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Date/Time	Title of Event
July
In addition to our weekly collections of food for Harvesters' Community Food Network, we are currently sharing information with members and friends about 'local food' and farmers' markets in the area; if you know something about this subject or wish to learn more, please contact the Social Justice Committee.
Thurs, July 1st 6:45 - 9:00pm	Ritual Teams Meeting
	All current ritual team members are welcome to come critique and plan rituals past, present, and future. Attendance at one meeting per quarter is required to stay active. Comments from anyone in the general community about rituals are welcome as well; please communicate them to the new Ritual Team Coordinator (Kimberly), so we can hear your opinion. Please contact the RTC to find out more about this month's meeting, or if you are a past graduate of the Excellence in Ritual class and wish to start working with Ritual Teams again.
Sat, July 5th 1:00 - 4:00pm	Crafting Group
	A group of Gaians are working to form a covenant group focused around arts, crafts, and other ways of "making things" in a sacred context. July's meeting will be held at Kimberly and David's house; please contact either of them for more information.
Sun, July 6th 2:00 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia
	Voices of Gaia is currently operating as a women's choir -- soprano, second soprano, and alto (until some musically strong and dedicated tenors and basses decide they want to join us). We are practicing songs and chants to present at Gaia Community rituals. If you're interested in joining Voices of Gaia, contact Kitty for more information or to join.
Sun, July 6th 3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm Group
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group. As the name implies, this is not purely a drumming circle, but any type of percussive sound is welcome. Bring your drums, bring your shakers, or just bring your hands and feet. No previous experience necessary! Contact Jeff for more information.
Sun, July 6th 4:00 - 6:00pm	Ritual — Sharing Our Spirits
	Sharing Our Spirits (SOS) rituals are specifically designed, created, and executed by the people in attendance that day. While one or two trained ritualists will help facilitate the process, the bulk of the ideas, activities, and ritual materials will come from those who show up. Have an idea you've been kicking around? Bring it along! The theme for the day will probably have to do with the Independence Day holiday, if that helps you form ideas.
Tues, July 8th 7:00 - 9:00pm	Social Justice Committee Meeting
	The Social Justice committee meets each month at Andrew's apartment, 11132 W. 76th Terr. #34 in Shawnee KS; e-mail him or find Andrew in person to learn more! We'll be working on the ongoing sustainable living/ local food project.
Sat, July 12th 9:30 - 11:30am	Ritual for Business
	Our Ritual for Business is a time to conduct official Business for Gaia Community and listen to and attempt to decide solutions to concerns and suggestions that come forward. Please attend if possible, as all RfBs are open to members and friends of Gaia. Although only full active members can participate in the consensus process, anyone can speak and have their voice heard. Any questions or opinions can be transmitted to the Board of Trustees, especially if you will not be able to be present at the meeting yourself. We will meet at SMUUCH in the Jefferson/Franklin room downstairs.
Sun, July 13th 4:00 - 6:00pm	Ritual — God Auction
	The God Auction is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for our community; but more importantly, it allows us to choose an annual 'patron' deity or power to honor and seek guidance from (as a community). More details can be found at the page dedicated to the God Auction, or in the July Earth Healer, including more details about the four contestants for this year: Artemis, the Green Man, Persephone, and Thor. "Funds" for this event include either actual monetary donations or food for Harvesters' Community Food Network, with $1 = 1 item. Please remember that Harvesters has a wish list of items they particularly need!
Thurs, July 17th 6:00 - 8:00pm	KidSpace Committee Meeting
	With the recent revisions to our KidSpace programming, the committee overseeing these activities has been re-formed. They now meet at SMUUCH on the third Thursday of each month. E-mail Amanda, the current Committee Chair, or speak to her in person to learn more!
Fri, July 18th 7:00 - 9:00pm	Gaia's Games Night
	Games Night is a chance for Gaians to get together for fun, frivolity, and food, and NO OFFICIAL BUSINESS allowed! (We're not kidding - the Games Guru has spoken on this) Bring a game (or ten), bring a friend (or ten), or just bring yourself and a willingness to play and visit. Snacks are welcomed but not required, to help the gaming crowds keep up their strength! Games Night is generally held downstairs and/or in the Barn Chapel, weather and activities permitting.
