There is a Pagan group near me that I have recently become aware of. It is a community of individuals who follow Pagan and nature-based spiritual beliefs. The focus of this group is to honor and connect with the Earth, natural elements, and various deities or spirits. One of the main aspects of this Pagan group is their dedication to practicing rituals and ceremonies outdoors. They believe that being in nature enhances their spiritual experiences and allows for a deeper connection with the divine. These rituals can involve chanting, meditation, dancing, and the use of various tools or symbols.
Spiritual Groups or Like-Minded Individuals in New Jersey
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BOUND BROOK
LILITH CIRCLE
CITY: Bound Brook
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Wiccan Coven
CONTACT NAME: Lorraine
We are an open Circle who gathers to celebrate life through Sacred Ceremony and specialty training in Elemental Mastery. We invite all Faiths Cultures and Communities to join us as we Awaken the Magick Within Ourselves and Within all the Dimensions of Earth. As the Magick Awakens May Peace and Joy be restored on Beautiful Mother Earth!
CLIFTON
COVEN OF GREY WITCHES
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Grey Witchcraft
CONTACT NAME: Crone Priestess
Coven of Grey Witches is a training coven for apprentice witches.
COLLINGSWOOD
AVERAGE SELF-ESTEEM & HOODIES
CITY: C ollingswood
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Lauren Hargrove
If you're into tarot and/or brunch and/or crafting (literal and magical), and/or general nature-loving shenanigans, and especially the moon - we may be your people.
Over 18 only. We try to meet once a month for ritual and additional times for community and events.
DENVILLE
CIRCLE OF GOLDEN LIGHT
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Esoteric Mysteries in the Tradition of King Solomon
CONTACT NAME: Tori Valspirit
We are a teaching and training Coven that hosts a variety of services, events and courses for the community and meet monthly to welcome new members to our quarterly Sabbats (open circle) and become acquainted with each other to share knowledge and discuss ideas. You must attend at least three meetings or other group events/courses before being invited to attend a Sabbat Ritual. We offer a variety of courses constructed to teach you how to truly live a magickal life. Yes, the life that you deserve and want.
We understand that most of you feel that it is important to be around like-minded people. In addition to monthly meetings and open rituals our talented members can assist you in many areas of your journey. We offer Sacred Science training, Kabbalah, Astral Travel, Sacred Geometry and a various other classes.
Email or call us for more information or to receive an application. 973-936-8271
DEPTFORD
OUTER GATEWAY GROVE
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Eclectic
CONTACT NAME: Rhea
We are an eclectic coven and study group. Our group meets weekly for either Sabbats, Moon rituals, workshops, or meetups. We ask anyone attending our events do so with an open mind and heart.
SACRED SUNSTONE COVEN
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: Rhea
Our coven meets in Gloucester County at least 2 times per month to celebrate sabbats and esbats. We offer training through our outer court training coven. Open to seekers.
JERSEY CITY
TEMENOS MEILSSAE
CITY: Bayonne / Jersey City
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Minoan Sisterhood
CONTACT NAME: Lady Asteria
Temenos Melissae is a newly forming coven of the Minoan Sisterhood Tradition based in the North Jersey Area. We will be focusing on Women’s Mysteries, Priesthood training, Lunar and Seasonal rites based on the beliefs and worship of the Goddesses and deities of ancient Crete and Mycenaean Greece in a temple setting.
**This is a safe space for queer and trans folx, allies and gender non conforming people. **
Since it’s resurgence in 2013, the Minoan Sisterhood has active groves in New York, New Jersey, Texas and Massachusetts. The Minoan Sisterhood is an initiatory path of Traditional Witchcraft founded in 1977 by Minoan mothers Lady Rhea and Lady Miw, along with Eddie Buczynski, in order to give queer women and allies a safe place of expression within the craft as had been previously created by him with the Minoan Brotherhood and the NyWica Tradition.
