Halloween is the great grandchild of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end,” the pre-Christian Celtic holiday marking the point halfway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. Samhain explores the increasing darkness, the thinning of the veil between the living and the beloved dead, and the mystery that every ending leads to a new beginning. Join … Continue reading Samhain: Entering the Dark
Please join us as we welcome the changing of the season with a wonderfully “Wiccatarian Pagaversalist” celebration of Summer Solstice – the longest day of the year. We will also recognize fathers/father-figures and Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of slaves in America. The service will be followed by social hour and the option of a group … Continue reading Summer Solstice Celebration
Pagan Celebration of the Spring Equinox The earth reawakens to a burgeoning new season of life-giving, life-affirming gifts. The Equinox means “equal night” and signals balance: the day and night are each twelve hours long. As the sun becomes stronger there is a sense of joyful abundance and promise. Join us for a pagan service … Continue reading Ostara
Halloween is the great grandchild of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end,” the pre-Christian Celtic holiday marking the point halfway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. At northern latitudes such as ours, the earth’s bounty has been harvested and the plants are drying up, their cells are bursting from the frost, they can’t grow any … Continue reading Samhain: Entering the Dark
With Ariel Ocker, Liz Moore and Anna M Halloween is the great grandchild of Samhain, meaning “summer’s end,” the pre-Christian Celtic holiday marking the point halfway between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. Samhain explores the increasing darkness, the thinning of the veil between the living and the beloved dead, and the mystery that … Continue reading Samhain: Entering the Dark
