All events take place in the downstairs event space at The Broom Closet (unless otherwise stated)
September 2018 Events, Workshops and Classes
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying with Lori Banks - Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 2:00PM - 4:00PM - $10
What is your story? What parts of it would you like to change? How do we learn the stories to heal physical and emotional wounds, and improve our spiritual connection? Why are we here, and where are we going? Journeying is a form of meditation where we seek to do these things, as well as connect with our ancestral teachers and all living things. In this class we will learn how to call in the Spirits, we will learn how to journey to meet a power animal or spiritual teacher, and we will visit a sacred place in non ordinary reality that is related to our spiritual path.
Lori is a local teacher, shaman, mother, and animal lover. Lori has presented workshops and led guided meditations/journeys at various events and locations around the Mid-South.
Praise & Worship of the Divine Feminine Song Gathering - Sunday, September 2, 2018 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - $5 Suggested Donation
Hosted by The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC
The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC is hosting a women's only gathering for praise and worship of the Divine Feminine. We will gather in a space of love and acceptance to sing and chant our praise of the Divine, especially the Divine Feminine. It does not matter whether you think you have a good singing voice, nor does it matter if you have a drum but don't know how to play it. Bring your instruments and your voice (for it was given to you by the Divine and is therefore holy) to join other women in making a joyful noise in thanks and love. Chant/Song lyrics will be provided for the songs picked out ahead of time, but there will be space to teach each other new songs.
Singing helps to raise our vibrations and is one of the oldest forms of worship and praise. Bring your sisters, your open heart, musical instruments and join us for a spiritual experience with the Divine. All of the Fellowship of Avalon - ATC's rituals are open to anyone aged 14 and over, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a suggested $5 donation, but no one will be turned away.
September Drum Circle - Sunday, September 9, 2018 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - Donations
Hosted by The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC
Each month The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC hosts an open drum circle open to anyone, regardless of skill. Bring your drums, rattles or other hand held instruments and come jam with like minded people. Drum Circles are held in the downstairs event area at The Broom Closet.
Exploring Non-Ordinary Reality with Lori Smith Banks - Saturday, September 15, 2018 - 2:00PM - 4:00PM - $10
Pre-requisite: Having taken the Introduction to Shamanic Journeying with Lori Smith Banks, or having prior shamanic journeying experience.
Learn about the traditional 3 worlds of shamanic journeying and meet a teacher in the upper and lower worlds (don’t worry, the lower world isn’t Hell). Learn about the middle world, and discuss those who reside all around us, in between the worlds. Discuss, discover and learn about the gentle, and comforting practice of journeying, and fostering our connections to our world and non ordinary reality.
Lori is a local teacher, shaman, mother, and animal lover. Lori has presented workshops and led guided meditations/journeys at various events and locations around the Mid-South.
Sigil Crafting with Erin Larrivee - Sunday, September 16, 2018 - 3:00PM - 5:00PM - $20
The written word is a powerful thing. Since humanity first began capturing ideas in writing, there has been an aura of power and mystery surrounding the words and images created to preserve our thoughts. By blending wordcraft and art, you can harness your intentions and infuse rituals, prayers, spells, and even your mundane possessions with powerful signs of manifestation.
Join Erin to learn 2 simple ways to transform ink and paper into sigils, symbols of your own divine energy. We will go over different ways to use your sigils both in ritual and in your everyday life.
Erin is a self-taught folk herbalist, natural energy healer, and hedgewalker who has been practicing herbal and energetic healing for over 10 years. Workshop includes introduction to 2 methods of sigil-crafting; discussion of themes, commonly used symbolism, and ways to use your sigils; individual creation of one or more sigils for your personal use; and, optional sigil release ceremony at the close of the workshop. Supplies provided; if you have a ritual pen or preferred spell paper, feel free to bring them for your use.
Waking the Wickerman - Crafting Event - Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 2:00PM - 4:00PM - $20
Bountiful Mabon blessings to you and yours! Prepare to celebrate the second harvest in traditional Celtic style, with your very own wicker man to give old-school thanks to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
Learn about historical and modern practices surrounding the making and use of wicker men, and make your own using locally-sourced materials. We will discuss the magickal properties and symbolic value of the materials that can be used, different (but similar) neoPagan practices, and the ways wicker men can be a meaningful part of your own harvest ritual.
Erin is a self-taught folk herbalist, natural energy healer, and hedgewalker who has been practicing herbal and energetic healing for over 10 years. Workshop includes introduction to historical and modern uses of wicker men in ritual and rite; discussion of metaphysical, magickal, and symbolic properties of common materials; and, individual creation of your own wicker man to take home. Supplies provided; if you have harvested or ethically foraged materials, feel free to bring them for your use.
Mabon Ritual Celebration - Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - $5 Suggested Donation
Hosted by The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC
Mabon is a harvest festival, the second of three, that encourages Wiccans to “reap what they sow,” both literally and figuratively. It is the time when night and day stand equal in duration; thus is it a time to express gratitude, complete projects and honor a moment of balance.
Join The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC as we gather to give thanks for our bountiful harvest. All of our rituals are open to anyone aged 14 and over. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a suggested $5 donation for all of our rituals, but no one will be turned away. Please bring a chalice if you have one.
