We are tentatively looking at holding Ostara at the Meadville UU on the 24th of March. Please watch this space for the definite date, which will be determined soon. Thank you for your patience!
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Imbolc 2012
Imbolc was held at the Meadville Unitarian Universalist Church chapterhouse, and was attended by eight people. The deity of occasion was Brighid, a Celtic goddess whose areas of governance are given to protection of hearth and home, to healing and smithcraft, to weaving and the needle arts, to poetry and song, and to warriors. Those that were called for inspiration were the bards and storytellers of old, and the Gatekeeper was Blackbird. A Brighid’s Mantle had been prepared by two Grove members, and during the main praise offering was passed around the assembled company to imbue it with comfort and healing, to be used in service of the Folk throughout the coming year.
The omen was good, and was taken in the form of Ogham, and were asked for as wisdom given from Brighid for past, present, and future. The Past was the Broom; Healing, and Tools, fashioned by us to help us move forward. The Present was Silver Fir, Perserverence and Foresight- using the tools we have to work through the challenges facing us. And the Future was Willow, the quality of Flexibility- during those challenges, the Folk may flex and bend rather than break.
The Waters of Life were this time taken in the form of tea candles, for the Folk to take home and burn in their own hearths.
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Imbolc Announcement
Snow Water Grove will be holding a ritual for Imbolc on Saturday, February 4th, at 3:00pm at the Meadville UU. Come and celebrate with us!
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Yule 2011
Yule was held at the Meadville UU on December 17th, 2011. It was well-attended, with eighteen total attendees. We invited the Frost Giants to be our Gatekeepers, based on their past enthusiasm and excellent handling of the work. Bragi was called for inspiration. There was no specific deity of occasion, and the main ritual offering took the form of a modified souling play assembled and tweaked by a Grove member. It detailed the traditional battle of the Holly King and Oak King for sovereignty of the Winter Season, and was enthusiastically participated in by the bulk of attendees.The omen was taken in runes, and what was received was good, and went as follows (with remarks by Grey)
“Gifu, Laguz, Ingwaz
From the Ancestors, Gifu, A Gift for a Gift as is said. The art of
hospitality goes a long way, and can be both a gift of giving, as well
as receiving
From the Nature Spirits; Laguz; The primordial waters, those we tap into
during the two powers, the waters of earth mother herself. Strong and
powerful, but with respect will mean that we don’t get swept away with
its currents.
From the Shining Ones; Ingwaz; The primordial male powers, growth,
strength in connecting each persons force. bonded together, a force to
be reckoned with.
Using our gifts, gives us the balance of the primordial female and male
powers, in balance. A positive, good omen for Yule. Take the blessings
here, shine in these cold winter months, for there is power there.”
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Samhain 2011
The ADF Druids of Snow Water Grove invite all members of the community to our next public high day ritual: Samhain on Sunday November 5th 2011 at 3pm.
This will be a Celtic style ADF Rite, and will be indoors at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville in the Parish House Living Room (the building to the left of the Sanctuary) located at:
346 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335,
(Directions available from:http://www.uumeadville.org/directions.htm)
We will honor the Ancestors, of Blood and Spirit, and the Final Harvest of the year.
A time to raise a glass to our Ancestors, as well as say goodbye to this year, and welcome the coming in of a new spiritual year.
Join us on this high day where we set a place at our table for all our Ancestors, and offer them praise for helping us be where we are right now, to show that we remember them, and to offer them blessings by saying we have not forgotten them and their teachings.
Pre-ritual briefing will be at 3pm, and ritual to start at 3:30pm. Potluck feast to follow, since this is an indoor rite, we will have access to the kitchen, so bring a dish to share.
We will be collecting non-perishable canned and boxed goods for the Salvation Army food pantry efforts in Meadville. Donations welcomed, which helps us pay for rental space during the winter time for us to provide open to the public rites.
If you have questions about the event, or need directions to the rite please contact us by phone on 814 406 9794 or email at info@snowwatergrove.org.
