TOLIS PEEPS Project
Pagan Elder Education Preservation Sanctuary
The Tree of Life Interfaith Sanctuary (TOLIS), founded by iRev. Sarah Heartsong in 2017, has been a nurturing ground for nature-centric spiritual solitaires and circles. In 2018, inspired by the need to preserve the wisdom of elder spiritual teachers, Heartsong collaborated with elder Druid Denis Merrill to propose the Pagan Elder Education Preservation Sanctuary (PEEPS) project to the TOLIS board during the Spring Equinox. This initiative aims to create both digital and physical sanctuaries where the stories and teachings of Pagan Elders can be compiled and accessed by future generations.
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In a harmonious development, the Correllian Church has joined TOLIS, aligning with its mission to preserve and share spiritual wisdom. Through Correllian Publishing, the church actively promotes the preservation of the Wisdom of our elders. They provide guidance and help elders to get published and share proceeds of sales equally with them, much more than other publishers do. Additionally, Correllian Publishing is now releasing the works of iRev. Sarah Heartsong, including her Ritual Recipe Cards, and Beltane Blessings from her Wheel of the Year Series of books she's currently writing. Their addition to our association further enriches the spiritual resources available to us! We're so glad to have them.
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As a nonprofit organization, TOLIS is dedicated to supporting the creation of sanctuary spaces, leadership training, and the preservation of history and teachings from nature-centered teachers and elders. The PEEPS project is currently in its initial stages, with many elders' stories awaiting editing and protection. The vision includes developing a website where individuals can upload their stories for inclusion in the project, as well as organizing in-person interviews conducted by professional volunteers at various settings. These efforts aim to make the collected wisdom accessible through both electronic and physical media.
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To realize this vision, TOLIS seeks volunteers to assist with the PEEPS project. This is a unique opportunity to engage with fascinating individuals and delve deeper into the oral history and Pagan traditions. If you feel called to contribute, please reach out today.
