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SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-jun-2-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250529T120000
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SUMMARY:Firekeeping Call
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed specialized offering.\nHosted by Sacred Fire: Firekeeping.\nDon David Wiley: Guardian of the Ancient Flame\nA Life of Devotion to the Sacred Path of Firekeeping\nDon David Wiley was the very first person trained by Grandfather Fire to become a Firekeeper. Since that profound beginning\, he has played a central and irreplaceable role in rekindling the ancient practice of Firekeeping in the modern world. Guided directly by Grandfather Fire\, Don David has walked this sacred path with humility and unwavering dedication\, serving as the primary spiritual guide for those being called to answer Fire’s invitation. \nThrough decades of commitment\, Don David has helped shape the emergence of a living Firekeeping tradition that now spans multiple continents. His personal journey—marked by countless ceremonies\, initiations\, and spiritual challenges—has become the foundation upon which others are able to walk. He has trained\, initiated\, and mentored Firekeepers throughout the world\, offering spiritual support and guidance as they deepen their relationship with Fire and step into service within their own communities. \nThis entry honors the private time Don David sets aside to connect directly with Firekeepers—offering counsel\, wisdom\, and spiritual direction to help them navigate the challenges of this sacred responsibility. In an era where meaning is easily lost and connection is fleeting\, Firekeepers are asked to hold space for others in a way that is spiritually grounded\, emotionally aware\, and in communion with the sacred. Don David’s guidance is a vital source of strength and clarity for these individuals\, many of whom are serving their communities through monthly consecrated fire gatherings. \nFirekeeping is not simply a role; it is a lifelong path of service and transformation. Those called to it are entrusted with an ancient responsibility: to tend the sacred Fire that reminds us who we truly are\, and to keep alive a lineage of spiritual connection that has served humanity since time immemorial. \nThrough his ongoing mentorship\, Don David fulfills what Grandfather Fire asked of him: to help restore balance\, meaning\, and relationship to a decaying and disoriented modern society—not through doctrine\, but through direct experience\, sacred relationship\, and the heart-opening presence of consecrated Fire. \nTo learn more about the path of Firekeeping or to explore whether you are being called\, please contact Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/firekeeping-call/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250525
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SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — Asheville\, NC. USA
DESCRIPTION:This is a public\, open event offered by Sacred Fire.\nFire knows no pretense. It warms. It transforms. It connects.\nJoin us to hear what the fire has to say.\nFire Speaks is a ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire—known as Tatewari among Mexico’s Indigenous Huichol people—to receive ancient wisdom and spiritual insights around the transformative presence of a sacred fire. \nGrandfather Fire in this form has offered guidance\, teachings\, and sacred stories to people worldwide for over two decades\, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Through sacred storytelling and spiritual insight\, this gathering provides a transformative experience that cuts through personal illusion and reveals new possibilities and deeper wisdom that can be practically applied in one’s life. \nParticipants consistently describe the experience as profound\, enlightening\, and heart-opening. For those feeling stuck or seeking meaningful change\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth\, healing\, and personal transformation. \nGrandfather Fire’s teachings emerge as a beacon of timeless wisdom—cutting through doubt and confusion\, inviting participants to see beyond their current limitations and embrace a more expansive view. His penetrating perspective transcends momentary challenges\, offering a profound path to deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. \nGrandfather Fire has been a friend and teacher to humans for 800\,000 years. You are invited to come sit around a sacred fire and receive Grandfather Fire’s wisdom and counsel as He answers our questions. \nYou may experience: \n\nConnection and community\nClarity and direction\nIncreased compassion\nCutting through personal illusions to see a broader worldview\nHeart-opening\nPathways to personal transformation\nNew possibilities for navigating life’s challenges\nFind out more information about this phenomenon by reading this article.\n\nWhat people are saying after attending Fire Speaks: \n“For days after\, I kept having these intense visualizations of fire\, and I was able to really “feel” the spirit of fire\, as something beyond simple burning wood and instead a primeval creative essence. The whole experience seemed to have set a seed deep in my psyche.”~Luke \n“Grandfather fire has called me to live more in my heart\, to be open to so many possibilities\, and most importantly\, to always think how I can serve others. This ancient practice is both simple and profound.”~Warren \n  \nThis is a Sacred Fire Fire Speaks event.\nHosted at the Asheville Hearth by Lisa Lichtig & Patrick Hanaway.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fire-speaks-asheville/
LOCATION:East Coast Hearth\, 66 Rocky Hollow\, Weaverville\, NC\, 28787\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-may-12-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250420
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SUMMARY:Fire Speaks — Santa Monica\, CA. USA
