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Happy Samhain!

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Many thanks to the volunteers who helped us with last night’s Samhain celebration!

Here’s a bit of what is coming up next:

You can also catch the Facebook events page. If you would like to help and volunteer at Yule (Dec 21) or the Annual Overnight Yule Vigil  (Dec 21-22), email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org You can also come to the next monthly meeting!

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September Events List

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Here’s what’s going on this month. Hope you can join us…

  • Sept 4: BYO Craft Circle. 6:30 PM in Room 9.
  • Sept 6: Monthly Meeting + Lunch Out. 12:30 PM in Room 9
  • Sept 18: Teaching Craft Circle: Make A Rainstick
  • Sept 26: Mabon Ritual. 7 PM Gore Hall.

If you would like to help and volunteer at Mabon (Sept 26) or Samhain (Nov 7), email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

Fall 2015 Calendar

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General Pattern

We orient out activities against this general “flow” during the year.

  • 1st Sunday of the Month — Monthly Meeting at 12:30 PM in Room 9
  • 3rd Sunday of the Month — Movie Night at 6:30 PM in Room 9
  • 1st and 3rd Fridays: BYO and Teaching Craft Circles at 6:30 PM in Room 9
  • Rituals on the closest Saturday to the date. 7 PM start in Gore Hall with 8 PM potluck to follow.

Classes are inserted where applicable.

Fall/Winter 2015 calendar

You may print this calendar listing out but be aware dates are subject to change as the year goes on and we  update it after each meeting. It was last updated on Sept 6, 2015.

If you prefer the Facebook Events page view, it is here. 

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Happy Kemetic New Year!

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kemeticnewyear2015Thanks to all who came for our Wep Ronpet celebration saturday! Don’t forget to smash your red pot execrations and throw them away Monday.

Here’s the schedule for the next month.  You can check out more on our Facebook events page. 

August 2015

  • Aug 2: Mystic Grove Meeting. 12:30 PM, Room 9
  • Aug 6: Neopagan Rites Class 4. 7:00 PM, Room 9
  • Aug 7:  BYO Craft Circle. 6:30 PM, Room 9
  • Aug 13: Neopagan Rites Class 5. 7:00 PM, Room 9
  • Aug 20: Neopagan Rites Class 6. 7:00 PM, Room 9
  • Aug 21: Teaching Craft Circle. “Autumn Beads potluck.” 6:30 PM, Room 9
  • Aug 27: Neopagan Rites Class 7. 7:00 PM, Room 9

Next ritual is Sept 26 – Mabon at 7 PM in Gore Hall. For more info email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or leave us a note on Facebook. See you there!

Craft Circles 2015-2016

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beeswaxcandlesHere’s the listing for the 2015-2016 church year.

1st Friday Craft Circles
(6:30 PM in Room 9)

are “Bring Your Own” project.  Sit, chat, snack and visit with us.

3rd Friday Teaching Craft Circles
(6:30 PM in Assembly Room)

“Teaching Circles” offer a new demonstration or group craft project.  They are led by volunteers and topics vary. A $5 donation is welcome but not required.  This helps replenish crafting supplies.

Past projects include

  • beading
  • candlemaking
  • cordial making
  • zentangles
  • decoupage boxes

and more!

Neopagan Rites: Learn to Improve Your Ritual Writing

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neopaganritesbook.jpgThis class is intended for people of all experience levels to enhance their understanding of the elements of creating and leading public Pagan ritual. Sessions will include content presented by class leaders, discussion, exercises, homework.

This 12 week series takes place from July 16-October 1 every Thursday evening from 7 PM – 9 PM.

The class will put their learning into practice by writing, organizing, and leading the Mystic Grove Mabon ritual on Saturday, September 26.

Book will be provided. (Neopagan Rites: A Guide to Creating Public Rituals That Work by Isaac Bonewits.

Cost: $25 for singles, $30 for couples, $10 if you already own the book.

TO RSVP or for further information, contact mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or visit out Facebook event page.

Happy Midsummer!

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Midsummer blessings to all of you. Special thanks to those attending ritual in the Sanctuary today!

Here’s the schedule for July 2015:

  • July 3: BYO Craft Circle. 6:30 PM, Room 9
  • July 5: Mystic Grove Meeting. 12:30 PM, Room 9
  • July 16: Neopagan Rites Class 1. 7:00 PM, Room 9.
  • July 17: Teaching Craft Circle 6:30 PM, Room 9
  • July 23: Neopagan Rites Class 2. 7:00 PM, Room 9
  • July 30: Neopagan Rites Class 3. 7:00 PM, Room 9

This month we start a new class series — NeoPagan Rites.

Next ritual is Aug 2– The Kemetic New Year at 7 PM in Gore Hall. For more info email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or leave us a note on Facebook.

Happy Beltane!

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Beltane blessings to all of you. Special thanks to those attending ritual tonight!

Here’s the schedule for May 2015:

  • May 1:  BYO Craft Circle. 6:30 PM, Room 9
  • May 2: Beltane Ritual. 7 PM Re Courtyard. (Potluck to follow.)
  • May 3: Mystic Grove Meeting. 12:30 PM, Room 9
  • May 15: Teaching Craft Circle  6:30 PM, Room 9
  • May 16:  Midsummer Planning meeting at 3 PM

Next ritual is June 29 – Summer Solstice at 11 AM in the Sanctuary. For more info email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or leave us a note on Facebook.

Rose Orange Potpourri

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Happy Spring Equinox! We made this at Imbolc and shared at Ostara. In case you wanted to make some rose-orange potpourri of your own… This makes about 10 sachets with about ½ cup mix in each.

  • 1 qt. dried rose
  • 1 cup dried orange or clementine peels
  • 1/2 c. dried lavender
  • 2 tbsp. whole cloves
  • 1 vanilla bean (cut or broken into small pieces)
  • 2 sticks cinnamon (crushed)
  • 1 oz. dried orris root (NOT powder)
  • 20 drops orange essential oil

Mix everything dry together in a large bowl. Add the 20 drops of orange. Mix it again. Store in a 2 qt glass jar for 6 weeks for scents to blend. Shake periodically. Spoon into sachet bags when ready.