Open Rituals and Classes
The Society of Elder Faiths sponsors rituals,
classes, workshops and study groups which are open to the public. The times and dates of the Open events and Public Sabbats may change.
Please
check this page closer to the time of the event,
or call the numbers listed below.
Open Rituals and Classes
The Society of Elder Faiths sponsors rituals, classes, workshops and study groups which are open to the public. The times and dates of the Open events and Public Sabbats may change. Please check this page closer to the time of the event, or call the numbers listed below.
March 2008
Sunday March 9, 1 PM - 3 PM: Pagan Family Connection Ostara Celebration
At: Brigham Hill Community Farm in Grafton MA.
Fee: SEF Members $3/family; non-members $5/family.
Making incense, making a moon wreath, and an egg hunt!
All are welcome. Parents must stay with their children.
Click here for directions to the Farm
Friday March 14, 7 PM: Open Spring Equinox Circle
At: Taproot Bookstore, 1200 West Boylston, Worcester 01606
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Taproot at (508) 853-5083.
Saturday March 15, 3 PM - 6 PM:
SEF Forum Class: Working with Energy
At: Brigham Hill Community Farm in Grafton MA.
"Energy" is a vague and generic term that is used to mean
everything from the electricity that lights our home to the
tingle that runs up the spine during a moving invocation.
Join Jen and Deb for a workshop that will use meditation,
visualization and hands-on exercises to allow participants
to better recognize and direct energy.
All adult members are welcome, of course, but this time we'd
like to also welcome children 12 and older to attend. If
anyone has a 10 or 11 year old they think would benefit from
the workshop, please contact either Jen at
jenstiles@gmail.com
or Debbie at
dberry@bu.edu
in advance. The main concern is that
all attendees (children *and* adults!) need to have the ability to
focus for the entire workshop.
Fee: NONE! But open only to SEF Members. Non-Members can join at the door.
Click here for directions to the Farm
Friday March 21, 7 PM - 9 PM: Open Spring Equinox Circle
At: Open Doors Bookstore, 395-A Washington, Braintree 02184
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Open Doors at (781) 843-8224.
Saturday April 5, 1 PM - 4 PM:
SEF Forum Class: Elements of Ritual and Liturgy
At: Brigham Hill Community Farm in Grafton MA.
Fee: NONE! But open only to SEF Members. Non-Members can join at the door.
Click here for directions to the Farm
Saturday April 12, details TBA:
Groundbreaking ceremony for Azure Green,
Middlefield MA.
Watch your email and the Spring Messenger for more info!
Saturday April 26, Time TBA (afternoon):
Beltain Celebration for all ages
At: Brigham Hill Community Farm in Grafton MA.
Fee: Suggested Donation $10-$15
Click here for directions to the Farm
Friday May 30 - Sunday June 1: Annual Spring Retreat in Deerfield MA
Click here for registration, and photos from past events.
Friday June 13, 7 PM: Open Summer Solstice Circle
At: Taproot Bookstore, 1200 West Boylston, Worcester 01606
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Taproot at (508) 853-5083.
Friday June 20, 7 PM - 9 PM: Open Spring Equinox Circle
At: Open Doors Bookstore, 395-A Washington, Braintree 02184
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Open Doors at (781) 843-8224.
Sunday June 22, 1 PM - 3 PM: Pagan Family Connection Midsummer Celebration
At: Outdoor Location TBA
Fee: SEF Members $3/family; non-members $5/family.
Picnic, hiking, and tie-dye altar cloths!
All are welcome. Parents must stay with their children.
Click here for directions to the Farm
Sunday August 10, 1:00 - 5:00 PM: Annual Lammas Faire for All Ages!
At: Hopkinton YMCA.
Held in honor of Lugh, Master of All Skills. Flea Market, Arts & Crafts Show,
Workshops, All Skills Parade, games for all ages.
Come join the fun and test your skill - All are welcome!
Parents must stay with their kids.
Friday September 12, 7 PM: Open Autumn Equinox Circle
At: Taproot Bookstore, 1200 West Boylston, Worcester 01606
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Taproot at (508) 853-5083.
Sunday September 14, 1 PM - 3 PM: Pagan Family Connection Midsummer Celebration
At: Outdoor Location TBA
Fee: SEF Members $3/family; non-members $5/family.
Picnic, hiking, and apple-picking!
All are welcome. Parents must stay with their children.
Click here for directions to the Farm
Friday September 19, 7 PM - 9 PM: Open Autumn Equinox Circle
At: Open Doors Bookstore, 395-A Washington, Braintree 02184
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Open Doors at (781) 843-8224.
Friday October 10 - Monday October 13: Annual Autumn Retreat in Middlefield MA
Click here for photos from past events.
Saturday October 25, Time TBA (evening): Open Samhain Circle
At: Brigham Hill Community Farm in Grafton.
Fee: Suggested donation $10 - $15.
This will be a serious transformational working for each individual attending,
and as such is not appropriate for children. All attendees are requested to
bring a fully prepared and cooked hearty main dish to be shared at the post-ritual
feast, along with any necessary serving utensils. Oven space is available to warm
up food, and we'll supply cups, plates, and eating utensils.
Doors locked, and orientation begins, at 6:30 PM
Click here for directions to the Farm
Friday December 12, 7 PM: Open Winter Solstice Circle
At: Taproot Bookstore, 1200 West Boylston, Worcester 01606
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Taproot at (508) 853-5083.
Friday December 19, 7 PM - 9 PM: Open Winter Solstice Circle
At: Open Doors Bookstore, 395-A Washington, Braintree 02184
Fee: Suggested donation $5 - $10
All are welcome; suggested for ages 14 and older.
For directions, call Open Doors at (781) 843-8224.