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Council Gatherings

Below is the most up-to-date information on our PNW council gatherings and contact information for the group leaders. Councils are listed alphabetically by location. Read more about why we meet in council gatherings here.

  • Bellingham, WA: meets the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7:00-8:30 pm. Contact John Glinsman, johnglinsman@gmail.com, or BJ van Leeuwen, vanleebrian@hotmail.com
  • Bend, OR: Contact Sam Pierce for information at sam@illumanofwa.org
  • Bremerton, WA: meets the second Saturday of the month at 8:00 am. Contact Jeffrey Batstone at jeffbatstone@gmail.com
  • Leavenworth, WA: contact Tom Derpack for information at (206) 601-7739
  • Portland, OR: contact Chuck Fondse for information at foncjas@hotmail.com
  • Seattle, WA: meets the first Saturday of the month. Contact Tom Reid at tom@livingwholelife.com or Timmer Cashman at timmercashman@gmail.com
  • Spokane, WA: meets the third Saturday of the month from 9:00-11:00 am. Contact Bob Kowal at 509-251-9034, bobkowal@gmail.com, or Ed Sinclair 509-951-4185
  • Vancouver, BC: meets in-person on the second Wednesday and on Zoom the 4th Thursday of the month from 8:30-10:00 PM. Contact Andrew Stegemann at stegemann.andrew@gmail.com

Meeting Virtually

Men from across the PNW meet in a virtual council on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7:30-9:00 pm (PT). You can join them using this link to their Zoom room. The passcode is 125855.

In addition to the gatherings hosted by Illuman of Washington, Illuman National offers a full slate of virtual councils that are open to all.  Most every weekend you’ll find more than one option to meet.

Find a Virtual Council

Deep Connections

Events like the MROP, EROP, or other retreats, offer opportunities for transformation that can alter the conversation we’re having with life.  However, it is the fabric of the community, the depth of relationships between men formed over the years, that sustains one on the journey. 

We cannot do our inner work alone.

The Illuman community in the PNW is a rich tapestry of these enduring friendships, and when one becomes involved, over time one’s desire for rich, deep, authentic relationships is what we treasure the most.

If you would like to get connected within our community reach out to us with an email.  We have a number of men who would happily have a cup of coffee with you.  

Local Gatherings

We are currently making our Zoom Rooms available for use by members of the Illuman of PNW community.  With three rooms, at least one of them is almost always available.  To prevent overlap, they can be scheduled using the calendar below by making a calendar request to convener@illumanofwa.org, either via email or google calendar.

https://zoom.us/j/4257749477 zoom@
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The calendar is managed by convener@illumanofwa.org 

Please note, all times are in Pacific Time Zone.

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After making the MROP years ago, and coming home to unpack the experience virtually alone, the Illuman retreat gave me a sense that, finally, a community is present, and willing, to share the journey.
~Participant
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After making the MROP years ago, and coming home to unpack the experience virtually alone, the Illuman retreat gave me a sense that, finally, a community is present, and willing, to share the journey.
~Participant
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At the end of the retreat, I felt deeply at peace and very grateful for all the men who shared this space with me, as well as the volunteers who made it happen. I can't wait to go again!
~Ned
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I attended the January retreat and was moved by the power of the male community. The greetings upon arriving shifted my focus to assessing my gifts, wounds, and blessings. The time and space shared presented an opportunity to seek spiritual direction and understanding in the community of brothers.
~Stephen
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The combination of the gathered group, the small group "council" times, and the time in solitude was refreshing. It felt like a safe place to reflect and refocus, receiving encouragement from others along the way.
~Participant
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It was comforting to spend time in the company of men who are there to support you; and who you can support as they and you walk through the stages of life.
~Dennis
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In the stillness of a damp, quiet corner of the Seattle metro area, a diverse group of men gathered to share rituals and a common desire to become better, more generative men. It was perhaps the first time I've ever experienced real unity in such a group of men, and the sacred time paved the way for some life-changing healing that could only have happened in the company of others.
~Sam
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Last year's retreat, was powerful as a continuance for those of us who had been through an MROP and for our brothers who were interested in learning more about MROP's and opportunities for being with like minded men.
~Participant
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The January retreat was a great way to reconnect with the deepest needs of the spirit and leverage time-tested rituals for powerful impact. A wonderful opportunity to connect with other men that are on their own path of spiritual transformation, and learn from their journey and experiences.
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    • Registration & EROP Details
    • Before & After EROP
    • Returning Elders
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    • Growing Teens
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