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Utah Pride Interfaith Coalition Interfaith Service 2013

Posted in Other, Pagan, tagged , , , , on May 30, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The Utah Pride Interfaith Coalition’s Interfaith Service 2013 was a great success! On Thursday, May 30, 2013 around 400 people attended and filled the Congregation Kol Ami synagogue to the brim, many faiths talked, sung and presented as part of their support on the healing and love in the LGBTQA Community. This year’s theme, Sacred Embraces Real, emphasized the divine withing all of us and how we can connect with deity again. SLPS read the litany for Who is Pagan and performed the Pagan Ritual of Remembrance for all the loved ones who have passed on.  President Daniel Cureton and Iyata Bond lite seven candles of seven different colors to represent the diversity of people and with each name came the ringing of the great society bell. After the service, Kosher refreshments were served which included brownies and fruit. Below is the program PDF from the service and photos!

Interfaith Service 2013

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May 2013 Full Moon Ritual, Eclipse Moon

Posted in Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , , , , , on May 28, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The May 2013 Full Moon ritual that was held on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 8pm was a special moon ritual. Being an Eclipse moon, an entire cycle of the moon from full-new-full can be seen and felt just in the course of a few hours. After the usual LBRP cleansing and Rose Cross shielding, the quarters were called and deities invoked. When it came time to call in the Goddess and God, more than the usual ones asked to be present. Our beloved Moon Goddess Diana along with Quan Yin, Hecate, Medusa and Aphrodite with Ganesh, Lugh, Hanuman and Herne for the Gods.

Some intense cleansing work had to be done on the members. Sage, water, spritzer, smoke and a Slavonic egg cleansing by Sergey Khrushchev. Sergey also took the members on a journey to the Goddess with traditional chants such as “We All Come From the Goddess”, “The Elements”, and “We Are the Flow”. Everyone present felt cleansed, renewed and fulfilled with the full moon.

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Beltane 2013 Ritual and Feast

Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, tagged , , , , , , , on May 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to all whom came to the Beltane celebrations on May 4, 2013 at 6pm. The God and Goddess united in love and spirit in the presence of SLPS members. The celebrations began with dancing, singing and drum beating welcome the wedding party to the circle. Sergey Khrushchev played the God and Callista Dreamwalker the Goddess.

Each member took turns reading Beltane poetry, giving offerings, and watching the Great Rite performance. The wedding party exited to the throws of rice and treats in honor of their union. After the wedding party exited, a druid Beltane rite calling on Niwalen was performed by SLPS President and druid Daniel Cureton. Niwalen rose from the Earth and blessed everyone.

Personal libations came before the close. Penis rolls and clit cakes were loving homemade by Lauren Holman. Each person enjoyed a taste of the God and Goddess! Feastings included ribs by April Love, Enchiladas by Ashton Longhurst and an organic homemade Green Man spice cake by Cheyanne Opheikens.

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Beltane 2013

Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , on May 1, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The wheel has turned again and Beltane is upon us! Please join us for our Beltane celebrations on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 6pm. Ritual will be set in the druid and wiccan style by President Daniel Cureton. It will included honoring the Goddess and Gods union, a wedding ceremony, rice throwing, phallic cakes and jumping the traditional Beltane fires!

(Flyer by Amber Hafen)

Beltane 2013 Flyer by Amber Hafen

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Grand Kerfuffle Tabling 2013

Posted in Other, Pagan, tagged , , , , on April 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Another successful opportunity to let the masses know about SLPS and give spiritual service to students, staff, faculty and people at the University of Utah has been recently completed! On Friday, April 19, 2013 from 10am-2pm, President Daniel Cureton and SLPS member Kandrie Mylorie tabled on the lawn of the Student Union building at the U for the Grand Kerfuffle event.

Produced by ASUU (Associated Students of the University of Utah), the Kerfuffle is an evening concert with various bands, arts, and musicians that perform for the masses of students.

Kandrie Mylorie read her famous Witch’s Runes while President Cureton used his Deviant Moon Tarot. “We had around 50 people stop by in the four hours we were there. We met some really fantastic people” said President Cureton.

Be sure to look for other times and locations that SLPS will be offering free readings and come check it out!

Grand Kerfuffle Tabling Daniel Cureton (l) and Kandrie Mylorie Friday April 19, 2013 University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Ritual and Feast

Posted in druidry, Other, Pagan, wicca, tagged , , , , , , , , on March 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to all who came and participated in Ostara 2013 on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at 6pm. The Ritual started around 8:30 pm due to printer issues and no outlines of the ritual being available till then. Plenty of socializing and pre-ritual fun took place before President Cureton rung the great society bell to call to order the ritual.

With the usual openings and calling of the quarters, the Ostara celebrations began. With the altar decorated in spring fashion with egg that had been dyed before hand by president Curetn and SLPS member Rena Fairbrother, ribbon and a special custom Ostara plaque, the entering the circle happened after the cleansing of the temple space. The ritual took place in doors this year because of the weather temperatures being in the 30s. As the people entered the space, they were cleansed and consecrated to work magic and give honoring to the Great Goddess.

The story of Ostara was told and the members and guests of SLPS were taken to meet the Goddess in her woodland dwelling where she was playing  a beautiful lap harp. She gave each person advice and sent them along their way. Next poetry, music, dance, flowers, eggs, stones and food were offered to the Goddess as gifts of gratitude and love for the returning of light and springtime. Music was provided by president Cureton on violin. Everyone in turn received a  wildflower bulb to plant to help seed the barren Earth back to life. Each person also received a small half inch Venus of Willendorf statue as a Goddess charm. Special organic gluten free apple cinnamon muffins were made by SLPS’s newest member Cheyanne O., The muffins quickly disappeared and the members of SLPS have given her the task of making more for Beltane!

