PSG 2024 Workshops

Every year, PSG presents a wide array of workshops, rituals and more by Circle ministers and community members.  Workshops marked with (PLI) are part of the Pagan Leadership Institute, a long-standing PSG tradition providing training and guidance to Pagan ministers and community leaders.

PLI workshops are open to all adults.

2024 Gnome Exchange and Moot with Chris aka the Roaming Gnome

Gnome Camp will be hosting the Gnome Moot, and Exchange. After Morning Meeting on Monday, when there will be a parade to Gnome camp or any time during the week bring your Gnome to Gnome Camp where they will celebrate PSG together. For the Gnomes that were here in prior years, it will be a reunion, and they can share stories of their adventures throughout the year. New Gnome Brothers and Sisters, and other Fae folk, are welcome too. Saturday morning, or before you leave PSG return to Gnome Camp, and collect a different Gnome than the one you brought, to be your companion till next you return to PSG. This has become something of a tradition so find yourself a Gnome, because no one should go UnGnomed, and bring them to PSG.

A Beautiful Death – Why Talking About Death Matters – PLI with Rev. Sharon Stewart

Why aren’t we talking about death and making end-of-life plans in advance of needing them? It’s never easy, but it matters! These conversations can be some of the best and most intimate that families and friends share. As a minister and leader, we can facilitate these conversations to help the dying have their wishes carried out at death. These meaningful conversations can then lead to the creation of beautiful memorials, funerals, and celebrations of life ceremonies. In this workshop, we’ll learn the tools to carry out these conversations and how to build healing rituals and services not only after death, but before death even happens. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 6.

Active Nonjudgmental Listening - Playing Baseball – PLI with Jimmy Butterfly

So often when we enter into sensitive conversations, the conversation turns into tennis. While you're talking, I'm already planning my response. I'm listening with the intent of hitting the ball back to you. Active listening is more like baseball. When you're pitching, my only job is to catch. My job isn't to respond or interpret. My job is to make sure you know I've heard you and understand you. This workshop will provide some basic skills in active, nonjudgmental listening but most of the time will be spent in experiential practice. The intended audience is ministers who are sometimes stopped unexpectedly and enter into a conversation with someone in crisis. However, these skills (and their practice) are equally applicable to parents with children, children with parents, friends, siblings, and romantic partners. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 6 and 13.

Adam Caine & Victoria Caine - Recommitment Hand Fasting Ceremony with Rev. Bo Nelson, Adam Caine, and Tori Caine

We would be grateful for your presence at our recommitment handfasting ceremony, wherein we shall contemplate and exult in the nearly eight years of our shared journey. We eagerly anticipate the company of those who esteem us, as we pledge ourselves to the forthcoming expansion and aspirations that lay ahead in our partnership. Following the ceremony at 5 pm behind the Green Dragon, we extend an invitation to join us at our camp at approximately 7pm to commemorate our commitment. Huzzah!

Adverse Childhood Events (ACEs) and Adult Resiliency - PLI with Dia Crabtree

Adverse Childhood Effects (ACE) has a direct correlation between elevated likelihood of disease, physical and mental, and a high ACE score. Although it can be validating to understand a chronic illness is rooted in childhood trauma, it seems rather anticlimactic for adult trauma survivors. Recent studies have been looking at how Resiliency can assist adult trauma survivors with chronic illnesses. We will review what ACE is, learn what Resiliency is, and explore ways to up our own Resilience. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 6, 4 and 2.

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS - CPR) Training with Ori

In this workshop, you will be working on obtaining your AHA BLS certification. The AHA BLS course is a CPR certification course that teaches life-saving techniques like high-quality chest compressions, appropriate ventilation, and the use of an AED. This certification is an asset if you would like to volunteer at the med tent this year or in upcoming years. There is a $10 fee for the certification card from the AHA. Max Participants = 6.

Anyone and Everyone’s Ritual (All Gender Ritual): Radiating Hope and Resilience with Nate, Rev. Jake and friends

This year’s Ritual is for any of us who feel intimidated or overwhelmed when we think about the future, or even about today, and feel that it can be hard in these times to ground ourselves in hope and resilience. We will use music, art, creativity, movement, and our own experience, strength, and ingenuity (whether we remember we have them or not) to remind ourselves of all the nooks and crannies where we find and build hope and celebrate resilience, individually and collectively. Everyone is welcome! Geared toward teens and adults, but if you’d like to bring younger children, check in with us!

Bardic Circle with Meren King and Mr. E

Join the Bardic Circle! Not ready for the Performer's Rite of Passage? No worries! Gather with us to share your stories, songs, skits, or simply enjoy others' talents. We start with a cover of a favorite Pagan artist's song, then each member gets a turn. Bring anything that inspires you: music, dance, comedy, and more. No pressure—if you prefer to listen, that's great too! We're here to have fun and celebrate each other.

Body Informed Therapy – Transforming Lives Through Healing Trauma with Kristine

This workshop will provide insightful exploration of the transformative power of Somatic Experiencing (SE™). Based on the life-work and research of Dr. Peter Levine, SE™ aims to resolve symptoms of stress, shock, and trauma that accumulate in our bodies. It is a body-oriented therapeutic model—for healing trauma and other stress disorders. It does not re-traumatize and is not counseling. Come learn about body informed therapy and leave with exercises to help calm your own nervous system.

Build Your Own Grief Ritual: Zine Making Workshop with Natalie Delsemme

Come learn and share how to ritualize your grief. After time to brainstorm and share as a group, we will each make a page for a collaborative zine with our individual ritual instructions which will go out to all workshop participants after PSG. Materials will be provided, and no artistic experience is necessary! Let's swap knowledge and collaborate to make a handy guide for processing grief at home. Please note: masks are required for this workshop. If you do not have a mask, masks will be available.

Button Making to Make the World a Better Place! (For Tweens) with Nate, Hedgehog, and Rev. Jake

Come to the Social Justice Center to make buttons and other art projects and talk about ways that you show kindness and caring to yourself, other people, animals, and the planet.

Celestial Solstice Gala with Shariff and Willo

Dance wild and free and revel with glee! Outrageous and extravagant costumes are highly encouraged. Strictly BYOB, let’s have a fun and safe party.

Ceremony of Remembrance for Our Beloved Dead with Rev. Tristan, Rev. Selena Fox, and Others

Let us gather to remember our PSG Beloved Dead who have crossed the veil since the last PSG. Bring your memories and let us celebrate the ones who have gone before us. A new addition to the ritual, we will also acknowledge those who have had loved ones cross the veil during the year.

Circle Ministry Training Program (MTP) Info Session with Revs. Jake, Minerva, Eldritch and River

If you’re interested in learning more about how Circle prepares ministers for ordination, what we teach about, how the program works, etc., come on along! This is a “no strings attached” chance to get questions answered, meet some program instructors and coordinators, hear from current and/or past MTP students, and advance your own discernment about whether Circle’s MTP program is right for you. Also, if you are planning to apply to the program for next fall or future years, come and find out how!

Circle Sanctuary Ministers and Ministry Students Meeting with Rev. Selena Fox and Others

Circle Sanctuary Ministers and Ministry Students Meeting with – Rev. Selena Fox and Others This meeting is for Circle Sanctuary Ministers and for those who are part of Circle Sanctuary’s Ministers in Training program.

