CMS Open House & Registration

Sunday, January 29th, 12-5pm
Welcome to the Open House. Meet with both teachers and students. See what students of CMS have done over the year and register for the February Level 1 bilingual session. See three 1-hr presentations from three different alternative healers. Enjoy tea from Thesaurus Tea.



Cost: $5 per presentation
- 1:00pm - Alan Legault of Hypno-horizon - speak on Hypnotherapy (English)
- 14h00 - Marie-Anne Poulin - Présentation sur Massage thérapeutique (en français)
- 3:00pm - Robyn Stroll of Montreal Reiki - speaking on Reiki (English)

CMS Level 1 Program
$150 every 6 weeks (3 payments)
starting February 5th (10am-1pm every Sundays for 21 weeks)

Or you can register for CMS at http://crescentmoonschool.blogspot.ca/p/registration.html

Visit us & lend your support. Find out the news about OUR NEW LOCATION !
See the list of activities for February and register early to save your place in any of them.

Changes & Grace

It is with great disappointment that we must announce that we will be leaving the Rectory as of February 2017. We have made some fond memories there and set some solid groundwork toward building a strong community space for workshops, events and rituals. This past Friday, January 6, 2017, we were given notice that we will need to leave our stay at the Rectory, due to some very awful miscommunications that led to a lot of anger on the part of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal. Ultimately it was their decision, and not that of the church from whose Rectory we have been operating, that we needed to leave.

We would like to be clear that the matter of our leaving is not a case of Christians vs Pagans. It is a matter of human error. Please be kind and understanding to everyone involved on both sides of this situation. Please do not make this situation into a “Hot Cause” to fight for. The decision for us to leave was made to try to keep things from getting out of hand and to try to ensure no one is hurt moving forward. Rather than fight to stay where we are not welcome, we would like to move forward peacefully, with dignity, and respect for our present hosts who have been perfectly lovely with us to this point.

Rest assured that all the fun and exciting events we had planned to happen throughout the month of January are still ongoing. We hope that you are still as interested in joining us now, as you were just a few days ago, and that you will show your love by way of presence and participation in as much as you are able.

That said, we would like everyone to keep 2017 positive: Let’s transform all our energies into a positive force for community collaboration. This is the time to come together with sharp eyes and ears, with generosity, with hard working hands, and with patient and loving hearts. Lend us your support to help us keep the thriving and growing community we have worked to create going in a new space; one where we will ensure that from the very beginning we are understood, accepted, and that we intend to remain rooted in for a long time to come.

Happy New Year!

So many new things are under way for the 2017 year.

Firstly, the newsletter for January has gone out with a list of all the activities, rituals and events. If you are not on the mailing list for the newsletter than SIGN UP! Subscribe to the newsletter NOW! It is right there! Just on the right-hand column of this page. Never miss another newsletter.

But of you did... here is the one for January 2017: CLICK HERE.

Secondly, Harry Potter fans will love love LOVE this event: Montreal's very own Hogwarts-like experience for all ages. Space is limited and registration ends January 7th. Join us at Maplestone Academy once a month for a year of fun, roleplay, and learning. There will be potions and quiddich, too!

MAPLESTONE ACADEMY

And lastly...

CMS OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, January 29th, 12-5pm
Welcome to the Open House. Meet with people from the hosted groups within the Rectory. See what students of CMS have done over the year and register for the Level 1 bilingual session starting February 5th (2-5pm every Sunday). See three 1-hr presentations from three different alternative healers. Enjoy tea from Thesaurus Tea.
Please bring your own cup for tea.
Cost: $5 per healing presentation, $1 per cup of tea, $150 for CMS Registration
Or you can register for CMS at http://crescentmoonschool.blogspot.ca/p/registration.html

December 2016 - January 2017

Here is a quick look at what is happening at the Rectory (or location) :

SPIRIT BOARD WORKSHOP (by Kamy)
Saturday December 10th 11am-2pm
Learn how use properly the spirit board known as Ouija & create your own during our fun spiritual workshop! See details below.
https://www.facebook.com/events/637961769717366/
Cost: $20 (https://www.paypal.me/KamyDova/20)

FULL MOON TEA HEALING RITUAL (by Hervel)
Tuesday December 13th 7-9pm
Welcome to the CMS Full Moon ritual for healing through the spirit of tea.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1197472363661849/
Bring: $5 and a tea cup 

Introduction à la Wicca (par Temple Oracle)

Mardi, le 20 decembre, 18h00-21h00

Venez apprendre l'histoire des néo-paganismes pratiqués de nos jours, découvrez l'essence de la pratique Wicca, ce qu'est la magie ainsi que les Sabbats. Cours permettant d'assister à des rituels publics ou confirmer votre cheminement spirituel. Réservez votre place en ligne. Max 20 places.

https://www.facebook.com/events/701506249998563/

Tickets: $20 (https://store10260259.ecwid.com/) 

Rituel Solstice Hiver (par Temple Oracle)

Vendredi, le 23 decembre, 17h00-21h00

Pour célébrer la nuit la plus longue de l'année et le retour du soleil..Venez fêter le solstice! Nous fabriquerons un objet magique de chance et nous honorerons la saison avec un rituel de Yule!Thé inclus Apporter boisson et nourriture à partager ( style potluck) et une offrande à brûler dans le foyer. La moitié de la vente des billets sera remis à la S.P.C.A de montréal pour les animaux dans le besoin.

