Next Council
2026 – The 12th Council Meeting DENMARK
TIME: 30-31 MAY
PLACE: Nykøbing Sjælland- Denmark
TOPIC: The Power of the Circle
 Welcome to join us in DENMARK In our 12th Council Meeting MAY 30 – 31/2026TOPIC: The power of the circle PLACE: Klint Nykøbing Sjælland HOSTS: Grandmothers Wenche Norberg and Toni Tanderup VENUE:: Martinus Center COUNCIL MEETING – DENMARK 2026All people and age groups from all countries are invited to come together in Denmark. The power and wisdom of the young people is particularly invited, to share, inspire and strengthen a field of peace and acceptance where inner wisdom arises. This altogether supports the living system where we all belong. In 2026 we are creating the Council Meeting together with women in Denmark. In a Council Meeting we hold a trustful space for dialogue, reconciliation, music, activities, rituals, ceremonies and contemplation. We wish to explore together how we can support change in this difficult time. During the Council Meeting we also like to spotlight local activities related to the topic. During this Council Meeting we intend to help us all to experience “The Power of the Circle” and so increase peace, improve the climate in social life and on the planet we share. Greetings from The Council of European Grandmothers  ______________________________________________ Practical information : Cost: The Council Meeting is for free, you only pay for food and accomodation. Booking participation (before 1th May) you mail the hosts: DanishGrandmothers; Toni Tanderup: tonitanderup@gmail.com and Wenche Norberg: wenchenordberg@hotmail.com Booking accomodations: Look at the website for accomodation in Martinus Center were the Council will take place. Write to the center info@martinus.dk for booking accomodation. Pleace also write that your booking is for; 12th Grandmother Council Meeting. Food: You can book the meals here: info@martinus.dk if you want to eat at the center. Other accommodation suggestions: You can also choose to rent a summerhouse or Airb&b. We recommend to look at Booking.com for places around Klint, Nykøbing sjælland. There are a few hotels 5-6 kilometres away.(Højby Søhotel, and Pandekagehuset) And there is a camping site in Rørvig (7 kilometres away) BACKGROUND – THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN GRANDMOTHERS “We are Elder Women who have formed a Council of nurturing power, natural wisdom and willingness to do our part to support, achieve and maintain a healthy living environment – in our time, for the children, grandchildren and future generations. From our perspective, everyone deep inside has access to her/his natural wisdom that knows what to do in every breath, to support the living system on Earth. Our intentional vision is to support that capacity and encourage people to perceive and use their wisdom. The net of life that holds all life on Mother Earth is woven from colors of diversity. Then it becomes vibrant and resilient”. |
9th Meeting Program in English
Swiss Council Meeting 2023
EUGM Programme 3. and 4. Feb 24 Wildhaus
9th meeting of the Council of European Grandmothers in Wildhaus on the topic of “Light”
The first days of February have been special days since time immemorial: the daylight is clearly perceptible, the hours of sunshine are increasing. Life in nature is slowly waking up, winter will soon be over.
In the Celtic tradition this time is called Imbolc when they Celebrate the Return of Brigid, the Goddess of Light. The Christian culture knows these days as Candlemas – candles are blessed that will accompany you through the year.
After our internal work on the “Light” from February 1st to 3rd we open the circle to everyone, women and men, young and old!
Translation is provided.
Saturday
Time:
Meeting point: Cost: Registration:
Sunday
Time:
3 February 24: Peace Fire
8 p.m. to approx. 9 p.m.
parking lot at Schönenbodensee, 9658 Wildhaus; from there it’s a short walk
none
requested before January 15th
by mail info@councileugrandmothers.eu or website www.councileugrandmothers.eu
4 February 24:
09.15 to 09.45 09.45 to 10.30
10.30 to 10.45 10.45 to 12.00
12.30 to 13.45 14.00 to 15.15
15.15 to 15.30 15.30 to 16.15 16.15 to 17.15
Lectures and exchange
Welcome and introduction of the Council of European Grandmothers
“Being born into the Light”; Elisabeth Wille, Irene Keller Gubler The importance of the first 1000 days of a person’s life
Loss of twins – personal experience from the prenatal period
Potential of us grandparents during this time
Break
“Why love is stronger than violence”; Christa Dregger
Away from world events, even in crisis areas, communities and villages of the future are emerging And living a reality of peace that is (still) a utopia globally. Christa will show us the healing effect Of the ‘peace research community of Tamera’ and the alliance ‘Defend the Sacred’ with their non- Violent and spiritually holistic life models. A new culture is becoming visible here.
Questions and exchange
Dinner together in the nearby restaurant “Alpstein”
Costs: 27 CHF (salad buffet, spaghetti or rice with various sauces, coffee / tea)
“Why we need the KlimaSeniorinnen”; Rosmarie Wydler
The association KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz with over 2500 members is suing the federal Government because the Seniors are particularly affected by global warming. Our complaint was Rejected by all instances in Switzerland. That’s why we went to the European Court of Justice For Human Rights. Their verdict will have repercussions for the whole of Europe.
