Find Your Fire
Sacred fires happen every month in communities just like yours, and online wherever there’s an internet connection.
Find your fire and contact a Firekeeper for event details.
In-Person Community Fires—United States
United States
CA- Long Beach – John Huang –longbeachfires@sacredfire.org
CA- Nevada City – Maxima Kahn – nevadacityfirecircle@sacredfire.org
CA- Ojai – Angela & Anthony Ocone – fire@ojaifire.com
CA- Santa Barbara – Elizabeth LaCaze –santabarbara@sacredfire.org
CA- Santa Monica – Alan & Amanda Kerner – santamonicafires@sacredfire.org
CO- Grand Junction – John Walden – grandjunctionfires@sacredfire.org
CO- Mesa – Deanna Jenne & Gary Weidner – mesafires@sacredfire.org
GA- Carrollton – Jessica De la O, Larry Messerman & Sherry Boatright –carrolltonfires@sacredfire.org
MA- Brookfield – Gwen Broz & Tim Simon – brookfieldfires@sacredfire.org
MA- Harvard – Chris Griffin – harvardfire@sacredfire.org,
ME- Blue Hill – Noah Lorio – bluehillfires@sacredfire.org
MI- Okemos – K’Anna Burton & Kate Barrier- okemosfires@sacredfire.org
MS- Poplarville – Karla & Tim Cole – poplarvillefires@sacredfire.org
NC- Chapel Hill – Alison Gayek & Vinny Marra – chapelhillfires@sacredfire.org
NC- Kernersville – Christine & Dusty Staub – greensborofires@sacredfire.org
NC- Maggie Valley – Cindy Fogle – maggievalleyfires@sacredfire.org
NC- Rougemont – Michael Savino –rougemontfires@sacredfire.org
NC- Weaverville – Lisa Lichtig & Patrick Hanaway – ashevillefires@sacredfire.org
NH- Wilton – Chris Griffin –wiltonfires@sacredfire.org
NM- Ancient Way – Buffy Aakaash –ramahfires@sacredfire.org
NY- Hurleyville – Anna Lena Hilton – hurleyvillefires@sacredfire.org
OR- Portland – Jonathon Merritt –portlandfires@sacredfire.org
PA- New Freedom – Linda Felch -mdpafires@sacredfire.org
SC- Florence – Annie King & Faye Townsend – florencefires@sacredfire.org
TN- Franklin – Robin Lockwood – franklinfires@sacredfire.org
TN- Oak Ridge – Mary Beth Robinson – easttennesseefires@sacredfire.org
TN- Summertown – Susan Skinner – summertownfires@sacredfire.org
WA- Olympia – Peter & Sharon Brown -olympiafires@sacredfire.org
WA- Seatlle – Colin Lenhart -seattlefires@sacredfire.org
In-Person Community Fires—Australia, Canada, Columbia, Greece, Ireland, Mexico, United Kingdom
Australia
NT – Alice Springs – Reyna & Roger Menadue – alicespringsfires@sacredfire.org
Victoria- Melbourne – Liz O’Leary – melbournebaysidefires@sacredfire.org
Victoria – Queenscliff – Bruce Sherriff – queensclifffires@sacredfire.org
WA – White Gum Valley – Philip Roberts & Sofia – perthfires@sacredfire.org
Canada
ON – Toronto – Mai Duong – torontofires@gmail.com
ON – Kingston – Tibrata Gillies – enterprisefires@sacredfire.org
Colombia
Medellin – Wilinthon Osorio – medellinfires@sacredfire.org
Greece
Corfu – Vivian Menjivar – corfufires@sacredfire.org
Ireland
Westport – Carolyn Mitchell – westportfires@sacredfire.org
Mexico
Morelos – Tepoztlan – Ana Cortés, Erica Cohen & Jaime Velez –tepoztlanfires@sacredfire.org
UK -England
Bristol – Carole Nomessin – bristolfires@sacredfire.org
Devon – Anna Murray-Preece – holnefires@sacredfire.org
Beddingham – Anne Lynn – beddinghamfires@sacredfire.org
Shropshire – Lucy Wells & Michael Locke – cleestmargaretfires@sacredfire.org
UK -Scotland
Scottish Borders – Sylvia Law – scottishbordersfires@sacredfire.org
UK -Wales
Denbighshire – Lynn-Amanda Brown – lynn-amanda@hotmail.co.uk
Pembrokeshire – Jeff Bartlett – preselifires@sacredfire.org
Wrexham – Simon Huxley – wrexhamfires@sacredfire.org
ONLINE Community Fire Circles—English
USA/CAN Eastern Time
3rd Saturday of the month | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Mai Duong torontofires@gmail.com
USA/CAN Eastern Time
4th Friday of each month | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Mary Beth Robinson easttennesseefires@sacredfire.org
USA/CAN Pacific Time
1st Friday of the Month | 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Amanda & Alan Kerner santamonicafires@sacredfire.org
USA/CAN Pacific Time
1st Saturday of each Month | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sharon Brown olympiafires@sacredfire.org
AUSTRALIA Central Time
Last Saturday of each month | 7:00 -10:00 pm
Reyna or Roger Menadue alicespringsfires@sacredfire.org
AUSTRALIA Eastern Time
3rd Saturday of each month | 7.30 – 9.30 pm
Bruce Sherriff queensclifffires@sacredfire.org
UK Time / EU +1
Sat. closest to the New Moon | 7:00 -10:00 pm
Sylvia Law scottishbordersfires@sacredfire.org
ONLINE Women's & Men's Circles—English
USA/CAN Eastern Time Women’s Fire
2 days before New Moon | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Mary Beth Robinson easttennesseefires@sacredfire.org
USA/CAN Pacific Time Women’s Fire
Day after the New Moon | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Sharon Brown -olympiafires@sacredfire.org
AUSTRALIA Central Time Women’s Fire
2nd Tues of month | 7:00 -10:00 pm
Reyna Menadue alicespringsfires@sacredfire.org
AUSTRALIA Central Time Men’s Fire
2nd Thurs of month | 7:00 -10:00 pm
