SEF Events – The Society of Elder Faiths

Beltane Need Fire – April 27, 2024

SEF Board Member — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 00:36:12 +0000

Time: Gather at 1 pm, ritual pre-talk and ritual begin at 1:30pm Where: Grafton Barn (Community Harvest Project), 37 Wheeler Rd, Grafton, MA Who: All ages welcome Ritual: “Need Fire” Practiced until at least the mid-nineteenth century, from the Scottish Highlands to Russia, the Need Fire was considered a panacea in times of trouble and, … Continue reading Beltane Need Fire – April 27, 2024

Annual Meeting/Silent Auction/Conjure Cinema – February 17, 2024

SEF Board Member — Wed, 03 Jan 2024 15:31:11 +0000

We will be hosting our Annual Meeting in person once again at the Unitarian Church of Hudson and Marlborough in Union Hall downstairs. Members will have the opportunity to renew their membership on-site, if they wish. Renewal information is also available here. The doors will open at 4:30 pm, and we will begin the meeting at 5:00. … Continue reading Annual Meeting/Silent Auction/Conjure Cinema – February 17, 2024

La Befana Ritual – December 9, 2023

SEF Board Member — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 01:34:24 +0000

Join us for a La Befana ritual at the Barn in Grafton, MA beginning at 1PM. This enchanting event is suitable for people of all ages. Families especially are encouraged to attend. To register for this event, please fill out this form below. You will be asked to complete a waiver when you arrive. If … Continue reading La Befana Ritual – December 9, 2023

Annual Coffeehouse – Canceled

SEF Board Member — Sat, 28 Oct 2023 14:41:36 +0000

Time: 6pm Where: Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, MA, 80 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749 Admission: $5 per person What: Auction, games, food, fun! Tickets will also be on sale for snacks, desserts and drinks. To help make this event a success, we have some needs to fill. Please keep reading for info. Family Feud … Continue reading Annual Coffeehouse – Canceled

Samhain Ritual – October 21, 2023

SEF Board Member — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:50:38 +0000

A Samhain Ritual, of particular interest to gardeners, will be performed on Saturday, October 21st, 6:00 PM, at the First Universalist Society in Franklin, MA. Based on the ancient Egyptian festival Ka Her Ka (Coptic Khoiak), participants will construct and consecrate 'corn mummies' to be buried in their gardens in anticipation of the return of … Continue reading Samhain Ritual – October 21, 2023

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. … Continue reading Mabon All Ages Meetup – September 17, 2023

Lammas Games – July 29, 2023

SEF Board Member — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 22:53:10 +0000

We are THRILLED to be bringing back the Lammas Games at the Split Rock Pavilion at Hopkinton State Park! Please be advised: parking costs are $8 for MA residents/$30 for out of state residents. If you have a state park parking pass, you are all set. These fees will be collected upon entering the parking … Continue reading Lammas Games – July 29, 2023

Beltane Need Fire Ritual – April 23, 2023

SEF Board Member — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 23:13:56 +0000

When: April 23, 2023 Time: Gather at 1 pm, ritual pre-talk and ritual begin at 1:30pm Where: Grafton Barn (Community Harvest Project), 37 Wheeler Rd, Grafton, MA Who: All ages welcome Ritual: “Need Fire” Practiced until at least the mid-nineteenth century, from the Scottish Highlands to Russia, the Need Fire was considered a panacea in … Continue reading Beltane Need Fire Ritual – April 23, 2023

Annual Meeting – February 25, 2023

SEF Board Member — Sun, 15 Jan 2023 22:19:02 +0000

We will be hosting our Annual Meeting in person once again at the Unitarian Church of Hudson and Marlborough in Union Hall downstairs. The doors will open at 5 pm, and we will begin the meeting at 5:30. At 7 pm, we are thrilled to announce the return of Conjure Cinema! We will have movie-style … Continue reading Annual Meeting – February 25, 2023

Teen and Tween Esbat – Nov 13, 2022

SEF Board Member — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:26:01 +0000

Long nights getting you down? Having a hard time staying motivated when you have to go to school before sunrise and it's dark by the time you get home? We'll be doing a simple spell to keep us motivated and help us turn our dreams into reality. This event is open to students between 6th … Continue reading Teen and Tween Esbat – Nov 13, 2022