Circle Sanctuary Ministry Ordination with Rev. Selena Fox, Rev. Dennis, and Others

Support & celebrate the ordinations of new Circle Sanctuary Ministers: Spark, Dia, and Mars Sylvanius. All welcome. Facilitated by Selena Fox and Circle Sanctuary Ministers

Clan of Pyros Spinapalooza with Wrenn, Megan, and Clan of Pyros

Join Clan of Pyros for our yearly organized spinning showcase! We’ll be recognizing our virgin burners and spinning our hearts out for your entertainment. Bring your cheers, drums, and maybe some popcorn for this high energy extravaganza.

Confessions of a Zen Catholic Pagan: Religious Practice Across Religious Boundaries – PLI with Patrick Finney

Is it possible to sincerely and authentically practice multiple religions? What does it mean to be a “panspiritual religious anarchist”? Can one be agnostic or even atheist and devotedly religious too? Can things like political and gender theories inform our approaches to religion? This workshop explores some of the concepts and insights that lead to a spiritual existence beyond traditional historical and cultural boundaries and the joys and significant challenges of such a path. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Connecting with the Divine in Daily Life – PLI with Liz “Spark” Rohret

The divine is all around us everywhere and at all times, but faith leaders might struggle or forget to tune in and make connections. In this class, we will discuss shrine-building, cooking, art, and other ways of connecting with the divine and refreshing the soul on a daily basis. For youth and adults. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 8.

Creating a Personal Medicine Pouch with Intention, Gratitude, and Purpose with Bear Woman

We will create a sacred space with intention and gratitude for the gifts of the mother that we create and commune with during the manifestation of Spirit into tangible form as a medicine pouch for our personal healing, protection growth and strength. Leather and pieces of animal fur have been selected (rescued) from bins of taxidermist leftover pieces that also deserve respect and honoring for their lives given. They have been energetically cleansed and honored and await a new Spiritual relationship with the one who finds connection with them.

Creating and Facilitating Embodied Participatory Rituals- PLI with River Higginbotham and Panel

Experiencing powerful, moving rituals together grows Community, opens hearts, and supports individual spiritual journeys. Creating and offering such rituals is an art - with participation, embodiment, context, liturgy, sound, movement and voices as key components. In this workshop we will experience, share and discuss effective ways of bringing participation and embodiment to rituals of many kinds. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 2.

Creation Magik with Louis Garou and Krista Green Chapman

Join us for a talk on not only music magic but recognizing your own gifts in any creation of art. Arts in all their forms are magic. We may call them hobbies, or crafts, or art, but at the bottom of all the processes lives magic. Come join us for a talk on process and the magic that walks alongside us through these steps.

Crone Temple of Wisdom Closing Ritual with Rev. Ana, Rev. Judith, and Rev. Karen Ladyhawke

After the Crone Class of 2024 has been presented to the community at morning meeting, the Crones will meet back at the Temple to release the Goddesses, elements, and energies that have embraced us throughout the week. Please bring snacks and beverages to share as we take down the Temple, packing it up for next year. We will celebrate our newest Crone Sisters with a gift exchange, a sharing of contact information, laughs, hugs, and bright blessings for the new Crone year ahead!

Crone Temple of Wisdom Opening Ritual with Rev. Ana, Rev. Judith, and Rev. Karen Ladyhawke

All Crones are welcome to celebrate the wisdom of the Crone with the consecration of the Temple’s sacred space. Bring any item(s) you wish to place on/in the altar/temple as we decorate our temple with the acquired treasures of past years. Those who identify as senior women and who are interested in participating in this year’s Croning Rite of Passage should come to this ritual so that we can meet and welcome you into this year’s class. A limited number of applicants will be accepted.

Croning Rite of Passage (ROP) Daily Preparations with Rev. Ana, Rev. Judith, and Rev. Karen Ladyhawke

This week of meetings, classes, sharing, healing, and creative endeavors is a required and necessary part of the ROP process. The women of the Crone Class of 2024 will be the focus of everything we do. This Rite of Passage is for those who identify as Senior Women Only, women who have not bled for 12 consecutive months, or those who have reached senior status in society and are ready to accept their Cronehood. Please bring a chair.

Croning Rite of Passage Ritual with Rev. Ana, Rev. Judith, and Rev. Karen Ladyhawke

All Crones are welcome and necessary for this ceremony. After an intense week of preparation, women who have decided to move into the third phase of the Goddess will be welcomed into the community. All community members are welcome to join us in celebrating our new Crone Sisters. Please bring chairs, a loving heart, and positive energy. Photographs and the public’s gifting will occur after the ritual is over.

Cycles of Creativity and Inspiration with Nora and Michael (BlackWillow Starling)

Both creativity and inspiration can move through cycles in our lives. Learning more about this process can help ease the difficulties of creative blocks and help us find inspiration in new ways. This presentation is open to anyone with creative aspirations that manifest in any form.

Daily Centering Circle at Psyche's Grotto with Rev. Chiron and Staff

Take a breath and find your center each day. Experience a variety of grounding and centering techniques to help you refresh yourself during the gathering.

Daily Gender Liberation Check-in with Nate and Rev. Jake

This is a drop-in safe space for anyone of any and all genders and gender expressions to check in or chill out. We promise no one will gender you or profile how you present. You won’t have to explain yourself unless you want to. We can talk about gender, or not, but this is a space that is free of binary assumptions about gender, a place that believes that the gender binary constrains us all. We will have art supplies, snacks and whatever else we want to make of the space. Starts Tuesday.

Daily Hand Drumming Intensive with Pam Benton

We will learn specific hand techniques to play djembe, ashiko and conga to produce the correct notes on these instruments. We will discuss ritual drumming, approaches to drum circles, cultural appropriation, drumming in service to community and other topics. We will learn Malinke drum songs and perhaps begin creating our own for the broader US Pagan community. Djembes, ashikos, congas, bougarabous, doumbeks and dununs welcome. All experience levels welcome. These classes are an encouraging, judgement free space!

Daily Pagans in Recovery Meeting with Zan and Reverend Tristan

Sick and tired of your own or someone else's drinking? 12-step meetings for Pagans in Recovery are held at NOON (feel free to bring lunch). Curious about AA or Al-Anon, or other 12-step programs? Join us! (Side note - Amethyst (from the Greek “amethysts,” meaning “not drunken”) is thought to have the ability to prevent intoxication.)

Daily Spinning Skill Share with Wrenn and Megan

No fire band is required. Come share your spinning skills, learn something new, or just come and practice with others! Spinners of all skill levels are invited. If you've never touched a prop and don't know how to get started, that's okay! We will have practice poi available, and we encourage anyone to bring props they are comfortable sharing so we can all learn something new. This workshop will not include fire spinning. Come have fun and spin!

Dance My Children Dance with Kira Lang and Spiral Rhythm

Come and sing, chant, dance and play. We'll make animal noises in a song, do circle dances, learn a jig, and have a great time! All ages welcome, smaller children will need help from a parent or guardian to follow along.

