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Tween and Teen Esbat Group – 10/8/2016

Tween and Teen

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday 8 October at 6pm. $5 suggested donation

A small pot luck will follow ritual. Because we meet at a traditional dinner time, making sure you and your kids have a little snack before you arrive is a good idea. Please no soda, nuts, peanuts, or candy. Bring a cold dish or something in a crock pot.

This public event is open to families with children aged 10 to 18 who are interested in taking part in rituals. Many of the tweens who participate take turns as the high priest or priestess of the evening, working with one of the adults running the group.

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Tween and Teen Esbat – 9/10/2016

Tween and Teen

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday 10 Sept at 6pm. $5 suggested donation

A small pot luck will follow ritual. Because we meet at a traditional dinner time, making sure you and your kids have a little snack before you arrive is a good idea. Please no soda, nuts, peanuts, or candy. Bring a cold dish or something in a crock pot.

This public event is open to families with children aged 10 to 18 who are interested in taking part in rituals. Many of the tweens who participate take turns as the high priest or priestess of the evening, working with one of the adults running the group.

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Winter Solstice Circle 12/19/2015

Saturday December 19, Doors open 6 PM:  Public Winter Solstice Circle
At:     Hopkinton YMCA, 45 East Street, Hopkinton MA
Fee:  (Suggested Donation) SEF Members $5 / Nonmembers $10
For:  Adults and teens 15+.  This will be a serious magickal working for all participating, and as such is not appropriate for younger children.  For families with kids under 15, we suggest the Pagan Family Yule Celebration.

Join us as we celebrate the Return of the Sun!

There will be a simple potluck supper after the Ritual. Please note that we will not be able to heat food onsite, but we will be able to set up some crockpots. If you wish to bring a potluck dish, please bring items that will not need to be heated OR bring something in a crockpot, fully prepared and cooked, along with any necessary serving utensils. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and some hot beverages. (Alcohol is not allowed at the YMCA.) Soups, breads, and desserts will make for a hearty winter feast!

Directions to MetroWest YMCA, Hopkinton

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Pagan Family Yule Celebration 12/13/2015

Sunday December 13, 1 – 3 PM: Pagan Family Winter Solstice 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 10/31/2015

Saturday October 31, Doors open 6 PM:  Public Samhain Circle
At:     Hopkinton YMCA, 45 East Street, Hopkinton MA
Fee:  (Suggested Donation) SEF Members $5 / Nonmembers $10

This Samhain, join the SEF in the celebration of the ancient Roman festivals of the Parentalia and Feralia.  We shall journey to a House of the Dead, make the traditional offerings, share a communal feast with our ancestors, and conclude by propitiating potentially malign spirits.

Participants are encouraged to bring photographs of their ancestors.

We will have a brief walk outdoors from Hayes Hall to the site of the ritual, so dress accordingly.

As usual, and of particular import to this rite, participants should bring fully prepared food to share, with the living and the dead.

There will be a simple potluck supper after the Ritual. Please note that we will not be able to heat food onsite, but we will be able to set up some crockpots. If you wish to bring a potluck dish, please bring items that will not need to be heated OR bring something in a crockpot, fully prepared and cooked, along with any necessary serving utensils. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and some hot beverages. (Alcohol is not allowed at the YMCA.) Soups, breads, and desserts will make for a hearty autumn feast!

Directions to MetroWest YMCA, Hopkinton

 

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Pagan Family Samhain Celebration 10/25/2015

Sunday October 25, 1 – 3 PM: Family Samhain 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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Lammas Faire for All Ages 8/2/2015

Sunday August 2, 1 – 5 PM: Lammas Faire for All Ages

At:     Hopkinton YMCA, 45 East Street, Hopkinton MA

Fee: (Suggested Donation) SEF Members $5 / Nonmembers $10

Games! Vendors! Arts & Crafts! Bake-Off! Opening & Closing Ritual Circles! Bring your own picnic lunch. (Alcohol is not allowed at the YMCA.)
Click here for Directions


Rules for the 2015 Lammas Bake-Off:

1. This year’s Bake Off Theme: Lemony goodness! The refreshing summery flavor of lemon must be a main element in your baked goods. This year, we’re relaxing one of the rules: the item can be anything baked. Cookies, bars, cake, muffins, crepes, cobblers, you name it! As long as that cool lemon flavor comes through. Use lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract . . . you get the idea. BUT! (you knew there would be a catch, right?) We’re adding a challenge: NO chocolate. Nope, not any. Your luscious treats will stand on their fruit-a-liciousness alone. 2. All entries must be made from scratch. 3. Entrants must bring enough to have about 40 samples (not full servings, just a taste – think sample tables). 4. All entries must be accompanied by a full list of ingredients. 5. The winner will be announced during the Closing Circle. Let the baking begin! 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 email us: SEF at ElderFaiths dot Org lemongoddess

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Pagan Family Ostara 3/15/2015

Sunday March 15, 1 – 3 PM: Pagan Family Spring Equinox Celebration
AND
Annual Ostara Egg Hunt
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!

Click here for directions to the Farm

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Imbolg 1/31/2015 – Rite of Lupercalia

Saturday January 31, Doors open 6 PM:  Public Imbolg Circle – Rite of Lupercalia
At: Hopkinton YMCA, 45 East Street, Hopkinton MA
Fee:  (Suggested donation) SEF Members $5 / Nonmembers $10

Our name “February” (for the second month of the civic year) comes from the Latin “Februa”, meaning “purification”. The Purification Rites of Februa were held in February by the early Romans, and involved cleansing and purification with water. This festival coincided with the Roman season of heavy spring rains.

There will be a simple potluck supper after the Ritual. Please note that we will not be able to heat food onsite, but we will be able to set up some crockpots. If you wish to bring a potluck dish, please bring items that will not need to be heated OR bring something in a crockpot, fully prepared and cooked, along with any necessary serving utensils. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils, and some hot beverages. (Alcohol is not allowed at the YMCA.) Soups, breads, and desserts will make for a hearty winter feast!

Click here for directions.