ILLUMAN PASSION CIRCLES
Passion Circles are a subset of Illuman’s Virtual Councils. They provide a way for men to meet around specific, shared aspects of their own personal spiritual journeys. In Passion Circles, men gather and connect virtually based on common passions or interests. There are two types of Passion Circles:
- Issue-oriented Passion Circles gather around specific shared personal issues for inner work. Their aim is to support men during difficult times. Who better to walk should-to-shoulder with, then other men who have or are experiencing similar challenges.
- Interest-oriented Passion Circles gather for collaborative study around shared topics of interest. Their aim is to provide an opportunity for deeper, shared learning, as well as preparing men for service in the world.
See below for the various Passion Circles currently offered:
The Hidden Spirituality of Men
Journey into the Hidden Spirituality of Men
A year-long discussion of Matthew Fox's seminal book on masculine archetypes, The Hidden Spirituality of Men: Ten Metaphors to Awaken the Sacred Masculine. Meeting the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month throughout 2022, but new men are welcome to join at any time.
me and white supremacy
me and white supremacy
Council groups focused on the inner work of anti-racism, utilizing the book ``Me and White Supremacy: Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor`` by Layla Saad as a guide for each session. Groups are self-directed and choose their own meeting times. Fill out the form linked below to indicate your interest in joining a group.
A Return to Love
A Return to Love
Do you desire a relationship in which you are loved unconditionally, to be loved as you are, no change required? Would you like to learn how to love in the same way? Marianne Williamson shows us how we can experience that which we all crave in her book ``A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of a Course in Miracles.`` Email Ken Bevan at bevank@msn.com if interested in joining.
Storytelling: How to Be a Good Storyteller
Storytelling: How to Be a Good Storyteller
A council for those who would like to learn the 'basics' of storytelling. Email illuman.storytelling@gmail.com if interested.
Franciscan-Hearted Men
Franciscan-Hearted Men
For those who follow the Way of Jesus and are open to learning from other faith traditions and perennial wisdom figures to expand their growth and awareness.
Email Gene Rascon at surfcityart@gmail.com if interested.
Priests, Pastors, Ministers & Spiritual Caregivers
Council for Priests, Pastors, Ministers & Spiritual Caregivers
A council for those tasked with the unique role of spiritual leaders and caregivers.
Email John Ball at johnBall0450@gmail.com if interested.
M.A.L.E. Anon
M.A.L.E. Anon
M.A.L.E. ANON is a fellowship of men who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to find spiritual solutions to their common problems. Together we work the 12 steps.
Men of the Rainbow Council
Men of the Rainbow Council
A council for any and all GBTQ+ men to connect and support one another. Contact us at admin@illumandc.org if interested.
Divorce Recovery Council
Divorce Recovery Council
For men who are heading into, going through, or recovering from divorce, this council provides a confidential group to help men cope with, learn and heal from the trauma of divorce.
Email dan.cornette@gmail.com if interested in joining.
What is your passion?
Ideas or requests for new Passion Circles are accepted continually.
Contact us to request or suggest a new Passion Circle.
Email admin@illumandc.org with ideas and requests.