Dance with Spiral Rhythm with Kira Lang and Spiral Rhythm

Deepen your experience of our music with movement! We will sing and dance in joy and laughter. Participate at your comfort level, embodiment exercises, moves to compliment chants in ritual or personal practice, circle dances and/or feel free to chair dance. Bring a tambourine if you have one (some will be provided) or you can clap, wear bells, shake a shaker, etc. No experience necessary!

Descendants of the Dark Moon - Meet and Greet with Meren King and Krystyna Jones

Have you found yourself dancing with the Darkness? Do you see in yourself the power of the fourth face? The Dark Moon? Does the place of transformation and change, the power to remake and unmake, live daily within you? Do you still bleed but no longer seek children, finding instead your birthings in countless other forms? Does your spirit spin so strong it is as a whirlwind or fire storm, finding itself almost uncontainable within your mere shell of a body? If so, this group may be for you. Come meet with us and see!

Descendants of the Dark Moon Right of Passage with Meren King and Krystyna Jones

This Right of Passage time is for current and prospective members who attended the Group Meeting and Meet and Greet only.

Descendants of the Dark Moon Members Annual Meeting with Meren King and Krystyna Jones

Current Members Only, please. This is the annual meeting of the Descendants of the Dark Moon: PSG group. We will be checking in on how our year has gone since we last met, and will be discussing the future of the group. Please bring your comfy chair, your hydration of choice, and ideas for your RoP (held separately) if you wish to do that this year.

Dive Into Drumming with Sue Balaschak

Ride the wave of energy created by drumming. Expand the connections between yourself, your drum, and Mother Earth's energy as we focus on the spirit of the drum, drumming techniques, and basic rhythms. This is an introductory class suitable for all levels.

Druids Meet and Greet with Chris the Bard

Do you follow a Druid path? Are you interested in meeting others who have a similar perspective? Does the question ""What is this Druid stuff anyways"" intrigue you. Join us for an informal meet and greet and get to know those who use the term Druid in their spiritual path. You do not have to belong to any of the druid organizations (OBOD, ADF, RDNA, etc.) to join us. Come with a song in your heart, and if time permits maybe we'll have an impromptu ""eisteddfod"". If you don't know the word come and find out.

Embodied Elements with McKenzie Zeiss

Invoking elements with words is great, but sometimes one wants a silent, sensory invocation. We'll practice calling the elements and feeling them physically through our breath and our senses (all of them!). These techniques are good both for formal ritual and for more casual, stealth invocation, when you're in public or at work and want to connect with the quarters but don't want to stand up and start calling them out loud.

EnCHANTment – Connecting with Voice – Participatory Chant Workshop with Jasmine, Ambiaka, River Higginbotham

When we sing together, we vibrate together. Our hearts beat together. Those vibrational connections bridge our separateness and bring healing. Chanting together moves beyond the language of the mind and embraces the language of the spirit. This facilitated group experience evokes and invokes the divine through chant in a permeable ritual of connection and inspiration.

Enhancing Health and Well-being by Strengthening our Relationship with the Rest of the Natural World – PLI with Dr. Dennis Carpenter

We will explore ways to tap into the healing aspects of experiences in Nature by strengthening our sense of interconnectedness and relationship to the rest of the natural world, including Nature mindfulness techniques. For those in PLI track, we will discuss ways to help others realize this potential. This workshop is suitable for Pagan Leadership Institute participants and general PSG participants. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 8, 13, 10 and 6.

Exploring Discrete States of Consciousness through Audio Programs Incorporating Hemispheric Synchronization with Chip

We will explore discrete states of consciousness using headphones, audio equipment, and prerecorded audio sessions provided by the presenter. The Monroe Institute has created these audio programs. This workshop takes an entire afternoon – two workshop sessions back-to-back. The total workshop time is approximately 4 hours. Pre-workshop sign-up is required; space is limited to 12 participants.

Faerie Shrine Opening with Tiffany, Keegan, and Donella

PSG’s mobile Faerie Shrine is back again! Young or old, we invite you to help us hold a joyful procession and ritual inviting our Good Neighbors to join us during our week of festivities and mirth. The procession will begin at the Rainbow Center to the location of the Faerie Shrine, which will be led by Keegan, Tiffany, and Donella. Offerings to the Fae may be left to join the mobile shrine, or they may be reclaimed at the end of the week. Please join us Monday at 6pm at the Rainbow Center

Family Center Afternoon Programming with Rev. Florence

Family Center Afternoon Programming with – Rev. Florence Parents and children can expect a structured program at this time. Parents must attend with their children (2-6) or identify another responsible adult or teen to participate in the program with their child. Tweens (7 - 12) may attend programming on their own at their parents' discretion.

Family Center Blessing with Rev. Florence

Family Center Blessing with – Rev. Florence Come and cast a circle with the PSG youth and open the Family Center for this year's Gathering. All are invited to attend this center's opening celebration. In addition, please plan to attend the Family Center Blessing and Orientation. This follows the Family Center orientation.

Family Center Orientation with Rev. Florence

Attention all Families! Let's all gather to discuss modifications to this years Family Center programming. We will discuss rules, times, and expectations for this year's Family Center. Please plan to attend both the Family Center Blessing and Orientation.

Feeding Hearth, Protecting Mother Earth, Our Home with Frank Brent and Wander Evermore

Discussion and activities around what we as individuals can do in our daily lives to significantly improve our environmental impact.

Fire Blessing Ritual with Clan of Pyros

Join us for this year's community Fire Blessing Ritual and celebration of the sacred flame and its aspects in our lives. We encourage the PSG community to take part in sharing the flame, hearth, and soul. Bring your energy as we bask in the fire’s sacred radiance. All are welcome!

Green Dragon Stage with Blackwillow Starling

See the Musician Section of the Guidebook for more details!

Green Dragon Stage with Krista Chapman Green and Louis Garou

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Green Dragon Stage with Primal Rhythm

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Green Dragon Stage with Spellsinger

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Green Dragon Stage with Spiral Rhythm

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Grief – the Price of Love – PLI with Rev. Sharon Stewart

Healing from grief is not easy. We, as ministers and leaders in our community, find ourselves with little experience or tools in supporting our communities through what is sometimes a long and painful process. Providing comfort through words isn’t nearly as helpful as providing support by being willing to offer concrete ways that you can help. While divorce, sickness, injury, destruction, loss of employment are among the list of tragedies people grieve, we will primarily be discussing grief as it relates to death. As a friend, family member, clergy, or just a compassionate person you have the skills you need to support a griever, come see how. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 6.

Guardian Gotcha with Kah and Raja

Come and join in on a game with the Guardians. The goal of the game is to see how sneaky you are. Each participant will be given a written copy of the rules. Upon coming to the workshop participants will be informed of the rules and put on the roster for participating. Each participant will be given 10 wooden clothes pins that they need to decorate in their style with a visible assigned number. Each participant will be given an arm band that designates that they are participating. The goal of the game is to see how sneaky you are and if you can pin one of your numbered clothespins to a participant without their notice. The game will start after this initial meeting.

