A Blessing Circle is a gathering of family and friends to acknowledge Rites of Passage within a community. Among their many purposes, blessing circles can be held to support new mamas, welcome babies, honour passed loved ones, and celebrate unions.

Our Circle weaves together our humanness as we are currently, and is inspired by indigenous traditions from around the world, of the First Nations peoples of Turtle Island, the Welsh, Scottish & Irish Celts, the Norse, the Romani, and the many tribes of the Amazon. As we bring this gathering to life, we acknowledge these indigenous cultures with respect and reverence, honouring this land and the lands of our indigenous ancestors of Europe and South America.

Anthea will lead the group through a few songs, then after a brief exchange of promises between Anthea & Lucas, and a prayer from Anthea's mother, Joanne, we will open our circle for family and friends to share songs, poems, stories, and well-wishes. Our intention is to create a living prayer of love and kindness, witnessed and amplified by those present, to bless our marriage, our family, our community, all humans, and Mother Earth.

For those inspired to lend their voice on the day, we ask that you keep your sharing to under 3 minutes, as there will be limited time before food is served! Alternatively, if you wish to share a silent prayer, consider bringing a small item such as a bead, rock, or cutting of a plant to add to our altar in the middle of the Blessing Circle! Feel free to call or email Anthea with any further questions.

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