In January 2003, the first meeting/coffee hour of the SEF Pagan Family Connection took place at the Brigham Hill Community Farm in Grafton. The gathering was a blend of a social coffee hour and a business meeting. The coffee hour was a chance for pagan families to meet other pagans in the area and make connections. The business part of the afternoon served as an opportunity to find out what these pagan parents want from the SEF in terms of programs and services.

After some discussion it was decided that we begin holding Sabbat Celebrations specifically designed for families. Since then we have had many celebrations on our own, as well as some in conjunction with the local CUUPS organization and some (Beltain and Lammas) in conjunction with the big SEF Community Sabbat celebrations.



Left:     Happy Imbolc celebrants sport their Brigid crowns at the first Family Connection Sabbat Celebration 2/2/03!
Right:   Pumpkins, apples, masks, and rememberances adorn the Samhain Altar.


Click HERE for more photos from the Pagan Family Connection!

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Our Family Sabbat Celebrations include seasonal crafts and games, snacks, and a child-friendly ritual.
All are welcome, not only those with kids!
Our requested donation is $3/family for SEF Members, and $5/family for non-members.

Please join us for these upcoming Sabbat Celebrations in 2008:

Beltain: Saturday April 26, Starting at 3 PM
Joining in the SEF Beltain Celebration for all Ages, At Brigham Hill Community Farm, Grafton MA.
Click here for full Beltain info!

Midsummer: Sunday June 22, 1 PM - 3 PM
At: An Outdoor Location TBA
Fee: SEF Members $3/family; non-members $5/family. Picnic, hiking, and tie-dye altar cloths!

Lammas: Sunday August 10, 1-5 PM
Joining in the SEF Lammas Faire with family-oriented games and fun!
At Hopkinton YMCA.

Autumn: Sunday September 14, 1 PM - 3 PM
At: Outdoor Location TBA
Fee: SEF Members $3/family; non-members $5/family. Picnic, hiking, and apple-picking!

Samhain: October Date TBA 1-3 PM
Seasonal crafts, stories, and games, snacks, and a child-friendly ritual.
At Brigham Hill Community Farm, Grafton MA.

Yule: December Date TBA, 1-3 PM
Seasonal crafts, stories, and games, snacks, and a child-friendly ritual.
At Brigham Hill Community Farm, Grafton MA.




Click here for directions to Brigham Hill Community Farm

If you want to have a voice in shaping what we hope will quickly become a great resource for us parents (who are struggling to find kid-centered pagan rituals and gatherings), please fill out the Family Connection questionnaire and mail it to the SEF at:
PO Box 30
Marlborough MA 01752
or contact Barbara directly at xtlwolf@verizon.net.