Maximum de 20.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1824904521079939/

Réservez d'avance: $15 via le site web ou paypal à ravenlyght21@gmail.com

DARK MOON RITUAL (by Sophia Rising)

Tuesday December 27th 7-9pm

Come down from the early waves of holiday chaos with this peaceful ritual. Encounter the Raven Spirit. Let the spirit song ease your soul and bring you back to balance before the New Year.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1422540528053367/

Bring: $5 and a mug

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JANUARY SNEAK PEAK AT THE LINE-UP of EVENTS

Saturday, Jan. 7th 12-6pm - Divine-in Fundraiser 

Come get your fortune told for the new 2017 year

Saturday, Jan. 14th 12-2pm - Meditation 101 (with Robyn) $40
Tap into a quiet place within and learn a variety of methods to do so.

Saturday, Jan. 14th 3-5pm - Paganism 101 (with Scarlet) FREE
What is: Magic, Paganism, Wicca & Witchcraft? Where can I learn more?

Saturday, Jan. 21st MapleStone Academy Ephemeral Market Day
A Hogwarts-like experience for all ages and the PERFECT Yule gift for someone who loves the Harry Potter world. Immerse yourself in the magical world of Witchcraft & Wizardry. Shop in the Ephemeral Market. Ride broomsticks and play Quiddich. Learn real-world lessons themed like the classes from Hogwarts.

http://www.maplestoneacademy.ca

Friday, Jan. 27th 7-9pm - Dark Moon Ritual
Bring $5 and a mug

Sunday, Jan. 29th 12-5pm - CMS OPEN HOUSE & REGISTRATION

Come learn about the school, meet students and teachers, see what they have done, and register for the February session (Starting Sunday February 5th 2-5pm for 21 weeks, cost $150 every 7 weeks). Accepting pre-registration now. Maximum 8 students.

http://crescentmoonschool.blogspot.ca/p/registration.html

Author In: Christopher Penczak

Saturday December 3rd
Christopher Penczak will be doing private Tarot Readings (only TWO 30-min slots left) $50 each

He will also be giving a lecture at 7pm:

The Horned Gods:  
Come learn about the Horned God of the Witches, Master of the Threshold and Keeper of the Gate. We'll explore his four form and associations with the turning of the Wheel of the Year. He manifests as the Goat Horned God, the Ram Horned God, the Bull Horned God and the Stag Horned God. We'll look to the history of such figures as Pan, Amun-Ra, Dionysus and Cernunnos and their related myths and culminate in a vision working and ritual to develop your own relationship with the Horned God.
$60 per ticket

To register for either of these, go HERE!

Sunday December 4th 10am-5pm
YULE FAIR ALL DAY!
Christoper Penczak will be doing book signing (of any books you bring to sign), doing readings (if you do not mind it happening opening in the Fair at his table), and will be giving a free lecture on the Fair's theme of storytelling at 1:00pm.

Seership and Story Telling: Weaving Modern Myths for our People:
The magick of the story is one of the oldest forms of magick. Stories are spells we continually cast upon ourselves and others. We have personal narratives, family stories, collective tales and the interwoven history of our world. To make meaningful change, we must tap into the threads of our past, while weaving meaningful, spirit led stories towards the future we wish to create.

The Fair also hosts over 20 local artisans ready with wonderful Yule Gifts for the season.
See you at one of these two amazing events

November Blitz of Activities

For the November 2016 events and activities, see our Newsletter (subscribe to our mailing list for future announcements). Here is the latest Newsletter - http://eepurl.com/cmiT69

 For EXCITING information about Yule Fair weekend with Christopher Penczak, see our EVENTS PAGE.

Elders Tea Success

We had the most wonderful time with the Victorian High Tea in honor of our community elders. Everyone enjoyed good tea and food on antique tea sets and plates. We all dressed up in Victorian clothing (with steampunk flair) JUST BECAUSE! So much fun and a great opportunity for the newest generation to meet the eldest generation of Pagans from the community.

This went so well that we have been asked to host another. SO... we have decided to make this an annual event. Next Elders Tea will be held October 2017.