The 13th Council Meeting France 2027

The 13th Council Meeting France 2027

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Public days: March 27-28

TOPIC: Interconnection with Life


VENUE: “Municipal hall”, Avenue des Pyrénées,
MONTBRUN-BOCAGE – 31310 (1 hour south of Toulouse)

HOST:  Grandmothers Sophia Clemenceau

All people and age groups from all countries are invited to come together in France. 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 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 explore and experience
“Interconnection with Life” and so increase peace, improve the climate
in social life and on the planet we share.

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Cost: The Council Meeting is for free, you only pay for food and accommodation.
Questions: FrenchGrandmother Sophia, sophia@spirituel.com

More detailed information about booking will be available in the next news letter in autumn and on our website

12th Council Meeting – Nykøbing Sjælland/Denmark 2026 Topic: The power of the Circle

12th Council Meeting – Nykøbing Sjælland/Denmark 2026 Topic: The power of the Circle

Past Council Meetings

DATE: 30-31 May

HOSTS:  Grandmothers Wenche Nordberg and Toni Tanderup
VENUE: Martinus Center

SATURDAY  Public day
7.30 Morning swim/yoga – GM Aldona, Lithuania
In early morning, we embraced the refreshing 15°C sea for a swim and gathered for yoga on the beach. Filled with this vibrant energy, we greeted the sun, the earth, and everything around us, sending love and our warmest wishes out into the entire world.
8.30. BREAKFAST
10.00 Welcome and open ceremony
GM Wenche and GM Toni welcomed the guests and presented the topic «The Power of the Circle». We started the meeting with our song/lyric; “There is no time but now – there is no place but here – in the sacred we do stand – in a circle hand in hand”. The whole circle of guests and Grandmothers introduced themselves in the circle.The European Council’s history back to 2015 was told by GM Erika.

11.30 Circle Dance – GM Sophia, France
On the theme of “the Power of the Circle” GM Sophia led the group in a circle dance during which a connection was made between the cardinal directions through the heart. Each time we turned in a direction before beginning the dance movements. At the end, we experienced the power of the group in the circle, sending energies of Light and Love out to Europe and our entire planet! This dance comes from the Cherokee tradition (performed with some modifications)
13.00 LUNCH 
14.30 The Artist Eike Eschholz took part in the meeting. Eike explained how she had worked on her project “ Walfahrt”, 2016 to 2020 about the female qualities of 13 Grandmothers and 13 countries. She displayed the piece of art she had created for  GM Aldona from Lithuania: a picture of who she is and what her gift to the world is..
She had invited us in 2021 to the “Kongress Walfahrt” in Germany. (http://www.eike-eschholz.de/walfahrt/)

Story telling by GM Beate, Norway 
The heritages of the Nornes, written and told by GM Beate Heide. One Grandmother and 2-4 audience members talked about “The thoughts the story gives you”. Beate led a summary where the group together gave their reflections. From the presentations it turned out that there had been very personal and meaningful conversations. Then we ended by opening up the dialogue in the whole circle. 
19.00 DINNER
20.30 Full Moon Peace Fire – GM Irene, Switzerland
Irene introduced us to the meditation: “Just as the daily wave of early morning birdsong envelops us and our Earth – once a day, across all time zones around the globe, anew every day – so too does a great, slow wave of countless small, nourishing fires move all around us and our earth in the night around the full moon. So many people and circles connecting, so many interwoven threads of peace, a luminous network, a nourishing embrace!”
“It is about inviting the light of peace and trust to myself – my family – my local area – my neighbourhood – my town – more people – the region – the country – Europe – other circles – the Earth.” GM Irene
We silently walked together down to the sea, and lit the fire. The first part of the meditation was accompanied by a heartbeat rhythm of the drum. The second part in silence –  an opportunity to listen inwards, outwards, still focusing on trustful peace.

SUNDAY  Public Day: 

7.30 Morning swim/yoga – GM Aldona, LItuania      

8.30 BREAKFAST

10.00 Songs accompanied by frame drum – Bodil Kreativ Skjølven
A story of her way of exploring life and her own songs, accompanied by her frame drums. Titles were: Feelings, Holy circle, Sacred Land and The Power of the Word.

10.20 Circle Dance – by Andrea Isabel Mari Lumo from Klint/Denmark.
Andrea taught us three dances, outdoors in the garden dancing in the grass. A natural experience where the circle revealed how collaboration flows when we allow space for one another and for ourselves.

11.10 Water ceremony – GM Monika, Iceland
To honor and celebrate water.
Water is the basis of life.
Without water there is no life.
The ocean is the beginning of the earth.
All life comes from the sea.
In the middle of our circle each of us brought some water from our countries, with thanks, wishes, blessings and love – a silent, beautiful hour with space for each of us. In a meditative walk we went to the nearby sea, where Monika blessed the water and let it float into the sea. The waves will bring it around the world to the shores of other countries. GM Monika then played on the harp for all sisters and brothers, birds, plants and stones – with the sound of the waves in the background of the ritual. 

13.00 LUNCH

15.00 Three Parallel workshops
“Like a butterfly drifting from flower to flower, I moved between the three different activities where The Power of a Circle was being explored. Listening for the meanings that emerged between the lines when landing here and there, I caught brief and unique verses, each distinct, yet all woven into the same shared essence unfolding in parallel”. GM Madeleine

How to become a part of a Grandmothers Council? 
Some 10 women described their experiences of being attracted to join Grandmothers Meeting and shared their path in becoming a part of Grandmother Circles in Denmark and elsewhere. GM Erika explained the process of becoming a member of  the Council of European Grandmothers.

In the garden, the Flower of Life unfolded. It is a sacred symbol dating back more than 2,500 years which can be found all over the world. The centre of the flower builds a circle with 6 circles on the circumference. We used flour to mark out the circles of every woman on the ground and felt the power of this symbol of life and connectedness and dialogue. Surrounded by birdsong and the cuckoo’s gentle  “coo-coo” the flower took shape – the Flower of Life, the Power of Life.  /GM Elisabeth

On the beach, pyramids emerged, stone by stone, with patience and presence. “It’s all about balance_ like life itself”. /GM Toni

17.00 Next meeting – GM Sophia, France
Grandmother Sophia invited all to the open days at the next Council Meeting in the south of France, in the region of Toulouse; March 27th and 28th 2027 (Easter)

Closing Ceremony 
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A special thank you to: 
The staff of the Martinus Center
The Cooks who made delicious food for us
The guests who attended our meeting from other countries in Europe and from Denmark
To Johan Bergbäck who made (most of) these wonderful photos

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2027 – The 12th Council Meeting France


Welcome to join us in FRANCE
In our 13th Council Meeting
27-28 March 2027

TOPIC: Interconnection with Life
VENUE: “Municipal hall”, Avenue des Pyrénées,
MONTBRUN-BOCAGE – 31310 (1 hour south of Toulouse)
HOST:  Grandmothers Sophia Clemenceau
PLACE


All people and age groups from all countries are invited to come together in France. 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 2027 we are creating the Council Meeting together with women in France. 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 “Interconnection with Life” and so increase peace, improve the climate in social life and on the planet we share.
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Cost: The Council Meeting is for free, you only pay for food and accommodation.
Questions: FrenchGrandmother Sophia, sophia@spirituel.com

More detailed information will be available in the next news letter in autumn and on our website: Here 
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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

9th Meeting Program in English

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

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