Covens, Groves, and Other Groups
Circle Between the Worlds
CBTW is Adventure Wicca's "outer court" group. Attendance at classes is required to join. Check out www.FoursightAdventureWicca.com for more about the Adventure Tradition; e-mail to AdventureWicca@Comcast.net to get on the notification list for the next eight-week "Ad Trad 101" session.
Mother Earth Ministries-ATC
Check out our website -- www.Motherearthministries.org for exciting news about ENCHANTMENT ENCUMBERED -- the first, and so far the only, book written for people whose practice of Wicca is restricted.
Mother Earth Ministries-ATC is a Tucson-based neo-Pagan prison ministry. MEM's mission is to provide accurate information about Wicca and other Pagan faiths to interested inmates and prison staff; and to facilitate Pagan prisoners' study and practice of their religions. Affiliated with the internationally recognized and respected Aquarian Tabernacle Church, MEM is very much a local group of volunteer priest/esses.
Some of us visit inmates to lead ritual and offer spiritual counsel; we also correspond with inmates, answering questions and offering spiritual counsel through letters. We offer introductory brochures about Wicca, Druidry, and Asatru, and one about the Wheel of the Year; and single-page flyers about various aspects of Wicca and neo-Paganism. We have written a 42-page booklet called Wicca Behind Bars, which we make available free of charge to chaplains and unit libraries, and which is available to individuals for $8 through Aradia Designs (P.O. Box 26278, Tucson, 85726).
MEM is not a coven; our clergy follow different neo-Pagan paths. We don't sell any religious items, and we don't offer a formal correspondence course or offer initiation to inmates. Our clergy are not pen-pals, and our visiting priest/esses may not write to inmates. Further, we are prohibited by the Arizona Department of Correction's rules from working with inmates upon their release, other than in a public setting.
Our role is not to advocate (or assist inmates in lawsuits, no matter how worthy), but to help inmates deepen their understanding of neo-Paganism and learn how to practice their religions even with the restrictions imposed by prison life and regulations. The exercises, spells, and rituals that appear in MEM literature represent our group effort to create liturgy that will work in prison, and don't constitute a distinct or specific Tradition. MEM does not provide books or other religious items, and does not offer correspondence courses.
MEM is always looking for qualified volunteers. Our pastorate volunteer application is downloadable from our website -- www.Motherearthministries.org -- for those who would like to visit or write to inmates, where qualifications and procedures are explained. And, MEM is a 501(c)(3) organization, which means that donations to us are tax-deductible. We appreciate donations of cash to cover our travel, printing, and mailing expenses. We are also happy to accept other help. If you're interested, see one of us at a TAWN cauldron-luck or visit our website for more information.
A word from our founder, Lady Carol Garr: Many people have questioned why I spend my time and energy working with prison inmates. After all, they've probably violated the Wiccan Rede. They might be violent, dangerous, and/or insincere. What they did cannot be undone, but most of these inmates will be released some day, and I'd like to help them change their way of looking at things before that time. All of us are children of the Goddess. As a priestess, I feel called to help Her touch the lives of interested inmates so that they may grow spiritually. To me, it's worth some inconvenience to help show them the way. There's another aspect of our ministry: The DOC must provide inmates with their Constitutional right to practice their religion. However, they know little about "minority" religions like Wicca. Through us, DOC officials, staff, and chaplains are learning the truth about our path.
The Grove of the Pine
An Clann Draoidheachta
Danann Ard Ban Draoi
Pat Jarrett
Danann Ard Ban Draoi
Pat Jarrett
The Grove of the Pine is a Grove of the Druid Clan of Dana, sister-organization to the Fellowship of Isis. The purpose of the Druid Clan of Dana is to develop nature's psychic gifts. In the Grove of the Pine, we attune ourselves to the rhythms of nature by celebrating the cycle of the seasons. We embrace the wisdom of our Celtic ancestors by exploring nature in a way that fosters a deep kinship with our Mother Earth and all her creatures, for they are the teachers of the natural world. Membership in the Grove of the Pine is by invitation to individuals affiliated with the Fellowship of Isis.
Please Email Pat Jarrett at:
Balashov@aol.com
Balashov@aol.com
O.T.O.
Seven
Spirits Camp
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
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The
letters O.T.O. stand for Ordo Templi Orientis, the Order of Oriental
Templars, or Order of the U.S.
