Tweens & Teens – The Society of Elder Faiths https://elderfaiths.org Building a vibrant Pagan community since 1996 Sat, 16 Sep 2023 14:36:06 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://elderfaiths.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/seftrans-3-150x150.gif Tweens & Teens – The Society of Elder Faiths https://elderfaiths.org 32 32 Mabon All Ages Meetup – September 17, 2023 https://elderfaiths.org/mabon-all-ages-meetup-september-17-2023/ https://elderfaiths.org/mabon-all-ages-meetup-september-17-2023/#respond Mon, 28 Aug 2023 00:05:02 +0000 https://elderfaiths.org/?p=3372 Continue reading Mabon All Ages Meetup – September 17, 2023]]>

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.

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Teen and Tween Esbat – Feb 12, 2023 https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-feb-12-2023/ https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-feb-12-2023/#respond Wed, 01 Feb 2023 01:00:59 +0000 https://elderfaiths.org/?p=3339 Continue reading Teen and Tween Esbat – Feb 12, 2023]]> Lupercalia – Light: Society of Elder Faiths Teen and Tween Edition

Come join us for a PG rated Lupercalia Ritual at 2PM on February 12th, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Hudson (80 Main Street)!  We’re going to sacrifice some goat (cookies) and have a ritual to celebrate love in the form of friendship and love for ourselves.  Think…  a Valentine’s Day party like you used to have in elementary school, plus a ritual.  Enter through the side door, because we’re upstairs in the Knight Room.  I promise you’ll be home in time for the Super Bowl.  Parents and Teens and Tweens alumni welcome to attend! 

If you are able, please bring a donation to UCMH for the space.

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Teen and Tween Esbat – Nov 13, 2022 https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-nov-13/ https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-nov-13/#respond Thu, 03 Nov 2022 00:26:01 +0000 https://elderfaiths.org/?p=3316 Continue reading Teen and Tween Esbat – Nov 13, 2022]]> 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 and 12th grade.  Parents are very welcome to attend and participate. 

  • Suggested donation -$5 (all proceeds go to UCMH)
  • Location – UCMH
  • Time – 2PM
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Teen & Tween Esbat Group – 09/18/2022 https://elderfaiths.org/teen-tween-09-18-2022/ https://elderfaiths.org/teen-tween-09-18-2022/#respond Sun, 11 Sep 2022 17:43:10 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=3293 Continue reading Teen & Tween Esbat Group – 09/18/2022]]> The Society of Elder Faiths is bringing back the Teens and Tweens group on 9/18 at the UCMH. We’re so excited!

Doors open at 2:30 PM, programming starts at 3. The Teen and Tween Group is open to all pagan kids in 6th to 12th grade.  Parents are very welcome to stay, but are not required.  If you’d like, you can bring your favorite school supply (Your best pen?  Your TI-85?) because the theme of this ritual is a blessing for scholars.  

$5 suggested donation. If you have any questions, please contact Heather W.

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Teen and Tween Esbat Group – 3/14/20 https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-group-3-14-20/ https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-group-3-14-20/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:51:18 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=3070 Continue reading Teen and Tween Esbat Group – 3/14/20]]>

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 14th of March at 6pm. The group meets at the Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson, located at 80 Main St., Hudson, MA. $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 teens and 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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Teen and Tween Esbat Group – 2/8/20 https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-group-2-8-20/ https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-group-2-8-20/#respond Tue, 28 Jan 2020 15:45:14 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=3067 Continue reading Teen and Tween Esbat Group – 2/8/20]]> The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 8th of February at 6pm. The group meets at the Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson, located at 80 Main St., Hudson, MA. $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 teens and 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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Teen and Tween Esbat Group – 11/9/19 https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-group-11-9-19/ https://elderfaiths.org/teen-and-tween-esbat-group-11-9-19/#respond Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:22:34 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=3025 Continue reading Teen and Tween Esbat Group – 11/9/19]]> The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 9th of November at 6pm. The group meets at the Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson, located at 80 Main St., Hudson, MA. $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 teens and 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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Update: Lammas Faire Schedule of Events 7/28/19 https://elderfaiths.org/update-lammas-faire-schedule-of-events-7-28-19/ https://elderfaiths.org/update-lammas-faire-schedule-of-events-7-28-19/#respond Wed, 24 Jul 2019 23:21:12 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=2934 Continue reading 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 https://elderfaiths.org/beltane-for-all-ages-4-27-19/ https://elderfaiths.org/beltane-for-all-ages-4-27-19/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2019 01:32:50 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=2896 Continue reading 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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Tween & Teen Esbat Group – 5/11/19 https://elderfaiths.org/tween-teen-esbat-group-5-11-19/ https://elderfaiths.org/tween-teen-esbat-group-5-11-19/#respond Wed, 20 Feb 2019 01:04:07 +0000 http://www.elderfaiths.org/?p=2882 Continue reading Tween & Teen Esbat Group – 5/11/19]]> The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 11th of May 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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