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2003-09-16 - 6:47 p.m.
My head has been down over my work for so long that this one crept up and almost hit me between the eyes. But I saw it coming! And can even schedule the time off to attend.
Best way to explain it is via the press release...
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Pagan Pride Day Winnipeg 2003
Merry meet! As most of you know, Pagan Pride Day Winnipeg 2003 is quickly approaching! I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the hard working Ladies of Circle of the Cauldron, to invite you all to come out and play.
This year's event is being held on Sunday, September 21st, from noon untill 6:30pm. (Community ritual to follow at 7pm). It will be held at the Picnic Grounds, Assiniboine Park.
Our theme this year is, "A Gathering of Earth-Centred Spirituality." We feel this is about uniting as a community, and celebrating our similarities and our diversity by honouring "the ways." To that end, we are delighted this year to have many speakers in the Wisdom and Learning Temple, presenting information about varied paths and Traditions within Paganism.
As well, we are honoured to present the talents of many local performers in the Music and Movement Temple. Little Pagans(accompanied by their own supervising adult) can enjoy crafts, stories and more in the Forest Faerie Playground.
As requested last year, we are excited to present the Garden of Divination. Readers will be on hand in private tents. Find something special and support local bussiness on Mechant's row. (Diagon Alley has got nothing on these folks!)
PLEASE NOTE: in accordance with city by-laws, there are NO food vendors on Merchant's row. Please bring yourself whatever you will need for the day. Speaking of food, we are once again collecting non-perishables for Winnipeg Harvest. We were in awe of the generousity of the community last year, and ask that you please give of your abundance to those in need again. Look forward to seeing you all! Blessings, Amy Moore-Peters, Coordinator, PPD Wpg.
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Every day, I thank God and Goddess that I live in Canada, a country where a religious celebration that's NOT mainstream can be held in public without interference.
Well, almost. Last year's Pagan Pride celebration had one small group of five Christians show up early in the day and stand in a circle facing inward, singing hymns, but they moved along when one of the PPD organizers approached them and politely asked them not to sing so loudly, since it was interfering with a bellydancing workshop going on nearby.
And if that's all we have to face, we're incredibly blessed and incredibly lucky.
My head has been down over my work for so long that this one crept up and almost hit me between the eyes. But I saw it coming! And can even schedule the time off to attend.
Best way to explain it is via the press release...
*****************
Pagan Pride Day Winnipeg 2003
Merry meet! As most of you know, Pagan Pride Day Winnipeg 2003 is quickly approaching! I would like to take this opportunity, on behalf of the hard working Ladies of Circle of the Cauldron, to invite you all to come out and play.
This year's event is being held on Sunday, September 21st, from noon untill 6:30pm. (Community ritual to follow at 7pm). It will be held at the Picnic Grounds, Assiniboine Park.
Our theme this year is, "A Gathering of Earth-Centred Spirituality." We feel this is about uniting as a community, and celebrating our similarities and our diversity by honouring "the ways." To that end, we are delighted this year to have many speakers in the Wisdom and Learning Temple, presenting information about varied paths and Traditions within Paganism.
As well, we are honoured to present the talents of many local performers in the Music and Movement Temple. Little Pagans(accompanied by their own supervising adult) can enjoy crafts, stories and more in the Forest Faerie Playground.
As requested last year, we are excited to present the Garden of Divination. Readers will be on hand in private tents. Find something special and support local bussiness on Mechant's row. (Diagon Alley has got nothing on these folks!)
PLEASE NOTE: in accordance with city by-laws, there are NO food vendors on Merchant's row. Please bring yourself whatever you will need for the day. Speaking of food, we are once again collecting non-perishables for Winnipeg Harvest. We were in awe of the generousity of the community last year, and ask that you please give of your abundance to those in need again. Look forward to seeing you all! Blessings, Amy Moore-Peters, Coordinator, PPD Wpg.
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Every day, I thank God and Goddess that I live in Canada, a country where a religious celebration that's NOT mainstream can be held in public without interference.
Well, almost. Last year's Pagan Pride celebration had one small group of five Christians show up early in the day and stand in a circle facing inward, singing hymns, but they moved along when one of the PPD organizers approached them and politely asked them not to sing so loudly, since it was interfering with a bellydancing workshop going on nearby.
And if that's all we have to face, we're incredibly blessed and incredibly lucky.
