Autumn Equinox Celebration – Hosted by Open Spirit Community
Event description
Open Spirit Community will be hosting an Autumn Equinox Celebration on Sunday, September 21st from 3-8 pm in Royal Oak, MI 🍂✨
This celebration will be an in-person, all-ages event open to the public (under 18 with parent/guardian). Expect a magickal vibe that's part picnic, part holistic/spiritual vendor fair, and part spiritual community gathering.
ℹ️ Check out the event schedule and FAQ below for more details! ℹ️
🌟🌟 CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS, VENDORS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS 🌟🌟
If you're interested in joining the event as a vendor, holistic/spiritual service provider, or volunteer, please click one of the links below!
📝EVENT SCHEDULE📝
Holistic & Artisan Vendor Fair (Lawn)
03:00 PM – 06:00 PM
The Holistic & Artisan Vendor Fair will host holistic, spiritual, and artisan vendors offering unique goods to celebration attendees. Located outside in the building parking lot.
Activities & Games (Lawn/East Wing)
03:00 PM – 07:30 PM
Meet other people, hang out, and play lawn games, card games, and board games. Located on the lawn and inside the east wing of the building.
Aura Photography
03:00 PM – 07:00 PM
[LIMITED AVAILABILITY] Get a photo print of your unique energetic aura. This is a paid experience. Grab an aura photography ticket to reserve your spot now, or pay at the event via Venmo/Cash App.
Opening Ceremony (East Wing)
04:00 PM – 04:30 PM
We will open and dedicate the celebration with a short blessing and give thanks for the past season of summer. This will also be an opportunity to meet and connect with other attendees.
Picnic Dinner (East Wing/Lawn)
04:00 PM – 06:00 PM
Food will be available in the east wing, which is provided as part of the event on a first-come, first-serve basis. You will be able to eat inside the east wing or outside on the lawn. Donations to help cover the cost (paid via Venmo/Cash App) are appreciated, but not required.
Tarot, Reiki, & Spiritual Provider Sessions (Lawn/East Wing)
04:00 PM – 07:00 PM
Get a tarot reading, Reiki session, or other spiritual/intuitive service. These experiences require payment at the event via Venmo/Cash App.
Guided Meditation (TBD: East Wing or Main Hall)
06:00 PM – 06:30 PM
During this meditation, you will be gently guided into a deep state of relaxation and then prompted to reflect on your life over the past summer. You will then be guided to invite the energies of autumn into your life and all the blessings it brings.
Sharing Circle (TBD: East Wing or Main Hall)
06:30 PM – 07:00 PM
A chance to connect with other open-hearted seekers. Sharing circle participants will be divided into groups of three to five people and prompted with reflection questions for discussion.
Sound Healing (Main Hall)
07:00 PM – 07:30 PM
An immersive and uplifting sound healing session will be held in the main hall for all attendees.
Closing Ceremony (TBD: East Wing or Lawn)
07:30 PM – 08:00 PM
We will close the celebration with a short blessing and give thanks for the upcoming season and the energies it brings. This will also be an opportunity to meet and connect with other attendees.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)❓
Q: What's the purpose of the Autumn Equinox Celebration?
A: Our goal is to create a spiritual and holistic community event where everyone can have fun and connect with each other while celebrating the passing of summer into autumn ✨
Q: Who should attend the Autumn Equinox Celebration?
A: Everyone! If you're reading this page, you should probably attend! And this is an all-ages celebration, so children are welcome with an adult guardian.
Q: Where should I park?
A: Feel free to park in the lot next to the Unity Church (the building where the event is being hosted, but don't worry, this isn't a church event!) or on any side street where legal. You may also park in the First Congregational Church's parking lot across the street.
Q: What sort of activities and games will be available?
A: We'll have a tarot reader, Reiki practitioner, and aura photography available (all requiring payment via smartphone app such as Venmo/Cash App). On the lawn, we'll have all-ages yard/sports games. Inside the east wing, tables will be set up with social mixer-type card and table games. There will also be a few activities specifically for children (requiring parent supervision).
Q: Is admission free?
A: General Admission is free! Food will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis. Donations to help cover the cost of the food are appreciated, but not required. Tarot reading and aura photography will require payment (via a smartphone app such as Venmo/Cash App).
Q: Which activities will be free?
A: Your free admission includes full access to the Holistic & Artisan Vendor Fair, all Main Hall programs, and all Lawn/East Wing activities and games (not including tarot, reiki, and aura photography)!
Q: Which activities require payment?
A: Tarot reading, Reiki, and aura photography sessions require payment, which will be processed at the event via a smartphone app such as Venmo/Cash App. You can also grab an aura photography ticket ahead of the event to reserve your spot (click "Get Tickets" on this page).
Q: What kind of food will be available?
A: We will have both omnivore and vegan-friendly options available!
Q: Will the food be free?
A: Food will be provided as part of the event, but donations to help cover the cost are appreciated!
Q: What types of vendors will be at the event?
A: Our Holistic & Artisan Vendor Fair will host holistic, spiritual, and artisan vendors from around Metro Detroit and southeast Michigan offering unique goods to celebration attendees.
Q: Are the spiritual/intuitive service providers directly affiliated with Open Spirit Community?
A: Each provider is attending the event representing themself and/or their own business, and we're excited to partner with all of them to help make the Autumn Equinox Celebration an amazing event!
Q: Is the guided meditation all ages?
A: While there isn't a strict age limitation, it's possible younger individuals may find the meditation challenging, as all participants are expected to sit quietly and in stillness for the duration. For participants under 18, a parent or guardian is required.
Q: Is the sharing circle all ages?
A: Technically yes. However, the discussion/sharing prompts are designed with adults in mind, so younger participants may find the discussion challenging. If needed, the facilitator can create age-appropriate groups to accommodate a mix of younger and older participants.
Q: Is the sound healing all ages?
A: Technically yes. However, younger individuals may find it challenging, as all participants are expected to sit quietly for the duration. For participants under 18, a parent or guardian is required.
Q: What is Open Spirit Community?
A: Check out our profile for more information. We're an open-belief spiritual community in Metro Detroit. Our mission is to grow and support a dynamic, thriving, and compassionate spiritual community/network where everyone can learn, grow, and connect while feeling safe and respected.
Q: Why is the event being held in a church if you're an open-belief spiritual community?
A: The folks over at Unity of Royal Oak are very open-minded as well as incredibly supportive of our mission, so they've allowed us the use of their building for this event. However, Open Spirit Community is not directly affiliated with any church, religion, or religious/spiritual organization.
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