BERGEN WICCAN AND PAGAN GROUP
CITY: Lincoln Park
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Nashmutian
CONTACT NAME: Niki
We are a Coven run high magick Wiccan group that offers teaching and training. We meet monthly (2nd Thursday of each month, 7:30 p.m., Fratelli's Pizza & Coffee (coffee side) 127 Mountainview Boulevard, Wayne, NJ 07470 (just around the bend from Mother's Ale House). Come and join us in a relaxed atmosphere to get to know us. In addition to the monthly meetings, we offer classes in Foundations of Wicca & Elements of Magick (or simply, Wicca 101!), meditation, tarot card reading, astrology, past life regression, herbs and crystals, etc. We hold rituals for each Sabbat (which includes the annual Moonlight Masquerade held at Samhain, a charitable dinner dance/costume party to benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital and get together for group trips and other activities to advance our growth on our spiritual journey, as well as to get to know each other better, thereby making our rituals truly special. Our members are diverse and talented and willing to assist you in your spiritual journey by providing tarot card readings, energy healing, past life regression, emotional cord cutting, house blessing/cleansing and many other services.
HAWTHORN TOR COVEN
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Gardnerian
CONTACT NAME: Emrys
We are an inclusive coven open to all seekers. We have a particular focus on supporting parents who are seeking BTW training and practice but need to balance it with raising a family. Open to seekers age 21 and older.
IRON GARDEN
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Blended - Non-Denominational
CONTACT NAME: Administrator
The Iron Garden is a New Jersey-based organization providing a safe haven for gathering, socialization, education, promotion of the arts, charity-work and fun for the New Jersey Nightkind Community. The Iron Garden is comprised of mature, discrete, intelligent, like-minded folk.
The Iron Garden meets 9:00pm-midnight, the last Friday of each month at QXT’s, 248 Mulberry St, Newark, New Jersey 07102
The Iron Garden is committed to offer the New Jersey Nightkind and friends an exciting monthly gathering where announcements are made, speakers may conduct educational or informational presentations, performances may be held, discussion groups may take place, charitable collections may be made, deliberations may be conducted, vendors may sell their wares, creative projects may be shared, and all gather to have fun and socialize in harmony. Any groups or individuals that wish to conduct a special interest presentation (i.e. class, circle, or discussion) at The Iron Garden are welcome to approach our Organizational Committee and discuss their ideas and intentions for consideration.
The Iron Garden is a safe haven, a peaceful neutral ground; all Households, Covens, Dens, Clans, Courts and Caste members are welcome to attend. The Iron Garden is open to individuals of ages 21 and over, who meet the establishment’s dress code, and abide by Seven Gates of The Iron Garden, our code of good conduct.
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY
SONGS OF THE WOODE
CITY: New York City/Northern New Jersey
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid
CONTACT NAME: Asherah Woode
The Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid (CTG) is a tradition which stems from the hereditary family lore of Lady Gwen (Gwynne) Thompson (1928-1986) and subsequent research and writings of Edmund M. Buczynski (Lord Gwydion) (1947-1989), founder of the Brooklyn Heights Coven with Lady Vivienne. The Celtic Traditionalist Gwyddonaid is based upon two textual sources. The first source is the Book of Shadows and other teachings of the New York Welsh Traditionalist Gwyddonaid (NYWTG or "Welsh Tradition"), as founded by Lord Gwydion. The second source is the Book of Shadows and other teachings of the Welsh Rite Traditionalist Gwyddonaid (WRTG), as founded by Lord Gwion.
Our coven is about self-transformation through a relationship with nature following the cycles of the Moon and honoring the Goddess and God at the Sabbats. We celebrate our connection to the Gods and nature with teachings of the Celtic Traditional Gwyddonaid and lessons of nature lore. Most of all initiates become part of our coven family. Practicing in an environment of love and trust is very important to us. Our mythological pantheon is derived from Celtic and Welsh folklore.
Songs of the Woode Coven has an active Outer Court which is open to sincere seekers. We do not discriminate based on race, sexual orientation, or gender identity. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
THE GREY COVEN
CITY: Northern New Jersey
TRADITION OR SPIRITUAL PATH: Grey Witchcraft
CONTACT NAME: High Elder Morgana
UPDATED: 8 /23/2023
The Grey Coven is a teaching and training coven based in the North Jersey area.
Pagan group near me
Sacred Realms Sanctuary
Rev Dustin - [email protected]
Melanie - admin@jaxpagan.org
Mark
Sacred Realms Sanctuary is an open Pagan group for those seeking to share their spiritual knowledge and experiences, practice Paganism, and help our community! Our gatherings include rituals, spiritual discussions, workshops, and community service. Our community service include: charity donation drives, fundraiser walks / runs, trash clean ups, and more! To further support our local community, we run Jacksonville Pagan Pride Alliance, Inc. We encourage a friendly spirit of mutual cooperation and positive growth in the community! We maintain a Meet Up group for local Pagan groups and covens to post their events in.
