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How to find a Coven or Group
If you are looking for a group then going out and meeting people and
talking, asking questions and showing your intent of finding a group are
the most important steps.
If you stay at home and never mingle with other people then don't expect
anything to happen. This is not a 'spoonfed' path to walk, there is a lot
of serious work involved and when you do find a group, the work doesn't
stop.
Joining a Coven means giving up a lot of free time, subsituting social
time for Coven time and spending a lot of time studying and
experiencing... So which ever path you follow, and which ever type of
group you are seeking - make an effort and be patient.
In big cities such as the one we live in, London (UK) there is no reason
to say 'But there is nothing to go to'. There are online organisations
such as WWL who keep their members informed of social events, workshops,
training groups, conferences and open rituals. The WWL also organise
events just for their members, so that you can meet the faces behind the
names. To find out more about WWL visit: http://www.avalonia.co.uk.
The Witches Voice - http://www.witchvox.com is another great resource.
You can find contacts with similar interests to yourself to correspond
with, but most importantly they list all the major events, conferences and
festivals organised by Pagans from all over the world. They also
list smaller events, such as pub moots and workshops.
In parts of the world it is not that easy, and you might have to travel to
attend conferences or workshops. This might seem like a lot of work just
to meet other people, but if you are serious then travel should not deter
you from your path.
When you do get the oppurtunity to meet other Pagans make an effort to ask
around about open groups and other events. As the organisers of the event
if they know of groups which might be taking on new trainees.
It is important to note that even in big cities such as London there are
very few new groups forming and the groups in existance might only take on
a trainee every few years. Those who do might expect to interview you to
see if you will fit in with the rest of their group. If this happens take
the oppurtunity to interview them too! Be honest with them, but make
sure that their answers also satisfy you. Ask what they will be expecting
from you and what training they will be providing you with.
Unfortunately there are still some dubious groups using the name of Wicca
to cover other activities. Do not just join a group because they happen to
be the first one which approaches you!
Remember:
You should feel comfortable with your HPS & HP; Sex should not be expected
in return for training, nor should it be part of your initiation; You
should not be expected to contribute large sums of money in return for
training - although you should expect to contribute towards temple
expenses; Confidentiality is VERY important in Wiccan groups; Expect a lot
of hard work! Finally you should enjoy being part of the group you join!
Subject: Article 3 - BOS section
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 04:02:18 -0700 (PDT)
From: Vitriol London
To: postmaster@sacred-texts.com
How to find a Coven or Group
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For more information on the authors please visit -
www.avalonia.co.uk or if you wish to contact them
please write to: BM Avalonia, London, WC1N 3XX, United
Kingdom. (Please include a SAE)
© David Rankine & Sorita 2000
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