Croning Ceremony: A Rite of Passage
Thursday, September 29
12:30 - 3:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE CRONING CEREMONY IS NOW CLOSED, AS WE HAVE REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE GRANDMOTHER / WOMEN OF WISDOM GROUP. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
Step into Your Wise-Woman Power!
The Grandmother / Women of Wisdom Group invites women of all ages to a
Rite of Passage – a “Croning Ceremony” celebrating women ages 60 and older
Encourage your mother, grandmother, friend or neighbor to be recognized, adored and honored in a fun ceremony that includes reflection, laughter, drumming, singing, dancing and the sharing of rich life stories
12:30 - 3:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION FOR THE CRONING CEREMONY IS NOW CLOSED, AS WE HAVE REACHED THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS.
PLEASE JOIN US FOR THE REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING OF THE GRANDMOTHER / WOMEN OF WISDOM GROUP. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS.
Step into Your Wise-Woman Power!
The Grandmother / Women of Wisdom Group invites women of all ages to a
Rite of Passage – a “Croning Ceremony” celebrating women ages 60 and older
Encourage your mother, grandmother, friend or neighbor to be recognized, adored and honored in a fun ceremony that includes reflection, laughter, drumming, singing, dancing and the sharing of rich life stories
** Pre-registration of those elders wishing to be “Croned” is requested **
Click here to register online
Register by phone (985) 892-8111
or email [email protected]
There is no cost for this group, but donations to support Women’s Center programs are gratefully accepted.
Meeting in the Great Room
Please enter at side rear door
Register by phone (985) 892-8111
or email [email protected]
There is no cost for this group, but donations to support Women’s Center programs are gratefully accepted.
Meeting in the Great Room
Please enter at side rear door
Preparation for your Croning on September 29, 2016
At the Women’s Center for Healing and Transformation
At the Women’s Center for Healing and Transformation
You have transitioned through the period of life as Maiden and Mother, and survived to enter the third and final stage - to claim the honored title of Crone. Each stage has been necessary and filled with both suffering and joy. Give yourself the time to reflect and journal on all that has passed and how you propose to live out this stage of your life.
During the ceremony you may share (up to about 5 minutes) with the assembled supporters something about:
Who I am
How far I have come
Where I am going next
What it means to me to be honored as Crone
A poem, prayer or song related to the third stage of your life
Select a photograph or treasured object to place on the ceremonial altar, if you like.
A woman may choose a new name for herself and announce it during the ceremony.
You may wish to invite important women in your life to join you at the ceremony to honor and witness this important transition in your life. (Let them know more parking is available across Leveson St. from our building.)
Often women select a celebratory or symbolic mode of dress for the celebration. Purple, black and silver are often chosen to represent the Crone; or one’s favorite colors. This is purely personal choice. The ceremony will begin out of doors, so you will want to avoid high heeled shoes for walking in the grass.
If you would like to contribute flowers or food for the celebration, or bring a gift of beautiful rocks, shells, seed pods, special pieces of wood, etc. for others being Croned, you may do so, but it is not obligatory. You are the guest of honor!
During the ceremony you may share (up to about 5 minutes) with the assembled supporters something about:
Who I am
How far I have come
Where I am going next
What it means to me to be honored as Crone
A poem, prayer or song related to the third stage of your life
Select a photograph or treasured object to place on the ceremonial altar, if you like.
A woman may choose a new name for herself and announce it during the ceremony.
You may wish to invite important women in your life to join you at the ceremony to honor and witness this important transition in your life. (Let them know more parking is available across Leveson St. from our building.)
Often women select a celebratory or symbolic mode of dress for the celebration. Purple, black and silver are often chosen to represent the Crone; or one’s favorite colors. This is purely personal choice. The ceremony will begin out of doors, so you will want to avoid high heeled shoes for walking in the grass.
If you would like to contribute flowers or food for the celebration, or bring a gift of beautiful rocks, shells, seed pods, special pieces of wood, etc. for others being Croned, you may do so, but it is not obligatory. You are the guest of honor!
