tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:22:32 +0000ritual kitssalt lake citypaganshamanproject A.R.E.S.project aresasatruprovoutahchurch of the sacred circlepriestessministermilitaryrev. HeronwiccanhandfastingweddingsogdenThe Church of the Sacred Circle is a family friendly church of earth-based spirituality, welcoming all who follow Pagan, Wiccan, Witchcraft, Asatru, Druid, Shamanic, Eclectic and Native paths.http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)Blogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5948476781817622013Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:30:00 +00002011-07-01T18:46:41.657-07:00The Church of the Sacred Circle is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit church organized under the laws of the State of Utah. We welcome all those of Earth-based paths including those who follow Paganism, Wicca, Witchcraft, Asatru, Druid, Shamanic, Eclectic and other traditions. Those who are new to the path as well as those further along in their study are encouraged to join us. We offer a monthly full moon http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/Uco3aXkphyc/welcome-to-church-of-sacred-circle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/Uco3aXkphyc" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/welcome-to-church-of-sacred-circle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-6812621427044642225Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:29:00 +00002011-07-31T21:39:56.468-07:00 Rev. Heron Reverend HeronReverend Heron serves the members and community of Sacred Circle as the founding member. She is a priestess of over 20 years experience in spiritual leadership, public ritual and ceremony and study and practice of occult and mystery traditions. She is formally initiated in both Wiccan and Tibetan Buddhist traditions and has taught a beginner's class - "An Introduction http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/8HoQeVI5YW8/our-clergy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/8HoQeVI5YW8" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2011/02/our-clergy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-6608294299392565086Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:26:00 +00002009-05-29T16:59:45.835-07:00Our other monthly events include the following gatherings. While these are still open to attendance, they are often held at our member's private homes, and so we do not publish the location. If you would like to attend one of these gatherings, please contact our Office of Air, Avalon at 801-661-1710 and she can give you all of the information that you need.Charmed Goddesses - Womens' Mysteries http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/gkd0kJsSYFg/other-events.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/gkd0kJsSYFg" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/other-events.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-723626774776037235Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:13:00 +00002011-02-12T11:21:56.211-08:00Crystal Allies is a way to learn more about crystals and minerals and their specific energies and the way they work. Led by Jennifer and her partner Jim, they bring a wealth of knowledge of crystal healing and specific geological properties of minerals in general. If you've ever wanted to know more about how our Crystal Allies work with us, join us at this monthly circle. All ages and levels ofhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/GmNBvx7exVE/crystal-well-circle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/GmNBvx7exVE" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/crystal-well-circle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5380745062638264831Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:07:00 +00002009-03-23T02:09:14.501-07:00On Friday, November 23rd, 2007, several members of Sacred Circle's Board met at The Road Home to deliver the donations collected at the Psychic Fair in October 2007! We are very pleased to report that we delivered a check totaling $1032.00 and approximately 350 pounds of donated clothing! Many many thanks go to all who helped out with the Psychic Fair through the giving of time, energy, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/sNlgbgSOuiE/psychic-fair-charity-event.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/sNlgbgSOuiE" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/psychic-fair-charity-event.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5996351279167084864Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:03:00 +00002009-03-23T01:54:27.012-07:00Meet us at the Temple for our monthly Open Circle! Open Circle is held on the Sunday nearest the new moon and is usually two weeks opposite MoonCraft.This structured-format circle features group meditation, songs, an adult study group and a children's circle.While the MoonCraft events can be performed by any member of the group, the monthly Open Circle is performed by one of our two Clergy http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/YpNoQGZkXQI/open-circle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/YpNoQGZkXQI" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/open-circle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-2509495481520398520Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:01:00 +00002009-05-29T17:00:19.447-07:00Bring a drum, rattle or other noisemaker and party on!Drumming is a time-honored tradition within Earth-based spiritualities, and we are very fond of the practice as well! Nothing beats sitting around a backyard firepit with a group of like-minded individuals, sharing in the trance-inducing rhythms of a good drum circle! Although we bring the circle indoors during the coldest months, we try to behttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/jx_6eKl6Bj0/sacred-rhythms-drumming-circle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/jx_6eKl6Bj0" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/sacred-rhythms-drumming-circle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-1555322167299365535Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:00:00 +00002011-07-01T19:14:21.567-07:00 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/N9NqT-fkCKw/calendar.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/N9NqT-fkCKw" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/calendar.