Roger Menadue alicespringsfires@sacredfire.org
ONLINE Community Fire Circles—Spanish
COLOMBIA Central Time
Saturday closest to the Full Moon | 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Wily Osorio medellinfires@sacredfire.org
MEXICO Central Time
Every New Moon | 7:30 – 11:00 pm
Erica Cohen, Jaime Vélez, Ana Cortés tepoztlanfires@sacredfire.org
MEXICO Central Time
Every Full Moon | 7:30 – 11:00 pm
Erica Cohen, Jaime Vélez, Ana Cortés tepoztlanfires@sacredfire.org
Looking for something real?
Real connection. Real change. Real purpose.
Know Fire in a whole new way
Free Fire Starter kit includes:
- eBook: The Fire Practice Primer: An Introduction to Fire’s Medicine
- Poster: Get Fired Up: 9 Ways to Bring More Fire into your Life
- Ignite!: Monthly fire wisdom to feed your spirit, nurture wisdom and build a heart-filled future
What are community fires about?
Fire has always been a powerful and connecting force in human beings’ lives. As Fire transforms dry, dead wood into bright, lively flames, Fire can burn away our own “dead wood” and transform our lives into a warmer, clearer, more courageous and heart-connected version of ourselves.
Sacred Fire community fires expand and enrich our relationships with self, others and the natural world through the connective and transforming power of Fire. Community fires welcome all peoples, races, genders, ages and beliefs—including “none.”.
Every fire is different, reflecting the night’s mix of personalities, time of year, events happening in the world and what arises around the flames. Typically we share what’s going on in our lives, stories, music, drumming, and laughter—as well as more personal reflections, troubles and conflicts.
Whether a fire is quiet and contemplative, emotional and challenging, or boisterous and spirited, it offers a safe space for spontaneity, inspiration, life challenges, fresh perspectives and opportunities for personal and group transformation.
Everyone who attends carries Fire’s benefits back to their home, their community, and the world.
When and where do they happen?
Community Fires, open to everyone, are scheduled monthly. Some communities also offer women’s and men’s fires. Some fires are scheduled on a regular calendar day, others are offered on cycles of the moon. Each community is unique. Your Firekeeper will be happy to share more information about their events.
Currently Community Fires are available in the United States, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Greece, Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Online Fire Circles are available in 10 different time zones for people who prefer not to gather in groups at this time or who live too far from a Community Fire hearth. Online Fire Circles are open to everyone, no matter how far away you might live from the host. It’s a way to meet people from all over the world.
Who hosts community fires?
Sacred Fires are hosted by Firekeepers who are trained, initiated, and receive continuing education in how to host and facilitate community fires. Firekeepers are trained in the ancient principles of “Fire Work” —a particular skill in holding space and in working with Fire’s powers of illumination and transformation to facilitate both personal and community growth and healing. Here’s where you’ll find more information about becoming a Sacred Fire Firekeeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to register in advance to attend a live, in-person Community Fire? Typically you do not need to register or RSVP to attend a local community fire in person. During Covid, however, in-person attendance may be limited and registering ahead may be required depending on the situation. Find your closest fire “hearth” on our list, then contact the Firekeeper via email to receive event information.
Do I have to register in advance to attend an Online Fire Circle? Certain Firekeepers are hosting Online Fire Circles so people from all over the world can attend. Find the Online Fire Circle in your time zone and then email the Firekeeper who hosts the online fire to get more information. For Online Fire Circles on Zoom, registering is required to participate. Contact the Firekeeper for the fire you want to attend, and they will be able to answer your questions.
These fire sound very participatory. Do I have to talk or share? Can I simply attend and observe and see if this is for me? You are welcome to “come as you are,” and if that means you prefer not to share in the group, that’s fine because it’s optional. Most fires begin with people introducing themselves, usually with a first name, where you’re from and perhaps how you learned about the fire event. This is true for in-person fires as well as our Online Fire Circles. Though this might make you nervous, we ask that you do introduce yourself at the beginning. This helps build trust with the circle and confidence with the speakers. Communicating about your concerns ahead of time with your Firekeeper is a good way to get started.
