Groups
This section includes groups and gatherings that meet periodically to bring people together for support, celebration or sharing. Groups meeting monthly may also be listed in the Calendar. Included are:
There are many activities and organizations that make up the broad category of Wicca. Included are activities also listed under Worship, Classes & Schools, as well as shops that specialize in Wiccan products. To make it more convenient to locate resources they are combined on one page. Go to Wicca.
To find other groups meeting across Connecticut visit The Door Opener Groups.
VERNON - This is a Course In Miracles. The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. The opposite of love is fear, but what is all-encompassing can have no opposite. Beginners and long time students welcome. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. For information call (860) 872-4590.
SOUTH WINDSOR - This is a Course In Miracles. The course does not aim at teaching the meaning of love, for that is beyond what can be taught. It does aim, however, at removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence, which is your natural inheritance. The opposite of love is fear, but what is all-encompassing can have no opposite. The group is open to those who are familiar with the Course, and those who are unfamiliar but interested in its ideas and principles. Join REV. CASEY ROBERTS for a weekly discussion of A Course in Miracles, Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at the Unity Church of Greater Hartford, 919 Ellington Rd. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cost: Free. Call (860)289-8963 for more info.
SOUTH WINDSOR - Community Drum Circle. Hosted by DENNIS COTTON. Held on the second Thursday of the month from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Held at the South Windsor Community Center, 150 Nevers Rd in South Windsor. No prior musical experience necessary (or expected) - All levels welcome - All ages welcome - Instruments provided, OR Bring your own hand drum - No Admission - Absolutely FREE (but donations always welcome). For more information go to www.powerofthedrum.com or call (860) 648-2220.
EAST HARTFORD - Sound Healing. A gathering of those with a passion for sound healing with Marie Menut, RN. Come, bring your voices, bowls, bells, gongs, tinshas, and drums. There will be a sound meditation, healings, musical tone poems, where All create Harmony. Held on the third Saturday of the month (see Calendar) from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Held at Vibrational Healing Center, 966 Tolland Street. For more information, directions, or to register, call Marie Menut at (860) 289-7667 or email mariemenut@gmail.com. Suggested donation of $15.
ELLINGTON – Reiki Practitioner Exchange. Lauren Mas, RMT. Come give and receive Reiki in a peaceful, open gathering. All schools and levels of Reiki welcome. Whether you practice daily or hardly ever, you can benefit from this loving exchange of ideas and energy. Bring photos of loved ones or crystals for charging if you'd like. Sundays, October 23 and November 20 from 9-11:30 a.m. Cost: $10. Call Lauren at (860) 202-9981 or email lauren@morningsunreiki.com to register no later than Friday Friday June 24, July 20 or September 21.
Held at Spirit Matters, 19 Pinney Street.
SOUTH WINDSOR – Reiki Shares. Sue Merker & Lee Dittman. Join us for a session of sharing healing energy and spiritual conversation with Reiki practitioners of all levels and schools. Give and receive in a nurturing, healing atmosphere. Monthly, next session is January 24 7-9 p.m. Cost: $10. RSVP’S ARE A MUST. Contact Sue Merker at smerker329@cox.net or (860) 763-2531. Please let us know if you have a table you could bring to the share. Unity Church of Greater Hartford, 919 Ellington Rd.
VERNON – Reiki Shares. Deb Veilleux, RMT. You are invited to an afternoon of spiritual conversation, laughter and healing. All levels of practitioners and schools welcome, especially those who have minimal opportunity to practice. Meetings held on Sundays. Next dates are February 27 and March 27. Time: 1-3:30 p.m. Cost: $10. RSVP's a must no later than 2 days prior to the share. Reply to woodfaeries@gmail.com or (860) 875-9386. Held at Woodfaeries Holistic Center, 30 Hyde Avenue (Rt. 30), Suite #105, Lafayette Square. Email Deb to be added to the monthly reminder distribution.
GLASTONBURY - Free Healing Services - Healing in Harmony Nights held at simply fitness for the spirit, mind and body and facilitated by PRISCILLA BENGTSON. Stop by the center for a free healing service. Held one Wednesday a month between 5 and 7 p.m. Check Calendar for dates. Participants will sit individually with Priscilla and receive a healing. Each healing will be approximately 8 - 10 minutes. You will be served in the order in which you enter the center. The healing services are offered one night each month. For information please call (860) 301-1468 or visit website.
ELLINGTON - Sound Healing with EDIE JEMIOLA, RMT.
Everything in and about our bodies resonates to sound. Sound used with intention can shift the energy in and around the body to help reestablish physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. Experience the purity and passion of Edie’s voice and quartz crystal bowls which will stimulate healing at a very deep level. Come and soothe your spirit. Relax and de-stress yourself. Bring a mat, pillow and blanket if you wish to lie down. Preregistration is strongly recommended. Walk-ins as space allows. Cost: $15. 1st Friday of the month (Call to confirm or to get dates) 7-8:30 pm. Spirit Matters, 19 Pinney Street. Please call Edie at (860) 933-8145 to register 48 hours in advance. See Calendar for dates.
TOLLAND – Mindfulness Meditation: Free Mutual-Support Group. Do you want to explore new ways of meditation & centering in a community environment 30 to 60 minutes per week? Have you studied with Jon Kabat Zinn or read his books, including Full Catastrophe Living? Would you like to quiet the mind chatter of the day? Can Mindfulness Meditation play an important life-changing role for you? LOOKING for 4 to 6 people who would like to join in community for a short period of time on a once-per-week basis, to be led through a breath-centered mind-quieting experience of Mindfulness Meditation. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSSARY. Looking to recreate the guided meditation experience created by Cindy Rutledge for 2 years in West Hartford in the 1990’s, possibly with rotating leadership. But if you are too shy to be a leader, don’t worry about it! Beth also has tapes to help get the group started. Please contact Beth if you are interested or have ideas for creating this experience on an on-going basis! Inner peace to all ~ Beth (860) 232-3838 voice mail or email beth@clutterworkshop.com.
WILLIMANTIC - Windham Hospital - Meditation with Clare Vidich held on the second Wednesday of the month at the Women's Center for Health, 7A Ledgebrook Drive, Mansfield Center, CT (behind the East Brook Mall). For more information, call (860) 456-6766. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: Free.
GLASTONBURY - Articulate Your Life with STEPHEN STITHAM - Articulate your life is a metaphysical support group for those awakening in consciousness. Stephen will use his Clairvoyant abilities to help participants identify, understand and evolve their karmic reasoning. Class size is limited to 6 participants and requires registration.
Classes are held on the first floor at 25 Concord Street Glastonbury, CT. Classes run from 7 to 9 p.m. at a cost of $20. To register or for more information, please contact Stephen at (860) 729-1631 or at stephens860@yahoo.com.
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