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Sum-Fall 2026: Dances of Universal Peace in Twin Cities (1st Fridays!)

What: Dances of Universal Peace (also known as Sufi Dancing) When:  1st Sundays, 6:30-8:45 p.m. July 5 August 2 September 6 October 4 Novem...

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Jan 29, 30, Feb 13: Masc-Identified Voice Workshops

There's still a couple of spots remaining for the Expand Your Voice - Free Your Spirit
Workshop.  Send an email to emcucc@emcucc.org to claim your spot!

This weekend begins the series for those who want to be guided by a masc-identified leader.  We are excited that Eoghan Carrick will be co-leading this online series with Conie.  

Here's the dates & times for the workshop.  
  • Friday, January 29, 7-8:30 p.m. Central
  • Saturday, January 30, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 
    • AND 2-3 p.m. Central
  • Saturday, February 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 
    • AND 2-3 p.m. Central
FEE: $40-50 suggested donation to secure registration. Supported and Supporting participants also welcome.

REGISTER: Email emcucc@emcucc.org to register. Maximum 14 participants per series.

More Details here.

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Eoghan Carrick 

At age 13, other musicians told Eoghan he had a ‘bad’ voice. So he stopped his childhood love of singing. Recovering his voice has been a deeply challenging healing process with teachers and collaborators ranging from indigenous Sumatran singers to esteemed choral director Dr. Joy Sherman to the grief ceremonies brought to the West by Sibonfu Somé.

Today Eoghan serves as music director for the storydwelling community in his homeland of Bend, Oregon. Pre-pandemic he served as director for a regional community choir called Open Hub Singing. He has facilitated expansive Full Voice experiences with students, educators, business people, singers, both online and in-person. Eoghan actively engages an ongoing men’s circle and is committed to practicing an embodied, collaborative, gracious form of masculinity. He does not do this perfectly… To honor his ancestors, his joyful child, dear friends and his soul, Eoghan is finally recording his first album of original music for release in 2021. Learn more at openhubsinging.com.


Monday, January 11, 2021

Jan 13-20: Daily Spirit of Peace Meditation Online

We are holding daily space for the Spirit of Peace Meditation leading up to the inauguration.  Please join us and the Spirit of Peace on the ethers of zoom at the following times or at a time convenient to you.  


Time:  5 p.m. Central Standard Time (GMT-05).  The ritual takes about 30 minutes
Dates:  Daily, Wednesday, January 13-January 20, 2021
  • AND at 10 a.m. Central on Wed, Jan 20, 2021
Location:  via Zoom meeting ID:  941-277-002 (pw:  DUP)
 * To download the app * To find call-in numbers * To join a meeting

Read more about the practice by reading other posts with the SpiritOfPeaceWalk tag.  

Sunday, December 20, 2020

Thru Jan 5/6: Wailing Hedge, Flagging Hope, and Prayer Flag Trees

Got laments?  We invite you to visit a couple of outdoor socially distant communal grief & hope spaces we created recently.  

In Morningside (Edina/Linden Hills, So. Mpls)

Wailing Hedge & Flagging Hope 


Where4201 Morningside Road, Edina (map)
  • Wailing Hedge is on the patio on the southeast corner of the building
  • Flagging Hope is on the corner of Grimes and Morningside

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In St. Paul (Highland Park)

Prayer Flag Tree

Where:  1807 Field Avenue, St. Paul (map)

  • Prayer Flag Tree is next to the Field Ave driveway into the parking lot

When:  Both installations will be up until the 11th or 12th day of Christmas (January 5/6, 2021).  

Stop by to add your lament or your hopes anytime between now and then.  Invite others & share on social media if you feel so moved.  

Winter 2021 dates for Heart Songs




What: Heart Songs: Lament, Longing, & Love (a community space for you to bring your heart and your voice)

When: alternating Mondays, 6:30-8p CDT (05-UTC)
  • January 4 & 18
  • February 1 & 15
  • March 1 & 15 & 29
Where: Online: https://zoom.us/j/431161455 (see call-in options below)

Gather for an informal singing time to re-center our hearts in community. Simple songs will be led paperlessly/taught by ear by Conie Borchardt, other song leaders, and you, if you have a song to share.

Join us. Bring friends.  (Signup for the email reminder here; select Heart Songs)

Songs will be about the human experience and in that way, spiritual in nature, but not specifically religious.

This is a space intended for self-care, however that shifts for you in every moment. Bring water. Come and go. Sit in a chair, lie on the floor, or stand as you need to.


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