Elder Faiths Blog

The Annual Coffeehouse Returns! November 19, 2022

The Board is excited to announce the return of the Coffeehouse. When:  Nov. 19, 2022 Time: 6pm  Where: Unitarian Church of Marlborough and Hudson, MA, 80 Main St, Hudson, MA 01749 Admission: $5 per person What: Auction, music, food, fun! Food tickets will also be on sale for dinner. To help make this event a success, … Continue reading The Annual Coffeehouse Returns! November 19, 2022

Beltane Need Fire – April 27, 2024

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

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

Samhain Ritual – October 21, 2023

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

Beltane Need Fire Ritual – April 23, 2023

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