Matrifocal Community © 2015

 

(4 sessions, 2 hours each)

 

Instructor:  Reverend Felicitas

 

Session 1 - Matrilineal Inheritance and Economics

                    A herstory of ancient Matrilineal Cultures, their subsequent eradication and the effect on   

                    womyn’s current economic, daily reality.  An interactive class with lecture, guided exercises and

                    group discussion.

 

Session 2 - Understanding Sisterhood

                    What is the “Sisterhood”?  How has it been twisted and abused by the patriarchy?  This class

                    touches on Family of Origin, Spiritual Family, societal and cultural dynamics as they relate to

                    womyn and girls.  Participants are guided through re-assessing their relationship with themselves

                    as womyn and in relation to the broader community and the “Sisterhood”.

                                       

Session 3 - Matriarchy and Patriarchy: The Basics

                    A study of ancient Matriarchal communities; the advent of mono-theistic, war-mongering

                    Patriarchy and it’s insidious effects on individuals (particularly womyn and girls), culture, society

                    and Mother Earth.

 

Session 4 - Rites and Rituals

                    What are Rites of Passage and why are they important?  You’ll identify Rites of Passage existing in

                    current culture, explore your own significant life events and learn how to create rituals marking

                    these passages.  You’ll also explore quality of life enhancing daily rituals.  

 

Date

Sat., Sept. 26, Oct. 3, 10, 24                             10:00am – 12:00pm

Sat., Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28                                      10:00am – 12:00pm

Sat., Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30                                      10:00am – 12:00pm

Sat., Feb. 20, 27, Mar. 5, 12                              10:00am – 12:00pm

 

Fee                                                            $110

 

Minimum                                                  4 participants