Sat, July 19th	Twigs-n-Berries Campout (Men's Covenant Group)
	The Men's Covenant Group will be having a campout again in July; details are not yet finalized. If you would like more information or if you have ideas, please contact Jeff, or join the Yahoo!Group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/twigsberries/. If you have been wondering what the covenant group is doing or what we are about, I encourage you to not miss this opportunity to find out.
Sun, July 20th 2:00 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia
	Voices of Gaia is currently operating as a women's choir -- soprano, second soprano, and alto (until some musically strong and dedicated tenors and basses decide they want to join us). We are practicing songs and chants to present at Gaia Community rituals. If you're interested in joining Voices of Gaia, contact Kitty for more information or to join.
Sun, July 20th 3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm Group
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group. As the name implies, this is not purely a drumming circle, but any type of percussive sound is welcome. Bring your drums, bring your shakers, or just bring your hands and feet. No previous experience necessary! Contact Jeff for more information.
Sun, July 20th 4:00 - 6:00pm	Ritual — Patroness Farewell
	Come Celebrate the Inspiration that Brigid has gifted our lives with over the past year while being the Patroness of Gaia Community. This will be an interactive celebration of song, art, and sharing. If possible, please come prepared to share either physically or symbolically something Brigid inspired you to create or do during this past year. Teens are welcome to join us in bidding our Patroness farewell.
Fri, July 25th 7:00 - 9:00pm	Friday Night Supper Club
	Join your fellow Gaians for food, friendship, and frivolity, typically in support of a locally-owned business. July's Friday Night Supper Club will be at Harper's on the Vine, a new organic/local 'soul food' restaurant in the 18th & Vine District. Please contact Linda to save a spot!
Sun, July 27th 2:00 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia
	Voices of Gaia is currently operating as a women's choir -- soprano, second soprano, and alto (until some musically strong and dedicated tenors and basses decide they want to join us). We are practicing songs and chants to present at Gaia Community rituals. If you're interested in joining Voices of Gaia, contact Kitty for more information or to join.
Sun, July 27th 3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm Group
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group. As the name implies, this is not purely a drumming circle, but any type of percussive sound is welcome. Bring your drums, bring your shakers, or just bring your hands and feet. No previous experience necessary! Contact Jeff for more information.
Sun, July 27th 4:00 - 6:00pm	Ritual — Blessing of the Fleet
	In the maritime tradition of "blessing the fleet", join us for Gaia Community's Blessing of the Vehicles. Whether you drive, pedal, push, or walk, create a charm and share the blessing. This will be the 'Final Exam' for this year's Excellence in Ritual students: Kit, Cheryl, Duane, Greta W, and Greta E.
August
In addition to our weekly collections of food for Harvesters' Community Food Network, starting in August we will be conducting another donation drive for Heifer International. This time it's 'Llamas for Lammas'! Please contact the Social Justice Committee for more information.
Sun, Aug. 3rd 2:00 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia
	Voices of Gaia is currently operating as a women's choir -- soprano, second soprano, and alto (until some musically strong and dedicated tenors and basses decide they want to join us). We are practicing songs and chants to present at Gaia Community rituals. If you're interested in joining Voices of Gaia, contact Kitty for more information or to join.
Sun, Aug. 3rd 3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm Group
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group. As the name implies, this is not purely a drumming circle, but any type of percussive sound is welcome. Bring your drums, bring your shakers, or just bring your hands and feet. No previous experience necessary! Contact Jeff for more information.
Sun, Aug. 3rd 4:00 - 6:00pm	Sabbat — Lammas/Lughnasadh (followed by potluck)
	In conjunction with Wild Hare Grove, ADF, the traditional first harvest festival of the year may look a little different this year! Stay tuned for more information... As with all High Holidays, we will be holding a potluck meal afterward, so bring a dish, drink, or dessert for eight hungry people, and remember to label the ingredients for those with dietary restriction or allergies! In order to care for the earth and each other, we ask that you refrain from using disposable containers/tableware if at all possible.
