Britain’s faith communities: don’t silence peaceful protest

The Pagan Federation has joined faith and belief leaders from across the UK in signing this joint letter because the right to peaceful protest is an important part of a healthy democratic society and a protection relied upon by many communities, including minority faith groups. As an organisation committed to equality, religious freedom, and the … Read more

International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism

Today, February 12th, is the United Nations International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism. It’s a day where we are invited to reflect not only on acts of violence themselves, but on the ideas, narratives, and symbols that are sometimes used to justify them. For Pagan communities, this … Read more

PF London – Autumn Equinox

Come and celebrate Autumn Equinox with The Pagan Federation: London. Date: Thursday 19th September 2024.Venue: The PIRATE CASTLE in CAMDEN. Doors open 7:20pmRitual: 7:30pm – 8:30pmFeast & Social: 8:30pm – 9:30pm £8 Members / £10 Non-Members – CASH ONLY PLEASE! Please bring picnic food and drink to shareHall accessible to wheelchair users via lift(Please be … Read more

Samhain Poetry

Toast to the Ancestors The ancestors have trod the pathsour feet are treading now.They’ve known the sameecstatic joys,wept with self-same sighs.Heed their softly whispered words,knowledge from the wise.Hear it in the sighing of the treesblowing in the breeze,in the patter of raindrops falling.Hear it calling. To those who came before us,and those who came before … Read more

This Samhain Night

The Ford Fiesta pulled into the car park, its colour indefinable in the deepening twilight. The doors opened, spewing its contents onto the skittering gravel underfoot. ‘Come on Sarah, we need to get all this stuff out of the boot, and the others are waiting.’ Two supermarket bags clinked heavily to the ground. Sarah pulled … Read more