Author Archives: Brenda

Samhain 2010 wrap-up

Posted on November 14, 2010 by Brenda

What a fabulous weekend! I apologize for taking so long to post; it’s taken a while to get everything set in my mnd.  First, to those of you who couldn’t be with us, you were missed.  Second, to those of … Continue reading →

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Samhain 2010

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Brenda

Hallowed Oaks Grove will be hosting Samhain at David & Brenda’s place in Pinson on Oct 30 (Saturday). Feast/potluck is at 6 pm wtih Ritual at 9 and dessert following. … There will be an Ancestors Altar for any who … Continue reading →

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Rules For Attending a Hallowed Oaks Event

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Brenda

Hallowed Oaks Grove welcomes you to our event and we look forward to meeting you! We have a few rules for attendees, basically just common courtesies. As our grove has become more and more successful and our numbers have grown, … Continue reading →

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Day of the Dead and Altar Making Class in Birmingham

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Brenda

I’m gonna be there!  This was taken from the MCP (Magick City Pagans) forum. http://magickcitypagans.org/forums/index.php?topic=5058.0 www.barehandsgallery.org On November 2nd, Bare Hands Gallery hosts its annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. It is a cultural fusion of the indigenous Central American … Continue reading →

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Mabon 2010 wrap-up

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Brenda

What a GREAT day!!  It’s taken me a week to wrap my head around how fabulous it was. First, I want to thank everyone who made it to Birmingham.  Seeing old friends on what I consider “homecoming” made it all … Continue reading →

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Reminder: Mabon, Sept 18

Posted on September 13, 2010 by Brenda

Come celebrate the Harvest with Hallowed Oaks Grove, ADF, on Sept 18.  Ritual wisll be held at Brenda/Pixie’s house in Pinson.  If you need directions, please raise your hand (or just email or PM). The DotO is Freyr as Lord … Continue reading →

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A thought or two on the Outdwellers

Posted on September 11, 2010 by Brenda

We discussed this a little last week at our coffee meeting down here in Bham, and I’ve been pondering on it ever since.   Should we seek to exclude the Outdwellers from our rites?   One thing I keep coming back to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Coffee in Birmingham

Posted on September 10, 2010 by Brenda

Several of us are planning once again to meet up in Birmingham at Books, Beans, & Candles.  2-5 pm.  Last week, we had a great discussion on the Core Order of Ritual.  Come hang out with us and have some … Continue reading →

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Mabon update

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Brenda

As is Hallowed Oaks Grove tradition, we will be holding a raffle. Tickets are $2. Drawing will be held between the ritual and feast. Proceeds will go to the Grove’s Land Fund. Stay tuned for the awesomesness to be raffled … Continue reading →

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Mabon essay/ final draft– Brenda

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Brenda

Hi all, Here is the final version of my Mabon essay – Brenda There is a crispness in the air, and the woods are aglow with red and gold.  Mid-September is the time of the autumnal equinox, the day when the … Continue reading →

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