Dear Tending Our Grief Participants, Welcome to Tending Our Grief: Coming Together for Personal & Collective Resilience in Uncertain Times. We’re honored that you have decided to join us for this virtual three-hour gathering. We are living through an unprecedented global experience of grief and uncertainty as we grapple with the loss and chaos of our times. The invisibility and isolation of grief in our culture makes it one of the emotions we fear the most. However, when we come together in community, we find that the expression of our grief makes us lighter, softer, and more deeply connected with life. We welcome you to this space of sacredness, beauty, and deep holding which offers the invitation to come more alive. Important Information: Date: Sunday, December 4, 2022 Timing: 1-4pm pacific / 4-7pm eastern. We ask that you plan to stay for the full three-hour duration. We will begin together in ceremony promptly at 1pm PST // 4pm EST. Please arrive to the virtual waiting room 5 minutes early to ground and center, so that we are ready to begin on the hour. Zoom Info: (I assume y’all will provide this? We could also use our Zoom account if you prefer, just let us know. If we use your account, would it be possible to customize the waiting room message?) Space Considerations: To whatever degree possible, we suggest finding a quiet private space with a stable internet connection where you can be present to the group on Zoom without noise distraction. If others may be in the space with you, we ask that you use headphones/earbuds to ensure privacy and confidentiality for what is shared during our time together. If you have access to a computer for our time together (rather than a phone or tablet), this will allow you to see everyone on the same screen, which may contribute to your sense of presence with the full group. What to Bring: Please bring a candle and matches/lighter that we will use to invite support and create a ceremonial container together. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact [Coordinator/Registrar] or the facilitators, Will (willrogers888@gmail.com) or Joanna (joannalawslandis@gmail.com). [Y’all can include coordinator/registrar contact here too as appropriate!] We look forward to being with you on December 4. With Care, **Coordinator, Instructors** Joanna Laws Landis & Will Rogers, facilitators