News from the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health
The Network met on 29th January and the following was agreed to be shared:
News
News from the Pagan world and our friends outside.
Interfaith News – Interfaith Network
The Interfaith Network has been promoting understanding, cooperation and good relations between organisations and persons of different faiths in the UK since 1987. For a number of years, even prior to our application to join as the Pagan Federation in 2014, Pagan Federation officers have had the honour and pleasure of working with the staff … Read more
An update regarding the proposed Asatru Folk Assembly Winter Nights event at Stonehenge
On the 11th of September 2023 the Police Pagan Association (PPA) was informed that the Asatru Folk Assembly (AFA) was planning to host its first Winter Nights event at Stonehenge on 28th of October 2023 at 7pm. The event was publicised by AFA ‘folk builder’ James Saunders on Twitter/X. The AFA are an American white … Read more
A response to the proposed Asatru Folk Assembly Winter Nights event at Stonehenge
11th September 2023 Paganism is the 7th largest religion in the UK. According to the 2021 Census Paganism grew by 34% in 10 years, making it the second fastest growing religion, comparative to size, in the UK[i]. Emboldened by an increasingly conservative and traditionalist political landscape[ii], racially exclusive right-wing extremist groups such as the Asatru … Read more
New NHS Chaplaincy Guidelines
As members of the Network for Pastoral, Spiritual and Religious Care in Health, we participated in the steering group who provided guidance for the team who have completed the review of the NHS Guidelines on Chaplaincy. The new guidelines have now been published and the NPSRCH has issued the following statement: “A Welcome for the … Read more
Windrush 75
Windrush 75 – this is OUR history This week I was privileged to attend the Windrush 75 Service at Southwark Cathedral in London. I had a VIP ticket as Chaplaincy Officer for the Pagan Federation, attending on behalf of PF president Sarah Kerr, who sadly couldn’t make it. I grew up in a city in … Read more
PF London Imbolc ritual 2023
Come and celebrate Imbolc with The Pagan Federation. The ritual will be brought to you by The Kith of the Tree and the Well. Venue: The Pirate Castle, Gilbey’s Wharf, Oval Road, Camden, NW1 7EAhttps://www.thepiratecastle.org/ Thursday 2 February Doors open 19:20Ritual 19:30 – 20:30Feast 20:30£8 Members / £10 Non-members – CASH ONLYPlease bring picnic food … Read more
PF London Winter Solstice Ritual 2022
Come and celebrate Winter Solstice with The Pagan Federation. The ritual will be brought to you by Goddess Enchantment. Venue: The Pirate Castle, Gilbey’s Wharf, Oval Road, Camden, NW1 7EAhttps://www.thepiratecastle.org/ Thursday 22 December Doors open 19:20Ritual 19:30 – 20:30Feast 20:30£8 Members / £10 Non-members – CASH ONLYPlease bring picnic food and drink to share(hall is … Read more
Census 2021 – Results
We at the Pagan Federation welcome the publication of the latest census figures from the ONS which gives us a clearer picture of the rich diversity of faiths and beliefs in England and Wales. It’s worth keeping in mind while we’re looking at these figures that whilst the census numbers are useful, they never tell … Read more
PF London Samhain Ritual 2022
Come and celebrate Samhain with The Pagan Federation on a mystical journey to the River Styx. The journey will be brought to you by the AV Coven and the ritual group Luna Iter. Dress up for the occasion and bring a candle (in a jar) to light the way home for your ancestors. Venue: The … Read more