GULF COAST
COUNCIL OF THE GRANDMOTHERS
(open to women of any age)
Music led by Velma Frye
February 7-10, 2009
Fairhope, AL (eastern shore of Mobile Bay) at Beckwith Camp
& Conference Center
velma@velmafrye.com
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SING A MELODY OF BLESSING WITH YOUR LIFE
presented by Macrina Wiederkehr and Velma Frye
March 13-15, 2009
Life is a
blessing, yet so often our busy, frenetic living weakens
our ability to notice and embrace the blessings ever
present. It is both a challenge and a great awakening
to accept the grace of pausing throughout your day to let
the hours bless you.
Macrina and
Velma invite you to sing a melody of blessing with your
life in this feast of poetry, song, story, prayer, ritual,
soul listening, and faith sharing, along with periods of
silence, all grounded in your deep yearning for union with
God. Themes from Sister Macrina’s latest book,
Seven Sacred Pauses, along with
chants and songs from Velma’s accompanying CD, will be
used.
Sing a Melody of
Blessing with Your Life
March
13-15, 2009
St.
Scholastica Monastery, P.O.Box 3489
Fort Smith, AR 72913
479.783.4147
www.MacrinaWiederkehr.com
velma@velmafrye.com
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Women and Men In
Time:
A
Retreat
Dates: to be
announced
Facilitated
by
NORINE CARDEA, SUSAN CERULEAN
and VELMA FRYE
We invite you to
devote a few days to explore what is happening at this time
on the Earth, at this time of the year, and at this time in
your life. You will be guided by three experienced leaders
-- a therapist, a writer, and a singer -- as you take this
time in the company of supportive women and men.
Using stories, ritual, and incisive therapeutic
tools,
Norine Cardea offers a
framework for hope and courage. Explore the unique gifts
that you alone bring to our world, and access the clarity
and strength to live your purpose more fully. When we are
safe and truly seen, profound change is always possible.
Naturalist and writer
Susan Cerulean guides you to
deepen and integrate your work with Norine. Writing
exercises help retrieve the stories you hold in your own
body. On the beautiful grounds of St. Francis Springs
Prayer Center, you will slow down and sharpen your senses,
learning from the bioregion that holds us.
Woven throughout our time together,
Velma Frye will lead sacred
songs and chants, drawing from music she has composed,
others’ music, and chants we will improvise in the present
moment. Singing spiritually inclusive lyrics, sacred pauses
will be offered at various times: before dawn, dawn,
mid-morning, noon, late afternoon, sunset, after
dark.
WORKSHOP DETAILS
To be announced
For more information and
to check on C.E.U.’s:
ncardea@comcast.net
850.224.8485, Ext. 1
www.susancerulean.com
850.216.2016
velma@velmafrye.com
850.942.4849
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VELMA FRYE
& ELISE WITT - SINGING WORKSHOP AND
CONCERT
Singing workshop (1-day) and concert
June 6-7, 2009
Gainesville, FL
velma@velmafrye.com
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