Intro to Paganism

Saturday, August 28th, at 11am
https://www.facebook.com/events/325109995927128

~ FREE CLASS ~

Welcome to this short introduction to Paganism. In this class, we will look at some key terminology, the holidays throughout the year, basic beliefs, and ritual practices. We will end the class with a small ritual together.

 

ZOOM Link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82695168381?pwd=U3dkNXlaR1hWZmxlT2JPUzU2MTFQUT09

 

 

 

Open House & Registration

Saturday, September 4th, 1-4pm
In Scarlet's backyard for in-person attendance or via ZOOM for those attending via ZOOM

CMS Registration Opens August 1st for the Fall 2021 sessions
 

Come have some tea, view the display tables, and participate in the free workshops. This Open House and these workshops are FREE:

1:30pm - (français) Introduction au paganisme
3:00pm - (English) Designing Altars

You may register anytime throughout the Open House. This is a wonderful opportunity to start your journey or to fill in gaps. CMS strives to help each student find, define, refine their own spiritual path.

Registration ends on Labour Day, September 6th.

Level 1 & 2 Classes will be held ONLINE via ZOOM! Level 3 will be Blended Learning with online and in-person classes.
 

Niveau 1 (en français): le samdis 11h00-14h00, à partir du 11 septembre 3
- 3 versements de 150$ aux 6 ou 7 semaines
- inclus sont 13-14 livrets de sujets soit par courrier ou au format PDF
- l'espace est LIMITÉ (max 9 étudiants)

Level 1 (in English): Tuesdays 6-9pm starting September 14th
- 3 payments of $150 every 6 or 7 weeks
- included are 13-14 subject booklets either by mail or as PDF
- space is LIMITED (max 9 students)
 

Level 2: Saturdays 11am-2pm starting September 11th
- $150 payments every 6 weeks
- included are PDF's of most readings
- not included are the art supplies (which can be mailed to you as needed) and some books (which you must either purchase on your own or borrow)
- Prerequisite: completion of Level 1 or passing exemption exam

Register here: https://crescentmoonschool.blogspot.com/p/registration.html

July Vacation!

Have you noticed that we are quiet?

We are concluding the last classes of the last sessions, collecting and correcting homework assignments, and taking a well-earned rest.

WE ARE ON VACATION!

We will announce the upcoming sessions and programs for September by August 1st when early registration opens up. The Open House is loosely scheduled for a day on the Labour Day weekend, but the exact day is yet to be determined.

Watch for the next bit of news on August 1st!

Have a wonderful summer vacation, everyone!

Summer Begins!

By the gods! Can you believe that summer is already here?! The heat waves make it rather clear. Please protect yourself during the heat waves that are hitting us early this June. Here is what to look forward to this June 2021.

Solar Eclipse Ring of Fire
(partial eclipse showing a fiery ring of light)
Thursday June 10th at 6:53am
This is a meeting of Sun and Moon for establishing balance in your life, as well as harnessing the protective energy of a ring of fire.
WATCH SAFELY!
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/solar-eclipse-ring-of-fire-how-to-watch/

Dark Moon
Thursday June 10th
This Dark Moon is for letting go the chaos of the changing seasons, for stepping outside and sitting in the quiet of Nature, and for purifying yourself to be ready for Summer to come.

New Waxing Crescent Moon
(Diana Bow)
Sunday June 13th
Make a new commitment for the month to improve your well-being. Plan to start a summer project.

** If you have not yet been vaccinated, we STRONGLY recommend you do so ASAP.
This Month, everyone who has had their first vaccine may also start booking for their second one.
HUZZAH! **

Father's Day
Sunday June 20th
Do something different, do something classic, explore something historical. Celebrate honorable fathers in history. Celebrate your father (if you have one, if he is worthy of your honoring him), or your best father-figure in your life (there are amazing dad's out there willing to adopt you for a day and be your mentor), by rediscovering history together. Our suggestion: go to a history museum.

Midsummer (Litha)
Monday June 21st
Public ritual TBA hosted by Mountain City Cabbats

Full Strawberry Rose Moon
Thursday June 24th 7-8pm
This moon is for celebrating your achievements! Prepares some strawberries and some chocolate fondue or whipping cream (or both, both is good). As this is also associated with Holly, it is a time for taking action and defining our spiritual steps forward. What do you intend the second half of the year to look like?
Go HERE ---> https://www.facebook.com/events/151306827028663

May Event

May has been very busy as we translate materials for French courses and start the editing process for the coming September sessions. We apologize for not sending out a newsletter this month is the busy-ness of our month.

We are also working out Summer events, workshops, and activities so stay tuned!

For the moment, here is what is coming up at the end of this month.

May Full Flower Moon Ritual

Tuesday, May 25th, 7pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84776959781

Welcome to this Full Flower Moon.

 

This is a time where flowers are plentiful (April showers have brought the May flowers). This is a time for working on your commitments to people and to the Divine. It is an ideal time for renewing your vows.

 

The Oak tree is sacred in Celtic traditions this time of year. The Oak can be used for protection, strength, building foundations, Druidry, hospitality, and leadership.

You need: an oak leaf (or one cut out of colored paper), a 6-sided die, and three different flowers

Donations of $5-10 help cover the costs of ZOOM Pro in order to continue offering these online. Please sent donations to:

https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/scarletcougar/5

April Events, Rituals, & News... oops half way thru

 

Lots coming up over the next few months. To stay tuned, please sign up for our newsletter!

Saturdays throughout April
- CMS Level 1 (11am-2pm)

Thursdays throughout April / Jeudis durant avril
- CMS Niveau 1 (18h-21h)

Tuesday, April 13th through May 14th
- Ramadan for Muslims: fasting and prayers during the day

Wednesday, April 14th
- New Waxing Crescent Moon (commit yourself to a new activity for the month)

Thursday, April 22nd
EARTH DAY
----- get/plant/bless a new plant in your life
----- donate to an environmental cause of your choice
CMS Supports: https://davidsuzuki.org/

Monday, April 26th
- Pink Hawthorn Moon Esbat Ritual via ZOOM (8-9pm) $5 suggested donation

Saturday, May 1st
BELTANE
* please note that while normally we host a craft fair with a public ritual and workshops, this will not be possible this year due to the COVID virus
~~~~~ A public ritual will be held via ZOOM by community organizers, more news later

March Events & Rituals

Lots coming up over the next few months. To stay tuned, please sign up for our newsletter!

Saturdays throughout March
- CMS Level 1 (11am-2pm)

Thursdays throughout March
- CMS Niveau 1 (18h-21h)

Saturday, March 13th
- Dark Moon (do some introspective meditation)

Sunday, March 14th
- Daylight Savings Time! (spring your clocks forward an hour and enjoy more daylight)
- House Blessing Workshop via ZOOM (3-5pm) $25

Tuesday, March 16th
- New Waxing Crescent Moon (commit yourself to a new activity for the month)

Wednesday, March 17th
- St. Patrick's Day (celebrate Irish Heritage)

Saturday, March 20th
- OSTARA: Spring Equinox

Saturday, March 27th
- Passover begins

Sunday, March 28th
- Worm/Sap Full Moon Esbat Ritual via ZOOM (7-8pm) $5 suggested donation