Join us on Facebook or Meet up!
Facebook groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/sacredrealmsanctuary
https://www.facebook.com/groups/jaxpagancommunity
Meet up Group:
https://www.meetup.com/Jacksonville-Pagan-Pride/
Olympic House of Venus-Hathor (E.O.C.T.O)
Hierophant Arch-Mages Moonraven
A GLBT-inclusive house serving the Occult Pagan & Alternative Spiritual community in Northern Florida. We are a family of love, fellowship and worship of the Old Gods celebrating each full and new moon plus 10 religious Sabbats per year. We believe that all nature is sacred and that divinity is present in all things. Through Hellenic Alexandrian Traditional Witchcraft, the Old Gods speak to us today through the Greek Esoteric Magical Tradition (Greek, Roman, Egyptian), revealing Their divine wisdom. We offer sacramental rites to all who ask without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, family status or any other prejudice that separates one from the Gods.
https://www.facebook.com/VenusHathorFL/
Pillars of Prophecy
Rev Paolo Santo
[email protected]
We are a spiritual temple & school dedicated in the aid and devotion to spiritual conditioning and application in the Ancient Esoteric Mysteries and Metaphysical Sciences. The ultimate goal of the Pillars of Prophecy is to guide individuals in becoming a living embodiment of spiritual knowledge and empowerment. We work by employing spiritual techniques which strengthen the “Will” and give control over the mind, allowing the practitioner to bring about personal changes as well as changes for other. Fulfilling the prophecy that every man, woman, & child will live as divine beings in the flesh. Working in the Enochian Tradition for we draw upon many traditions and historical influences including Enochian, Solomonic & Egyptian magic, Greek philosophy, the Mystery religions, Gnosticism, Neo-Platonism, Alchemy, the Qabalah, and Hermetic literature.
http://www.PillarsofProphecy.org
Three Roots Kindred
Gythia/Leader: Nicole Hargis
[email protected]
Three Roots Kindred was established in 2019 by Nicole and Anthony Hargis. Currently based in the South Side of Jacksonville, Florida. Three Roots is a home and a community for local area Heathens. Three Roots celebrates diversity and community well honoring the Gods and Goddess of the Germanic Tribes, the Old Gods. Three Roots is active in Jacksonville both in working with the local area pagans and the community.
We are a closed group but seeking new members. We have many public events through out the year along with many that are for kindred members only.
We welcome anyone who has heard the calling of the Gods and the ones who want to know more.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/threeroots/
www.threerootskindred.com
Coven Albion's Spirit
Contact Bobbi Jo or Dennis
904-298-0067
Coven Albion’s Spirit is a Gardnerian coven in North Florida that functions as a family made up of diverse individuals. They meet and worship together in a Traditional Manner to ritual and hold observances on the Sabbats and Esbats. They honor the Goddess and God and celebrate our lives. They hold ongoing traditional Wiccan education classes and support the overall Pagan Community. They practice a nature based fertility religion that believes in a female and male aspect of divinity, reincarnation, affecting change through concentration of will and personal responsibility for one’s actions.
Phoenix Festivals, Inc
Neo-Pagan Festival held March & October
Eric and Rev Trisha
Phoenix Festivals Inc. is a registered not-for-profit corporation whose mission is to provide Neo-Pagan education to the public. Every March and October, we gather for a five-day, four-night outdoor event in Gilchrist County (west of Gainesville) Florida to share and celebrate our beliefs. Each day is filled with classes, community meals, live entertainment, rituals, drumming and dancing. We strive to provide an unforgettable, spiritual experience in a fun and safe environment. All people are welcome, and a children’s program is available for families. Check out our “Coming Events” tabs to see when you can expect our new Phoenix Events. Day passes as well as weekend and full event passes are available to help accommodate most schedules.