If I sign up to attend a local or online fire, can I bring someone with me? Yes, always! You’re encouraged to bring friends, family and co-workers. Everyone is welcome. If RSVPs are required for the fire you want to attend, please do let the Firekeeper know you’re bringing someone.
Do I need to officially become a member of Sacred Fire before I can attend a Community Fire? As an organization, Sacred Fire does not officially have “membership.” There are no applications to fill out, membership process or dues to pay. People are welcome to attend, and if they enjoy the fire they typically give their Firekeeper their contact information so they can receive future announcements about upcoming fires. The Sacred Fire organizing group does send out periodic emails like the Ignite! newsletter and event announcements for Fire Speaks events and LifeWays events.
What are community fires about?
Fire has always been a powerful and connecting force in human beings’ lives. As Fire transforms dry, dead wood into bright, lively flames, Fire can burn away our own “dead wood” and transform our lives into a warmer, clearer, more courageous and heart-connected version of ourselves.
Sacred Fire community fires expand and enrich our relationships with self, others and the natural world through the connective and transforming power of Fire. Community fires welcome all peoples, races, genders, ages and beliefs—including “none.”.
Every fire is different, reflecting the night’s mix of personalities, time of year, events happening in the world and what arises around the flames. Typically we share what’s going on in our lives, stories, music, drumming, and laughter—as well as more personal reflections, troubles and conflicts.
Whether a fire is quiet and contemplative, emotional and challenging, or boisterous and spirited, it offers a safe space for spontaneity, inspiration, life challenges, fresh perspectives and opportunities for personal and group transformation.
Everyone who attends carries Fire’s benefits back to their home, their community, and the world.
When and where do they happen?
Community Fires, open to everyone, are scheduled monthly. Some communities also offer women’s and men’s fires. Some fires are scheduled on a regular calendar day, others are offered on cycles of the moon. Each community is unique. Your Firekeeper will be happy to share more information about their events.
Currently Community Fires are available in the United States, Australia, Canada, Columbia, Greece, Ireland, Mexico and the United Kingdom.
Online Fire Circles are available in 10 different time zones for people who prefer not to gather in groups at this time or who live too far from a Community Fire hearth. Online Fire Circles are open to everyone, no matter how far away you might live from the host. It’s a way to meet people from all over the world.
Who hosts community fires?
Sacred Fires are hosted by Firekeepers who are trained, initiated, and receive continuing education in how to host and facilitate community fires. Firekeepers are trained in the ancient principles of “Fire Work” —a particular skill in holding space and in working with Fire’s powers of illumination and transformation to facilitate both personal and community growth and healing. Here’s where you’ll find more information about becoming a Sacred Fire Firekeeper.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to register in advance to attend a live, in-person Community Fire? Typically you do not need to register or RSVP to attend a local community fire in person. During Covid, however, in-person attendance may be limited and registering ahead may be required depending on the situation. Find your closest fire “hearth” on our list, then contact the Firekeeper via email to receive event information.
Do I have to register in advance to attend an Online Fire Circle? Certain Firekeepers are hosting Online Fire Circles so people from all over the world can attend. Find the Online Fire Circle in your time zone and then email the Firekeeper who hosts the online fire to get more information. For Online Fire Circles on Zoom, registering is required to participate. Contact the Firekeeper for the fire you want to attend, and they will be able to answer your questions.
These fire sound very participatory. Do I have to talk or share? Can I simply attend and observe and see if this is for me? You are welcome to “come as you are,” and if that means you prefer not to share in the group, that’s fine because it’s optional. Most fires begin with people introducing themselves, usually with a first name, where you’re from and perhaps how you learned about the fire event. This is true for in-person fires as well as our Online Fire Circles. Though this might make you nervous, we ask that you do introduce yourself at the beginning. This helps build trust with the circle and confidence with the speakers. Communicating about your concerns ahead of time with your Firekeeper is a good way to get started.
If I sign up to attend a local or online fire, can I bring someone with me? Yes, always! You’re encouraged to bring friends, family and co-workers. Everyone is welcome. If RSVPs are required for the fire you want to attend, please do let the Firekeeper know you’re bringing someone.
Do I need to officially become a member of Sacred Fire before I can attend a Community Fire? As an organization, Sacred Fire does not officially have “membership.” There are no applications to fill out, membership process or dues to pay. People are welcome to attend, and if they enjoy the fire they typically give their Firekeeper their contact information so they can receive future announcements about upcoming fires. The Sacred Fire organizing group does send out periodic emails like the Ignite! newsletter and event announcements for Fire Speaks events and LifeWays events.
Looking for something real?
Real connection. Real change. Real purpose.
Know Fire in a whole new way
Free Fire Starter kit includes:
- eBook: The Fire Practice Primer: An Introduction to Fire’s Medicine
- Poster: Get Fired Up: 9 Ways to Bring More Fire into your Life
- Ignite!: Monthly fire wisdom to feed your spirit, nurture wisdom and build a heart-filled future