Silver Falls Grove - Imbolc 2010
Please join Silver Falls Grove, ADF in Akron, Ohio for our 2010 Imbolc Rite!
We will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron (link to directions below) on Sunday February 7th, 2010 to celebrate Imbolc! Someone will be on-site no later than 3:30 pm, we hold a pre-ritual briefing at 4:30 pm, and the ritual will start promptly at 5:00 pm. In ADF we do not cast circles or otherwise close our ritual space so if you are running a little late or must leave a little early you are more than welcome to do so. Our ritual will take place indoors in the McKeeman Room, the fireside room next to the sanctuary, maps are available within the church to direct you.
This year our Imbolc rite will have a Scottish focus concentrating of the story of Bride (pronounced breed, the Scottish name for Brighid) and the Cailleach (the winter-hag) our Key Offerings we will be dedicated to Bride and will include a procession of the Bride Dolly. We will be making Bride Crosses before the ritual so come early to make one for yourself, you are also welcome to bring a "brat" (blanket, cloak, wrap etc.) to be blessed during the rite.
As is our Imbolc tradition we will be collecting clothing for donation during this rite. This is a time of year when many charities see a marked drop in donations, the more mainstream holidays have passed, and there is still plenty of cold weather to come. We will accept any clothing you might have for donation but especially encourage children's winter clothing. Bride is the Lady of the Mantel and the spark of warmth and light. Let us pass her blessings on to those less fortunate in our community.
All of our rites are open the public, you need no special invite or initiation to join us, and children are welcome. We will have a pot-luck feast following the rite, please bring a dish to share. Though there is no cost to join us though We will be asking for donations to go towards our rental of the space and ritual supplies so, if you can, please bring a few dollars to donate.
Event Details:
When: February 7th, 2010
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron
Indoors in the McKeeman Room
Address: 3300 Morewood Ave. Akron, OH 44333
Directions: http://silverfallsgrove.weebly.com/locations.html
Time Details:
On-Site/Bride Crosses: 3:30 pm
Pre-ritual briefing: 4:30 pm
Ritual start time: 5:00 pm
Feast: Immediately after the rite
Our rituals last for approximately 1 hour
The pre-ritual briefing will be a time to go over the chants we will be singing, discuss what is is going to happen, and answer any questions people may have.
If there are any questions please write to silverfallspg@gmail.com
Thank You, Hope to see you there!
~ Jamie Goodwin
Senior Druid
Silver Falls Grove, ADF
We will meet at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron (link to directions below) on Sunday February 7th, 2010 to celebrate Imbolc! Someone will be on-site no later than 3:30 pm, we hold a pre-ritual briefing at 4:30 pm, and the ritual will start promptly at 5:00 pm. In ADF we do not cast circles or otherwise close our ritual space so if you are running a little late or must leave a little early you are more than welcome to do so. Our ritual will take place indoors in the McKeeman Room, the fireside room next to the sanctuary, maps are available within the church to direct you.
This year our Imbolc rite will have a Scottish focus concentrating of the story of Bride (pronounced breed, the Scottish name for Brighid) and the Cailleach (the winter-hag) our Key Offerings we will be dedicated to Bride and will include a procession of the Bride Dolly. We will be making Bride Crosses before the ritual so come early to make one for yourself, you are also welcome to bring a "brat" (blanket, cloak, wrap etc.) to be blessed during the rite.
As is our Imbolc tradition we will be collecting clothing for donation during this rite. This is a time of year when many charities see a marked drop in donations, the more mainstream holidays have passed, and there is still plenty of cold weather to come. We will accept any clothing you might have for donation but especially encourage children's winter clothing. Bride is the Lady of the Mantel and the spark of warmth and light. Let us pass her blessings on to those less fortunate in our community.
All of our rites are open the public, you need no special invite or initiation to join us, and children are welcome. We will have a pot-luck feast following the rite, please bring a dish to share. Though there is no cost to join us though We will be asking for donations to go towards our rental of the space and ritual supplies so, if you can, please bring a few dollars to donate.
Event Details:
When: February 7th, 2010
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron
Indoors in the McKeeman Room
Address: 3300 Morewood Ave. Akron, OH 44333
Directions: http://silverfallsgrove.weebly.com/locations.html
Time Details:
On-Site/Bride Crosses: 3:30 pm
Pre-ritual briefing: 4:30 pm
Ritual start time: 5:00 pm
Feast: Immediately after the rite
Our rituals last for approximately 1 hour
The pre-ritual briefing will be a time to go over the chants we will be singing, discuss what is is going to happen, and answer any questions people may have.
If there are any questions please write to silverfallspg@gmail.com
Thank You, Hope to see you there!
~ Jamie Goodwin
Senior Druid
Silver Falls Grove, ADF