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News, updates, and official statements from the Pagan Federation.
It can sometimes be difficult to see just how much happens across the Pagan Federation in the course of a year. Some of our work is very visible. Our events, rituals, publications and social media are all in the public eye but much of our work haappens quietly behind the scenes through advocacy, education, safeguarding, … Read more
1stSeptember Sikh: Installation of the Guru Granth Sahib in the Harmandir Sahib in AmritsarThe installation of the Guru Granth Sahib in the Harmandir Sahib—the Golden Temple in Amritsar—is one of the most spiritually significant moments in Sikh history. Commemorated annually, this event marks the elevation of the Guru Granth Sahib, the sacred scripture of Sikhism, … Read more
Last month I wrote about the arts as a means of spiritual expression, indicating that some thoughts and concepts may not be easy to capture in prose words. Towards the end of August Dolly Parton died and the world, regardless of race religion, gender, identity mourned. Dolly Parton held a deep Christian faith with deeply … Read more
Young Pagans took part in a Youth Interfaith retreat in July. The Pagan Federation is keen to develop Youth involvement in our work as we feel it is important that young Pagans have a voice that matters in steering the future of the Pagan Federation. We would love to hear from young Pagans (aged 16 … Read more
One of the significant things about the arts (music, dance, theatre, visual arts, poetry) is that they provide a way to express and/or communicate concepts and ideas that might be more difficult to express and/or communicate in prose words. Story is an additional artform that can communicate concepts, ideas and messages of a spiritual or … Read more
1st Buddhist Entry to the Vassa Vassa is a significant term in Theravada Buddhism, referring to the three-month rainy season during which bhikkhus observe strict monastic rules and often remain in one location. This period is dedicated to spiritual practice, deeper meditation, and study of teachings, including the Abhidhamma. https://www.spiritualarts.org.uk/the-entry-to-the-vassa/ 1st Zoroastrian Jashn-e-Tirgan Jashn-e Tirgan … Read more
I was reading a social media post on a local Interfaith organisation’s page recently. I had the honour of representing the Interfaith Network on a visit to one of their Interfaith week events a number of years ago and have been following them ever since. Every year they hold an event that involves an interfaith … Read more
On 22nd June 1951, 75 years ago, the government of the day repealed the Witchcraft Act, ending centuries of criminalisation of Pagan belief and practice. Of course, passing laws (or repealing them) doesn’t change the court of public opinion overnight, and since that significant event in 1951, there have been numerous attempts to cast Pagans … Read more
4th June Christian (Catholic) Corpus Christi Body and Blood of ChristThe Feast of Corpus Christi, also known as the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, is a significant event in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. This day is dedicated to celebrating and honouring the Eucharist—the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ, … Read more
This month begins with Beltane with symbolism and associations linked to fertility- of the land, of livestock, families and of the mind. I’m aware that there’s a notion that some other faiths and beliefs express displeasure with respect to fertility and more specifically to open discussion of sexual intercourse. That, from my experience, is not … Read more