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Samhain Open Adult Circle – 10/26/19

Join us for Life Journey – The Morrigan, an open, adult Samahin circle to celebrate the final harvest of 2019 on Saturday October 26th from 6 – 9 PM. The triple aspect of the Morrigan will lead us on a journey where departed loved ones are honored, completed work and old habits are released, and the renewal of ourselves in preparation for the work yet to unfold. Come walk your path of inquiry, discovery, honor, and rejuvenation.

Doors open at 6pm; doors will close and the pre-ritual discussion will begin at 7 PM. There will be a potluck supper following the ritual, so please bring a dish to share. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils and beverages. (No alcohol please). All adults are welcome; no experience is necessary. This will be a serious magical / spiritual working for all involved, and as such is not appropriate for children.

Location: The Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, MA.

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

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! 

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Beltane for All Ages – 4/27/19

Be sure to tell your friends and all bring a dish to share. Family friendly Beltane celebration and pot luck! Doors open at 1pm.

Join us as we celebrate the frivolity of Spring and the coming of Summer!

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Where: Brigham Hill Community Barn
37 Wheeler Road, Grafton, MA

As seeds spring forth
and grass grows green
and winds blow gently
and the rivers flow
and the sun shines down
upon our land,
we will offer thanks to the great earth mother
and her gifts of life each spring.

There will be a craft for kids (of any age). Ritual begins at 2pm immediately followed by the maypole dance and potluck feast.


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Adult Open Imbolc Circle – 2/1/19

Join us as we welcome the growing light of mid-winter in a Imbolc ritual honoring Hestia. We will ask for her purification and blessings as we cleanse ourselves of the obstacles in our lives. The members of Moon Circle – a CUUPS chapter group from the Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson – and the Society of Elder Faiths are jointly offering this circle for all who are looking to celebrate the return of longer days and shorter nights, even as we make our way through snow and slush.

Imbolc is a time of promises to come from the earth—the promise of warmth, the promise of light, the promise of growth and through growth, sustenance. Come and renew your spirit as we ask Hestia for her blessings. On Friday, February 1, doors open at 6pm, doors will close and the pre-ritual discussion will begin at 7 PM. There will be a potluck supper following the ritual, so please bring a dish to share. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils and beverages. (No alcohol please). All adults are welcome; no experience is necessary.

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Open Samhain Circle – 10/27/18

Join the SEF for their Open Samhain Circle!!

Saturday October 27, Doors open 6 PM
At:     Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, MA
Fee:  SEF Members $5 / Nonmembers $10
– Doors open at 6pm, doors will close and the pre-ritual discussion will begin at 7pm.
– Specific ritual details to follow!
– Our feast will be a potluck so please bring a dish to share. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and beverages. (No alcohol please). All adults are welcome, and no experience is necessary. For families with children under 16, we suggest the Pagan Family Connection Samhain celebration on October 28 in Grafton:
  • This will be a serious magickal / spiritual working for all involved, and as such is not appropriate for children.

 

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

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!

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Public Beltane for All Ages – 4/28/18

Join us Saturday, April 28th at 1pm
$5 for Members, $10 for Non-Members.
Children under 18 FREE!
Member Families $10
—> JOIN SEF that day and get free admission for the event!

Join us as we celebrate the frivolity of Spring and the coming of Summer. This is a public event open to all ages. 

Doors open at 1pm. There will be a craft for the kids (of any age), making your own flower crown!

Ritual begins at 2pm immediately followed by the maypole dance and potluck feast. Bring a cold or crockpot dish to share!

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PFC Yule – 12/17/2017

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Sunday December 17, 1 – 3 PM: Family Yule Celebration
At: Brigham Hill Community Farm, 37 Wheeler Road, North Grafton 01536
Fee: $5 per craft item. Adults are welcome to make crafts too.

The PFC honors the Sabbats with mythology, stories, games, snacks, a craft and a child friendly ritual. While we endeavor to come up with crafts for little hands and all abilities, all parents are expected to work along with their child during the craft.

Parents must stay with their kids. If your child has specific food allergies, please bring your own snack. All are welcome – not only those with kids!

Directions: Brigham Hill Community Farm, Grafton

 

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Open Samhain Circle – 10/28/2017

Join the SEF for their Open Samhain Circle!!

Saturday October 28, Doors open 6 PM
At:     Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, 80 Main St., Hudson, MA
Fee:  SEF Members $5 / Nonmembers $10

Join us for a Norse celebration of ancestors – the Alfar and Disir –  for this year’s SEF Samhain celebration. Participants will toast their ancestors and give offerings in their honor. We will follow ritual with a Norse feast and a table set aside for the Alfar and Disir. The evening wraps up with burning our offerings outdoors and dispersing them to the elements.

Our feast will be a potluck so please bring a crockpot or fully prepared dish to share.  We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and beverages. (No alcohol please). All adults are welcome, and no experience is necessary. For families with children under 16, we suggest the Pagan Family Connection Samhain celebration on October 22 in Grafton.

Doors open at 6pm, doors will close and the pre-ritual discussion will begin at 7pm.

  • This will be a serious magickal / spiritual working for all involved, and as such is not appropriate for children.