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Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Illuman of Illinois Elders Meeting (Copy)
The Council of Elders exercise deep discernment and reflection regarding the life and activities of Illuman, including the practices comprising the Men’s Rites of Passage.
“Our Wild God” Exploring the Masculine Spiritual Journey
Three days of discovery exploring the parts of us that we have not paid attention to, using the four major masculine archetypes: King, Lover, Warrior, and Magician, and including the Loyal Soldier. We are complicated and often confusing beings and sometimes we get disconnected from our inherent masculinity. There will be presentations, quiet time, meaningful sharing in council, and drumming, to help awaken us. Sponsored by Illuman of Illinois and St. Thomas Men. Open to all men!
Save the Date: Living with Cancer (Facing our Mortality)
Save the Date: Living with Cancer (Facing our Mortality)
Led by Leo Kamin and Bill McElroy
Save the Date: the Father Wound & the Return to Joy
Save the Date: The Father Wound and the Return to Joy
Led by Keith Kahle
The Ocean of God's Love: A Men's Writing Retreat Inspired by Rumi
At this year's in-person writing retreat, we will open our hearts to one of the most beloved poets of all time. Rumi may have lived an ocean away, yet his metaphors and vivid images of life, love, and God are as stirring today as they were when he wrote them 800 years ago. We will seek to let this poetic mystic illuminate our lives as we follow his universal call and share the specifics of our own stories. Capturing our thoughts through poetry and journaling, we shall connect with other men throughout this engaging weekend retreat. Sponsored by Illuman of Illinois Open to all men!
Save the Date: Weekend Retreat @ Pilgrim Park
Save the Date: Weekend Retreat @ Pilgrim Park Led by Terry Nelson Johnson
Illuman of Illinois Elders Meeting
The Council of Elders exercise deep discernment and reflection regarding the life and activities of Illuman, including the practices comprising the Men’s Rites of Passage.
Joseph - Our Mentor as Men
Joseph, a man who listens to dreams, whom God appointed to become the father who taught Jesus how to be a man of faith, trust and justice. A man who experienced a sense of betrayal by his intended, a man of few words, who was so significant in Jesus’ life, from whom he learned the experience of “Abba” – a man written out of the story to protect the virginity of Mary. As a successful carpenter or stone mason, Joseph is a good mentor for us in our journey to become authentic men of faith, hope and generative love –as husbands, fathers, grandfathers, elders and in our work environment. Through reflecting on the biblical stories, Jack and Bob will lead us to be inspired by this wonderful man who mentors and models our male experience. Come join your brothers on this advent experience. Led by Bob Colaresi and Jack Moller
Illuman of Illinois Elders Meeting
The Council of Elders exercise deep discernment and reflection regarding the life and activities of Illuman, including the practices comprising the Men’s Rites of Passage.
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Awaken 2024
Lineage is not linear. Enter into sacred space with your ancestors and descendants, as the past, present, and future weave together into one tapestry. Awaken 2024, Illuman's annual men's gathering, calls you come and add your story to the pattern. We will gather on the weekend of All Saints, All Souls, and Dia de los Muertos to reconnect with our stories of origin - honoring the wisdom of those who have gone before - so together we can foster a better story for our collective future.
Not just a typical "conference," Awaken incorporates the touchstones that make Illuman's work unique: deep inner work featuring ritual, teaching, nature wanderings, poetry, drumming, song, small group councils, and open time to just rest, recreate, and connect.
Possible Parables – Biblical Stories Re-Imagined and Performed
Sponsored by the Carmelite Spiritual Center, this morning program offers an exciting opportunity to explore the Parables of Jesus. He taught in parables because he did not want easy answers, but rather an in-depth exploration of the Good News for us to reflect on. Performed and led by Illuman of Illinois Elder, Jim Healy. Open to all!
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
🔥 Fall Bonfire 🔥
This is a great opportunity to reconnect with old acquaintances and meet new men “on the journey”. All men are welcome, bring a friend! We will begin with a social hour before starting dinner and ending with a bonfire. Bring your stories and drums!
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
2024 Illinois Men's Rites of Passage 🔥 (CST)
The Men’s Rites of Passage (MROP) program is a four-night/five-day deeply prayerful and soulful experience that builds on the classic patterns of male initiation through moving rituals and teachings. Each day includes group prayer, major teachings on central themes in masculine spirituality, quiet time for reflection, and sharing in the context of a small group. REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Healthy Masculinity and the Spiritual Journey
Healthy Masculinity & the Spiritual Journey w/ Juan Hinojosa.Please consider joining the men of Illuman of Illinois led by our wisdom teacher (and Illuman National Board member) Juan Hinojosa, for a morning of ritual, sharing, teaching, and connection.
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Watering Hole: Islam and Christianity; Children of the Same God
Join us for our first Watering Hole event of 2024, an ONLINE event featuring Dr. Heba Ismail as our esteemed guest speaker. Heba brings a unique perspective on the theme “Islam and Christianity: Children of the Same God.
Ohio Disciples--Illuman Men's Retreat 2024 (EST)
We are excited to offer this weekend-long event at Camp Christian. The retreat will feature Rev. Dr. Paul Koch, an Illuman brother and Minister for the Christian Church Mid-America Region (Disciples of Christ). A seasoned teacher and retreat leader, Paul brings to Ohio Men his warm, loving presence and significant ongoing work in the area of men's ministry.
Blessed Humanity; Healthy Masculinity; Revealed in Jesus, Son of Man
Is Jesus of Nazareth actually like Clark Kent trying to prove he is not Superman? Our Christian tradition holds that Jesus is truly human and truly divine. At different times we stress his divinity and at other times we stress his humanity. These days too many people seem to believe that his divinity destroyed or underwhelms his humanity. He came to reveal God and us. It is easier to adore the divine than to follow Jesus our brother in the flesh.
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Know Yourself (EST)
Know Yourself • This retreat will explore one of the most difficult lack of actions facing our culture and society. That being, self-awareness. In a culture focused on entertainment there is little time or felt need to stop and reflect on why we may be doing something, or how it may be affecting me and those around me. (Times are EST)
Illuman Virtual Council (CST)
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.
Virtual Council
Illuman’s Virtual Council Circles use Zoom to gather men from anywhere in the world. They are designed as an opportunity to connect and a practice that helps men begin to find their true voice in the presence of other men on their journey of personal growth.