Come to Kirtan on October 6 at 7:30, Grace Episcopal

Look at these glowing faces! For the last few weeks, on Thursday nights, I have been going to hear Jon Crane, Clay Hotchkiss, Ann Strickland and Misty Fasig practice Kirtan at Grace Church. When I arrive, I look around the circle and see familiar faces from yoga class along with many new faces. Some sit in chairs, some on the ground, all in the beautiful candle-lit sanctuary of the church. The sounds and vibrations created by the tablas, guitar, harmonium and voices are amazing. They weave Om Shanti, Om together with Amazing Grace. During the silence between the chants our circle seems to contain a whirling of wonderful energy. Toward the end of one evening the nearly full moon rose in the windows high above us. I leave feeling happy and peaceful and filled up - this feeling seems to last into the next day and the chants are the background music in my head. I am so grateful that these soulful musicians are sharing their talents with us!

So come if you can on October 6 to the First Thursday Kirtan - whatever arrangements you have to make to be there will be well worth it! Pay what you can - all proceeds will be donated to an Island family struggling with illness.