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Title |
Presenter |
Description |
9:00 EST/
1400 UTC |
Morning Social Time |
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10:30 EST/
1530 UTC |
The Well, the Tree, and the Three |
Ash McKernan |
At the heart of the Heathen cosmos exists a sacred tableau comprised of the Well of Wyrd, Yggdrasil, and the Nornir. Simultaneously near as near can be and far as far can be, each facet of this sacred trinity contains its own deep mysteries, wild medicine and guidance. In this contemplative, collaborative, and experiential workshop, we will explore the mystery teachings and healing-magic contained within the Well, the Tree, and the Three. What can we learn from them? What can we learn from their relationship to each other? And what practical guidance do they have to offer us about how to live our lives? |
12:00 EST/
1700 UTC |
Building Relationships with Spirits of Place |
Piper Perry |
Conversation about how participants can befriend their local land wight/house wight/spirits of place |
| 1:00pm EST/ 1800 UTC |
Lunch |
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2:00 EST/
1900 UTC
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Unconditional Love: Connecting to Lofn |
Máire Durkan |
Lovn’s name means “permission “ and “loving.” As the patroness of banned or forbidden relationships Lovn desires the freedom of loving relationships for all people regardless of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. She is an ally and patroness of all lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people. Deepen your understanding Lofn and connect to her through a workshop and rite. |
3:00 EST/
2000 UTC |
Working with Godly Treasures |
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Winifred Hodge Rose will present ideas for making and working with several treasures of the Deities. We’ll begin by discussing how to design and work with our own Brisingamen as an expression and anchor for Freya’s influence in our lives, and a meditative exercise for emplacing the power of Thor’s Hammer within our energy field. As time allows, we can discuss the development of our own Ghost-Ravens, and have an open discussion of other godly treasures that we might develop for our own use to bridge between the godly powers and our Midgard lives. |
4:00 EST/
2100 UTC |
Social Time |
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| 5:00 EST/ 2200 UTC |
Encountering the Runes |
Sarenth Óðinsson |
The Runes are often looked at as simply a divination tool. This introductory workshop is about approaching the Runes as spirits in and of themselves. The workshop explores what the lore can tell us about Them, to how to interact with Them, to appropriate offerings and communication, and will delve into deeper aspects of Runework from a spirit-based approach. |
| 6:30 EST/ 2330 UTC |
Dinner |
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| 7:30 EST/0030 UTC |
Torture in Our Name |
Lauren Crow |
The National Religious Campaign Against Torture produced a film in 2022 entitled Torture in Our Name. In this compelling 35-minute documentary for faith audiences, filmmaker Matthew Gossage showcases the tenacity and resilience of people who have faced the torture of solitary confinement first-hand and are working to end it once and for all. The film traces the stories of campaigns in Louisiana, New Jersey, and New York in which survivors of solitary and their allies have mounted successful legislative campaigns in their respective states, with New Jersey and New York being the first two states in the nation to legislate bans on long-term isolated confinement. Through poignant interviews with survivors whose stories have caused lawmakers to take notice, as well as faith community leaders who share their own journeys of finding their voice in the movement, this film will leave you and your religious community inspired to get engaged. Let your light shine and find your place in the movement.
Tune in and prepare for your call to action. It’s time to say “no more” to the torture of solitary confinement, Torture in Our Name. |
| 8:30 EST/0130 UTC |
Sacred Gender Ritual |
Jai Mohan |
A gender-affirming sumbel. Attendees will discuss personal gender identity and hail a god that makes them feel at home in theirs. |
