Two Birds Church celebrates the harvest season, honoring the cyclic nature of life as a time for rest, reflection, and inward connection. This is a period to contemplate the grandeur of creation and our integral part within it, while acknowledging the concept of death and its essential role in the cycle of life and growth. As the year draws to a close, we prepare for rebirth in the new year, honoring the interplay of light and dark, life and death, beginnings and endings that mark our spiritual journeys. Through our celebrations, we manifest the beauty of release, the promise of renewal, and the empowering potential for inner transformation, embodying the essential lessons of the season.
For the Fall Equinox celebration, Two Birds Church hosts a Despacho, or gratitude ceremony, a traditional Andean practice that allows us to express profound appreciation for the gifts, lessons, and growth experienced throughout the year. The ceremony involves the creation of a beautiful and symbolic offering filled with natural elements, each representing a specific intention or prayer. This time-honored ritual is a meaningful opportunity to turn inward, acknowledge our inner mystery and magic, and prepare for the transformative journey ahead. Our Despacho ceremony is a physical manifestation of collective gratitude and intentions, serving as a tangible reminder of our desire for release, renewal, and growth. As we navigate this transitional time, this ceremony underscores the beauty of letting go, the promise of rebirth, and the perpetual cycle of growth and renewal integral to our existence.
We host a themed potluck where members are invited to bring harvest-inspired dishes. This shared meal not only celebrates the bounty of the season but also symbolizes the ‘harvest’ of our spiritual growth and achievements over the past year. As we savor these shared meals, we contemplate what within us needs to “die” or be let go, to make room for new growth and transformations that will be the ‘harvests’ of the coming year.
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The fun starts after our Sunday service, so come early 3pm to join us for cacao and stay all evening for the fun. This is a Potluck event, so if you feel like contributing, bring any dish you choose! Food is not necessary, though feel free to stop on by either way. All Church events are family friendly and sober events. Please do not bring any drugs or alcohol.
