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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! 

Cynthia Menard Sabbats, SEF Events

Adult Open Imbolc Circle – 2/1/19

Join us as we welcome the growing light of mid-winter in a Imbolc ritual honoring Hestia. We will ask for her purification and blessings as we cleanse ourselves of the obstacles in our lives. The members of Moon Circle – a CUUPS chapter group from the Unitarian Church of Marlboro and Hudson – and the Society of Elder Faiths are jointly offering this circle for all who are looking to celebrate the return of longer days and shorter nights, even as we make our way through snow and slush.

Imbolc is a time of promises to come from the earth—the promise of warmth, the promise of light, the promise of growth and through growth, sustenance. Come and renew your spirit as we ask Hestia for her blessings. On Friday, February 1, doors open at 6pm, doors will close and the pre-ritual discussion will begin at 7 PM. There will be a potluck supper following the ritual, so please bring a dish to share. We’ll supply cups, plates, eating utensils and beverages. (No alcohol please). All adults are welcome; no experience is necessary.

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samhain 2014

Saturday Nov. 1, 2014, Hayes Lodge, Metrowest YMCA Outdoor Center, Hopkinton, MA.

$5 members / $10 non-members 

Doors open at 6 PM; Orientation at 7
To the Celts, the Morrigan appeared in many guises: Macha, the Horse Mother; Nemhain, the Battle-frenzy; the Washer at the Ford, who foretold death; Badb, the Raven, who escorted the Dead to the Otherworld. And though she is considered a Goddess of battle and of Death, at Samhain the Morrigan was mated with Dagda, the Earth-Father and God of Life, reminding us that life and death are part of one cycle.

In our ritual, we offer our blessings to our own Beloved Dead. Then we also look back on the changes and losses that have taken place this year and in our own past. Even changes that we know are beneficial can seem like “little deaths” — a casting away of parts of ourselves. Just as the Goddess will lead us to the Otherworld when our time comes, She also eases these transitions that can feel like little deaths.

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 a hearty autumn feast!

Please be prompt! To allow us to start on time, there will be no admittance after 7 PM. This will be serious magickal working for all attending, and as such is not suitable for children.

Please note: Alcohol and pets are not permitted at the YMCA.

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