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-8038270423671183320Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:28:00 +00002011-02-12T16:23:26.672-08:00 View Larger Map Please be considerate of the neighborhood when parking, taking care not to block driveways. There is a school parking lot which is very close to the property and can be used for overflow parking if needed. The school is located on Bonniewood Drive, which is the street just to the southeast of the property. You can enter the property through the West side gateway. Driving http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/XqUx1p0wx8k/directions.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/XqUx1p0wx8k" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/directions.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5056131638815828628Mon, 23 Mar 2009 06:27:00 +00002009-05-29T17:03:41.257-07:00The Church of the Sacred Circle sponsors a monthly Full Moon celebration, usually held on the Sunday afternoon closest to the full moon, see the Calendar for specific event dates.We celebrate the full moon in many ways, through song, poetry, meditation, sacred art and crafting of personal spells and ritual items. We support the individual's journey to Spirit in a family-friendly community. Sacredhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/mtmXqytyV8Q/mooncraft-full-moon-circle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/mtmXqytyV8Q" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/mooncraft-full-moon-circle.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5212665072770750991Mon, 23 Mar 2009 04:04:00 +00002009-07-31T23:58:56.678-07:00weddingspaganogdenutahrev. Heronprovoministersalt lake cityhandfastingwiccanpriestesschurch of the sacred circleReverend Heron serves the members and community of Sacred Circle as our Office of Spirit. She is a priestess of over 18 years experience in spiritual leadership, public ritual and ceremony and study and practice of occult and mystery traditions. She is formally initiated in both Wiccan and Tibetan Buddhist traditions and has taught a beginner's class - "An Introduction to Paganism and Wicca" for http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/-K86qzz644Y/rev-heron.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/-K86qzz644Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/rev-heron.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-3649456731308202441Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:55:00 +00002009-05-29T17:52:37.833-07:00The Temple is available for rental for weddings and other community events.Please contact the Office of Air for more details.Here is a slideshow of some of the great events that have taken place at our Temple. .http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/dWLX_oxr1S0/rental.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/dWLX_oxr1S0" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/rental.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5315757103807270319Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:53:00 +00002009-05-29T17:51:08.006-07:00Pre-written ceremoniesHandfast or commitment (not legal, full ceremony)Legal handfast or wedding (short 10 min. ceremony)Legal handfast or wedding (full ceremony)Baby Blessing or WiccaningMemorial ServiceRites of PassageHand-parting or Separation RiteTravel to site outside SL valley (less than 100 mi.) Custom CeremoniesHandfast or commitment (not legal)Legal handfast or weddingBaby Blessing or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/J9huCJ6HjjQ/services.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/J9huCJ6HjjQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/services.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-2629217580407949268Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:32:00 +00002011-07-01T18:58:14.466-07:00Merry Meet! Please allow me to introduce myself and tell you a little about my background and experiences. I have been a priestess for over 17 years, and I have a great deal of experience in conducting wedding ceremonies. I have officiated at dozens of weddings of all types, from formal/traditional services to impromptu outdoor handfastings. As an experienced celebrant, I can adapt to the needshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/pr6Ap1okUns/legal-weddings-handfastings-in-utah-rev.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/pr6Ap1okUns" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/legal-weddings-handfastings-in-utah-rev.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-6864331296187511249Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:23:00 +00002011-07-01T18:59:18.139-07:00The ministers of the Church of the Sacred Circle are able to perform legally-binding weddings and handfastings in the state of Utah. We will work with you to ensure that your ceremony is as unique as you are, with meaningful symbolism that you'll remember for a lifetime. Simple and straightforward, complex, traditional, large or small, indoors or out, we can do it! Last minute ceremonies can be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/eQSODh042oQ/legal-weddings-handfastings-in-utah.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/eQSODh042oQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/legal-weddings-handfastings-in-utah.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-4157715444628989590Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:22:00 +00002011-07-01T19:01:02.334-07:00The Church of the Sacred Circle has opened a lending library and we need your help! Do you have books you aren’t using on magick, herb lore, kitchen witchery, being pagan, wiccan, druid, etc? Would you like to donate these books so others have access to them? It’s good karma and may be tax deductible! (Check with your tax preparer for details.) If you have books to donate, please bring any http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/fzWRn3yq0G8/lending-library.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/fzWRn3yq0G8" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/lending-library.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-6286145245625256809Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:18:00 +00002011-07-01T19:01:26.898-07:00Article Date: Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 Consulting various oracles is a time-honored pagan tradition when important dates or decisions are at hand, and I am no stranger to the voice of the cards, the stark mysteries of the runes or the hypnotic swing of a pendulum. However, there is one oracle which many find difficult to master, and even after years of study, I am the first to admit that I amhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/yXUt7rK_5WY/destiny-written-in-stars.