Exploring and Creating Community
A GATHERING OF INSPIRED INDIVIDUALS, ON THE THEME OF SOCIAL CHANGE IN THE COLD OF WINTER!
Just in case you didnt already know, we are putting on another gathering this winter, in a quest for genuine conversation around the theme of ‘EXPLORING AND CELEBRATING COMMUNITY’ – young change makers looking at ideas and ideas of social change in our current times, in the world and on our back door steps!
OUR VISION The vision is to create a space where the inner flame can be ignited. A celebration as the outer world draws closer, colder and darker, to gather around the hearth and kindle the fire of the soul, polishing our inner lamps of inspiration and clarity. It is a coming together of like minded people in a quest for genuine conversation, and to explore ideas of social change. I feel that a gathering here in Christchurch in these times meets a real authentic need for warmth and community building.
Towards the end of the Gathering, there will also be a Winter Celebration, a light festival in the darkness to illuminate our way forward in the world. This will be held on-site, and will include making and walking with lanterns, songs, poetry, storytelling and wonderful hot food!
DETAILS OF THE EVENT
Date – 9- 12th June 2011
Location – Purau Bay, Banks Peninsula
Price – $85 – We are keeping this as cheep as we can, to make it possible for young people and students to attend. For those flying into Christchurch, there may be extra money available to cover part of these flights.
Food – The catering will be done by us as a group, and will be vegetarian. Organic, delicious, home-made food, created and eaten together. It will be sourced locally where possible, from Christchurch health-food shops and Canterbury farms.
This is a drug and alcohol free event.
Organizers – Every year, ‘Gatherings’ are organized by a group of motivated volunteers. Each year the search starts anew to listen in to what the most relevant themes and question are. This thread is then followed intuitively as individuals embark upon their work together, motivated by their passion to inspire, to awaken and to challenge others.
The small team of volunteers working in Christchurch to put on this 3 day Gathering is lead by Ana Pearson, supported by Rosa Henderson, Julia Guthery, Rachael Gillard-Tew, Lydia Littlejohns and Emily Clark.
Any questions or comments on this event, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Email Ana Pearson – pearson_ana@yahoo.com.au or reply to Rosa on rosa.youthsection@gmail.com
more info on our ning site – www.our-future.ning.com
and on fb! – https://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=150131728352568&ref=ts
please pass this on, spread the word and the warmth, and see you in christchurch this june!
All the best
the winter Gathering team
‘A healthy social life is found
When in the mirror of each human soul
The whole community finds its reflection
And when in the community
The strength of each individual is living’
Rudolf Steiner