Documentary Film about Rev. Patrick McCollum to be released
Rev. Patrick McCollum [Image via Facebook]
Acclaimed for his dedication to religious pluralism and human rights, McCollum received the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Award in 2010 and the Ralph Bunche International Peace Award in 2016
In 2015, he created the World Peace Violin, which has been recognized by Messengers of Peace at the United Nations as a symbol of peace. His peacebuilding work extends to advocacy for Indigenous rights, notably earning him the Lakota name Unci Maka Wokianka (“He Who Speaks With The Mother”) at Standing Rock.
McCollum has been a staunch advocate for reform in U.S. prisons, McCollum has advised the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights and co‑chairs the G‑Card program with the American Academy of Religion, which educates correctional and military institutions on accommodating diverse faiths. His interfaith outreach continues to unite disparate communities around a shared spirit of peace, justice, and planetary harmony.
This week, McCollum announced on social media that a documentary film of his life and work will soon be released.
As most know, I have spent over half a century dedicating my life in service to others, and many of you have followed my journey over the last 40 years, and in particular, the last 12 years, where much of my work has focused on helping Indigenous communities and saving the Amazon.
Now, since you are all a part of my community, I would like to ask something from each of you in return.
A world-renowned Hollywood Director, Gabe Polsky, has made a major documentary about some of my work with indigenous peoples and my work to unite Indigenous Peoples to help save the Amazon, and following that, also using their wisdom to help save both humanity and our planet.
Somehow, in the midst of this sacred journey that I’ve been on, I became deeply involved in several ancient indigenous prophecies, which are now fully unfolding. How all of this happened is truly beyond my understanding.
Gabe’s movie is now beginning to premiere all across the nation, beginning at first, with the famous Smith Rafael Film Center in the San Francisco Bay Area next month, and then ultimately opening in a hundred cities across the country. It will also be featured at the upcoming State of the World Forum at the Capitol in Washington DC this December, where it will be broadcast across the planet.
The film is getting great reviews, and it touches on the unexplainable intervention of forces beyond our comprehension, which were long ago identified in multiple ancient Indigenous prophesies.
Please show your support by attending one of the premieres, and please share about the film with your friends and family.
This will not just be a movie, it is the beginning of a movement.
The film has strong support from many Indigenous communities.
Both my self and the Director, Gabe Polsky, will be present at many of the premiers for Q&A’s, and many of the premiers will open with an Indigenous ceremony performed by elders from many indigenous traditions.
Don’t miss this unprecedented opportunity🙏
See you there,
Patrick McCollum
The documentary is called The Man Who Saves the World, and the official trailer for the film was just released.
Resurrection, indigenous prophecies, and adventures around the globe — this is the story of Patrick McCollum. A spiritual leader and peace advocate, he finds himself at the very center of an ancient prophecy that could decide the fate of our planet. Pulled into McCollum’s world, acclaimed director Gabe Polsky will bring us across continents on a spiritual journey in which the absurd and profound merge.
From Executive Producers Peter Farrelly, Danny McBride, David Gordon Green, Jody Hill, and Brandon James. Distributed by Area 23a.
The Sturgeon Moon and Perseid Meteor Shower Light Up This Week’s Skies
EARTH – Skywatchers are in for a celestial treat this August as two spectacular events coincide—the full Sturgeon Moon and the annual Perseid meteor shower.
On Saturday, August 9, the Sturgeon Moon will shine in its fullest glory at approximately 3:55 a.m. ET, according to EarthSky. Visible from Friday night into the early hours of Saturday, the moon will appear nearly full for several nights. “The good thing about the full moon is that even if you’re in a big city with a lot of city lights, you can really appreciate it,” said Kelsey Young, lead for lunar science objectives for NASA’s Artemis II mission. She recommends seeking out darker skies for the most breathtaking view.
The August full moon takes its name from the large freshwater sturgeon, once abundant in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain during this time of year. The Old Farmer’s Almanac notes other traditional names, including the Cree’s Flying Up Moon, marking when young birds learn to fly, and the Assiniboine’s Black Cherries Moon, signaling ripening fruit. Other variations include the Green Corn Moon and Grain Moon, all pointing to late-summer abundance.
This year’s Sturgeon Moon arrives alongside the Perseid meteor shower, one of the most beloved annual sky displays. Active from July 14 to September 1, the Perseids typically peak on warm August nights with up to 75 meteors per hour in dark rural skies. Originating from debris shed by comet 109P/Swift-Tuttle, the meteors appear to radiate from the constellation Perseus. In 2025, however, a bright waning gibbous moon will diminish visibility, reducing rates by as much as 75 percent.
Beyond their beauty, the Perseids are steeped in legend. In medieval Europe, they were known as The Tears of Saint Lawrence, said to be the fiery tears of the martyred saint whose feast day falls on August 10.
In Hellenic stories, the meteors were sparks from Perseus’s sword or divine blessings from the hero himself.