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/yXUt7rK_5WY" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/destiny-written-in-stars.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-1856394564156441536Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:10:00 +00002009-03-23T00:52:59.331-07:00On Sunday, April 1st, 2007, many of our members both new and old met to complete the construction of our new temple. Starting very early in the morning, the men and women of our community worked very hard to bring this new sacred space into being. The creative energies of God and Goddess manifested themselves through those who were called to serve them through lending their energies to this http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/z_TShi9SxZ0/temple-raising.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/z_TShi9SxZ0" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/temple-raising.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-2540047582892835058Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:07:00 +00002011-07-31T22:00:45.685-07:00 Temple Raising! Destiny Written in the Stars The Sacred Circle Temple is our "home base", where we hold our monthly Full Moon circles as well as some of our other events. The members of Sacred Circle have created this beautiful space in which we are blessed to worship in. We welcome our community into this sacred place in order to worship, love and laugh together! We are pleased to be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/vLv_omwdN1E/our-temple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/vLv_omwdN1E" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/our-temple.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-7312138231050407840Mon, 23 Mar 2009 03:05:00 +00002011-07-01T19:02:59.902-07:00All those who support the mission and purpose of Sacred Circle are welcome to apply for membership. Membership applications will be available at all of our events. To become a member you must: Sign the prescribed Code of Ethics. Provide a current name and mailing address; Pay annual membership dues as described below. All members of Sacred Circle shall be entitled to the following: A printed orhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/g6LZ8bNWyGw/membership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/g6LZ8bNWyGw" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/membership.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-461588710775275353Mon, 23 Mar 2009 02:10:00 +00002011-07-01T19:06:45.062-07:00Rev. Lady Avalon Starr Office of Fire fire () sacredcirclechurch.com Bright Blessings!! My name is Avalon. I am honored to be a part of Sacred Circle and hope that I do my duty well in the Office of Fire. I was raised as an Army officer's brat, we lived all around the world, moving with my family every 4 years. I learned a lot about social acceptance, friendship and diversity in my travels. I http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/T6tQAf6xI1k/elemental-offices-bios.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/T6tQAf6xI1k" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/elemental-offices-bios.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-3309529229744940451Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:04:00 +00002009-12-29T00:25:43.828-08:00Just a few of the many articles and interviews about Sacred Circle and earth based / Goddess spirituality here in Utah.Diff'rent Strokes, Good Will to All Folks - City Weekly, Dec. 23, 2009Rites of Spring - Deseret News, March 7, 2009What do Real Witches Think about Harry Potter? - Park City Television, July 07Paganism in Utah - Deseret News, June 30, 2007Celebrating Solstice - Salt Lake Tribune,http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/tzmGgDTzKz0/in-news-print-and-media.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/tzmGgDTzKz0" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/in-news-print-and-media.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-5708292737967405128Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:57:00 +00002009-12-03T21:54:11.146-08:00Misperceptions, fear cause many to keep religion secretBy Devin FelixDeseret Morning News Scott G. Winterton, Deseret Morning News Tara Sudweeks Willgues, also known as the Rev. Heron, says there are as many types of paganism* as there are denominations of Christianity. *that's not really what I said! Ihttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/zeohd_AivJs/paganism-in-utah-deseret-news-june-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/zeohd_AivJs" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/paganism-in-utah-deseret-news-june-30.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-2780220967916632791Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:51:00 +00002009-03-13T00:57:29.346-07:00Celebrating solstice brings out those who feel its spiritual pullArticle in the Salt Lake Trbune - Dec. 21st, 2006Celebrating solstice brings out those who feel its spiritual pullBy Sheena McFarlandThe Salt Lake TribunePeople around the Salt Lake Valley plan to welcome back the light this evening as they celebrate winter solstice.Celebrations of the shortest day of the year date back more than http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/0_I2OI0OKq8/celebrating-solstice-salt-lake-tribune.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/0_I2OI0OKq8" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/celebrating-solstice-salt-lake-tribune.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1430187641754958902.post-7330399555311017881Fri, 13 Mar 2009 07:47:00 +00002009-12-03T22:01:12.020-08:00Pagans ahoy!by Jerre WrobleRev. Heron has been part of the Salt Lake City Pagan community since the early ’90s and is one of the founders of the Church of the Sacred Circle, a local earth-based tradition. A graphic artist and Web designer, Heron is married with two children being raised in the Pagan tradition. She joins other Pagans on Thursday, Dec. 21, at the annual SunStave Circle Yule at 7 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/SacredCircle/~3/H50yv845ydk/pagans-ahoy-salt-lake-weekly-dec-21.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rev. Heron)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SacredCircle/~4/H50yv845ydk" height="1" width="1"/>http://sacredcirclesite.blogspot.com/2009/03/pagans-ahoy-salt-lake-weekly-dec-21.html