What’s happening in our community Samhain 2017

Mabon /Autumn Equinox On September 23, we celebrated Mabon, and raised funds for hurricane (Texas) and earthquake (Puerto Rico) relief. Thanks to all who donated; it’s great for pagans to be visible out in the world doing good works! We also had some surprise visitors; a pair of deer who were spotted as members were leaving the Meeting House! (see page 2 for a photo)

Volunteers for Samhain Calling all members! We are looking for volunteers to help with our Samhain celebration on October 28th. We need:

• People who can arrive early for setup;

• People who can stay late for cleanup;

• Drummers

If you have some other talent or skill, or just want to help somehow, please contact Marge via Meetup private messages.

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Intro to Wicca

Long-time member and Leadership Circle goddess Marge is hosting a 101 for those interested in learning more about Wicca via a 13-week-long eclectic overview. Contact Marge via Meetup private messages for more information.

Pagan Pride Day Wrap-up

Hearth’s Home participated in Philly’s Pagan Pride Day on Labor Day weekend. Turnout was great, despite a few protesters and slightly wet weather! In addition to a wide variety of tables with groups and merchandise, several free rituals were presented. Our new brochures and colorful banner drew a lot of interest; we hope to be seeing some new members as a result of our outreach that day! Members who volunteered at our table included Marge (who gave tarot readings for donations to benefit Hearth’s Home), and Rae, Michelle, and Jacqui as brochure distributors. Hope to see you there next year!

HEARTH’S HOME An Open Pagan Community based in Springfield, Delaware County

Our Mabon altar

What’s happening in our community Samhain 2017

Donate Online Please help us keep the lights on and the rituals going by donating via our secure PayPal link, or in the donation box at rituals.

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Next ritual: Samhain

Our Samhain celebration takes place on Saturday, October 28. at the Meeting House. RSVP here

“Samhain” is actually Gaelic for “November,” and the festival is traditionally celebrated on November 1. Samhain marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the dark half of the year.

Considered to be the pagan new year, Samhain is also the time when the veil between the world of the seen, and the unseen, is at its thinnest. This, therefore, is the time of year when you can more easily make contact with your ancestors, and others who have already gone on to the Summerlands.

RITUAL GARB IDEAS: Basic black! Or, something in an earthy color. Ornamentation can be anything that honors the dead, or your ancestors: so if you have a lovely skull necklace, now is the time to bring it out!

FEAST FOOD IDEAS: something from pumpkin or squash, or if you prefer sweets, you can make sugar skulls to share with the group.

Hearth’s Home Open Pagan Community Welcomes All!

Festive Mabon feast table