If you are then I'd like to say:
WELCOMEHOME New:) and old Family alike!
Sometimes it is easier to say what the "Rainbow Family of Living Light"
is ~not~, rather than describe what it is.)
It is ~not~ an organization, club, religion or cult. There are
~NO~ leaders, membership dues or organizational body.
It is just a bunch of like minded individuals, who gather annually
the First Week of July (the 4th is the big day.) to PRAY for WORLD
PEACE and HEALING.
Some come earlier for "seed camp" (preparation) and others stay a
little later for clean up(restoration)!
If you are new to Rainbow, the Gatherings are a Non-commercial,
(no vending)
Free(no charge) and Spiritual Event that is open to the All!
All it takes to be a Rainbow is a heartbeat!
Folks that call themselves Rainbow come from all walks of life,
socio/economic and religious beliefs. The one thing we have in
common is that we gather, annually somewhere on public land
(nat'l forest) to pray for peace and healing.
This is a Spiritual Event and there is a voluntary silence observed,
from dawn til noon on the 4th of July.
This time is set aside as we celebrate our *Interdependence*!
The
dawn to noon silence is honored that all who wish to, may pray,
vision, contemplate, or meditate for a World at Peace and Healing,
in their own individual way.
Ask anyone person why they go and you will get as many different
answers, as the number of folks you ask.
In order to be a Rainbow Gathering, it must be Free Non-commercial
and open to All.
It is an anarchy. Decision making is done in council, by consensus
and the only rule is respect. Respect for each other and the
Mother
is how we function best.)
On a local level, what are known as Regional Gatherings happen
sporadically and some even regularily around the country, at various
times of the yr. One may be happening near you, in the not to
distant future:)
For local happenings, you can check the nearest lightline or website
listed at the end of this post.
We also get together for a Thanksgiving Council and a Spring Council
annually, to make plans for the next Gathering.
These events are not "Gatherings" per se, but are working councils
for planning and decision making. All are invited to council and to
participate. For many folks, their first experience with Rainbow
is one of these councils.
No one individual speaks for the whole (myself included.)
*Beware* of anyone who claims to be in charge. We are all equal
when it comes to decision making. There are folks who like to
keep info flowing and they are called focalizers.
Some folks are just more visible than others. In no way should
they be mistaken for leaders, while volunteering there energy, to
keep us informed.
For more in info on Rainbow check out the unofficial homepage:
It's called unofficial because it is not done through the council
You will find a link there, for related rainbow events and a calendar.
The same brother that does the web site has made this unmoderated
You may want to subscribe to alt.gathering.rainbow, it does make it
To subscribe send an email to:
[email protected], no subject is required and
Stay tuned! You will see us laughing, crying, playing, praying and
Many of us are regular gatherers and find this to be another
Jump right in, the electrons are fine! Kick back and get comfy.
There is a directory of names and addresses of those wishing to be
Rainbow Guide
It is free but donations are how it works. Suggested donation
is
This is the info for this yrs office and it does change each yr.
Rainbow '99
LIGHTLINE: 215-309-0699
If you would like a snailmail notice "Howdy Folks", be sure to
This is also the address to send any donations for the gathering.
The exact Gathering location will be decided on in Spring Council,
The info will be posted to here(AGR) and available at the website
peace, love and light to all
process, but rather an individual's effort. It is the oldest
and
most complete source of info on line.
There is also a list of "Lightlines" (hotlines), like the one below.
There is plenty of Rainbow Hipstory and information about the "REGS"
and why "We Don't Sign Permits".........
newsgroup (agr) available for us to chat on.(we luv you Rob).
easier, to get it in email.
the body of the message should read: Subscribe gathering and
your
email address
even flaming away, on just about any topic you can imagine.
gathering of sorts (cybercircle.) albeit electronic!
Some of us have never been to a gathering, other than this one.
Afterall you are Home now.)
listed called the Rainbow Guide. You can obtain a copy of by
writing:
$4.00 if you are able to contribute, green energy. If not prayers,
songs, artwork is always welcome.
P.O. Box 3082
Maple Glen PA 19002-8082
enclose SASE, to that address. It will be sent to you freely
but
donations are the way the paper and copy costs are covered.
Donations to this yr's gathering should be marked with the way
you'd like to see it spent...be it for the scouting effort, calm,
food, winter expenses, radio funds etc.
Memorial Day weekend this year. It will~not~ be known before
then.
This year will be in PA or the Northeast, if an adequate site in
PA is not available.
http://www.welcomehome.org, as soon as it is known. Sometime
after May 30, begin checking both areas for the announcement.
yer lil'l ole friendly
neighborhood
Infomaniac.)