DESCRIPTION:This is a public\, open event offered by Sacred Fire.\nFire knows no pretense. It warms. It transforms. It connects.\nJoin us to hear what the fire has to say.\nFire Speaks is a ceremonial gathering where participants seek guidance from Grandfather Fire—known as Tatewari among Mexico’s Indigenous Huichol people—to receive ancient wisdom and spiritual insights around the transformative presence of a sacred fire. \nGrandfather Fire in this form has offered guidance\, teachings\, and sacred stories to people worldwide for over two decades\, helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity\, compassion\, and courage. Through sacred storytelling and spiritual insight\, this gathering provides a transformative experience that cuts through personal illusion and reveals new possibilities and deeper wisdom that can be practically applied in one’s life. \nParticipants consistently describe the experience as profound\, enlightening\, and heart-opening. For those feeling stuck or seeking meaningful change\, this gathering offers a unique opportunity for spiritual growth\, healing\, and personal transformation. \nGrandfather Fire’s teachings emerge as a beacon of timeless wisdom—cutting through doubt and confusion\, inviting participants to see beyond their current limitations and embrace a more expansive view. His penetrating perspective transcends momentary challenges\, offering a profound path to deeper understanding of ourselves and the world we live in. \nGrandfather Fire has been a friend and teacher to humans for 800\,000 years. You are invited to come sit around a sacred fire and receive Grandfather Fire’s wisdom and counsel as He answers our questions. \nYou may experience: \n\nConnection and community\nClarity and direction\nIncreased compassion\nCutting through personal illusions to see a broader worldview\nHeart-opening\nPathways to personal transformation\nNew possibilities for navigating life’s challenges\nFind out more information about this phenomenon by reading this article.\n\nWhat people are saying after attending Fire Speaks: \n“For days after\, I kept having these intense visualizations of fire\, and I was able to really “feel” the spirit of fire\, as something beyond simple burning wood and instead a primeval creative essence. The whole experience seemed to have set a seed deep in my psyche.” ~ Luke \n“Grandfather fire has called me to live more in my heart\, to be open to so many possibilities\, and most importantly\, to always think how I can serve others. This ancient practice is both simple and profound.” ~ Warren \n  \nThis is a Sacred Fire Fire Speaks event.\nHosted at the Kerner´s Hearth in Santa Monica by Alan and Amanda Kerner\, John Huang\, and Daniel Chazanas.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/fire-speaks-santa-monica/
LOCATION:West Coast Hearth\, 1761 Sunset Ave.\, Santa Monica\, CA\, 90405\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fire Speaks,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250417T180000
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SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/vol-apr-17-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250414T100000
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SUMMARY:In Service: Voluntary Mentorship & Guidance
DESCRIPTION:Mentoring Calls\nAs part of his sacred service\, Don David Wiley dedicates monthly and bi-weekly mentoring and counseling sessions to those who lead organizations and endeavors sparked by Grandfather Fire—such as Sacred Fire and its many branches of spiritual work. Though his time is incredibly limited\, Don David selflessly volunteers these sessions to ensure that the flame of Grandfather’s guidance continues to illuminate the path for others.\nHis mentorship helps anchor offerings like Firekeeping in alignment with Grandfather Fire’s wisdom. This support ensures that the reach of this medicine continues to expand\, making it available to all who feel the call of Fire stirring within them. \nWorking closely with long-time community members such as Annie King—who has been instrumental in designing and implementing the Firekeeping training programs\, facilitations\, and retreats—Don David continues to weave together a living legacy of support\, connection\, and transformation. \nHe also offers regular mentoring to the Executive Director of Sacred Fire\, helping navigate the complex responsibilities of leading such a revolutionary endeavor. Through this guidance\, the sacred work of reigniting humanity’s relationship with the medicine of Fire is sustained and strengthened. \nAdditionally\, Don David offers volunteer mentorship to the Tsantawu Men’s Council\, which oversees the biannual rituals at Stone Mountain. These rituals are dedicated to cultivating relationship with the land\, ancestral beings\, and the seasonal rains—a vital act of reciprocity and spiritual stewardship. \nThough unseen by many\, these efforts are essential threads in the living fabric of spiritual reconnection that Don David helps sustain. His dedication is a reminder that true leadership is rooted in service\, and that sacred work continues quietly and powerfully behind the scenes\, fueled by love\, commitment\, and the wisdom of Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/voluntary-work-apr-14-2025/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grandfather Fire,Mentoring,Sacred Fire,Traditions,Volunteer Work
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Mexico_City:20250309T010000
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SUMMARY:Audience with Grandfather Fire: Sacred Fire - Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This is a closed audience hosted by Sacred Fire.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/audience-with-grandfather-fire-sacred-fire-board-meeting-winter/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Firekeeping,Grandfather Fire,Open Audience,Sacred Fire,Traditions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250110
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SUMMARY:Sacred Fire: LifeWay's Prayer Workshop Production
DESCRIPTION:This is a private\, closed event offered by Don David Wiley for Sacred Fire LifeWays.\nWorkshop Production: Cultivating a Deeper Relationship with Divine through Prayer\nCommunity elder Don David Wiley is leading the development and design of a new four-part workshop on prayer\, created with the guidance and blessing of Grandfather Fire. This workshop aims to restore the deeper meaning and purpose of prayer\, providing participants with a sacred\, structured approach to reconnecting with Divine. \nThe workshop will explore how prayer has been used since ancient times as a bridge between the human experience and the fundamental forces of life\, known by many names—God\, the Gods\, or Spirit. It will offer an understanding of the principles behind effective prayer\, helping participants cultivate a genuine relationship with Divine and receive support through this sacred practice. \nAs part of the workshop’s production and design\, Don David Wiley is developing its content\, structure\, and delivery\, ensuring that it conveys the traditional wisdom and spiritual depth necessary for meaningful engagement. The workshop will be offered in multiple locations beginning in 2025\, facilitated by Megan Montero and Christina Gravelle. \nThis entry serves as a reference for the ongoing work required to bring this offering to life.
URL:https://keepsthefire.org/event/sacred-fire-lifeways-prayer-workshop-production/
LOCATION:Council House – Carrollton\, Georgia\, 142 Hamp Chappell Rd\, Carrollton\, GA\, 30116\, United States
CATEGORIES:LifeWays,Sacred Fire,Volunteer Work,Workshop Production
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