GAIA COMMUNITY | REGULAR EVENTS

"Caring for the Earth and each other because our lives depend on it."

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An Earth-based Unitarian Universalist Pagan-themed Congregation.

Recurring Events at Gaia

Current Phase
of the Moon

Day / Time	What and Where
Weekly Events
Sundays 2 - 3:30pm	Voices of Gaia — Shawnee Mission UU Church
	Come sing, learn, and share chants celebrating the Earth (Gaia), its life and seasons. Sing songs and chants to create sacred space; sing rounds, play with harmonies; experience improvisational singing. Our vision is to evolve into a (primarily) pagan chorus that would perform publicly. Female and male voices are both welcome! Contact Kitty for information. Voices of Gaia meets at SMUUCH in the Thoreau room downstairs now, just underneath the barn chapel.
3:30 - 4:00pm	Sacred Rhythm — SMUUCH
	If you're able and willing, come early before rituals/classes on Sundays to our Sacred Rhythm group, led by Jeff. 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!
4 - 6:00pm	Rituals and Classes — SMUUCH (in the barn chapel)
	There's something happening at Gaia Community every Sunday at 4:00pm. Come join us for transformative rituals, enlightening classes, engaging discussion forums and practical workshops!
Monthly Events
First Week (M-Th) 6:45 - 9:00 pm	Ritual Teams Meeting — SMUUCH
	All graduates of the Excellence in Ritual class may apply to join Ritual Teams; they use this meeting time (which varies through the first four days of the first week of each month, in order) to critique, plan, and comment on rituals past, present and future. Contact the Ritual Teams Coordinator to find out more about this month's meeting; Team members must attend at least one meeting per quarter to remain active.
Second Tuesday 7 - 8:30pm	Social Justice Meeting — Andrew's apartment
	Our Social Justice Committee is alive and kicking, with lots of projects and energy. If you want to get involved, contact Andrew, Cynthia, Greta, David, or Kimberly to find out more about upcoming activities!
Second Thursday 6:00pm	KidSpace Meeting — Various locations
	You do not have to have children in the KidSpace program to come to this meeting; everyone is welcome. Bring topics of concern, information, ideas and energy to this important meeting! Contact Amanda, the new Committee Chair, for more information about the newly reformed KidSpace program and where it will be meeting each month.
Second Saturday 9:30 - 11:30am	Ritual for Business — SMUUCH
	Rituals for Business are a chance for the Board and Membership to get together to discuss business, as well as any Member or Friend of Gaia to make their voice heard. Rituals for Business are open to anyone to speak or attend, although only Full Active Members may participate in the decision making process. Rituals for Business are held at SMUUCH in the Jefferson/Franklin room downstairs, unless otherwise specified.
Third Tuesday 7 - 8:30pm	Religions of KC Covenant Group — SMUUCH
	Our covenant group dealing with the various religious paths and traditions in the Kansas City metropolitan area meets regularly each month. Contact Lizzy to find out more about upcoming topics, speakers, or trips!
Third Friday 7 - 10:00pm	Gaia Games Night — SMUUCH
	Gaia's Games Night is back to a monthly schedule, with Sacred Dance Group on hiatus. Plan to bring your favorite games, snacks, or just yourself and anyone you think might enjoy fun and cameraderie. Official Gaia Business is not to be conducted at these gatherings - we've decided officially (outside of the gathering, of course)! Games Night takes place at SMUUCH, either in the barn chapel or the basement rooms as space and activities permit. Contact our David, Kimberly, or Carey for more information.
Fourth Friday 7:00pm	Friday Night Supper Club — Location Varies
	Join your fellow Gaians for food, friendship, and frivolity! Meets the 4th Friday of every month, be sure to check the calendar, listserv, or the Earth Healer for more information.
Biquarterly Events
Sunday Closest to the Sabbat 4 - 7:00 pm (usually)	High Holidays/Sabbats — Shawnee Mission UU Church (usually)
	Every six to seven weeks, we celebrate one of the eight High Holidays of the Wheel of the Year. In order to facilitate the most number of people being able to attend, these are held on the Sunday closest to the Sabbat usually, in place of the weekly ritual. Most of the time ritual will start at 4pm as usual, with a potluck meal afterward (occasionally schedule changes will be made because of the type of ritual; check the actual schedule for more details. These rituals are followed by a potluck feast, so bring a dish large enough to feed eight hungry people (and remember to label your ingredients!) For the Earth's sake and in honor of our Green Sanctuary pledge, we ask that you bring reusable dishes and serving utensils, instead of disposable ones.
Suspended Events
	Site Committee Meeting
	The Site Committee focuses on the search for Gaia Community's next home. Their meetings are on hold right now, but you can contact the Committee Chair to find out more about how to help with this important committee; you need not be a member of Gaia Community to help them out!.
	Family Support Group
	The 'Family Support Group' is to provide a safe and welcoming place for those in conflict within or because of their individual families, past or present. Good companionship and food is also a benefit! Family Support Group has decided to go on hiatus for a time.
	Caring Committee Connection Circle
	Caring Community Connections Circle is currently not meeting; if you'd like to see it return, please let us know by e-mail or in person.
	Craft Circle
	Craft Circle has been placed on hiatus for right now, due to a lack of interest. If you are interested in this event coming back to the schedule, please let Debbie know, as she is hosting the informal gatherings right now which may lead to a Covenant Group being formed for this purpose.

Upcoming Events	Overview of the Year

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