Handfasting of Cliff Korte (Skyfire) and Trista Kingsley (BattleCat) with Guardian of the Sacred Circle, Cliff Korte and Trista Kingsley

Guardians of the Sacred Circle would like to cordially invite our community to bear witness to the handfasting of two of our Guardians, Cliff Korte (Skyfire) and Trista Kingsley (Battle Cat). Please bring your chairs and join us at the Sacred Hunt space at 6:30 to celebrate the joining of two of our own.

Healing Circle with Amy Dove

We are all healers on some level. Let's get together and raise a joyful noise, sending love into the collective consciousness of our world. We will set an intention for healing then dance, tone, drum, clap etc. Come shamanic healers, reiki practitioners and energy workers of all ilk. We have a lot of work to do, let's get started!

Herbal First Aid in the Wild with Rebecca and Eric Lingenfelter

Have you ever wondered what you would do if out hiking and you suffer an injury or a reaction to a plant, such as poison ivy, or suffer a deep cut while out in the wild? This class can give you some great tools in this. In this class, we will discuss plants that treat poison ivy and sumac, plants/herbs and spices that help stop bleeding, aid in healing, along with demonstrating a field suture, showing participants the items they would need to carry in a hiking first aid kit.

How'd They Do That - Advanced Drumming with Sue Balaschak

This workshop will provide the tools and confidence to allow your personality to speak through your drum. Advanced drumming techniques, syncopated rhythms, dynamics and skill exercises will be covered.

Intro into Shamanic Journeying with Bear Woman

Shamanic journeying is a form of direct revelation with Spirit; however you understand it. It is accomplished through a repeated sound of a certain frequency that entrains the mind and allows the journeyers to enter an altered state “Between the worlds” creating space for communication with one’s Spirit helpers, Spiritual teachers, or one’s higher self. This workshop will give a brief background and information about Shamanism and will facilitate a guided journey for an initial journey experience as well as the space for a second more personal journey to meet a Spirit helper.

Keys to Effective Chant in Ritual and as Ritual – PLI with River Higginbotham and Jasmine

Voices chanting together. Vibrating together. Raising energy and connecting. Bringing these powerful tools alive in ritual are skills leaders/facilitators may seek or wish to expand. We will explore and share best practices, tips, lessons learned on using chant and voice in small, medium and larger group rituals. Exploring techniques to create mainly sung rituals will also be part of our learning together in this workshop. Bring your voice and imagination! This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 2.

Labyrinth with Rev. Jewels and Arwen

Resonating Radiance ~ The labyrinth is a transformative experience which starts at 10 pm and is lit until sunrise. This year’s creation is designed to help participants feel enrobed in the radiance our community creates, allowing you to take that energy with you as you leave the space. Please feel free to bring a candle to light at the center meditation space so you may rekindle the radiance whenever you need to feel the power of community. More information will be given at morning meetings, so tune in!

Lady Liberty League (LLL) Annual Meeting with Rev. Selena Fox and Rev. Minerva

Come to this annual LLL meeting to hear about and discuss recent and future LLL activities. We will discuss trends, explore cases, introduce our team members, and answer questions about First Amendment Freedom of Religion issues. This is your chance to raise your concerns and bring new situations to our attention.

Lady Liberty League (LLL) Ritual for Religious Liberty and Justice with Mars Sylvanius, Rev. Selena Fox, and Poppins

Join us for a Roman style ritual calling for religious freedom and social justice. Everyone will have an opportunity to add an item or sacrifice to the altar.

Laser Guided Stargazing with Spark

The night sky is full of stories! Take a guided tour of the summer sky and find out what Bootes is famous for, and how Antares got its name. Clear nights on the green between Sacred Bonfire Circle and the main stage - listen to morning announcements!

Late Night Ribaldry with Rev. Minerva and You

Join us for the Late Night Ribaldry event. Why don't you (or your group or your family) use this opportunity to delight us with your skill and gifts? This is your chance to sing those songs, tell those stories, dance those dances, and share those jokes that may be too blue and bawdy for the regular talent show. Sign up with Rev. Minerva to get a chance to tantalize and tease the audience in the late evening. Bring your chair.

Laughter Magic with Aaron Covey

Join Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Aaron Covey for extended, unconditional Laughter combined with yogic breathing. Laughter games and exercises soon turn to authentic and contagious laughter. In this workshop, we’ll use Laughter Yoga to find our center and share our energy with others, relieving stress, and reminding us that feeling good can help others feel good as well. Laughter really IS the best medicine! No mat required. Wear comfortable loose clothing.

Lavender Luncheon with Shariff and Willo

Calling all LGBTQIA+! Join us at the Rainbow Center for an early afternoon meet and greet. Please bring your lunch and get to know more about the queer community at PSG.

Magenta Luncheon with Rev. Jake and Nate

This meetup is for anyone of trans* and/or intersex identity or experience, regardless of how you identify, including people who identify as genderqueer, bigender, agender, pangender, Two-Spirit or non-binary, people who express gender fluidity or gender non-conformity, etc, and for people who identify as questioning or are questioning their own gender identity. It is meant to be safe space for us to build community. It’s not an education space for allies. Bring your lunch and your awesome self!

Magical Gift Exchange with Rev. Judith

Join us for the annual spiritual gift exchange. Everyone taking part will give a gift and, in return, receive a gift. Bring a sacred item (such as a ritual tool, amulet, necklace, divinity statue, altarpiece, or handmade ritual object) that has special meaning for you. Bless your gift and with it, including your name and something about its significance. Then, wrap it in an opaque paper, cloth, or other covering.

Main Stage Acoustic with Meren King

See the Musician Section of the Guidebook for more details!

Main Stage with Blackwillow Starling

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Main Stage with Krista Chapman Green and Louis Garou

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Main Stage with Meren King

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Main Stage with Primal Rhythm

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Main Stage with Spellsinger

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Main Stage with Spiral Rhythm

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Men's Rite of Passage Experience Orientation with Shawn and Derrick

Orientation for MPROPE is designed to facilitate the Spiritual Journey that helps you find your personal true sense of being, helping to discover your place in your home, village, and community. We seek to help you find your power and understand this stage of growth of spirit. This ritual is available to anyone that identifies as Masculine but has a limited number of seekers. This is a multiple day commitment (Tuesday and Wednesday) so plan accordingly.

Men's Ritual with Rev. Cern and Mars Sylvanius

Earth, Air, Fire, Water, Spirit are calling all men and those channeling masculine energy in our community to join this rite. Celebrating and affirming the radiance of the elements as our teachers and allies, together in this participatory ritual, we will sweat, dance, sing, resonate, offer healing, and affirm our sacred gifts in the community. Blessed be the elements and their blessings upon us!

Mesopotamian Meetup with Spark

Come all who are interested in or follow ancient Near East religions! Come if you are a fan of Asherah, Ishtar, Enki, or other deities of the Fertile Crescent and surrounding areas. Come meet others of like mind and swap ideas.

MidSummer Night Full Moon Circle with Rev. Selena, Rev. Judith, and Dia

We haven't had a full moon during Pagan Spirit Gathering since 2016! So, join us for this very special MidSummer Night Full Moon Circle! This workshop will be video recorded or live streamed.

