The Olive Branch
Divine Peace
The Gathering Circle
Leader: “Welcome, Keepers of the Light. You are seen. You are safe. You are strong. We gather in beauty, truth, and light.”
Ask the young women about God Instances they saw or experienced during the month.
The Light Offering
Invite the Keepers to share their path experiences from the month, encouraging both successes and challenges. Then, briefly introduce the new medallion and virtue from the top section followed by sharing one of the mentors from below.
Julian of Norwich
Abigail
Lucy Mack Smith
Emma Smith
Corrie Ten Boom
The Spark
Community or Friendship Garden Time
Work together to plant, weed, harvest, or care for a garden (or even pots/raised beds). How can you cultivate peace like you do these plants?Nature Walk
Walk together in nature allowing conversation to flow naturally while connecting peace with God’s creation.Sourdough Bread Baking
Making sourdough bread together teaches Divine Peace through daily care and patience. A sourdough starter stays healthy only when it is gently fed, watched, and not rushed—just like peace in a home, which grows when people consistently offer kindness, forgiveness, and attention. Peace is nurtured quietly over time through steady, loving care.
The Path & Promise
After the Spark activity, the young women will be gathered with their circle (age based group) for the opportunity to record the name of the mentor or quote onto a scroll for their tree inscribed book. They may also select a Path (goal) for the following month or write a Promise (commitment) to complete a medallion. The Path is part of what they need to do to earn the medallion. Encourage the keepers to come up with their own meaningful path related to the virtue or to select a quest from the suggestions below:
Begin each day with calm thoughts or prayer.
Respond gently instead of reacting in anger.
Choose patience when things feel frustrating.
Create a peaceful space or moment for yourself daily.
Let go of grudges or hurt feelings each day.
Speak words that calm and encourage others.
Trust God when you feel worried or stressed.
Avoid conflict when possible and seek understanding.
Take slow breaths or quiet moments when emotions rise.
End each day reflecting on moments of peace.
The Closing Circle
Gather the keepers to a circle once more to award medallions & conclude the day as follows:
Award Medallions: Call the Keeper by her name with gentle honor and invite her to step into the circle. Place the medallion in her hand and allow her to attach it to her mirror. As the Leader awards an earned medal say, “You remembered who you are — and led with quiet strength. That’s what it means to be a daughter of God.” The circle may softly say: “Shine On” or “Keeper of Light."