Grand Lodge is the governing body of O.T.O. in the Currently
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Initiation
- Into the Western Mysteries
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Workshops
on the Western Mysteries
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Ecclesiastic
Gnostic Catholic Mass - The central public ritual in pursuit of Light,
Life, Love and
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Rituals
of the elements and Feast of the times - celebrations of the Cross
Quarters and Equinox's and Solstice's of the year.
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Networking
- a chance to get out and meet other like minded individuals locally and
internationally.
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you are interested in attending the Public Events and would like to get more
information, please contact:
Br.
Ganapati at: secretary@sevenspirits,
Love
is the law, love under will.
Contact
information for: Seven Spirits
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Sonoran Sunrise Grove
Arn Draiocht Fein - ADF
Arn Draiocht Fein - ADF
Nora Ford, Senior Druid
The Sonoran Sunrise Grove is the local Tucson affiliate of Ar n'Draiocht Fein - A Druid Fellowship Our Grove's orientation is Pan-Indo European, meaning we embrace the Gods and beliefs of all the Indo European peoples (e.g. Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Gaul, Greek, Roman, Norse, Saxon, Vedic etc.).
We are polytheist, which means that we worship many Gods and Goddesses, who are not merely parts of some greater whole, but rather complete entities in themselves. We also worship the Nature Spirits of fur and feather, leaf and stone who inhabit the world as well as our Ancestors, be they our own forbearers, family of heart or the ancient peoples of this land.
All ADF Groves are open, public places of worship where the Gods, Nature Spirits and Ancestors are honored on a regular basis. To this end, we hold public High Day rituals on all eight of the Neo pagan holidays and weekly rituals and classes on Saturday mornings. Weekly Rituals are held at 8 am with a potluck to follow. Religious group worship is also a social gathering for us and all are welcome.
We also perform community service. Our primary project is clean up for the Rillito River Walk between La Canada and La Cholla. As such, we have become designated caretakers of the Tucson Sun Circle there.
When in Tucson, feel free to attend one of our public rituals, held on the eight High Holy Days, Saturday rituals, or come to one of our meetings!
Website: http://www.ssg-adf.org
Senior Druid: Rev. Nora Ford
E - mail: sd@SonoranSunriseGrove.org
Telephone: (520) 437-3958
Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF
P.O. Box 17874
Tucson, AZ 85731-7874
Telephone (520) 437-3958
Click on Logo for our Website!
Desert Henge Coven is one of the oldest Gardnerian covens in Arizona; we may even be the oldest coven in the state. Descended from the Bone Line of Whitecroft, the coven practices British Traditional Witchcraft as interpreted by Gerald Gardner. The group is led by Rick Johnson (HP) and Shea Hermes (HPS).
DHC holds both Outer Court and Inner Court rituals, and the occasional public ritual and event whenever possible. We hold weekly classes in Gardnerian education for serious seekers, which include history, magical practice, theology, and philosophy -- in addition to practical teachings of candle, scented oil, incense, and mead making.
Historically, Rick offered an excellent "Intro to Witchcraft" class which was open to seekers, Pagans of other faiths, and the friends and families of Pagans. The upcoming "Traditional Wicca" course will include teachings from Shea and other local Pagans and witches.
If you are interested in learning more, check out our website at www.Desert-Henge.webs.com or contact us at deserthenge@yahoo.com
or by snail-mail at
Desert Henge Coven
Post Office Box 40451
Tucson, Arizona 85717
Established in 2009, Foursight is the fourth coven in Adventure line. It's led by co-priestesses Redspyder and Ember Jade. They are initiates of O'Gaea and Canyondancer, who articulated the Adventure Tradition of Wicca in 1989.
Adventure Wicca's foundations are a brave heart, a hospitable camp, and the urge -- no, the calling -- to see what's around the next bend. A principle business of Adventure is the confrontation of shadow guardians -- those fears and prejudices that keep our personal power unavailable to us. We camp, one of our mottoes is "Enter the Forest where the trees are thickest," and we mix a fair amount of mirth with our reverence. You can meet us at most TAWN Cauldronlucks. With questions, for more information, or to sign up for "Ad Trad 101" classes, visit www.FoursightAdventureWicca.com or send an e-mail to AdventureWicca@Comcast.net.
