The Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ (SCUCC) invites the community to participate in a unique, immersive workshop experience titled “A Council of All Beings.” The event is scheduled for Sunday, January 12, running from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the church’s location on Periwinkle Drive.
This interactive program offers attendees a chance to deepen their connection with the natural world through a blend of creativity, meditation, and ecological mindfulness.
About the Workshop Experience
The core of the program involves co-creating a “Council,” where participants are invited to temporarily step aside from their human identities. During the session, attendees will choose another life form to represent, speaking on its behalf to express concerns, describe challenges, and offer unique gifts to the human participants.
The afternoon will be enriched by a variety of activities designed to facilitate this shift in perspective, including:
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Guided Meditation: To help center participants and connect with their chosen life form.
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Creative Arts: Mask-making using natural objects and craft supplies.
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Music & Teachings: Songs and insights drawn from the “Work That Reconnects.”
Registration and Impact
Participation in the workshop is based on a donation system with a sliding scale of $10 to $35.
Proceeds from the event serve a dual purpose: covering the cost of snacks and materials, with all remaining funds dedicated to purchasing native plants for the SCUCC butterfly garden.
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Registration Deadline: Interested participants are required to register before January 9.
Event Snapshot
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Event: “A Council of All Beings” Workshop
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Date: Sunday, January 12
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Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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Location: Sanibel Congregational United Church of Christ, 2050 Periwinkle Drive, Sanibel
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Cost: Sliding scale donation ($10 – $35)
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Registration: Visit www.annegoodwin.com/events to sign up.