Moon Energies with Kate Ross

On April 8, 2024, a full solar eclipse bisected the United States. Our moon is unique in our solar system, Earth is the only planet that experiences solar eclipses. Since the dawn of humankind, we have tracked the movements of the moon, the waxing and the waning. Does the moon have energies that affect us? How can we utilize those energies?

Morning Meeting with Rev. Dennis and Others

All PSG participants are encouraged to attend the daily Morning Meeting, where important announcements about schedule changes and other community concerns will be made, as well as musical performances, ritual instructions, and more! It's the best way to keep yourself informed about what is happening at PSG, so please show up daily!

“No One Else Here is Pagan--Now What Do I Do?” – PLI with Nancy Melito

We Nature Spiritualists are often in a significant minority when we are in the ordinary world. How do we cope with the different faiths that boldly assume that they are the only true religion, and that our religion has no validity? Please come with an open mind and ready to share your own tips and tricks for getting along in a nation that frequently counts us out. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 7.

OAC - Osage Arts Community with Spellsinger

OAC is a residency program (in Belle, MO) for artists of all types from all walks of life. They accept poets, visual artists, musicians, comedians, etc. We will cover what being in this community is like as well as how to apply for your own residency. Join us for information and opportunities to expand your creative experience.

One Bard's Way: Using a Flute/Instrument in Your Meditative Practice with Chris the Bard

As part of Circle's Online Full Moon Ceremonies, I have often been called on to provide some music during the Healing section. Come to this workshop to get an idea of how I approach this, and to share your own use of playing an instrument in your own practice. I will have flutes to share and will give basic instructions on how to play them. If you have an instrument that you use, bring it along too. Note: this is more of a contemplative approach so while I do appreciate drums, this is not a workshop for them.

Online Research Methodology – PLI with Rev. Eldritch and Rev. Jewels

This session will provide insights into an amazing trove of resources at your fingertips from the Temple of Minerva (Library of Congress). Take a moment to learn to search art, culture, science, social justice, business, law, literature and history. Info will include a number of folklife talks, concerts, and lectures useful for research. Since we’re camping, we’ll provide note taking material. Feel free to bring your journal, laptop, or smartphone for “Research right at your fingertips!” This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 3 and 10.

Our Whole Lives: OWL Training Info Session with Rev. Eldritch

This session presents an overview of the Our Whole Lives (OWL) curriculum, which helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their relationships, sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach (PDF), Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality. This curriculum was created by health professionals in a collaborative effort of the UCC and UUA (Unitarian Universalists and the United Church of Christ) and, with training, adaptable for Pagan community. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 10, 12, and 13.

Pagan Academic Circle Meet and Greet with Rev. Jewels

The Pagan Academic Circle supports academic research and presentations of Pagan topics. Join other academics to chat about current research and how we can help support current and future research.

Pagan Chat with Spellsinger with Beltana, Bela, and Mr. E

This is a freeform workshop in which the attendees will guide the general conversation. Join us to chat about what YOU are passionate about. Come meet, chat, and make connections with people you may not have met otherwise!

Pagan Education for Families: How Do We Talk about Pagan Faith Practices with Children and Youth – PLI with Becky Malke

Often, as Pagan leaders, and/or parents and guardians, want to give those under our care the freedom to explore their own religious and spiritual beliefs. How do we talk about our faith without forcing our beliefs onto our children? How do we talk about what it means to be Pagan while possibly dealing with our own spiritual woundedness? Becky will talk about why it's important for children and youth to know what Paganism is even if that is not the path they want to follow and why it's important to be a guide if they do want to take this spiritual path. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 10.

Pagan Group Administration, Funding, and Financial Management – PLI with Mars Sylvanius

For those who lead, or are about to lead their group, navigating the management of finances can be a daunting challenge. In this class, we will review some common ways to help fund a group, important rules for 501c3 and tax-exempt status, and the why and how of keeping business records. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 11.

Pagan History of the US – PLI with Liz “Spark” Rohret

Did you know there was an illegal Maypole in Puritan New England? How about the official Goddess of the USA? Come learn about these and more Pagan influences on the history of the United States, and how to spread awareness about them as a representative of Paganism. An interactive class for youth and adults. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 3.

Pagan Music and Podcasting - Working Together with Cern Greenman, facilitator; Panel: Meren King, Krista Chapman Green, Michael Tierney, others.

Pagan music meets podcasting! This will be a discussion group with a podcast host and a panel of Pagan musicians talking about music and podcasting. Topics will include: podcast basics, Circle Sanctuary’s network of podcasts, being a podcast host or guest, the Pagan musical world, musician self-promotion and how podcasts can play a role.

Pagans Transforming Society – PLI with Rev. Eldritch

Pagan groups can be the leading edge to change and evolve our society. To fulfill this promise, groups and leaders need to understand the basic building blocks for authentic Social Justice work in many forms. Opportunity and privilege is one topic we will explore together. Pagans are passionate about bringing positive change to the world. Responding to social changes and transitions is the work of Pagans making positive contributions to the world. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 9.

Pagans with Disabilities Meet and Greet with Dia

There are spiritual, magical, physical, emotional, and mental challenges that persons with physical, visible, and invisible disabilities and those with chronic illnesses must face. Come and meet others with those same challenges and be guided in a discussion about what persons with visible and invisible disabilities can do to be heard and accounted for in community settings.

Pan's Other Ball with Zan and Reverend Tristan

Fun and games without alcohol. As always, Tristan will lead a rousing game of Cards Against Humanity. Zan has MANY other games like Dominos/Mexican train, cards, Uno, Redneck Life, Mancala, Gem Lock and many others. Alternatively, bring your own game to play. Don't forget something non-alcoholic to drink and a chair! We WILL provide chocolate.

Parenthood Blessing Ceremony with Rev. Jake and Rev. Messina

Come one and come all to bless, support and celebrate those in our community who have engaged in parenting in new or renewed ways. Let’s show them we have their backs as they tackle one of the hardest roles we humans might inhabit! (Parents who wish to be blessed should come to the “Preparation for the Parenthood Blessing” workshop).

Preparation for the Parenthood Blessing with Rev. Messina and Rev. Jake

Calling anyone and everyone who newly has a parenting role in their lives! (Those who have started parenting in the last several years and would have participated in this rite if it were offered, are also welcome.) This includes those who are awaiting or have recently experienced the birth of their child, who are foster parenting, who have adopted children, or who have otherwise come into parenting roles through new partnerships or other family evolution. Let’s honor and celebrate your hopes and intentions for your parenting role! This prep workshop for the parents makes space to reflect on and name your hopes, fears, needs and questions, and to formulate your intentions and commitments to parenting and to your child(ren). All genders and family constellations welcome and celebrated! Invite your friends and family to join us for the Parenthood Blessing Ceremony!

PSG 2024 Closing Ritual with Rev. Selena Fox and Rev. Messina

Ritual of thanksgiving and farewell for our beautiful, spiritual week together. The ritual will include extinguishing the Sacred Fire, releasing the Wards, blessings of safe travel, and a token in celebration of the PSG Community Spirit.

