The Sacred Work of Grief

Community Grief Ritual with Francis Weller

Event Details

  • Date: –
  • Venue: Point Reyes Community Presbyterian Church
    11445 CA-1, Point Reyes Station, CA, 94956, United States
  • Venue: Point Reyes Community Presbyterian Church
  • Cost: SOLD OUT

~sold out (and waitlist is full)~

Friday, March 1 : 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Saturday, March 2 : 10:00am to 5:00pm

Grief finds its way into all our lives through losses great and small. This gathering invites participants to share in a time of honoring the losses we hold in our hearts. We will come together to turn our attention to the grief we carry — for self, community, and world. This gesture brings us into the circle of restoration and into the arms of our human and more-than-human community. Through writing practice, poetry, singing, and a simple communal ritual, we will touch upon the often wild terrain of sorrow and work to empty the bowl of grief we hold. Participants are encouraged to bring photos and other objects symbolic of their losses for the grief ritual.

Cancellations: No refunds for cancellations made 7 days or less before the event date. Prior to 7 days before an event, there is a $15 processing fee per ticket for cancellations.

Francis Weller

Francis Weller, MFT, is a psychotherapist, writer, and soul activist. He is a master of synthesizing diverse streams of thought from psychology, anthropology, mythology, alchemy, indigenous cultures, and poetic traditions. Author of The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief, he has introduced the healing work of ritual to thousands of people. His writings have appeared in anthologies and journals exploring the confluence between psyche, nature, and culture. His work was featured in The Sun magazine, and he is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at conferences, bringing insight, poetry, and a breath of humor to his talks. Francis is currently on staff at Commonweal Cancer Help Program, co-leading their week-long retreats with Michael Lerner. He has taught at Sonoma State University, the Sophia Center in Oakland, and has been the featured teacher at the Minnesota Men’s Conference. He is currently completing his second book, A Trail on the Ground: A Soul-Based Survival Guide for Modern Times. Find out more at francisweller.net.