CapeConversation

On 2nd November a small group of adults and kids assembled in the magnificent Tokai Arboretum (Tree reserve), to celebrate the theme of “sanctuary”, curated by Theresa.

Under the forest canopy, we started in a circle with adults and kids interlaced, praying a one-word-at-a-time prayer, a fascinating example of entering the unknown heart of God through one another. Ruby was quite zealous with the amen word, hence we had to offer up 2 prayers to make our petition worthwhile.

We then ranged into the woods to collect items that could be used in the construction of a sanctuary: bark, twigs, stones and flowers. We were only to gather, not harvest any living thing. Using wire, raffia and string we constructed a wide range of artifacts, view them on the Facebook Group. Then in Burner spirit, we fastidiously cleared up all moop (matter out of place).
 
It seems that since Afrika Burn ideas of protection, refuge and hospitality are emerging as key. To site our meeting in natures gracious cathedral was an affirmation of our links to Creation and the Creative process. This includes the processes of growing up, being community, and taking our place as co-creators with G-d.