Bright Blessings,
~ Grey Whittney,
Senior Druid
Snow Water Grove, ADF
Web: www.snowwatergrove.org
Email: grey@snowwatergrove.org
Tel: (814) 406-9794
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Autumnal Equinox 2011
The ADF Druids of Snow Water Grove invite all members of the community to our next public high day ritual: Autumnal Equinox on Saturday September 24th 2011 at 3pm.
This will be a Norse style ADF Rite, and will be at our outside Nemeton on the Quinet Mothers Land out on Route 27 at the Crawford/Venango County line (between Fauncetown Road and Lesh Road on the North side). Come dressed for the weather, and prepared for primitive facilities (the land has no electricity, running water, or structures). If you need a chair, please bring one along (we run out fast).
We will be honoring the Goddess Nerthus as our Deity Of Occasion at this transition from summer to fall, as a prelude for the cold winter blowing in.
Join us on this high day where we shall see her safely to her winters’ rest, by song and praise.
Pre-ritual briefing will be at 3pm, and ritual to start at 3:30pm. A camp fire style potluck will follow the rite.
We will be collecting non-perishable canned and boxed goods for the Salvation Army food pantry efforts in Meadville. Donations welcomed, which helps us pay for rental space during the winter time for us to provide open to the public rites.
If you have questions about the event, or need directions to the rite please contact us by phone on 814 406 9794 or email at info@snowwatergrove.org.
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Earth Based Study Group Canceled
Sadly, we have to post that we’re not going to be holding the Meadville Earth Based Religion Study Group until we manage to find a better time and monthly dates that’s going to work for people.
That said, we’re more than happy to try and arrange a coffee evening with ether friends of grove, members, or anyone of the community to chat and hang out. If you’re interested, drop us a note via email to info@snowwatergrove.org
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Lughnasadh 2011
The ADF Druids of Snow Water Grove invite all members of the community to our next public high day ritual: Lughnasadh on Saturday August 6th 2011 at 3pm.
This will be a Celtic style ADF Rite, and will be at our outside Nemeton on the Quinet Mothers Land out on Route 27 at the Crawford/Venango County line (between Fauncetown Road and Lesh Road on the North side). Come dressed for the weather, and prepared for primitive facilities (the land has no electricity, running water, or structures). If you need a chair, please bring one along (we run out fast).
We will be celebrating the first harvest of the year, and the Lady of Sovereignty. Come help us bless the land and feel our connection to the land around us at this time of bounty. Pre-ritual briefing will be at 3pm, and ritual to start at 3:30pm. A camp fire style potluck will follow the rite.
For more information, contact us by phone on 814 406 9794 or by email at info@snowwatergrove.org
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July Earth Based Religion Study Group
This is our Monthly Study Group at the Meadville Unitarian Universalist Parish House (the building to the left of the sanctuary) centering around Earth based religions, and run by the Druids of Snow Water Grove, ADF.
When: Friday June 10th 2011 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Meadville Parish House. (Building to the left of the Church Sanctuary)
346 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA, 16335
Directions: Please See: http://www.uumeadville.org/directions.htm
This is an open to the public group, be you a member of the UU Church or not, or be you pagan or non-pagan, without any rituals to follow, nor any participation or prior background needed.
Bring yourselves, your curiosity, and your questions.
Contact us by phone on 814 406 9794 or info@snowWaterGrove.org for further details.
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Midsummer 2011
When: Saturday, June 25 2011 · 3:00pm – 6:00pm
The ADF Druids of Snow Water Grove invite all members of the community to our public high day ritual: Midsummer on Saturday June 25th 2011 at 3pm.
This will be a Norse style ADF Rite, and will be at our outside Nemeton on the Quinet Mothers Land out on Route 27 at the Crawford/Venango County line (between Fauncetown Road and Lesh Road on the North side). Come dressed for the weather, and prepared for primitive facilities (the land has no electricity, running water, or structures). If you need a chair, please bring one along (we run out fast).
We will be celebrating Sól, the sun, honoring her time of “standing
still” at midsummer, whose light we all rely on, and cherish, not only for our well being, but for all life around us. Come help us slow her travel for this day so she may hear our blessings. Pre-ritual briefing will be at 3pm, and ritual to start at 3:30pm. A camp fire style potluck will follow the rite.
For more information call 814 406 9794 or email info@snowwatergrove.org
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