The Illuman Welcome
Since 2016, Illuman has opened its gatherings with a powerful statement of welcome to all men. First introduced at Soularize...
Rohr Corner: We Are All One Body
Humanity consistently has to face the problem of unity and diversity. We’re not very good at understanding it. That’s why...
What if We Told the Flower
What if We Told the Flower By Chelan Harkin What if we told the flower, “don’t bloom” and told the...
The Work of Fathers
You can’t teach what you don’t know. You can’t give what you don’t have. You can’t model what you not...
Poem: Spirits of Shrine Mont
Spirits of Shrine Mont By an Awaken 2023 attendee The parlor now bare, Once strong men gathered with care, Conversations...
New Virtual Council Launching
New men’s Council circles, both in-person and virtual, are beginning to form in the wake of our annual Awaken gathering....
Separation vs. Connection
Separation vs. Connection By Jim Burns No man is an island entire of itself. Every man is a piece of...
Why I Do Men’s Work
Why I Do Men’s Work By Steve Fine Two words capture the essence of what I feel happens when men...
Images from Awaken 2023
Just a few images from Illuman’s annual gathering, Awaken, this year held at Shrine Mont Conference Center in northwestern Virginia.
You Too Can Awaken Like That by Chelan Harkin
Breathe the same breath the trees in the rainforest breathe that so brings their vibrancy to life— you too can...
Next Event
Dec
5
Tue
2023
8:30 pm
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
Dec 5 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
In our middle years we become vulnerable to new doubts, anxieties, and moods. We may suddenly fall in love, break[...]
Upcoming Events
Dec
5
Tue
2023
8:30 pm
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
Dec 5 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
In our middle years we become vulnerable to new doubts, anxieties, and moods. We may suddenly fall in love, break[...]
Dec
11
Mon
2023
8:00 pm
Choosing Presence Workshop: How ...
@ Online via Zoom
Choosing Presence Workshop: How ...
@ Online via Zoom
Dec 11 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Illuman of the Great Lakes is excited to announce a 9-week workshop beginning on Monday, October 16, 2023 (thru December[...]
Dec
12
Tue
2023
8:30 pm
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
Dec 12 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
In our middle years we become vulnerable to new doubts, anxieties, and moods. We may suddenly fall in love, break[...]
Dec
19
Tue
2023
8:30 pm
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
47 – Navigating the Midlife Passage
@ Held virtually via Zoom
Dec 19 @ 8:30 pm – 9:30 pm
In our middle years we become vulnerable to new doubts, anxieties, and moods. We may suddenly fall in love, break[...]
Dec
21
Thu
2023
all-day
The Wisdom Year – 2024
The Wisdom Year – 2024
Dec 21 2023 – Dec 21 2024 all-day
THE WISDOM YEAR, 2024 The Wisdom Year is a year long commitment to a practice in rediscovery in a small[...]
Jan
6
Sat
2024
12:00 pm
Council Stoker Training: The Art...
@ Online via Zoom
Council Stoker Training: The Art...
@ Online via Zoom
Jan 6 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The Way of Council is a central part of what Illuman does to promote healthier masculinity and “inner work that makes a[...]
Jan
11
Thu
2024
7:00 pm
Applied Convening for Illuman Men
@ Online
Applied Convening for Illuman Men
@ Online
Jan 11 @ 7:00 pm – Mar 21 @ 9:00 pm
Applied Convening for Illuman Men As men we are at critical thresholds as the world reckons with increasing violence, ongoing[...]
Jan
19
Fri
2024
5:00 pm
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN: A ...
@ The Bergamo Center
THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGIN: A ...
@ The Bergamo Center
Jan 19 @ 5:00 pm – Jan 21 @ 1:00 pm
Join us for the the seventh annual Ohio Illuman Writing Retreat! At this year’s in-person retreat our spirit guide will[...]
Feb
3
Sat
2024
12:00 pm
Council Stoker Training: The Art...
@ Online via Zoom
Council Stoker Training: The Art...
@ Online via Zoom
Feb 3 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
The Way of Council is a central part of what Illuman does to promote healthier masculinity and “inner work that makes a[...]
Feb
27
Tue
2024
9:00 pm
A Father for Generation Alpha – ...
@ Online via Zoom
A Father for Generation Alpha – ...
@ Online via Zoom
Feb 27 @ 9:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A FATHER FOR GENERATION ALPHA A 9-week online offering for Fathers and soon-to-be Fathers This online community is designed to[...]
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