Rootsongs

A Ritual for the Living Earth

Rootsongs is a simple way to deepen our relationship with the more-than-human world in increasingly turbulent times. It is indebted to the Church of the Wild movement conceived by Victoria Loorz and adapted for our bioregion as Sanctuary of the Wild by Mary Gleason, Mirabai Marquardt, and Chante Ishta, via the Rochester Area Pachamama Alliance.

Here's what we do:

Gather in a circle outside
Sing together
Spend ~20 minutes alone & silent, in the park (supervised activity for small children)
Return and share with others
Sing together again

Rootsongs is not adapted from any particular faith or indigenous tradition. Anyone can participate. Singing and sharing are both optional.

Logistics

Next gathering tentatively planned for November 2025 - stay tuned for details!
4:00pm-5:30pm (feel free to bring a picnic dinner for afterwards)
To bring (optional): Something to sit on and something to make music with (e.g. small percussion)
Kid-friendly
***Exact location to be shared via email (sign-up for the email list below)***

If you have questions about Rootsongs, please contact Melissa Carlson at melissacarlson22@gmail.com.

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