Deep Clean the SPC

Sacred Paths Center is looking for volunteers to help them ‘Deep Clean the SPC’ this Sunday.  Carol H. says that it’s “probably not the most popular event of the year but your community center is in need of a deep clean. If you have an hour or so on Sunday morning we would greatly appreciate the help! Many hands make light work.”

The Sacred Paths Center is the only Pagan community center of its kind in the USA. Their mission is to strengthen the Twin Cities alternative religious community by nurturing the physical, intellectual, educational, social and spiritual growth in an inclusive environment defined by earth-reverent values and culture.

If you can assist them for an hour or two, come to the SPC Sunday anytime between 10am and 1pm.  According to the group’s Facebook page, seven people are planning to assist.  The SPC would like to have more people assisting so the cleaning goes quickly.  The SPC is located at 777 Raymond Ave in St Paul.


Paganistan Weekly; January 3-9

Triskellion Coven will be starting Basic Classes on Tuesday 1/4/2011 7-9 PM. Preregistration is required for this thirty two class series. No Fee. For more information, or to sign up, contact Ken or Liz 612-789-4541 Triskellion1@usfamily.net

Paganicon just keeps getting better. More people are signing up to present workshops, and negotiations are almost finalized for a big name presenter. Sign up soon, and don’t forget to take the days off work. Friday, March 25th through Sunday, March 27th, 2011. http://tcpaganpride.org/paganicon/

The Mentoring Elders Koliada Feast is this Thursday. This Slavic Midwinter Feast will be at the Sacred Paths Center from 6:30pm to 10’ish. If you would like to participate in the feast, dishes are still available which need preparing (It is customary to bring a traditional dish). You can conatact volkhvy@stonedragonpress.com for the menu.

Local leader Drew Jacob has launched a new blog called Rogue Priest, about his belief in living life heroically, improving himself, and the Great Adventure he’s launching. You can read more at http://roguepriest.net/

MooseMas is coming! Join the celebration Saturday, February 5; 7pm to midnight at the Sacred Paths Center.

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** EVENTS THIS WEEK **

MONDAY; January 3

  • Perihelion at about 1pm
  • 5pm 1/2 Silent Night Walk at Fort Snelling State Park; http://www.meetup.com/NatureSpirituality/calendar/15859674/
  • 6pm weekly Community Potluck at the Sacred Paths Center followed at 7pm by Shamanic Journey Practice for those who know how to journey and want a safe place to practice.
  • 7pm Mindful Mondays (meditation) mvanavery@yahoo. com for details

 

TUESDAY; January 4

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Spin vs Truth – EDITORIAL

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Spin is everywhere today.  It is the selective distribution of specific details from a particular viewpoint.  Its aim is to influence others to adopt an opinion without any serious intellectual consideration. Originally “spin” was mainly used for those with an image to protect, those caught in embarrassing, integrity busting situations. The art of putting the best possible face on a bad situation. “Political” spin began as most important for those individuals in the highest political positions. Traditional public relations may sometimes rely on a “creative presentation” of the facts.  Spin however implies disingenuous, deceptive and/or highly manipulative tactics in doing so.

Congressman Harry Reid’s great-great uncle, Remus Reid, was hanged for horse stealing and train robbery in Montana in 1889.

Here’s a classic account by Harry Reid’s staff, to spin the above history, as an example: “Remus Reid was a famous cowboy in the Montana Territory. His business empire grew to include acquisition of valuable equestrian assets and intimate dealings with the Montana railroad.

Beginning in 1883, he devoted several years of his life to government service, finally taking leave to resume his dealings with the railroad. In 1887, he was a key player in a vital investigation run by the renowned Pinkerton Detective Agency.

In 1889, Remus passed away during an important civic function held in his honor when the platform upon which he was standing collapsed.”

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Notable Area Pagans Speculate on 2011

I sent a request out to several Pagans I considered notable, experienced, and yes, maybe intuitive enough to speculate on the coming year with some degree of accuracy. I asked three questions:

  1. What is your intuitive vision for the future of the Pagan community for the next year?
  2. If a Tarot card, or another archetypical symbol would reflect your vision,  which would it be and why?
  3. How will Paganistan look different in a years time?

Responses I received in no particular order:

Susu:

1. The financial squeeze for many should result in a tighter embrace of our collective of our ties to each other.
2. The symbol I see is the spiral cycling in and out simultaneously.
3. Paganistan’s  population will grow as the gods of the dominant religion continue to fail the people.

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Paganistan Weekly; Dec 27-Jan 2

21 people gathered for UMPAs fourth annual Meals on Broomsticks. This December 25th tradition really gives Pagans something worthwhile to do on that day. For more thoughts on that day, please check out https://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2010/12/23/give-christmas-back-to-christians-and-perform-good-deeds/

With every day, it seems like another notable Pagan is lined up to present a workshop for Paganicon. Be sure to set aside Friday, March 25th through Sunday, March 27th, 2011. http://tcpaganpride.org/paganicon/

For a list of other days you might want to set aside, a list of the major events is compiled at: https://pncminnesota.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/major-local-events-for-2011/

 

** EVENTS THIS WEEK **

MONDAY; December 27

  • 6pm weekly Community Potluck at the Sacred Paths
  • 7pm Mindful Mondays (meditation) mvanavery@yahoo. com for details

 

TUESDAY; December 28

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