Chinese folklore cast meteor showers as heavenly gifts or omens tied to harvest and ancestors. Some European rural traditions saw the meteors as drops of celestial dew, ensuring fertile fields. Indigenous North American stories sometimes described them as spirit pathways, carrying messages between ancestors and the living.
Enjoy!
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Southern California Divination Conference Returns for 2025: A Gathering of Mystics, Practitioners, Spiritual Healers, and Seekers in the Heart of Southern California
LOS ANGELES – The Southern California Divination Conference is proud to announce its return for a third magical year! The 2025 Southern California Divination Conference (SCDC) will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3131 Bristol St. in Costa Mesa, California. The conference is returning with mystical insights, spiritual connections, and healing arts from across the region for a day of insight, connection, and transformation.
The 2025 conference builds on the success of its previous years, to include new workshops, vendors, and more opportunities to explore the art and practice of spiritual connections in all its forms—from Tarot and astrology to Qigong, augury, and practical applications of these skills.
“This is more than a conference—it’s a community experience,” says Lilith , one of the founders of the Southern California Divination Conference. “We’re creating a sacred space where people from all backgrounds can gather to learn, grow, and share their gifts.”
Event Highlights Include:
- Hands-On Workshops with experienced practitioners
- Inspirational Panel featuring thought leaders in spiritual and metaphysical fields
- An Expansive Marketplace of metaphysical tools, books, handmade goods, and mystical services
- Live Readings and demonstrations
- Community-building rituals and opportunities to network
This event welcomes everyone—from the divination-curious to seasoned readers. Attendees can expect a rich day of learning and connection in an atmosphere grounded in respect, inclusivity, and magical exploration.
Tickets and Sponsorship Opportunities
Early bird registration and sponsorship packages are now available. Visit https://www.socaldivcon.com to learn more, secure your spot, and get involved as a presenter, vendor, or sponsor.
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About the Southern California Divination Conference
The Southern California Divination Conference was founded to provide an inclusive, educational, and empowering gathering place for the metaphysical and spiritual community. With a focus on personal growth and intuitive practices, the event aims to uplift and celebrate the ancient arts of divination and spiritual exploration.
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Tarot of the Week by Star Bustamonte
Deck: The Poe Tarot, by Trisha Leigh Shufelt, published by REDFeather, Mind, Body Spirit, an imprint of Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Card: Major Arcana VII (7) – The Chariot
The week ahead offers the promise of rewards and success for those who have mastered the art of determination, force of will, and self-control, as well as the ability to rise above challenges and obstacles. Staying focused and not allowing distractions to derail progress are apt to be key in achieving success. There is also the potential for travel that can lead to an epiphany. If an opportunity to travel arises, take it!
Conversely, feeling overwhelmed is a likely result of attempting to push forward with a plan that requires adjustment or tweaking. There may also be an element of recklessness that undermines the goal sought and results in exhaustion from misplaced or wasted energy. If things are not going as desired, take a step back and re-evaluate plans before renewing efforts to continue.
Dambo’s Dumpster Magic
Danish artist Thomas Dambo has built a global reputation for his towering, whimsical troll sculptures, each crafted almost entirely from recycled and reclaimed materials. Based in Copenhagen, Dambo describes himself as a “recycle-art activist,” using wood from discarded pallets, construction scraps, and natural materials like branches and stones. His goal is to inspire wonder while promoting environmental consciousness, showing that what many consider trash can be transformed into something magical. Each troll carries its own folklore-inspired story, often rooted in nature, conservation, and the need for humans to reconnect with the earth.
Dambo’s installations blend environmental storytelling with hands-on activism. He often works with local communities to source materials and build the trolls, fostering both sustainability and a sense of collective responsibility. The result is art that is immersive, playful, and deeply purposeful, inviting visitors to wander through forests, parks, and coastal landscapes in search of these gentle giants. His work draws on Nordic myth and global folk traditions, infusing them with urgent messages about climate change, biodiversity, and the value of living in balance with nature.
The trolls can now be found in more than a dozen countries, with notable concentrations in the United States. In the Pacific Northwest, the “Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King” series places six sculptures across Bainbridge Island, Issaquah, Portland, Vashon Island, Ballard, and West Seattle. The “TROLLS: Save the Humans” touring exhibition has appeared at sites including Filoli in California and the Virginia Aquarium. Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens hosts the “Guardians of the Seeds”, a set of trolls hidden in the forest. Other installations stand in Rhode Island, Kentucky’s Bernheim Forest, Colorado, Chile, Northern Ireland, Western Australia, and New Jersey. Joen and the Giant Beetle can be found in Miami.
Through these larger-than-life figures, Thomas Dambo turns discarded wood into both art and allegory, reminding us that sustainability and storytelling can walk hand in hand, and that sometimes, the biggest voices for protecting the planet come from trolls.
Dambo’s trolls are dumpster magic at its finest, proving that in the right hands, garbage can change lives.
You can locate Dambo’s Trolls on Trollmap!
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