Sabbats
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Wiccans observe two natural cycles as part of their worship. These two cycles are the Phases of the Moon and the Wheel of the Year. The Wheel of the Year is celebrated on the eight Sabbats. These are based on Solar events, such as the Solstices and Equinoxes, with "cross-quarter" festivals of the Celtic calendar. These eight Sabbats are listed below, with some of the more common names and approximate dates. Note that different Traditions may assign different dates and names to these celebrations.
The customs, rituals, and mythologies for each of these Sabbats is far too complex for a single webpage. There are several books that give a good introduction to these celebrations; but the best way to learn about them is to live them! |
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Crossroads Tabernacle Church is pleased to announce that Principal Clergy and Founding High Priest Robert Keefer has been appointed to serve on the Michigan Department of Corrections Chaplain’s Advisory Council. This is the first time that Wiccan clergy has been appointed to this position in the state. For his two-year term, Robert will meet with clergy from other faiths and lend his expertise in Wiccan spirituality to advise the Department of Corrections on requests made by inmates and staff, work to ensure equal access to materials and worship space as appropriate for all Pagan and other Earth-Based religions, as well as make it possible for other Pagans to volunteer as faith group leaders in Michigan’s correctional facilities. As a part of the global Aquarian Tabernacle Church, Crossroads is dedicated to providing the religous infrastructure that is taken for granted by other mainstream faiths, but too often lacking in our own. Crossroads Tabernacle Church would like to thank all of those in the Pagan community who support their efforts to serve Wiccans and other Pagans from all walks of life, both in and out of ritual space. |
