Spring 2010

"Woman Reaching"
May 12 - 16, 2010

 Women have long been left out of the Divine's power structure in organized religion, but that doesn't mean that women have no place in The Divine's power structure.  It just means that the boys felt it necessary to hang a "No Girlz" sign on church door when they wrote their "rulz".  Judging by the results of this patriarchy, it is time for women to stand up and take our place in this world.

I believe that women can save the world.  I believe that now is an amazing time in the history of communication, and that we could, conceivably, have indirect access to almost every person on this planet.  I believe women can save the world by communicating.  I believe that women think differently than men do-- not the opposite of men, but completely differently.  I believe that women's ways of doing things could sidestep the men's constructs and make things work.  I believe that, given the right circumstances and support, the women of the Middle East could stop those wars quickly.  I want women to start having conversations about how to fix education and health care and the food supply and all of that.  Gather the women and save the world. 

I believe it is our time, Women, to take our place in the world and do what we do best.  We will get there by being prepared, and to do that, we must get to know ourselves, what it means to be a woman, what we really are capable of, and what we have to offer. 

Woman Reaching

Woman Reaching --Up, to her Spiritual Being

Woman Reaching --Down, to the parts she has had to bury

Woman Reaching --Ahead, to her daughters and granddaughters

Woman Reaching --Behind, to her foremothers

Woman Reaching --Out, to her sisters

Woman Reaching --Within, to her Center, where transformation takes place.

Woman Reaching --her dreams, her goals, her potential

Registration

If you are not on our mailing list to receive the brochure by mail, please download a registration brochure with the link below once registration begins. That will occur in March. It will describe in detail all of the tracks, workshops and activities, as well as provide you with all of the other important information you will need to know about housing, food, directions, etc.

You will need to print out and complete the registration form and mail it in with your payment to be registered for the event. Full instructions are on the form.

***Spring 2010 Event Brochure and Registration Form***

(link to become live when registration begins)

Planning Committee

Our sisters who are serving on the Planning Committee (PC) are:

Location

Womenspirit Institute and Gathering are held at The Mountain just outside of Highlands, NC. Please use these links to get more information:

Directions to the Mountain

Information about coming to the Mountain

If you have any questions about UU Womenspirit, please contact our Membership Chair via email: Membership@uuwomenspirit.org

The Institute
Wednesday afternoon - Friday morning

The Institute offers women an intimate and intensive environment in which to explore life's journeys, joys and experiences. We will gather for meals, worship rituals and a wide variety of evening activities. Institute Registration begins at 3:00pm on Wednesday.

The Gathering
Friday afternoon - Sunday midday

The Gathering begins on Friday evening as our energy swells. For Saturday, you may choose either an all-day, or two half-day workshops covering a spectrum of subjects. We will again gather for meals, worship rituals, and a wide variety of evening activities.

The Gathering registration begins at 3:00pm on Friday afternoon, followed by Social Hour at 5:00 to give the 100 plus women a chance to introduce themselves to one another. One of our most popular Saturday evening activities is the traditional Saturday night Womenspirit Cabaret. Provide entertainment or just join in the applause. Be it poetry, song, music, dance, or performance art, all are welcome in this safe, fun, supportive environment.

Sacred Sales

Anyone attending the event may request space to sell woman-made creations or items from her woman-owned business. Artists keep 90% of the sales and give 10% to UUWS. Please download the sales agreement and send it in with your registration. Space is limited so sign up early. You will be responsible for selling your items during the scheduled times.

If you are a licensed massage therapist and wish to offer massage, you also need to download a sales agreement and submit it with your registration. You will need to provide your own table and find your own space. Proof of insurance will be required. PLEASE check with cabin mates before offering massage in your cabin. You can reserve a space in the sales area where women can sign up. Therapists keep 90% and give 10% to UUWS.

***Download Sales Agreement HERE***

Volunteer!

The Coordinating Council is always is looking for track and workshop proposals for the next event. Please complete the form and return to our Volunteer Coordinator, Jean E. Hansgen - Volunteers@UUWomenspirit.org.

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There are many ways to get involved with Womenspirit other than delivering a workshop or track. If you would like to volunteer for other valued positions and tasks, please review the Volunteer Opportunities form, fill out what you would like to do and send it to Jean.

Volunteer Opportunities form:

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The view from the Lodge Deck at The Mountain in spring.