Pagan Events for Fall 2012
Pagan Chaplain Cynthia Jane Collins provides the following information about Pagan events in the community this fall. For more information, contact her directly:cynthia.collins@maine.edu.
Wednesday, October 10th - USM
Portland
11:30-1:30 Woodbury Center Caffeteria, Table Talk, with yours truly as one of the "tablers"
1:30-2:15 Pagan smoozing as we move from one end of the campus to the other
Portland (THIS IS A CHANGE!!!)
2:15-3:30 Deering Farmhouse/Religious and Spiritual Life Center/Service Learning Center
Pagan Discussion Group...Topic: Spellwork
Wednesday, October 17th
11:30-1:30 Woodbury Center Caffeteria, Table Talk, with yours truly as one of the "tablers"
1:30-2:15 Pagan smoozing as we move from one end of the campus to the other
2:15-3:30 Deering Farmhouse/Religious and Spiritual Life Center/Service Learning Center
Pagan Discussion Group...Topic: Spiritual Defense
October 17th - TENTH Annual pumpkin massacre
Absolutely the Highlight of the Samhain Pre-Season in Maine!
And, best of all, you and forty or so of your closest girlfriends (NO BOYS!) are
invited to Saco House (86 High Street. Saco, Maine) on the third
Wednesday, October 17th, any time after 5:30. Bring your sharp and
pointy carving tools, the vegetable of your choice, any unfounded
rumors, whining, gossip or humor about any non-female type being,
something tasty to share and join us as we eviscerate, decorate and
illuminate said vegetables. There will be a big pot of veggie soup, apple cider, tea lights and matches...and who knows what else? If I've forgotten someone important and female, or don't have a good address, drop me a note! Call if you have questions! 282-1491 Beanner Beannacht, Thea
Halloween, Samhain, All Saints'All Souls, and Things That Go Bump in the Night
Wednesday, October 24th, 7:00-8:30 PM, Brooks Student Center
An interactive look at the history and common themes of the ancient Pagan observance of Samhain, the Christian festivals of All Saints/All Souls, and the contemorary celebration of Halloween. Featuring Cynthia Jane Collins, Pagan Chaplain, Shirley Bowen, Episcopal Chaplain, and Ali Stauble, Catholic Advisor.
Solidarity, Sympathy, and Silence for Boston
The tree on the Portland campus dedicated on September 11, 2011 reminds us that when those attacks took place, we didn’t know how we’d go on, but we have. Another hateful act has rocked our world; more people have died and suffered grave injury. But the tree has continued to grow, to blossom and leaf, to rest in winter, and to begin again each spring. Life is resilient.
The explosions in Boston on Monday were powerful. The pain on the part of those whose loved ones were killed, and on the part of those injured is powerful. The hatred that motivated the act, and the fear and anger it provoked are powerful.
But our gathering in solidarity and sympathy is more powerful still. Solidarity, because it means we are one people, is more powerful. Sympathy, because it means we are being with, feeling with, those who grieve and ache and must heal, is more powerful. Solidarity and sympathy have more power to carry the day. They have the power to redeem this divided, killing, maiming, aching, and yet somehow resilient world.
In solidarity and in sympathy, we hold in our minds and hearts all those impacted by the horrible events of Monday in Boston.
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