September 2018 Events, Workshops and Classes
Introduction to Shamanic Journeying with Lori Banks - Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 2:00PM - 4:00PM - $10
What is your story? What parts of it would you like to change? How do we learn the stories to heal physical and emotional wounds, and improve our spiritual connection? Why are we here, and where are we going? Journeying is a form of meditation where we seek to do these things, as well as connect with our ancestral teachers and all living things. In this class we will learn how to call in the Spirits, we will learn how to journey to meet a power animal or spiritual teacher, and we will visit a sacred place in non ordinary reality that is related to our spiritual path.
Lori is a local teacher, shaman, mother, and animal lover. Lori has presented workshops and led guided meditations/journeys at various events and locations around the Mid-South.
Praise & Worship of the Divine Feminine Song Gathering - Sunday, September 2, 2018 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - $5 Suggested Donation
Hosted by The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC
The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC is hosting a women's only gathering for praise and worship of the Divine Feminine. We will gather in a space of love and acceptance to sing and chant our praise of the Divine, especially the Divine Feminine. It does not matter whether you think you have a good singing voice, nor does it matter if you have a drum but don't know how to play it. Bring your instruments and your voice (for it was given to you by the Divine and is therefore holy) to join other women in making a joyful noise in thanks and love. Chant/Song lyrics will be provided for the songs picked out ahead of time, but there will be space to teach each other new songs.
Singing helps to raise our vibrations and is one of the oldest forms of worship and praise. Bring your sisters, your open heart, musical instruments and join us for a spiritual experience with the Divine. All of the Fellowship of Avalon - ATC's rituals are open to anyone aged 14 and over, minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a suggested $5 donation, but no one will be turned away.
September Drum Circle - Sunday, September 9, 2018 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - Donations
Hosted by The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC
Each month The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC hosts an open drum circle open to anyone, regardless of skill. Bring your drums, rattles or other hand held instruments and come jam with like minded people. Drum Circles are held in the downstairs event area at The Broom Closet.
Exploring Non-Ordinary Reality with Lori Smith Banks - Saturday, September 15, 2018 - 2:00PM - 4:00PM - $10
Pre-requisite: Having taken the Introduction to Shamanic Journeying with Lori Smith Banks, or having prior shamanic journeying experience.
Learn about the traditional 3 worlds of shamanic journeying and meet a teacher in the upper and lower worlds (don’t worry, the lower world isn’t Hell). Learn about the middle world, and discuss those who reside all around us, in between the worlds. Discuss, discover and learn about the gentle, and comforting practice of journeying, and fostering our connections to our world and non ordinary reality.
Lori is a local teacher, shaman, mother, and animal lover. Lori has presented workshops and led guided meditations/journeys at various events and locations around the Mid-South.
Sigil Crafting with Erin Larrivee - Sunday, September 16, 2018 - 3:00PM - 5:00PM - $20
The written word is a powerful thing. Since humanity first began capturing ideas in writing, there has been an aura of power and mystery surrounding the words and images created to preserve our thoughts. By blending wordcraft and art, you can harness your intentions and infuse rituals, prayers, spells, and even your mundane possessions with powerful signs of manifestation.
Join Erin to learn 2 simple ways to transform ink and paper into sigils, symbols of your own divine energy. We will go over different ways to use your sigils both in ritual and in your everyday life.
Erin is a self-taught folk herbalist, natural energy healer, and hedgewalker who has been practicing herbal and energetic healing for over 10 years. Workshop includes introduction to 2 methods of sigil-crafting; discussion of themes, commonly used symbolism, and ways to use your sigils; individual creation of one or more sigils for your personal use; and, optional sigil release ceremony at the close of the workshop. Supplies provided; if you have a ritual pen or preferred spell paper, feel free to bring them for your use.
Waking the Wickerman - Crafting Event - Saturday, September 22, 2018 - 2:00PM - 4:00PM - $20
Bountiful Mabon blessings to you and yours! Prepare to celebrate the second harvest in traditional Celtic style, with your very own wicker man to give old-school thanks to the gods for a bountiful harvest.
Learn about historical and modern practices surrounding the making and use of wicker men, and make your own using locally-sourced materials. We will discuss the magickal properties and symbolic value of the materials that can be used, different (but similar) neoPagan practices, and the ways wicker men can be a meaningful part of your own harvest ritual.
Erin is a self-taught folk herbalist, natural energy healer, and hedgewalker who has been practicing herbal and energetic healing for over 10 years. Workshop includes introduction to historical and modern uses of wicker men in ritual and rite; discussion of metaphysical, magickal, and symbolic properties of common materials; and, individual creation of your own wicker man to take home. Supplies provided; if you have harvested or ethically foraged materials, feel free to bring them for your use.
Mabon Ritual Celebration - Sunday, September 23, 2018 - 7:00PM - 9:00PM - $5 Suggested Donation
Hosted by The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC
Mabon is a harvest festival, the second of three, that encourages Wiccans to “reap what they sow,” both literally and figuratively. It is the time when night and day stand equal in duration; thus is it a time to express gratitude, complete projects and honor a moment of balance.
Join The Fellowship of Avalon - ATC as we gather to give thanks for our bountiful harvest. All of our rituals are open to anyone aged 14 and over. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There is a suggested $5 donation for all of our rituals, but no one will be turned away. Please bring a chalice if you have one.