Valley of the Moon Camp,

The American community of faiths now includes an increasing number of practitioners of indigenous, nature-based, Earth-centered, polytheistic, & Pagan traditions.  It can sometimes be a struggle to maintain our cultures in a society dominated by faiths that are so different from ours.  The Interfaith Center at the Presidio is beginning a massive renovation & redesign to make its physical space more inviting, inclusive, & accommodating to our practice, including the creation of extensive new outdoor ritual space.  The Center invites us to come learn about each other & share our “best practices” for thriving as minority religions in a day-long conference including representatives from indigenous, Neopagan, & immigrant communities.  The day will include lunch & a joint ceremony for blessing the plans for the redesigned Center.  Donation of $10-20 to cover costs – any extra will go to the Interfaith Center.

“NeoPaganism Rising.”  A talk about the phenomenal rise of NeoPaganism, particularly Wicca, worldwide.  Building & sustaining community; Pagan art & music, dance & poetry; Paganism in cyberspace; achieving credibility; the face of Paganism in academia; a Pagan ethics of service (ministries, chaplaincies, social service, schools, health care &  healing arts, serving the public with ritual); Pagans in local, regional, national and international interfaith activities; Pagans & Mother Earth.  Followed by Q&A.  10:30 a.m. PDT