At the Pagan Federation we put respect, dignity, and interfaith cohesion at the forefront of our work, to ensure that ALL faiths are safe to practice their beliefs. We find it vital to promote religious equality when we are engaging with government, healthcare, prisons, chaplaincies, and other faith groups, whilst also continuing to represent Pagan interests.
We work tirelessly, often behind the scenes, to fight for positive changes when Pagans are encountering discrimination, misinformation, or barriers to practicing their faith.
This work, our collective passion, is why we are speaking up against the rise in disrespect and targeted, online, attacks against our Pagan communities. A safe world is not made from misinformation and hatred, it is made from a mutual understanding and acceptance of others and their pathways.
We shall ALWAYS advocate for our communities right to practice their faiths in peace, and we shall ALWAYS advocate and educate about safe, spiritual, practice and safeguarding within ALL communities.
We do not believe that any pathway is ‘better’ than the other, nor do we believe that using personal stories of spiritual journeys to belittle the paths and choices of others is acceptable.
Remember, exploring or following a Pagan path is not wrong. However, if you have questions or concerns about your practice, spiritual circle, coven, or someone else’s, or need advocacy support in any area of your life, please reach out to us.
We can also assist you, should you require planned mental health care.
For planned mental health support, please reach out to Lyn at pastoralcare@paganfederation.co.uk
For advocacy help, please reach out to Emma, our Advocacy Officer, here
For safeguarding concerns or help, please reach out to Joan here
As a reminder, if you feel worried about keeping yourself safe at all or need any immediate support:
1) you can email jo@samaritans.org for a reply within 24 hours
2) you can call the Samaritans (free) 24/7 on 116 123
3) you can text “SHOUT” to 85258 to contact the Shout Crisis Text Line
4) you can call HOPELINEUK (9am – midnight) 0800 068 4141
5) you can contact your GP
6) you can call 111, option 2 to speak to a mental health professional
7) you can present at any A&E for support from a mental health professional or you can call 999 if there is imminent danger to life