Weaving Community through the Celebration of Us
Our ancestors wove together history, working together interdependently, that allows us to be here now. We kick off the celebration of “Us'' Friday evening with a welcome with community, followed by Bardic Circle. We examine our own interdependence all day Saturday with ample time for community chat at the Breakfast Club, workshops, ritual, and evening bardic. Sunday morning we will meet together to look at idea of Families of Blood, Choice, and Spirit. Who they are and what they mean to you.
Connect with us from your space as we examine the interconnectedness of our community whose every part is equal to all others, each equally receiving and providing support.
Schedule of Events:
Friday
2:30 PM Common Grounds with Eldritch
5:30 PM Gather and Gab with Toni
8:30 PM Hail and Welcome!
9:00 PM Bardic Circle with Eldritch: Bring a beverage. Bring your brain. Bring your heart. Bring your Sacred Self. Answer the question: How are we Interdependent?
Saturday
9:30 AM Breakfast Club with Susan - Bring a Beverage
11:00 AM Workshop I: "Divination Cafe" with Jason Freshwater
12:00 PM Workshop II: “E Pluribus Unum: Patriotic Slogans and Rituals of the USA" with Tim "Tarax" McClennan
1:00 PM Break for Lunch - Go stretch and nourish those bodies!
3:00 PM Workshop III: “Meet the Slavic Gods” with Robin Woodruff
4:00 PM Workshop IV: “Warp, Weft, Wyrd: Weaving Community” with Elian Byrd
5:00 PM Workshop V: “Alchemy 101” - Sarah Bumgarner
6:00 PM Break for Dinner - Go stretch and nourish those bodies!
7:00 PM Ceremony: “Interdependence: A Celebration of Us” with Blinx in service
8:00 PM Bardic Circle: Eldritch
Sunday
10:00 AM Breakfast Club with April - Bring a Beverage
11:00 AM Workshop VI: “Wiccan Family Values: Interdependence and Sacredness-Connectedness” with Jonathan "Snow Ba'al" White
12:00 PM Ceremony: Closing Ceremony
Workshops Descriptions
Divination Cafe with Jason Freshwater
Grab a drink and join us! We will be spending time learning and discussion Norse Runes as well as the Leonormand card system.
E Pluribus Unum: Patriotic Slogans and Rituals of the USA with Tim "Tarax" McClennen
It may seem like many of the symbols, slogans, gestures, and music that we use to show our enthusiasm for our country are as old as the country itself. In this class we will examine the origins of the various conventional rituals of modern patriotism, where they come from, and when they were implemented.
Meet the Slavic Gods with Robin Woodruff
This oft overlooked Slavic Deities may be the key to understanding many other cultures' Pantheons. With roots that go back 16,000 years and possibly much more, come learn about the Goddesses and God and in the indigenous people of Old Europe. Meet the ancient Bear Goddess, Devana, the Bird Goddess, Siva, the Teacher of Magic, Veles, and the Lord of Lightning, Perun! You may never have heard of them, if so, this program will give you a quick overview of these deities. And if you have heard of them, come and learn how much more there is!
Warp, Weft, Wyrd: Weaving Community with Elian Byrd
Crafting is magic, we all know this. Put a crocheter in front of a basket of yearn and a hooked stick in their hand and two hours they'll have the most most amazing granny-square-cardigan. But how, apart from the act itself, can we pour our personal magic in our crafted creations? Join me as I break down how I build my tools, color, and materials into a spelled creation, and how it can be applied to any craft!
Alchemy 101 with Sarah Bumgarner
A long night spent circling, singing, dancing, drumming, and sharing around a beautiful fire. It’s not a party, it’s a process! Alchemical fire circles, like TriFire and Mayfire, are deeply transformative spaces where you can use the principles of alchemy to work through your personal lead (trauma, pain grief, etc.) and turn it into gold! Learn the basics of the alchemical processes with a beginner-friendly discussion with Sarah, TriFire co-laborator and Junior Fire Circle Princess
Wiccan Family Values: Interdependence and Sacredness-Connectedness with Jonathan "Snow Ba'al White"
We will meet together to look at the idea of Families of Blood, Choice, and Spirit. What is the origin of our need to connect with other people? How can we celebrate and affirm that need for interpersonal connection in ways that promote liberation, consent, and responsibility -- very different from the dominant culture's idea of the family as an institution based on dominance. We'll talk about Wiccan family values, and we will think together about ways to honor them in ceremony. This workshop is designed to help each person fight back against loneliness, isolation, and abusive models of close relationship. Come as you are.
Rituals:
Interdependence: A Celebration of Us, Blinx in service
Come and join us as we celebrate our connections to each other and build enduring community through ritual and magic. Help us strengthen our circle by honoring what is included. You are Hailed and Welcomed!
Closing Ceremony
Close out the weekend with a ceremony to reflect upon who we are, what we have learned and what we can teach others. Let our unique selves spread joy and knowledge to the world!
