Calendar

The Maine Pagan Clergy Association (MPCA) does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, gender, age, national origin, or sexual orientation in admission to, access to, or operations of it open public programs or activities.

To add an event to the calendar, please email webmaster@mainepaganclergy.org.

MPCA Quarterly Meetings

All MPCA quarterly meetings are held on Sundays. Meetings are structured as follows:

• 1:30p-2:15p, Advise and Discussion. Note: This portion of the meeting is only held upon advance request. If you have an issue within your ministry you would like to discuss with the board in an atmosphere of support and expected confidentiality, please contact any board member at least 7 days prior to the scheduled meeting date.
• 2:30p-3p, Board Meeting. Business meeting which includes updates from committees and board members. Board meetings are open to Maine Pagan Clergy whether or not you are currently a member of MPCA. Minutes of board meetings are recorded and posted to the MPCA Yahoo Group. Executive sessions may be called on occasion at the discretion of the board to discuss sensitive matters.
• 3:15p-4p, General Meeting. General meetings are open to Maine Pagan Clergy whether or not you are currently a member of MPCA. This meeting is an opportunity to discuss a variety of topics that relate to the role of Pagan clergy and to share information with the community. No minutes are recorded, but attendees may request the Secretary include notes on upcoming events, etc. in a posting to the MPCA Yahoo Group.
• 4p-5p, Education Session. Education sessions may be presented on a variety of topics and will be announced in advance of the meeting date. Suggestions for topics are very welcome. Please contact Nikki, the Education Committee Chair, at starcatdreamer@yahoo.com if you have a suggestion or would like to lead a session.
• A potluck meal usually follows meetings. Please confirm with the host prior to the meeting if you wish to join!
  
  Sunday, February 7th
  Wells, ME
  Board meeting 2:30p, general meeting 3:30p, educational programming (Exploring the Elements presented by Mary Moonstar and Taliesin) at 4p. Potluck afterwards. E-mail grouchomg@yahoo.com for details and directions. Inclement weather date: February 21.
  
  Sunday, May 16th
  Casco, ME
  Board meeting 2:30p, general meeting 3:30p, educational programming (Singing Through the Portal, on hospice care and facilitating transitions, presented by Jim Lawer) at 4p. Potluck afterwards. E-mail snowhawke@gmail.com for details and directions.
  
  Sunday, August 8th
  Sidney, ME
  Board meeting 2:30p, general meeting 3:30p, educational programming, if scheduled, at 4p. Potluck afterwards. E-mail applebooks@ctel.net for details and directions.
  
  Sunday, November 7th
  Saco, ME
  Board meeting 2:30p, general meeting 3:30p, educational programming, if scheduled, at 4p. Potluck afterwards. E-mail oldelucy@gmail.com for details and directions.

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Monthly/Recurring Events and Meetings

• Acorn Circle
  These adults-only meetings are held from 5:30p-7p on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant in Lisbon Falls. Acorn Circle is an eclectic American Wiccan group with degree training worships at Sabbats and Esbats. All training is free and done entirely on a voluntary basis. To join the group and/or to get more information, contact vernalnox1@yahoo.com.
• Beans, Leaves, and Deities
  Pagan coffee chats on second Saturdays at  New Portland Church, Portland, ME. Coffee, tea, and the opportunity to meet other Southern Maine Pagans. All Pagan paths are welcome. Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, and welcoming space for local Pagans to meet, network, share ideas, and enjoy a cuppa. One-hour topical discussion followed by social time. For more information, call 207.671.4292 or email Joie at jgrandbois@gwl.net. You may also visit our website at http://www.beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com.
• Coffee Talk
  These are open to all, every other week at Thirteen Moons in downtown Millinocket. Thirteen Moons is located at the corner of Penobscot and Central Streets in the downtown area. For more information, contact lilywillowspirit@yahoo.com. These meetings are for a positive sharing of ideas, getting to know each other, etc. No negativity, please.
• Open Circles in Lubec
  These are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7p. Circle meetings are open to all like-minded individuals. Different subject each month. For details and directions, call (207) 733-4999.
• Pagan Homeschoolers in Standish
  These meeting are held each Wednesday before the full moon from 9a-12p. For more information, call (207) 642-5045.

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December 2009

• Silver Cauldron Coven's Yule Open Ritual
  Sunday, December 13th
  Saco, ME
  Come celebrate Yule with the Silver Cauldron Coven! During this ritual they will be honoring the Celtic Deities Mare and the Oak King while giving thanks and bidding fare-thee-well to the Holly King for a much-needed Winter's Rest. All Silver Cauldron Coven open celebrations are held at The Saco House. We meet at 3:45p, and begin preparation for ritual at 4p. Rituals will be outside if at all possible, so please dress accordingly. If you have a need to show early, please let us know ahead of time. ( As much as we would love to have you visit early, we are unable to be proper hosts due to our time constraints with pre-ritual set-up.) For directions, please contact Directions@silvercauldroncoven.com. You may also visit the Silver Cauldron Coven website at http://www.silvercauldroncoven.com.
• Open Yule Ritual
  Saturday, December 19th
  Unitarian Universalist Church, Auburn, ME 
  An open Yule ritual will be held at 12:30p. It will be followed by potluck. Please bring a non-perishable food item for the Trinity Soup Kitchen. For details, contact
  firebornspirit@yahoo.com.
• Public Yule Ritual
  Monday, December 21st, 7p
  Unitarian Universalist Church, 12 Park Street, Bangor, ME
  A public Yule ritual is being offered by the priest/esses of the Temple of the Feminine Divine. We are respectful folk of all genders and all religious paths are welcome to attend. For details, leave a message with a phone number at 207.941.0261 or e-mail TOFDBangor@aol.com.

January 2010

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February 2010

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March 2010

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April 2010

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May 2010

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June 2010

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July 2010

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August 2010

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September 2010

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October 2010

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November 2010

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December 2010

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