PSG 2024 Community Summer Solstice Ritual with Jasmine and River

We exist in a constantly vibrating world, resonating with its rhythms. Join us in creating a sacred space that embraces all that we are. Through the alchemy of dissonance and resonance, cacophony and harmony, we’ll evoke the radiance within and around us. We will stir that energy, each heartbeat and voice melding into a singular, resounding blessing for one another, our world, and all beings. Together, we will emerge, a galaxy of dancing radiant suns spreading our powerful vibrations across the land.

Ritual Chant

We are the power in everyone.

We are the dance of the Moon and the Sun.

We are the hope that will never hide.

We are the turning of the tide.

PSG 2024 Community Summer Solstice Ritual Procession with Jasmine and River

This participatory ritual is the height of our week-long process of engaging with each element in the transformative process. As a Community, we come together at the apex of Solstice energy to embody energetically each element in raising power with chanting, drumming, dancing, movement, and crowd participation. Join us as we manifest transformation. So mote it be!

PSG 2024 Community Welcome with Rev. Selena, Rev. Dennis, Rev. Messina, and Chip

Join us for introductions of Gathering staff, welcome to PSG newcomers, honoring of longtime PSG members, and a welcome message from the staff of The Shrine Camp. This is also the time when camp-wide information is given as how trash is handled, emergency procedures, etc. Bring a chair and something to hydrate you. Wear your spirit bag and come dressed for the processional and ritual which follows.

PSG 2024 Newcomers Orientation with Jimmy Butterfly

We'll get together for a handy orientation designed to answer your questions, help you figure out where things are and how they work, and help you plan your week. So bring your PSG guidebook and a pen! A few Guardians may also join us to explain their role in the festival.

PSG 2024 Opening Ritual with Rev. Selena Fox and Others

The PSG Opening Ritual begins with the candlelight processional through the PSG village. The ritual includes a site blessing, honoring of the Divine forces, the setting of the Wards, and a welcoming in of Summer with the lighting of the Community's Sacred Fire with remains from the previous year's ashes. Wear your spirit bag. Everyone is encouraged to attend. More information will be shared at our Community Welcome.

PSG 2024 Opening Ritual Procession with Rev. Selena Fox and Others

The PSG Opening Ritual begins with the candlelight processional through the PSG village. The ritual includes a site blessing, honoring of the Divine forces, the setting of the Wards, and a welcoming in of Summer with the lighting of the Community's Sacred Fire with remains from the previous year's ashes. Wear your spirit bag. Everyone is encouraged to attend. More information will be shared at our Community Welcome.

Psyche's Grotto Blessing and Orientation with Rev. Chiron and Staff

Blessings of Psyche's Grotto and orientation for volunteers interested in the center.

Psyche's Grotto Closing Ritual Rev. Chiron and Staff

Closing blessings of Psyche's Grotto.

Rainbow Ritual with Shariff and Willo

Join us at the rainbow central for an LGBTQA+-themed ritual. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Religion as Art: Truth and Meaning in the Practice of Religion - PLI with Patrick Finney

For many people, their spiritual quest is a search for truth and understanding. This approach leads to interminable debates over theology, correct practice and whose religion is right and true. But there is another way which has the potential to open up more options and greater freedom in one’s religious life. Rather than focusing on such issues as metaphysics and theology we will explore an approach to religion which privileges meaning and practice over truth and professions of faith. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competency 7.

Renewal of Spirit with Dan and Rev. Sharon Stewart

Take some time out to renew your spirit during PSG! Dan and Sharon will lead you in a sound bath journey through the chakras using crystal singing bowls and other musical instruments to rejuvenate your mind, body, and soul. If you choose to lay down instead of sit in your chair, please bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Rite of Passage into Sage with Jim

The Sage program is for men over 55 who are considering the transformation from an adult male to a Sage (a man who is facing the latter years of life). We honor the time when a man reaches the point in his maturity where he's taking a less active physical part but is still contributing as a valued teacher, mentor, and guide to young members of the tribe. This 5-day intensive program involves sharing our life experiences and how we can accept our new role.

Sacred Bonfire Circle Blessing Community Ritual with Heidi, Wrenn, Jessica, Tegan, and Juniper

Come open the Sacred Bonfire Circle in our community ritual. This year we will be using omen cards (in the form of tarot and oracle cards) to guide us. The three cards we drew to guide our communal work are The Tower, The Star, and The Magician. We will call the energy and divine guidance of each of these cards into the circle and any who feel called to will be invited to join us. Come lend your energy as we create magic together!

The Tower is associated with both destruction and liberation. It asks us to see the ways chaos can force us to change our point of view, how crisis might spark necessary change, and how adversity can lead to revolution.

The Star represents hope and serenity, renewal and inspiration, healing and connection. It is the dawning of a new day full of infinite potential and a gentle reminder that peace is always possible.

The Magician reminds us of our own personal power. It calls on us to take an active role in our lives, to make use of the tools already in our hands to manifest the change we seek. We are masters of our own destinies.

Sacred Bonfire Circle Blessing Ritual Planning with Heidi, Wrenn, Jessica, Tegan, and Juniper

Please join the bonfire crew as they prepare for the ritual. You can take part as a physical manifestation of the energy we will be building. Bring costumes, instruments, and lots of ideas! Dancers, chanters, and drummers should also attend the ritual planning; we need you!

Sacred Bonfire Circle Community Meet and Greet with Heidi, Wrenn, Jessica, Tegan, and Juniper

Ecstasy through music, dance, and fire, both inside a fire ring and in the spinning of fire - now that's what we're talking about! If you are a Sacred Bonfire Circle audience member, Fire Tender, Drummer, Chanter, Dancer, Fire Spinner, or Spotter, come find out how things work at Sacred Bonfire Circle. We'll help you find your way to drum, dance, sing, spin fire, play, and participate in any things Sacred Bonfire Circle related. So join the conversation; meet old and new friends as we begin our week of laughter, joy, and release around the fire together. Welcome to the Sacred Bonfire Circle!

Sacred Bonfire Circle Safety Class with Heidi, Wrenn, Jessica, Tegan, and Juniper

All participants at the Sacred Bonfire Circle are part of a community. That community is responsible for keeping each other safe and monitoring each other respectfully, with safety always in mind. This includes Sacred Bonfire Circle audience members, Fire Tenders, Drummers, Chanters, Dancers, Fire Spinners, and Spotters. Please attend this safety class if you plan to participate at the Sacred Bonfire Circle in any of these community roles. You must complete this course and be banded to spin fire. The class will cover the principal values of the Sacred Bonfire Circle and the tenets that must be followed to keep our community safe and well. You must be over 12 to attend. A legal guardian must accompany all participants under the age of 18. Wear fire-safe clothing!

Sacred Hunt Orientation Meeting with Sacred Hunt Coordinating Team

This is the orientation meeting for the Sacred Hunt Ritual. The hunters, villagers, and drummers will learn more about the specific mysteries associated with their respective roles. The orientation is MANDATORY to participate in the Sacred Hunt Ritual.

Sacred Hunt Postmortem with Sacred Hunt Coordinating Team

This is the debriefing meeting that takes place the day after the Sacred Hunt ritual. Here, all participants in the Sacred Hunt will be able to share their stories, perceptions, and feelings about the ritual and, more importantly, to process and integrate their experiences. Many participants have expressed that the ritual is complete at the end of this meeting, which deepened their understanding of what has occurred. Therefore, all participants, no matter your part, should plan to attend.

