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Pagan Family Yule – 12/16/18

When:  Sunday, December 16, 2018

From:  1pm – 3pm

Where: 37 Wheeler Road
Grafton, MA

Our final Greek ritual of 2018! We shall celebrate the season with ritual, craft and stories.

The PFC is appropriate for families with children of all ages, as well as the young at heart. If you have pre-teens and teenagers who are looking for community, they are most welcome. Please also join us with your 10-18 year olds in Hudson on the second Saturday of the month for ritual and pot luck dinner with the Tween and Teen group.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

 

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Tween and Teen Esbat Group – 12/8/18

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 8th of December 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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16th Annual Coffehouse and Benefit Auction – 11/17/18

When:  Saturday, November 17, 2018

From: 6pm – 10pm

Where:  Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson
80 Main Street, Hudson MA

Admission: only $5

Bring cash, checks, OR plastic to purchase great homemade refreshments and stunning auction treasures,

Doors open at 6 PM for snacking and browsing. As the date approaches, we will post photos of performers, auction items, and raffle items on our Facebook Page!

The SEF’s Annual Coffeehouse and Benefit auction celebrates the post-harvest season of dark starry nights, warm fellowship, and bright music. It’s hard to believe that this will be our 16th Annual Coffeehouse and Benefit Auction! Our coffeehouses to date have raised over $30,000 for the ongoing programs of the Society of Elder Faiths.

The auctions will feature ritual objects, statuary, handcrafted jewelry, original artwork, and more! Light refreshments (coffee, tea, home-made baked goods, and many sumptuous savory snacks) will be available for sale. Bring your family, friends, and your family’s friends and neighbors to this fine evening of fellowship and fun!

We now accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover – so bring your Yule Shopping List, as well as your own Wish List!

Tentative schedule:

Door open at 6 PM for snacks, browsing, and Silent Auction bidding.

From 7 – 8, there is hot music, bright food, and more snacking and silent auction bidding. Any silent auction item that gets 3 bids goes into the suspense-filled LIVE Auction!

From 8 – 9: 20? or so: the LIVE Auction wherein our Lovely and Dashing Spokes-models will show you the coveted items and you can bid fiercely against your nemesis – or you best friend. (All for the cause, of course!)

9:30 – 9:55: More excellent live performances while the Silent Auction continues. Items that did not get 3 bids before the Live Auction break will be open for bidding until 9:55!

10:00 – RAFFLE DRAWING! See our posts for descriptions of our deliciously decadent Raffle Gift Baskets. Raffle tickets are only $1, but you MUST be present at 10 PM to win! More info to come!

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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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Pagan Family Samhain – 10/28/18

  • Sunday, October 28 at 1 PM – 3 PM
  • 37 Wheeler Rd, North Grafton, MA 01536-1104, United States

 

 

As Persephone leaves her mother in autumn to return to her husband, we will celebrate her return with a ritual play. Join us as we honor Persephone and Hades with stories, ritual and crafts.

The PFC is appropriate for families with children of all ages, as well as the young at heart. If you have pre-teens and teenagers who are looking for community, they are most welcome. Please also join us with your 10-18 year olds in Hudson on the second Saturday of the month for ritual and pot luck dinner with the Tween and Teen group.

$5 suggested donation per crafter

Click here for directions

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Tween and Teen Esbat Group – 10/13/18

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 13th of 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 Group – 11/10/18

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 10th of November 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 Group – 9/8/18

The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 8th of September 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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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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Tween and Teen Esbat Group – 6/9/18


The Tween and Teen Esbat group will meet for our public ritual on Saturday the 9th of June 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.