TAWN has been around since the Summer of 1987, guided by consensus. Decisions are reached openly after considerations of suggestions from Members at an open meeting. We're incorporated in the state of Arizona, and operate under our Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Code of Ethics. November 1996 saw our recognition by the State of Arizona as a non-profit educational corporation. We were recognized  as a 501-(c)-4 by non-profit organization by the IRS  in 1997. In the Fall of 2003 TAW received 501(c)3 status from the IRS as an educational and religious non-profit organization. Any donations to TAWN are now tax deductible.

TAWN has several goals.....

• We try to promote communication, understanding, and goodwill among our members.
• Bridging the gaps between solitaries and coveners, traditional and eclectics, Wiccans and practitioners of other Witchcraft religions, Asatruar, Druids, , Thelemites, Shamans, those honoring the paths of indigenous peoples, and other Pagans is an ongoing challenge. When we come together to share ideas, however, we find far more similarities than differences. In this way we build a spiritual community based on a love and reverence for Nature."
   
• All Goddesses and Gods are valid for those who revere them.
• Respect for Mother Earth and all her children (human, animal, plant life, etc.), environmental concerns, and a striving for balance in our lives are common threads.

A centerpiece of our commitment to dispel misconceptions about Wicca is our ongoing series of open-to-the-public classes exploring a wide variety of Neo-pagan paths and skills and interests.

Seasonal rituals led by various member (individual and group) give other members and the general public an experience of the variety of new-Paganism practiced in the Tucson area.

The TAWN Information Line alerts members to events occurring between Cauldron lucks and issues of our newsletter Tapestry. The TAWN Information Line with messages about upcoming events is at (520) 792-6440. A directory helps us network among ourselves. We also reach out nationwide to communicate with other Wiccan and Pagan organizations.

TAWN members have worked hard to make (and keep) Tucson a safe place to come out of the broom closet, and take due pride in the accomplishment.

The Wiccan Rede, paraphrased, that is "if you harm none, do as you will." is a rule that is positive and life affirming. There seems to be an aspect of this simple quote in ALL Neo-Pagan paths whether or not they are Wiccan in origin. We ask that those that seek membership in TAWN at least hold to this life affirming and positive rede in whatever path they choose to follow.

Unfortunately, Witchcraft and Paganism have a bad reputation in the general population. This is due to a lot of misconceptions spread over the years by organized religions, Hollywood, and others. No, we are NOT Satanists. Satan is a construct of Christianity, not Paganism!

One of TAWN's missions is to counter this ignorance with correct information about us and our beliefs, ethics, and values. Few outside the Craft understand our "three-fold law," that whatever we send out returns to us three times over. That's quite an incentive to be sure only helpful, constructive actions are sent out to the world! Our beliefs hold us accountable for all we do.

Thank you for visiting our web site at www.tawn.org for schedules, membership applications and further info.

We look forward to meeting you.

Blessed Be.

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