Happy Yule!

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And so it is done. About an hour ago the last standing band of 16 Yule Vigil attendees put out the embers of the Yule log fire with a reading and then singing together as we watched the sun rise.

Thanks to the volunteers and the 100+ who attended the Winter Solstice Service and the Yule Vigil kickoff last night and your many contributions.

We appreciate you so much. Bless you all!
READING:

“A Pagan Awakening”  by Jeff A. Bordeaux

A new life is there,
You hear Her now,
She was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So listen to Diana, and accept Her love.
Hoard not Her gifts : feeling, renewal, music.

A new life is there,
You see Him now,
He was always there,
and you’re forever changed.
So look to Apollo, and receive His light.
Hoard not His gifts : healing, growth, joy.
A new life is there,
Your hands reach it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So touch the earth, and partake of it’s sustenance.
Hoard not it’s gifts : body, green, silence.

A new life is there,
You soar with it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So breathe in the air and gather the wind.
Hoard not it’s gifts : mind, dreams, empathy.

A new life is there,
You’re warmed by it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So build the flame and brave it’s heat.
Hoard not it’s gifts : spirit, will, energy.

A new life is there,
You flow with it now,
It was always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So study the ocean and follow it’s tides.
Hoard not it’s gifts : self, courage, sorrow.

A new life is there,
You’re one with them now,
They were always there,
and You’re forever changed.
So take Their gifts and return them threefold.
Share this magic : friendship, love, trust.

SONG:

“Awaken Me” by Abigail Spinner McBride

December Events

 

 

Yule is fast approaching!

Here’s the schedule for December 2015:

For more info email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or leave us a note on Facebook.

 

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

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

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. 

July 2015

August 2015

September 2015

October 2015

November 2015

December 2015

Happy Kemetic New Year!

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

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!