Nourishing Kin Mabon Circle
(this circle will be an in-person event
Sunday, September 17th
1:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Falls Park, Provo, Utah
*Address, directions and other details will be sent out a week before and again the day before the event.
Mabon:
Mabon is a time to gather in and honor the harvest of seasons past. Our Mabon gathering honors the second of the three ancestral harvest celebrations by focusing on communal care through accountability and traditional folk practices from Northwestern Europe. We are honored to have Mary Murdock Meyer, Chief Executive of the Timpanogos Nation join us at this gathering to lead our learning about communal care and accountability. We invite you to deepen into kinship with ancestors, land, and community this autumn season.
Gathering Itinerary:
1:00: Welcome and opening discussion
1:45: River Cold Plunge
3:30: Presentation with Mary Murdock Meyer
4:30: Communal Dinner
5:45: Folk Handicraft - Besoms
6:45: Closing Ritual
Sliding Scale Pricing:
Free for BIPOC
$35 Receiving Help
$50 True Value
$65 Giving Help
More About Nourishing Kin
What is the circle?
nourish: to feed or care for
kin: one's family or relations
Nourishing Kin Circle gatherings will focus on rekindling awareness and reverence of earth-based and ancestral practices of Northwestern European origin. With a focus on education and connection with community, we will focus on the repair and restoration of relationships with kin of all kinds: body, spirit, earth, ancestors, and community.
Throughout your time in Nourishing Kin Circle, you will gain introductory insight into resources for developing a spiritual practice through a connection with the sacred feminine, your ancestors, the place and space in which you live, and the frameworks of spiritual practices and beliefs of ancient Northwestern European peoples. While surrounded by the support of friends and competent guides, you will explore and transform generational grief created by systemic sexism, colonization and dispersion. You will experience mindful movement and embodiment practices to support your growth, as well as try on new skills and ideas with your fellow Kin Circle friends. Introspection, play, relaxation, refreshment, and reflection are built into each gathering as essential foundational components.
This work will be supported by a framework built around the Wheel of the Year. Each class will incorporate discovery and discussion of both traditional observance practices and their accessible modern complements of eight ancestral holy days, beginning with Beltane and ending with Ostara. Root yourself in a spiritual practice informed by interdependence and ancestral awareness and reclaim the reciprocal power of nourishing practices to care for your heart, body, soul, and kin.
Who is the circle for?
Nourishing Kin Circle is a space for those who are ready to step into deeper ancestral awareness and connection with the sacred. Because this space was created with awareness for women who are deconstructing from Mormonism, some topics will be specific to that context, but those of all backgrounds are encouraged to attend.
Presentations and discussions will have a breadth of focus and will include conversations around topics such as: matrifocal iterations of the Divine, generational grief, anti-racism, cultural appropriation, colonization, diaspora, queer inclusion and awareness, the history and practice of ancient wise women, and creating inclusive sisterhood communities.
Simply put, if you are looking for resources and a supportive community focused on social awareness, spiritual awakening, and generational repair, welcome. We will find our way home together.
Why the circle?
Ancestral awareness, appreciation of everyday sacredness, and communal connection are radical practices for women seeking spiritual experiences founded in values of self-determination, authenticity, and true belonging. These practices can offer respite and relief for those seeking support in or alternatives to high-demand, hierarchical religious institutions. Additionally, reuniting with ancestral traditions allows women to step away from appropriative spiritual practices and into an authentic connection with their own real and reliable sources of transformation.
Nourishing Kin In-Person Mabon
Channing Parker: Fairy tales, myths, and sunflowers are at the heart of Channing’s work as a post-mormon witch with an ecofeminist flair. Her love of language and research complement her interests in somatic, earth-based spiritual experiences rooted in values of authenticity, aesthetic, and belonging. In addition to her personal research in animist traditions of her Nordic and Celtic Northern European ancestors, she co-hosts The Faithful Feminists podcast which focuses on intersectional feminist interpretations of sacred LDS text. Channing uses she/her/hers pronouns, identifies as bisexual, and lives near Salt Lake City, Utah with her partner, two children, and their dog Lulu. You can connect with Channing on instagram @channingbparker.
Bergen Hyde: Inspired by her own journey through the dark, Bergen has spent the last four years devoting her energy to creating spaces and resources for other women to find their way. She has personally guided hundreds of women through understanding the sacred feminine, navigating faith transitions, and to ultimately finding a place of sovereignty. She has space for you, always. She lives in Provo, Utah with her husband and three children. You can connect with Bergen on Instagram @womb_circle.
Alisa McArthur: From a young age, a love for the earth, history and ancestry have been the central threads weaving through Alisa’s life. Combined with a passion for tradition, ritual and celebration, Alisa has been involved in many of the living folk arts and traditions of the British Isles and has focused her academic studies in English, History and Folklore. Following her heart and the call of her ancestors, she went to Scotland where she met her husband and ended up living in the UK for 10 years, immersing herself fully in the culture and history of the British Isles. Alisa homeschools and works part time in the social studies and humanities department for Williamsburg Academy. She currently lives in Bountiful, Utah with her husband and their 4 children. You can connect with Alisa on Instagram @round.the.year