Check us out at https://www.phoenixfestivals.com/ or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Phoenixfestivals
Chosen Path Church
Independent, full-service
Wiccan Church
Chosen Path Church (CPC) was founded in June 2014 to provide spiritual, social, and educational opportunities for Jacksonville area Pagans. While our Clergy training program is primarily Wiccan based, all paths are welcome at CPC. We also welcome all ages and levels of experience. CPC’s campus includes a large Sanctuary, Reiki Room, Crafting Studio, large Outdoor Altar, Sacred Fire Circle with Altar, Shaman Medicine Wheel, Meditation Garden, Community Garden Bed, 500+ volume Library, and a Parsonage. We offer rituals in honor of the Goddess and God for all Sabbats and Esbats along with a monthly eclectic study group and Reiki Circle. Our free services include handfastings or legal marriages, funerals, individual rites of passage, house or hospital room cleansings, pastoral care, and other Pagan services. At CPC, we believe all spiritual paths are valid for those who follow them. We believe Deity appears to us in ways we can readily understand. We honor our ancestors and work with them as guides. We know karma is a natural result of one’s choices and actions. Any member of Chosen Path can lead ritual as they are guided by Spirit for any spiritual path.
Meet and Greet opportunities are held so you can ask any questions you may have, get to know the Joint Temple Heads, and learn more about Chosen Path Church. Find out more at our website or by contacting CPC to schedule a Meet and Greet by utilizing the Contact Form at http://www.chosenpathchurch.com/.
Find out more at our website or by contacting Rev. Laurie Denman at 904-483-9001 (Text only)
http://www.chosenpathchurch.com
Jacksonville CUUPS
Coordinator: Erin Rogers
[email protected]
Jacksonville Covenant of the Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPs) is an affinity group that meets at Buckman Bridge Unitarian Universalist Church (http://bbuuc.org) and is open to ALL people in the Duval, Clay, Nassau, etc counties. You do not have to be a member of the church or identify with any particular tradition or religion to attend our meetings. We do celebrate all solar holidays; perform some full or new moon rituals; hold book studies or have open topic discussions. Join us on Facebook or visit the Buckman Bridge UU Church website below.
FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/JacksonvilleFlCuups
Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/473021186108846/
BBUUC website: https://www.bbuuc.org
Compassion League Temple
Temple Head: Lady Angela
[email protected]
Compassion League Temple is a fully chartered Correllian Nativist Tradition Temple established in 2013. CLT offers in-person or online mentoring for First, Second, and Third Degree Wiccan studies.
The Correllian Nativist Tradition offers many study opportunities, including Shaman Training. Compassion Crafts, a division of the Temple, provides chemo caps free of charge to any Pagan undergoing treatment regardless of location.
CLT is proud to announce First Coast Crone Connection , a Pagan Circle by women for women in Jacksonville.
Wiccan Church of Florida - ATC
Rev Trisha Parker
[email protected]
Wiccan Church of Florida - ATC is a proud member of the Northeast Florida Pagan Leadership Coalition - a group founded to serve the NE Florida pagan community through education, support, acceptance, consistency and leadership. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt church with the mission to bring Earth based religions into equality with the other varying faiths of the world. WCF - ATC is dedicated to the Advancement of Wicca. Seekers of Gardnerian Traditional Wicca can contact Rev Trisha via email.
Website: https://www.wcf-atc.org/
Whisperers of the Waters: A Colloquy on Modern Paganism
Rev Symbliene Griffin
Welcome to Whisperers of the Waters: A Colloquy on Modern Paganism! We are a study and action group. We host book-studies on modern Paganism and community service activities, particularly those focused on serving the Earth, as well as rituals and private study groups.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/whisperers.of.the.waters/
Jacksonville Pagan Parents Group
Jacksonville Pagan Parents is a fun group for Pagan families to chat together and learn from each other. Get togethers usually involve a potluck and/or craft. We teach our children about the turning of the wheel and give them space and time to interact with other pagan children in the area. If you are a pagan parent in Northeast Florida, please join us on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/877951582361541/
More local covens & groups will be added once information is submitted!
If you are a local coven or group leader and want to be listed on our site,
please send us an email to [email protected] and include the following:
1) Your organization’s name
2) Is it a coven or group? Open or closed?
3) An image for your organization
4) Your name and title as leader
5) Email address so interested individuals can contact you
6) Summary / information about your organization
7) Links to your Page, Meet up, Facebook, Yahoo Group, etc
North East
PF North East is a large geographical area stretching from Scotland in the north to Derbyshire in the south and from the east coast to Lancashire. There are five Regions – Northumbria, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, East Yorkshire and South Yorkshire-with-North-Lincs, each one with a Regional Coordinator and at least one Local Coordinator whose main responsibility is making contact with PF members in their area.