Sacred Hunt Ritual with Sacred Hunt Coordinating Team

This is an ecstatic ritual with an alchemical melding of the work of the Villagers (Yin), Hunters (Yang), and Drummers (Flux). It uses physical exertion, firelight, woodland setting, and intense drumming to facilitate consciousness alteration for spiritual transformation. The Hunt can be a personal odyssey to overcome challenges to spiritual evolution and eliminate toxic and unnecessary elements in one's life or the quest for something integral to personal growth. Must attend prior orientation and post-mortem.

So… You (May) Wanna Be a Minister? – PLI with Rev. Jake

This discussion is for all those who have (remotely or seriously) contemplated whether formally pursuing ordination or designation as a minister might be right for you! Jake will explore lots of different possible functions of a designated minister (because it takes all sorts of skills and people to provide the wide array of things people might call upon a minister to do), and what it means to be faith leader. We will talk a little about the kinds of boundaries and relationship implications ministers need to consider, how to make sure you are taking care of yourself and remaining accountable to your mission and values, etc. All this applies to those working or intending to work directly with Circle in ministry, or in your local groups, or otherwise. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 5, 12 and 13.

Social Justice Center Opening and Blessing with Rev. Jake and Nate

Help us bless and open the Social Justice Center, and institute it as a place for love, equity, allyship, and harmony. Put your energy into the space, help hang prayer flags, pick a pronoun button or other buttons, and help us launch our week celebrating unity, diversity, and justice!

Spilling Tea with the Queens with Shariff and Willo

Come hang out and ‘Spill the Tea’ at the Rainbow Center. Hot or iced tea is provided, but bring your lunch. Talk about the beginning of your week, how things are going in your life, or whatever you please! This is a place to decompress, so no ‘Shade’ is allowed unless it’s the kind that keeps you cool because the library is closed OFFICIALLY! Feel free to dress to the nines or come in drag if you like, but most importantly, come as you are!

Spiral Rhythm Chant Workshop and Song Exchange with Kiki Williamson and members of Spiral Rhythm

Join members of Spiral Rhythm as we drum, chant, and sing some of our favorite pieces and encourage you to share chants and songs you’d like others to learn. Bring your drums, shakers, and percussion instruments and together we will make musical magic!

Spiritual Caregivers Meet and Greet with Natalie Delsemme

Are you a chaplain, doula, social worker, midwife, therapist, other care worker? Come connect with other spiritual care professionals! Supporting others is hard work, especially when you might often be the only Pagan in the room. This is a meet up to talk shop, network with each other, and share strategies for providing care.

Spiritual Direction for Pagans – PLI with Bryce Woyak

At its core, spiritual direction is an intimate relationship that encourages us to deepen our connection to what we hold most divine. As someone trained in many ways of noticing, listening to, and experiencing the Sacred, a spiritual director invites us to engage with the Holy as it shows up in our daily lives. While best known from Christian monastic traditions, spiritual direction has roots spanning many cultures and religions, and people of all and no religious beliefs continue to find value from this practice. This workshop will explore how people from Pagan and nature-centered paths can authentically engage in spiritual direction, including: what to expect from spiritual direction; common types of spiritual direction relationships; how to find an appropriate spiritual director; and a sample of common techniques used in spiritual direction. This workshop primarily addresses Circle Ministry Competency 7.

Spiritually Attending to Dying with Bryce Woyak

Many of us will one day be called to be present with someone who is dying. This person may be a spouse, a family member, a friend, or even a stranger. We may have time to prepare, or we may suddenly find ourselves thrust into this role. The dying person may share our beliefs, or they may not. The circumstances of dying are individual, but the fact of death is universal. So, how do we navigate such uncertain and yet inevitable terrain? One way is to ground ourselves in our own spiritual understanding of dying. When we take time to explore our internal beliefs, we meet spiritual allies that can help us make meaning out of the dying process. This introspective workshop invites us to connect with our personal spiritual understandings of dying and with the unique spiritual allies we find in this liminal space. We will explore how our philosophies of dying and our allies can help us support those who are moving through the dying process.

Starlight Shopping Spree with All Merchants

Shine your light! Villagers - Shop at booths that are staying open late into the night! Watch for special sales offered by some merchants! Perhaps our musicians will be roaming the streets singing and selling CDs! So come out and join the community for fun shopping under the stars and support our excellent merchants!

Summer Solstice Morning Ritual with Rev. Selena Fox

Celebrate Summer Solstice Day with this community ritual honoring the Sacred Sun with invocations, chants, and meditation from a variety of spiritual traditions. This ceremony will also include energy workings for planetary healing and well-being.

Sun Salutation: Celebrating the 10th International Day of Yoga with Amy Jensen

On December 2014 The United Nations declared June 21st the International Day of Yoga. It is uniquely fitting that this day most often coincides with the summer solstice celebration of the sun’s peak in its cycle and the most well-known series of yogic postures known as the sun salutation. Bring your mat, a blanket or just yourself and meet on the commons for an early morning greeting of the sun on June 21st for the 10th annual International Day of Yoga. We will learn the hatha style of the sun salutation in a slow rhythmic manner, followed by pranayama, or energetic breathing session and then seal our practice with a chant for world peace.

Tattoo Meet and Greet with Kiki

Let’s meet up and show off/share our tattoos, discuss what inspired our ink, what designs we’d like to get in the future, and where we’d like to get them. Be prepared to show and tell as well as view and listen as we talk about our art. All tattoo enthusiasts welcome, inked or not.

Teen Center Meet and Greet with Piper, Fae and Autumn

Meet with the other teens at PSG and meet the coordinators! Parents are encouraged to attend as well. We will reconnect with those returning and meet the new teens and parents. We will discuss all our ideas and plans for this year's Teen Center and look for feedback from previous experiences.

Teen Center Party with Piper, Fae and Autumn

It's Party Time! Let's come together to celebrate the beautiful acts of community service we did this week to earn our Pizza Party! Let's talk about what coming home to PSG means to us and how we carry that energy and service throughout the year. And let's make plans for next year! Join us!

Th' Rednek Ritchul with Debby Lou and Sue Ellen

Parody ritual for fun and laughs. Laughter is the best medicine in an increasingly dismal world. Hail to the power of Yes!

The Community Talent Show with Susan Leabhart

Participate in a truly remarkable display of talent and courage. Join us in the audience and clap and cheer in the most supportive way possible- or share your talents with PSG. Come and sing, play flute, dance, recite poetry, juggle, prestidigitate, tell jokes, or engage in artistic flag semaphore. You will never find a better place to share what you have. Amateurs of all stripes are invited, and first-timers are celebrated. You must see Susan before the day of the show.

Theology Roundtable – PLI with Rev. Jake

Faith leaders often get called on to answer questions or impart messages about some of life’s biggest questions, and it’s also our job to help people make meaning of their own lives and experiences, and integrate their values and life philosophy into their everyday decisions and activities. We often don’t talk a lot about these theological or philosophical concepts, though. This roundtable discussion will explore some ideas held by philosophers, theologians and/or people of faith about some of the big questions: “Who or what is/are ‘god’? “What happens when we die?” “Where did we come from before we were born?” “How do I know I’m being a ‘good’ person?” “Why is there suffering and pain in the world?” “Why did ____ happen to me?” Come ready to listen and share! This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 3, 5, 6,7, 8, 10 and 13.

