3rd Monday of Every Month | 5:00–6:30 PM Pacific Time

Welcome Home

Circle of Return Veterans Council Community is a rally point for anyone in the military family. In Council, we get to the heart of our experience by laying down all we carry and honoring all of who we are, whole Veterans living our truth in a return to true belonging in society.

This space is held for any adult in the military family, including survivors of Veteran suicide loss, Gold Star families, Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, dependents, and our civilian angels.

All of you is welcomed here with love and honor.

Council Format

Welcome Home • Grounding Practice • Inspirational Poems, Music, or Quotes • Sharing and Listening from the Heart • Closing Inspiration • Open Forum for Fellowship and Further Support

Council Protocols and Safety

Council is a shared practice built on trust, respect, presence, confidentiality, and the willingness of each person to help care for the container we create together.

If you are joining Veteran Rites Community Council for the first time, our brief registration process will introduce you to our shared Council agreements and the commitments we ask everyone to uphold while participating. Once you have registered, you are welcome to return to our monthly Community Council without registering again.

This Council also serves as an Incorporation Council for Veteran and Civilian Initiates of the Rite of Return Ceremony, Mirroring Workshops, Roots of Resilience, and Circles of Return.

Veteran Rites Staff, Guides, Facilitators, Peer Supporters, Elders, and Civilian Angels are present as essential members of our community.

Join Community Council

Returning to Council?

If you have participated in Veteran Rites Community Council before, welcome home. There is no need to register again. Join us directly using our recurring Google Meet link:

Join Veteran Rites Community Council on Google Meet

We encourage you to add our 3rd Monday Community Council to your calendar and save the Google Meet link with the event so it is always easy to find.

Joining Us for the First Time?

Welcome. Before attending your first Veteran Rites Community Council, please complete our brief registration form. Registration introduces you to the shared Council agreements and commitments that help us care for this space together.

Register for Veteran Rites Community Council

After submitting the form, a confirmation page will appear with the Google Meet link. Please save the link and add it to your calendar. This is our recurring Community Council link, so you will not need to register again for future monthly gatherings.

If you have questions, need help registering, or have trouble accessing Community Council, please contact Donny Reed, Director of Community Integration, at dreed@veteranrites.org.

We look forward to welcoming you into Council.