Questions and exchange
Break
“Two Nordic Stories relating to the Light”; Beate Heide, Sami
Questions, exchange and conclusion
Location:
How to get there: by post bus: “Wildhaus Dorf” stop, from there it’s a 5-minute walk
by car: large parking lot «Chuchitobel» Costs: voluntary collection
Registration: absolutely necessary for organizational reasons before January 15th
by mail info@councileugrandmothers.eu or website www.councileugrandmothers.eu
9th Meeting PROGRAMME in German
EUGM Tagesprogramm Wildhaus KLEIN
9. Treffen des Rates der Europäischen Grossmütter in Wildhaus zum Thema «Licht»
Die ersten Tage im Februar sind seit Urzeiten besondere Tage: das Tageslicht nimmt deutlich wahrnehmbar zu, die Sonnenstunden werden mehr. Das Leben in der Natur wacht langsam auf, der Winter ist bald vorbei.
In der keltischen Tradition wird diese Zeit Imbolc genannt: da wird die Rückkehr von Brigid, der Göttin des Lichtes, gefeiert. Die christliche Kultur kennt diese Tage als Lichtmess – Kerzen werden gesegnet, die einem durchs Jahr begleiten werden.
Nach unserer internen Arbeit vom 1. bis 3. Februar zum „Licht“ öffnen wir den Kreis für alle, Frauen und Männer, jung und alt!
Für Übersetzung ist gesorgt.
Samstag
3. Februar 24: Friedensfeuer
20 Uhr bis ca. 21 Uhr
Parkplatz beim Schönenbodensee, 9658 Wildhaus; von dort aus kurzer Weg zu Fuss keine
Zeit:
Treffpunkt:
Kosten:
Anmeldung: erwünscht bis 15. Januar 24
per Mail info@councileugrandmothers.eu oder Website www.councileugrandmothers.eu
Sonntag
Zeit:
4. Februar 24:
09.15 bis 09.45 09.45 bis 10.30
10.30 bis 10.45 10.45 bis 12.00
12.30 bis 13.45 14.00 bis 15.15
15.15 bis 15.30 15.30 bis 16.15 16.15 bis 17.15
Vorträge und Austausch
Begrüssung und Vorstellen des Councils of European Grandmothers
«Das Licht der Welt erblicken»; Elisabeth Wille, Irene Keller Gubler Die Wichtigkeit der ersten 1000 Tage im Leben eines Menschen
Zwillingsverlust – persönliche Erfahrung aus der pränatalen Zeit
Potential von uns Grosseltern in dieser Zeit
Pause
«Warum Liebe stärker ist als Gewalt»; Christa Dregger
Abseits vom Weltgeschehen, auch in Krisengebieten, entstehen Gemeinschaften und Zukunftsdörfer und leben eine Realität des Friedens, die global (noch) eine Utopie ist. Wie und warum diese «Heilungsbiotope» eine heilende Wirkung haben werden, möchte Christa anhand der Friedensforschungs-Gemeinschaft Tamera und der Allianz ‘Defend the Sacred’ beleuchten: mit gewaltfreien und spirituell-ganzheitlichen Lebensmodellen wird hier eine neue Kultur sichtbar.
Fragen und Austausch
gemeinsames Essen im nahegelegenen Restaurant «Alpstein» Kosten: 27 Fr (Salatbuffet, Spaghetti oder Reis mit div. Saucen, Kafi / Tee)
“Warum es die KlimaSeniorinnen braucht”; Rosmarie Wydler
Der Verein KlimaSeniorinnen Schweiz mit über 2500 Mitgliedern klagt gegen den Bund, weil die Seniorinnen von der Klimaerwärmung besonders stark betroffen sind. Unsere Beschwerde wurde von allen Instanzen in der Schweiz abgewiesen. Deshalb gelangten wir an den Europäischen Gerichtshof für Menschenrechte. Dieses Urteil wird für ganz Europa Auswirkungen haben.
Fragen und Austausch
Pause
«Zwei nordische Geschichten zum Licht»; Beate Heide, Sami
Fragen, Austausch und Abschluss
Ort: Anreise:
Mehrzweckhalle «Chuchitobel», 9658 Wildhaus
mit Postauto: Haltestelle «Wildhaus Dorf», von dort 5 Minuten zu Fuss mit Auto: grosser Parkplatz «Chuchitobel»
freiwillige Kollekte
Kosten:
Anmeldung: unbedingt erforderlich aus organisatorischen Gründen bis 15. Januar 24!
per Mail info@councileugrandmothers.eu oder Website www.councileugrandmothers.eu
FILM: Peace through Encounter – Project “Walfahrt” – supported by the Council of European Grandmothers
Visions of Light / Vision des Lichts
www.visiondeslichts.de
Martin D. Winter
Photography / Fotografie
www.mdwphotoprojects.com
Music / Musik
www.martind-winter.com
0152-53135499
Frank Prellwitz
www.praxisfuergeistigesheilen.de
0175-5956879
