1: Reconnecting From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Container of masks from Workshop 6 Preparation for Activity Read all the activities in the ritual so you... Activity 2: Creating the Gateway From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Drums or rattles Preparation for Activity Select an area, preferably outdoors, for the Council to take... Activity 3: Council Among the Trees From Circle of Trees Activity time: 30 minutes Preparation for Activity Read the ritual so you will be comfortable leading it. Description of Activity As participants are... Activity 4: Grounding From Circle of Trees Activity time: 10 minutes Description of Activity Invite all of the beings and nature spirits to walk back through the gateway, put on their "human mask... Closing From Circle of Trees Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Taking It Home Basket for name tags Preparation for Activity Download the... Leader Reflection and Planning From Circle of Trees Meet with your co-leader after the workshop to reflect on the following: How was the mix of discussion and action?... Faith In Action: Engaging in the Project From Circle of Trees Materials for Activity Project plan developed in the previous workshop Preparation for Activity Make preparations as detailed in the project plan. Taking It Home: Council Among the Trees, Part 2 From Circle of Trees Come back with me into a story we all share, a story whose rhythm beats in us still.... Find Out More From Circle of Trees A comprehensive manual to help you facilitate a weekend-length Council of All Beings without previous experience can be found on the Rainforest Info... PREVIOUS: Find Out More About Workshop 6: Council Among The Trees, Part 1 UP: Circle of Trees NEXT: Introduction Download all of Circle of Trees (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.