Maintaining the mooring;
Coping, Healing, and Thriving Together!

The biannual Gatherings, occurring near the Equinox, are events designed to maintain the balance of connection within the Tradition of Stone Circle Wicca. First and foremost, this is where we come together for the renewal of the bonds of friendship, to make ceremony together--just us, to check in with each other spiritually, and to reconnect with the Tradition and it's values. We also tend to some administrative duties to make sure everyone is kept abreast of the activities of SCW and to receive some feedback from the membership on the health of the organization and the needs of it's members.

All Initiates are encouraged to set aside the time for the retreat just as you would if you were traveling to be together in person. Please bring your full self, just as you are and attend as many of the activities as you can, bearing in mind your personal needs and energy level. We look forward to connecting with you.

Tentative Schedule, workshop descriptions and details are coming soon! 

Zoom Link - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89235894826

Friday
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT - Gathering/Opening/Greeting Time
7pm ET/4pm PT - Healing Circle Etiquette & Intention
7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT - Light Trance/Grounding for Heart Circle
8pm ET/5pm PT - Heart Circle: Coping and Healing in Community
9:30pm ET/6:30pm - Bardic Circle: 2020, Is It Over Yet? (Light and fun)

Saturday
10am ET/7am PT - Early Bird Divination Share/Chat Time with Eldritch and Cerridwen
11am ET/8am PT - Gathering Time
11:30am ET/8:30am PT - Officers, Trustees, & Members Meeting
1pm ET/10am PT - BREAK (Get away from the screen)
2pm ET/11am PT - Workshop I with Qira: Healthy Congregations
3:30pm ET/12:30pm PT - BREAK
4pm ET/1:00pm PT - Workshop II with Jason: Ribbons, Ropes, and Chains(Rules, Oaths, and Laws)
5pm ET/2:00pm PT - BREAK (Get away from the screen)
6:30pm ET/3:30pm PT - Ritual Team walk thru
7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT - Gather for Ritual
8pm ET/5:00pm PT - Main Ritual: Healing with the Bringers of the Me
9:30pm ET/6:30pm PT - Shape Shifter's Ball/Faerie Campfire

Sunday
9:30am ET/6:30am PT - Early Bird Divination Share/Chat Time with Eldritch and Cerridwen
11am ET/8am PT - Panel with Lily, Eldritch, and Tigre: Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion
12pm ET/9am PT - LIGHT LUNCH/BREAKFAST BREAK
12:45pm ET/9:45am PT - Shamanic Journey/Healing with Cerridwen
2pm ET/11am PT - Closing Circle

Zoom Etiquette

1. Familiarize yourself with Zoom, if you are not already familiar. Reach out to another member if you need help.
2. Change your name to this format:
   Name, SCW Degree (Dedicant, 1°, 2°, 3°), Pronoun. Ex: Lily, 3°, She/Her

3. Add a selfie to your profile, especially if you do not have video or prefer not to use it.

4. Please consider using video. Pay attention to the lighting in the room and adjust as necessary so we can see you. We would love to see your faces!

5. Arrive on time: Sign in a couple of minutes early to be sure you're on time and don't have problems signing in. The meeting will stay open for the duration of the weekend and you should not have to "wait for the host".

6. Sound: Mute yourself unless you are speaking to cut down on interference and sound issues. Only one person can be heard at a time, and we want to hear what you all have to say.

7. Communicating while muted:
   a.) Chat Room - You can send messages to the whole group or to an individual/ use this to communicate while muted, ask questions, etc.
   b.) Show support to others with the "clap" or "thumbs up" buttons on the bottom of the Zoom app. you can also wave "jazz hands" as a happy support on video.

8. If you get booted please sign back in, mute yourself, and use your best judgement to not derail any activities, especially during ceremonies.

9. Phone or Computer: Zoon tends to be "better" in general on the computer, although sound and video can be better on newer phones. If your computer doesn't have a camera, the phone will likely be the better option.

10. If you need anything for a specific session, have it ready ahead of time. (Ex. Drinks, cushions, altar items, etc.)

What to Bring

1. Your whole self, grounded and prepared to connect based on what work best for you.
2. A consecrated space in which to attend the Gathering. Set your space. Make it sacred to you. Hang a tapestry! Light a candle. Wear magical items. Build an altar with items chosen based on your personal SCW practice and the space allowed.
3. An internet connections.
4. A personal connectivity device.
5. A comfy seat.
6. Snacks, beverages, and napkins
7. Journal - if you are a note taker
8. Divination Tools (Saturday and Sunday early mornings)
9. Ritual Clothing (Saturday evening)
10. Fabulous outfit (Saturday evening post ritual, and anytime!)