Personal libations to the Goddess came after a small break. President Cureton performed a druid spring rite and then the ritual came to a close. The feasting included dishes such as roasted eggs, potato salad and spare ribs! Check out the photos below.

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Ostara 2013 Dyed eggs, Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT —

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Ostara 2013 Lauren Holman (l) and Tyson Chase Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Altar with Eostre Plaque Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 altar center Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Daniel Cureton with violin Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Back l to r-Patrick Lucero, Sergey Khrushchev, Iyata Bond, Lauren Holman, Ashton Longhurst, Cheyanne, Opheikens, Aryssa and Sharon Pellum, Front l to r-Kandrie Mylroie, April Love, Rena Fairbrother, Callista Dreamwalker Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 Back l to r-Patrick Lucero, Sergey Khrushchev, Iyata Bond, Lauren Holman, Ashton Longhurst, Cheyanne, Opheikens, Aryssa and Sharon Pellum, Front l to r-Kandrie Mylroie, Daniel Cureton, Rena Fairbrother, Callista Dreamwalker Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Ostara 2013 feast l to r-Ashton Longhurst, April Love, Kandire Mylroie, Cheyanne Opheikens, Callista Dreamwalker, Patrick Lucero Saturday, March 23, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Events for Ostara 2013

Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, tagged , on March 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Spring is here! And so is the time for honoring the Goddess Eostre on her sacred holiday of Ostara. Here are the details of the events going on Saturday, March 23, 2013. If you’d like to attend, please contact Daniel Cureton at 801 709 4632 for an invite and more details.

Saturday, March 23, 2013

Ritual Site Clean Up 9am-3pm

Egg Dying Party 3-5pm

Ostara Ritual and Feast 6-11pm

(Flyer by Amber Hafen)

Ostara 2013

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February 2013 Full Moon Ritual-Gratitude Ceremony to Aphrodite

Posted in druidry, magic, occult, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , , on February 25, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to all the members and guests that came this past Saturday, February 23 2013 at 8pm for the Full Moon Ritual to Aphrodite. Those faithful and dedicated members trekked snow drifts, high winds and low visibility to give thanks to the Goddess of Love for all her blessings, especially in the month of February for Valentine’s Day. After clearing the space, shielding and proclaiming peace in the quarters, the elements, deities and ancestors were invoked to help work the magic of the night.

A special appearance by the Goddess was seen in the kitchen. The appearance was captured on camera by president Daniel Cureton and the goddess can be seen with Sergey Khrushechev as he pours his personal libation (left). Her reflection from the kitchen is seen in the mirror as she appears to be in saint form!

After the workings, the members enjoyed Jack Wagon Wheat Beer by Shades of Pale Brewing Co. out of Park City. Several hails, offerings and libations later, the gratitude ceremony came to a close with the traditional feasting on maple vanilla bean cookies and grape juice from Trader Joes.

Tarot readings commenced after the ritual, keeping the tradition alive to divine the future on the full moon. See you all next moon!

Full Moon February 23, 2013 Altar to Aphrodite center Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon February 23, 2013 Altar to Aphrodite center with candles Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon February 23, 2013 Altar to Aphrodite with Sergey Khrushchev pouring personal libation Salt Lake City, UT Full Moon February 23, 2013 Tarot readings l to r- Sergey Khrushchev, Ashton Longhurst and Lauren Holman Salt Lake City, UT

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Imbolc 2013 Ritual and Feast

Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, tagged , , , , on February 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Thanks to all who attend the Imbolc ritual and feasting on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 6pm. The ritual was lead by President Cureton in a wiccan/druid fashion. Brigid was honored with song, poetry, fire and offerings. The members and guests who attended were taken on a spiritual journey to meet the Goddess in her hut by the mountain side meadows. After a brief interruption by little girls selling kettle corn, things were back in order and the journey back on track. The Goddess helped us define and smith out of a brick an object we would all need for the journey ahead.

Afterwards, president Cureton performed a druid rite and aspected the Goddess Ana or otherwise wise known as Anu or The Morrigan, goddess of battle, strife, and sovereignty. Her blessings were received by the members during the rattling of bells and her speaking through the druid president to the members.

Everything came to a close then, blessings of Brigid and Anu were received and the members passed through cleansing flames of candle fires in honor of Brigid’s fires and hearth. The feasting included items such as vegan lentil soup, couscous, pork roast stuffed with fruit and lots of wine! Till next we meet!

Imbolc 2013 altar center February 2, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT Imbolc 2013 altar February 2, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT Imbolc 2013 back- l to r Segey Khrushchev, Iyata Bond,Sharon Pellum, Ashton Longhurst, Daniel Cureton and Rena Fairbrother Feburary 2, 2013 SLC UTImbolc 2013 front l to r April Love, Callista Dreamwalker, Kandrie Mylroie with Lauren Holman back right February 2, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT Imbolc 2013 Daniel Cureton as High Priest February 2, 2013 Salt Lake City, UT

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Imbolc 2013

Posted in druidry, Pagan, wicca, witchcraft, tagged , , on January 31, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The first Sabbat of the year Imbolc. A time to welcome back the returning light as the dark times are at an end. This time is also for honoring and celebrating the Celtic Goddess Brigid, Goddess of poetry, fire and blacksmithing and hearth. Join us for ritual and feast on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 6pm.

(Flyer by Amber Hafen)

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