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News, updates, and official statements from the Pagan Federation.
A Yule ramble on a Environmental note
As Yule is nearly upon us and we most of us still celebrate Christmas in a traditional way. My children always loved the idea they got some of their presents 4 days before anyone else, from old father yule, however others in the family gave them on Christmas day. Here are a few tips for … Read more
Letter to the editor of Wales Online
***UPDATE*** Hello everyone, Today, I have received a response to my letter (below) requesting an apology and a change in headline from Paul Rowland, editor of Wales Online. I am very pleased to be able to tell you that he has apologised and the headline of the article has been changed appropriately – “I apologise … Read more
Thoughts from our Environmental Officer….
I have been recently been appointed as the environmental officer. Which for me makes very exciting times ahead. I sincerely hope that we all think about our green credentials and we think about our how we can be greener. If we all make just one small change think about how much collectively the difference it … Read more
Introducing our new Environmental Policy Officer, Anne Edward…..
My name is Anne Edward, I am very old, retired and a widow. I started my Pagan Federation ‘career’ probably 10 years ago now. I began by being the regional coordinator for Cambridge, I moved and my coordinators role changed to Norfolk. I was elected to the committee 2 years ago as council representative. I … Read more
Virtual magic and Zooming to the Sabbat
Witches and Pagans turn to IT for a virtual Halloween 2020 In October 2020, in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, thousands of British Witches celebrated Halloween in new and different ways to their usual traditions. More accurately, they celebrated their sacred festival of Samhain, so named in an act of reclaiming roots more … Read more
Interfaith During Covid-19: A Personal View
It may be a little premature to cast an eye over what is continuing to be a difficult and uncertain year. The pandemic has irrevocably changed the face of human civilization, including how we practice either our faith or spiritual path. Physical meetings have moved mostly online to facilitate safe attendance at faith based meetings … Read more
Pagan Weddings? Maybe?
The long awaited consultation paper from The Law Commission on weddings laws has been released today. Here we take a look at what their proposals are, what that means in practise for our community and how we can have our say in the final paper that will be presented to the government. Today, The Law … Read more
Caretaking our Sacred Spaces
A few weeks ago, I was sad to be told about an occurrence at the Shrine on Cocidius at Yardhope in Northumberland, in which someone had buried an offering, presumed to be Pagan, before the effigy of the god. I am by nature an optimist who likes to think that there is good in most … Read more
PF Podcast Episode 2 – LGBTQIA+ Pagans
As part of the Pagan Legacy Project, we spoke to some LGBTQIA+ Pagans about their shared and personal history as LGBTQIA+ Pagans in our community. Here’s our Podcast of that interview. Click Here for Anchor, Click Here for Apple Pod Casts, Click Here for Spotify other formats will become available