There are so many interesting sites throughout this District – monoliths, mounds, turf mazes, stone circles, springs, wells and numerous natural features worthy of a visit – it has been difficult to select just three.
Blakey Topping – a mound on the Yorkshire Wolds
The Devil’s Arrows, large standing stones next to the A1 at Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire.
Ilkley & Rombalds Moor in West Yorkshire – the Twelve Apostles (previously known as the Druidical Dial) stone circle, plus many carved stones eg Badger, Swastika.
Details of the above – and many more – can be found in Julian Cope’s “Modern Antiquarian”.
District & Folk Events:
Most local areas have meetings of some kind, many are held monthly in local pubs or cafes, some are in members’ homes, others are less frequent and might involve walks, picnics or countryside clean-up activities.
We have our own quarterly newsletter/magazine – Northern Oak – published at the Solstices and Equinoxes and sent out to all Associate and Full members. There are also some members who are ‘specialists’ on the different Pagan Paths and others who can help in areas such as dealing with the media, young people or Pagan parents. Twice a year we hold a District Council meeting where views can be aired and ideas shared.
Viking Festival, York – mid-February
Also the National Trust and local Countryside Services put on a variety of walks, talks, fun days and activities throughout the year.
WAKEFIELD:Elementals, a modern moot for modern Pagans is held on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm at Henry Boons upstairs function room, near Wakefield Westgate train station.Scheduled talks/workshops start at 8.30pm.Everyone welcome, all opinions valued. FYI visit www.huddsmoot.proboards55.com/index.cgi or phone Krystal on 07719364318
YORK: Kith of the Earthen Star is a corporately-led, nature-loving Pagan group welcoming all who bring positive energies into the Circle. We meet upstairs in the Black Swan, Peaseholme Green, York. We have a SPEAKER MOOT EVERY 2nd MONDAY, 7.30-10pm. Currently usually on Zoom. Sometimes recorded so it can be emailed out to interested people. We also have a SOCIAL MOOT EVERY 4th THURSDAY, 7.30-10pm, again usually Zoom though we hope to try other platforms. We hold intra-moot events online and hold rituals for the 4 “main” Pagan festivals each year and as many of the other 4 as possible. We also sometimes meet for social and ritual events and hold a Summer Camp just outside York. We can be contacted by email at [email protected]. Our website is http://kithoftheearthenstar.co.uk or find us on Facebook.
These rituals can involve chanting, meditation, dancing, and the use of various tools or symbols. The group also emphasizes the importance of community and building relationships within their Pagan community. They hold regular gatherings, workshops, and events where members can come together to share their beliefs, experiences, and knowledge.
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This creates opportunities for learning, networking, and support amongst fellow Pagans. Additionally, the Pagan group near me offers resources and educational materials for individuals who are interested in learning more about Paganism. They have a library of books, articles, and online resources that cover a wide range of topics related to Paganism, spirituality, and nature-based practices. Overall, the Pagan group near me provides a welcoming and inclusive space for individuals who are interested in exploring Paganism or deepening their spiritual practice. It is a place where people can come together to connect with nature, honor their beliefs, and cultivate a sense of community..
Reviews for "Celebrating Ancient Traditions: Finding a Pagan Group Near Me"
1. Emily - 2 stars - I was really excited to join this pagan group near me, but I ended up feeling extremely uncomfortable. The members were cliquey and unwelcoming to newcomers. They seemed more interested in pushing their own personal ideologies than creating a sense of community. The leadership seemed disorganized and unprofessional, often canceling events last minute without any notice. Overall, I felt disappointed and let down by this group.
2. Robert - 1 star - My experience with this pagan group near me was incredibly disappointing. The members seemed more interested in showing off their knowledge and superiority than in actually helping others on their spiritual path. It felt like a competition rather than a supportive environment. Additionally, there was a lack of diversity and inclusivity within the group. I felt marginalized and unwelcome as a person of color. I would not recommend this group to anyone looking for a genuine, inclusive pagan community.
3. Sarah - 2 stars - I was excited to find a pagan group near me, but unfortunately, this one fell short of my expectations. The leadership was disorganized and inconsistent in their communication. I often received conflicting information about upcoming events or meetings. The group dynamics were also toxic at times, with cliques forming and excluding newer members. It felt more like a popularity contest rather than a safe space for exploration and growth. I ended up leaving the group due to the negative experiences I had.