Samhain is one of the four major religious festivals in the Celtic calendar.
Samhain is celebrated for three nights at the end of the light half of the year and the beginning of the dark half of the year. This has come to be October 31st, November 1st and 2nd on our modern calendars.
Samhain sees the end of one year and beginning of the new but is not quite either one.
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Offerings that you make don’t need to be expensive or extravagant. Here are 10 simple gifts for the Gods that will show your devotion without breaking the bank.
Kristen recently (August 4th, 2018) lead the Sunday meeting in a discussion about Visualization and how it can be used in practice as it applies to our spiritual lives. These are the class notes for that discussion.
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a shrine and an altar? In a previous White Oak Grove discussion, we talked about the differences, and saw a few contrasting examples for different paths and purposes.
It can be hard to find time in this busy world to appreciate magic, the Gods, and the natural world around you. If you’re looking for ways that you can reconnect with the magic within you, we’ve got 5 simple ideas for boosting your spirituality!
In ancient Greece, praying to the Gods is a sacred act – whether it be thanksgiving, praise, or simple conversation. The purpose of prayer and ritual is that of humans out to be closer to a God in love and respect. The act of trying to become closer to the Gods also draws the Gods closer to you.
Check out the class notes from a White Oak Grove previous discussion.
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There will be no Hellenic Special Interest Group meetings in 2018. Thank you for joining us, and look for Greek themes in our regular discussions.
We will be hosting Hospitality for the Church Service on Sunday, October 1st 2017. Please arrive at 9am to help staff the required positions, you do not need to attend service in the sanctuary to be useful. Greeters, runners, and help with refreshments in the Hall is always needed. 9:15am – 11:30am
Our regular meeting will begin at Noon, and details are still being stirred up for a class by April on Kitchen Witchery!
