Pagan Family Connection – The Society of Elder Faiths

Mabon All Ages Meetup – September 17, 2023

SEF Board Member — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:05:02 +0000

Join us for an afternoon of apple picking and fun at Tougas Farm in Northborough, MA on Sunday 17 September at 1 pm.

Let us know if you’re going to make it by emailing us or messaging us on Facebook. We’ll have a small sign that says SEF so you can find us once there.

This is a social event! Get some cider and donuts and then we can head out into the orchard. See the Tougas Farm website for details on Apple picking.

We hope to see you there! It’s fun for the whole family.

PFC Ostara Family Walk – 3/20/2022

SEF Board Member — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:34:18 +0000

The PFC is offering an all-ages Equinox walk on Sunday, March 20th from 1 – 2:30 PM. As the daylight reaches its balance and life in the natural world stirs, we will explore the Assabet riverside for signs of spring. What heralds the coming of spring and how do we know when it has arrived? How are our lives – Pagan and mundane – affected by the changing season, and what can we do at home to honor the coming spring? Come experience the magical energy emerging from the Earth right now, and celebrate the Equinox by the Assabet River!

There is no fee for this program, but donations are always welcome. We will meet at the Assabet River Rail Trail parking lot located at 417 Main St. in Hudson. Please note that this lot is not in downtown Hudson, but further east along Main St., across from the Main St. Cemetary. We hope to see you there!

Cynthia will be leading this event. Her contact info is below:

978.400.2866

cynthia@inkwoodtarot.com

PFC Yule Nature Walk – 12/19/2021

SEF Board Member — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:24:05 +0000

Come join the SEF’s Pagan Family Connection for a COVID – safe Yule Nature Walk for all ages in Hudson MA, on Sunday, December 19th from 2:30 – 4 PM. Led by Cynthia Menard, a naturalist and the PFC’s new coordinator, we will explore how the natural world prepares for the long, cold, dark nights ahead. While we walk through the gathering dark on Solstice eve, we will observe and discuss how humans also prepare for the coming winter, and how these two worlds connect and collide around the Solstice.

We will gather at the Assabet River Rail Trail lot, located at 147 Main St., Hudson, MA 01479. Bring warm clothes and warm, comfortable shoes for walking outside. Recommended donation is $5 per family.

Pagan Family Connection Spring Equinox and Egg Hunt – 3/15/20

admin — Tue, 28 Jan 2020 18:48:52 +0000

2020 brings us around to a year of Egyptian myth and ritual.

Join us for a story and craft, ritual and the ever popular Ostara’s Egg Hunt! The Goddess Ostara and her Hare employ parent volunteers to hide eggs for the kids (and young at heart). Please bring a snack to share – no candy, soda, tree or peanuts, please.

The PFC is appropriate for families with children of all ages, as well as the young at heart. If you have pre-teens and teenagers who are looking for community, they are most welcome. Please also join us with your 10-18 year olds in Hudson on the second Saturday of the month for ritual and pot luck dinner with the Tween and Teen group.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

Date: Sunday March 15, 2020 at 1 PM

Location: Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton 01536

Pagan Family Connection Yule Celebration – 12/15/19

admin — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 19:57:54 +0000

When: Sunday, December 15, 2019

From: 1pm – 3pm

Where: 37 Wheeler Road, Grafton, MA

Our final ritual of 2019! We shall celebrate the season with ritual, craft and stories.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

Update: Lammas Faire Schedule of Events 7/28/19

admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:21:12 +0000

The 2019 Lammas Ritual and Games will focus on the Irish myth of Lugh as he presents himself at the gate of Tara before Nuada, on the eve of battle with the Formorians to take back the kingship of Ireland. Our writer and RE director has taken a few liberties with versions of the story to keep it in line with the rituals and crafts she has been teaching the children in the Pagan Family Connection and Tween & Teen groups.

Games, Vendors, Ritual, Picnicking, fun for all ages!
Event Admission is FREE
Parking Fee: $8 MA Vehicle, $15 non-MA Vehicle

Schedule for the day:

Doors open at noon – vendors will be open. Bring your picnic lunch to enjoy in the sun or under the pavilion.
Bake off starts at 1 PM (details: see Bake-off info below)
Workshops 1:30-2:15
Games 2:30
Games are a part of the ritual. We will cast circle, enjoy ritual drama, and choose our teams. There will be two rounds of games played at the same time – Obo and the captains will be leading the teens and adult games, while Kara and Heather run the kids games.(awards for games and bake off will be presented during ritual) approximately 4pm

BAKE-OFF WINNER will be announced at the end of ritual.
RAFFLE DRAWINGS will take place at the end of the ritual – you must be present to win!
NOTE: Parents, please stay with your kids during games and crafts. Adults are encouraged to make crafts too!

2019 MAPLE BAKE-OFF:
1. Your entry must be in the form of bite-sized pieces (best to use mini-muffin tins)
2. All entries must be made from scratch.
3. Entrants must bring at least 40 samples
4. All entries must be accompanied by a full list of ingredients.
5. The winner will be announced during the Closing Circle.
Judges for the contest will be those attending the Faire; it will cost $1 to sample and vote. If you are interested in baking, or have questions, please message us!

Pagan Family Spring Equinox and Annual Ostara’s Egg Hunt – 3/17/19

admin — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 21:42:42 +0000

2019 brings us around again to a year of Celtic myth and ritual.

Join us for a story and craft, ritual and the ever popular Ostara’s Egg Hunt! The Goddess Ostara and her Hare employ parent volunteers to hide eggs for the kids (and young at heart).

Please bring a snack to share – no candy, soda, tree or peanuts, please.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

More info soon!

Pagan Family Yule – 12/16/18

admin — Thu, 23 Jun 2016 00:22:59 +0000

When: Sunday, December 16, 2018

From: 1pm – 3pm

Where: 37 Wheeler Road
Grafton, MA

Our final Greek ritual of 2018! We shall celebrate the season with ritual, craft and stories.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

Pagan Family Samhain – 10/28/18

admin — Sun, 05 Jun 2016 17:10:32 +0000

Sunday, October 28 at 1 PM – 3 PM
37 Wheeler Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536-1104, United States

As Persephone leaves her mother in autumn to return to her husband, we will celebrate her return with a ritual play. Join us as we honor Persephone and Hades with stories, ritual and crafts.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

Click here for directions

Lammas Faire for All Ages – Open to the Public -7/28/18

admin — Sun, 15 May 2016 21:56:23 +0000

Games, Vendors, Ritual, Picnicking, fun for all ages!
Event Admission is FREE
Parking Fee: $8 MA Vehicle, $15 non-MA Vehicle

Pack your picnic, sunblock and running shoes! Get your test kitchens cooking! We are going to have more information on Lammas coming soon. Keep your eyes here for details on the bake-off and vendors!

The ritual will be a Greek-themed one, as the Pagan Family Connection and Tween and Teen groups are working with the Greek pantheon this year.

For Directions, click here.

Schedule for the day!

Doors open at noon – (vendors will be open).
Bring your picnic lunch to enjoy in the sun or under the pavilion.

Bake off starts at 1 PM (details to follow)

Workshops 1:30-2:15

Games 2:30

Ritual will be after the games (awards for games and bake off will be presented during ritual) approximately 4pm

NOTE: Parents, please stay with your kids during games and crafts. Adults are encouraged to make crafts too!