CST's Upcoming Events and Other Happenings

Note: the schedule below is subject to change! Check back for updates and more details. Firmer times and locations of all rituals will be available closer to the date of the ritual.

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE: The deadline for all submissions for the next CST newsletter (Ostara) is March 1, 2012. Please send us your articles, stories, reports, artwork, upcoming events, etc. prior to March 1! Email to: info at spiraltree dot org.

December 17, 2011 (Saturday) - Yule ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Sarah & Kem Lance's house, 3-6 pm..

January 7, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

January 11, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the January moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

January 21, 2012 (Saturday) - Full Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

January 25, 2012 (Wednesday) - "Wheels of Life" Chakra workshop (optional Booklet $10). 6:00 8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

February 4, 2012 (Saturday) - Imbolc ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

February 8, 2012 (Wednesday) - Meet n' Greet: Network with others of non-mainstream belief systems (Topic: Solitary vs. Groups). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

February 18, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

February 22, 2012 (Wednesday) - New Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the February moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

March 7, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the March moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

March 7, 2012 (Saturday) - Full Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

March 17, 2012 (Saturday) - Ostara ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

March 21, 2012 (Wednesday) - "Tarot Basics" workshop (optional booklet $10). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

March 24, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

April 4, 2012 (Wednesday) - Meet n' Greet: Network with others of non-mainstream belief systems (Topic: Dance, Chants, and Drumming). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

April 4, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

April 7, 2012 (Saturday) - Full Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

April 25, 2012 (Wednesday) - New Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the April moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

May 3, 2012 (Thursday) - Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the May moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

May 5, 2012 (Saturday) - Beltane ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

April 21, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

May 6, 2012 (Sunday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

May 16 (Wednesday) - "Festivals Galore" workshop: A discussion of upcoming gatherings and the options you have. 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

May 19, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

June 2, 2012 (Saturday) - Full Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

June 4, 2012 (Monday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

June 6, 2012 (Wednesday) - Meet n' Greet: Network with others of non-mainstream belief systems (Topic: Tree Huggers Unite for Eco Projects). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

June 16, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

June 20, 2012 (Wednesday) - New Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the June Moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

June 23, 2012 (Saturday) - Litha ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

July 3, 2012 (Tuesday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

July 4, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the July Moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

July 18, 2012 (Wednesday) - "Spiritual and Medicinal Herbs" workshop: Creating your Craft cupboard (optional booklet $10). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

July 21, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

July 28, 2012 (Saturday) - Lammas ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

August 1, 2012 (Wednesday) - Meet n' Greet: Network with others of non-mainstream belief systems (Topic: Celebrating your Pagan Pride). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

August 2, 2012 (Thursday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

August 15, 2012 (Wednesday) - New Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the August moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

August 18, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

August 29, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the September moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

September 1, 2012 (Saturday) - Full Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

September 12, 2012 (Wednesday) - "Crystal Power" workshop: Identifying and incorporating crystal energy in your life (optional booklet $10). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

September 15, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

September 22, 2012 (Saturday) - Mabon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

September 29, 2012 (Saturday) - Full Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

September 30, 2012 (Sunday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

October 13, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

October 17, 2012 (Wednesday) - Meet n' Greet & New Moon ritual: Network with others of non-mainstream belief systems (Topic: the Spirit Realm). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with new moon ritual immediately following at 8:00 pm. Drumming to begin at 9:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

October 27, 2012 (Saturday) - Samhain ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

October 29, 2012 (Monday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

October 31, 2012 (Wednesday) - Special Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the October Moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

November 10, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

November 14, 2012 (Wednesday) - New Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the November Moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

November 28, 2012 (Wednesday) - "Dreaming, Scrying, & Projection" workshop: How to create, focus, and decipher what you manifest. 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

November 28, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full moon ritual, 7:00 pm Eastern, at Dragon Hills. Hosted by Dragon Hills Grove. Potluck afterwards.

December 12, 2012 (Wednesday) - Meet n' Greet: Network with others of non-mainstream belief systems (Topic: Seasonal Traditions). 6:00-8:00 pm (Eastern), with drum circle immediately following at 8:00 pm. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Location TBD.

December 15, 2012 (Saturday) - New Moon ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove, led by Vincent Andrews. Time & location TBD.

December 26, 2012 (Wednesday) - Full Moon ritual & gathering. Discussion of the December Moon followed by ritual. Hosted by S.T.A.R. Grove. Time & location TBD.

December 22, 2012 (Saturday) - Yule ritual. Hosted by Green Gate Grove. Lana & Lamar's place, Salem, AL, 5:00 pm Eastern, with potluck.

For info on any of the above, email Cathy.

Church of the Spiral Tree welcomes church members, beginners, newcomers, solitaries, and anyone else interested in participating in open sabbat and occasional full moon rituals. You need no experience or knowledge to participate, but we do request you come with an open mind and heart, and show respect for your fellow participants. Email the hosting Grove for directions. We share a potluck dinner after each ritual (sometimes before), so those who come are asked to bring some type of food to share; beverages, paper plates, and forks are also needed.

Please wear something comfortable and appropriate for outdoors. Ritual robes are welcome but not necessary. Plan for sitting on cold and/or wet ground. Children of all ages are welcome. Donations to the Church and/or Grove are entirely optional but appreciated.

Membership in Church of the Spiral Tree is not required to participate in any CST or Grove rituals; however, if you like us enough to come to several rituals and gatherings, we encourage you to join as a PAID MEMBER of CST. Your membership fee helps pay for the ritual supplies, supplies for the gatherings, postage for mailouts, and helps support the web page. You also get that warm fuzzy feeling that comes from knowing you're supporting a worthwhile group that you yourself like, appreciate, and patronize! Also, there is never a charge for our rituals; however, Church of the Spiral Tree welcomes and greatly appreciates tax deductible donations of $1, $5 or even $10 to help with our expenses.

Community Involvement in Rituals: CST encourages our members and others of the community to contribute to the rituals by writing and running a ritual of their own. Most of the Sabbat rituals are open for anyone to volunteer to do! Just contact Cathy ahead of time to volunteer. This way we can all experience rituals from other perspectives and traditions.