Transforming through Chaos with The Morrigan with Anaya

Chaos often enters our lives at unexpected times and in unpredictable ways. When chaos comes to call, how will you respond? With a practical application in shadow work, we discuss the Morrigan, Chaos and Transformation.

Trauma Informed Ministry – PLI with Raven and Rev. Messina

Join us for a discussion on “Trauma-Informed Ministry,” where we will explore trauma-informed approaches, literature, and suggestions that are easily applicable to ministerial work. This workshop is designed for anyone interested in learning how to hold space for community members who have experienced trauma, not just ministers and leaders. We will delve into the concept of trauma-informed care, apply it to a spiritual and ministry context, and leave with a better understanding of the tools, knowledge, and empathetic disposition necessary for those who have survived traumatic experiences/events. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 6 and 12.

Tribal Leadership - Leveraging Your Group's Natural Subgroups for Effective Leadership – PLI with Rev. Minerva Duggan

A small group/coven is a tribe. A large coven or group is a tribe of tribes; it is comprised of different groups with varying interests and priorities. Tribal leadership focuses on the language and culture of the larger tribe while honoring the language and culture of the smaller tribes. We can use this paradigm to accomplish more together as a coven and to further our individual, group, and greater tribe's goals.This is based upon the book "Tribal Leadership" by Dave Logan, John King, and Halee Fischer-Wright. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 5 and 11.

Unlocking Your Chart Signature: A Workshop on Personal Astrology with Royce Steele "Fox"

Welcome to "Unlocking Your Chart Signature," a workshop diving into astrology beyond your Sun Sign. Learn to decipher your natal chart for a comprehensive understanding of your astrological makeup. Explore components like Sun, Moon, Rising Sign, planets, houses, and aspects to uncover your chart signature—providing deeper insights into your personality, strengths, and challenges. Engage in practical activities to apply this knowledge, enhancing self-awareness and guiding personal growth. Move beyond Sun Signs to discover the multifaceted portrait of your chart signature, offering a nuanced understanding of your motivations and traits.

Warrior Blessing Ritual with Rev. Dave and Gail Sassman

This is an interfaith ritual Honoring all Military and First Responders. Open to all ages and anyone active duty, Veteran or family member, as well as those who respect and honor those who have served.

Warrior Coffee with Rev. Dave and Gail Sassman

This is an opportunity to have some coffee and create a community for warriors to be with warriors. Veterans, active military, first responders, and healthcare professionals are welcome.

Wheel of the Year: Creating and Leading Group Rituals and Celebrations #1 - Wheel of the Year: Sacred Times and Places with Rev. Selena

Considerations of location, timing, environmental factors, spiritual traditions, group size and diversity in designing and facilitating seasonal rites, traditions, and festivals. Incorporating myth and magic in developing a Wheel of the Year framework of eight Sabbats. Exploring other types of Pagan seasonal celebration patterns, including Full Moons.

Wheel of the Year: Creating and Leading Group Rituals and Celebrations #2 - Wheel of the Year: Folkways Old and New with Rev. Selena

Discovering and incorporating seasonal folk customs, myths, lore, symbols, and traditions from a variety of old Pagan cultures and religions into contemporary Sabbat rites and celebrations. Resources to aid this work and exploration of ways to refreshen old traditions.

Wheel of the Year: Creating and Leading Group Rituals and Celebrations #3 - Wheel of the Year: Sabbat Rites and Revels with Rev. Selena

Working with chants, meditations, rites, symbols, lore and customs for celebrating the beginnings and midpoints of Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter.

Wheel of the Year: Creating and Leading Group Rituals and Celebrations #4 - Wheel of the Year: Evolving Pagan Culture and Community with Rev. Selena

Creating and facilitating seasonal rituals and celebrations – online and in person to enrich and evolve Pagan culture as a whole as well as on-going Pagan groups, multi-tradition Pagan gatherings, and interfaith Ecospiritual events. Special considerations in working with seasonal celebrations globally, across generations, and in cyberspace. Resources for further study.

Who Are You, What is Your Path, and Why with Chip

A practical guide to understanding/finding your own path, and to assist others in understanding/finding theirs. We will explore religions, spiritual practices, their tenets and historical bases; we will discuss the opportunities and criteria for "joining" churches or following practices; and we will explore critical aspects of ourselves that validate and/or "qualify" us for participation and practice in these systems of worship. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 6 and 8.

Wibbly-Wobbly, Timey-Wimey Ritual with The Doctor

Be transported through space and time. Solve the mysteries to protect the Earth from threats near and far. Help the Doctor find the 5th Element and save the world! (Feel free to bring a chair because one should be comfortable while saving the world.)

Women's Ritual with Dawn Finney, Kimberly Thalia, Susan Leabhart, and Dawn Crist

Welcome to all women and people who identify as women and those exploring their femininity. Join us as we celebrate women in their many forms. This ritual will highlight the many female archetypes: Student, Lover, Warrior, Creator and Destroyer. We welcome you into the women's circle to celebrate all things female.

Working Within the Interfaith Community from a Pagan Point-of-View – PLI with Rev. Dave Sassman

We will have a discussion about getting involved and comfortable working in the Interfaith and Multi-Faith Community, while representing the Earth Based / Pagan Faith community. This workshop addresses Circle Ministry Competencies 7 and 3.

Written in the Stars: Legends of the Constellations and How to Find Them with Keegan Escarre

The night sky of PSG displays some of the most spectacular constellations in the sky. Join us as we explore how to identify constellations and retell their stories. From the well known myths of Hercules and Ursa Major, to the Mongolian Three Stags and the Hook of Māui, we will hear about the legends and myths across the world. Each constellation covered will be visible in the night sky during the week.

Yoga as a Divine Life Science with Amy Jensen

Yoga, originally bestowed by the God Shiva, transcends mere physical exercise, offering a pathway to spiritual enlightenment. Beyond its modern perception as a series of poses, yoga encompasses deep philosophical, moral, and holistic dimensions. This workshop explores yoga's rich history, including its four paths and eight limbs, as well as its relevance in the 21st century for spiritual health and collective consciousness.

Young People Rite of Passage (YPRoP) Community Ritual with Rev. Jake, Rev. Dree, Tori, Kim, and Levi

All PSG community members are invited to this final ritual to celebrate, honor, and support our Young People! Together, let's usher the next generation of resilient, imaginative, and vibrant young adults into our incredible community!

Young People Rite of Passage (YPRoP) Orientation Meeting with Rev. Jake, Rev. Dree, Tori, Kim, and Levi

YPRoP is a four-day program to recognize, support, and honor those exiting childhood and entering adolescence as young adults. All participants must be aged 12-15 and be mature enough to commit to program content and requirements. Older youth who did not previously have a chance to do a YPRoP may be included if they wish. All candidates are also required to bring an adult support person, parent, or guardian to the mandatory orientation meeting.