Thurs, Aug. 5th 6:45 - 9:00pm	Ritual Teams Meeting
	All current ritual team members are welcome to come critique and plan rituals past, present, and future. Attendance at one meeting per quarter is required to stay active. Comments from anyone in the general community about rituals are welcome as well; please communicate them to the new Ritual Team Coordinator (Kimberly), so we can hear your opinion. Please contact the RTC to find out more about this month's meeting, or if you are a past graduate of the Excellence in Ritual class and wish to start working with Ritual Teams again.
Sat, Aug. 9th 9:30 - 11:30am	Ritual for Business
	Our Ritual for Business is a time to conduct official Business for Gaia Community and listen to and attempt to decide solutions to concerns and suggestions that come forward. Please attend if possible, as all RfBs are open to members and friends of Gaia. Although only full active members can participate in the consensus process, anyone can speak and have their voice heard. Any questions or opinions can be transmitted to the Board of Trustees, especially if you will not be able to be present at the meeting yourself. We will meet at SMUUCH in the Jefferson/Franklin room downstairs.
Sun, Aug. 10th 2:00 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia
	Voices of Gaia is currently operating as a women's choir -- soprano, second soprano, and alto (until some musically strong and dedicated tenors and basses decide they want to join us). We are practicing songs and chants to present at Gaia Community rituals. If you're interested in joining Voices of Gaia, contact Kitty for more information or to join.
Sun, Aug. 10th 3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm Group
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group. As the name implies, this is not purely a drumming circle, but any type of percussive sound is welcome. Bring your drums, bring your shakers, or just bring your hands and feet. No previous experience necessary! Contact Jeff for more information.
Sun, Aug. 10th 4:00 - 6:00pm	Class — New Patron (followed by potluck)
	Once the God Auction is completed in mid-July, the topic of this class will become clear: to introduce the community to further details about the newly incoming patron. Stay tuned!
Tues, Aug. 12th 7:00 - 9:00pm	Social Justice Committee Meeting
	The Social Justice committee meets each month at Andrew's apartment, 11132 W. 76th Terr. #34 in Shawnee KS; e-mail him or find Andrew in person to learn more! We'll be working on the upcoming 'Llamas for Lammas' project.
Fri, Aug.15th 7:00 - 9:00pm	Gaia's Games Night
	Games Night is a chance for Gaians to get together for fun, frivolity, and food, and NO OFFICIAL BUSINESS allowed! (We're not kidding - the Games Guru has spoken on this) Bring a game (or ten), bring a friend (or ten), or just bring yourself and a willingness to play and visit. Snacks are welcomed but not required, to help the gaming crowds keep up their strength! Games Night is generally held downstairs and/or in the Barn Chapel, weather and activities permitting.
Sun, Aug. 17th 2:00 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia
	Voices of Gaia is currently operating as a women's choir -- soprano, second soprano, and alto (until some musically strong and dedicated tenors and basses decide they want to join us). We are practicing songs and chants to present at Gaia Community rituals. If you're interested in joining Voices of Gaia, contact Kitty for more information or to join.
Sun, Aug. 17th 3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm Group
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group. As the name implies, this is not purely a drumming circle, but any type of percussive sound is welcome. Bring your drums, bring your shakers, or just bring your hands and feet. No previous experience necessary! Contact Jeff for more information.
Sun, Aug. 17th 4:00 - 6:00pm	Ritual — Where the Wild Things Are (Shamanic Journeying series)
	The start of a new series of Urban Shamanism classes and rituals, this Sunday we will start exploring what the journey looks like in a more modern, less archaic context.
Thurs, Aug. 21st 6:00 - 8:00pm	KidSpace Committee Meeting
	With the recent revisions to our KidSpace programming, the committee overseeing these activities has been re-formed. They now meet at SMUUCH on the third Thursday of each month. E-mail Amanda, the current Committee Chair, or speak to her in person to learn more!
Recurring Events	Overview of the Year

What to Expect at our Rituals? Where we meet: Shawnee Mission Unitarian Universalist Church 7725 W. 87th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS

To Contact us:
Gaia Community
PO Box 45307
Kansas City, MO
64171-8303
Phone: 816-931-9900
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