So, where are we all from / what kind of Pagan community do

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  • Collinsky
    Collinsky Posts: 593 Member
    I'm a naturalistic pantheist, in the seacoast area of NH. I don't belong to any Pagan community, but I have several friends who are Pagan or Pagan-ish so there's always someone to get together with on the Equinoces and Solstices, etc, if we want. Our UU church also has an "Earth-based Religions" group, although the leader of that moved away and it's not been very active since then. Nothing very organized, but then again, I haven't sought that out either. There's an ADF Grove here (I was an ADF member for a while, but never got together with the group) and I believe a Wiccan coven not too far away... I haven't seen too many pagan bookstores, there are maybe two within a half hour drive? The local B&N has a great Pagan section, though. :)
  • MarisaLWood
    MarisaLWood Posts: 44 Member
    I'm a naturalistic pantheist, in the seacoast area of NH. I don't belong to any Pagan community, but I have several friends who are Pagan or Pagan-ish so there's always someone to get together with on the Equinoces and Solstices, etc, if we want. Our UU church also has an "Earth-based Religions" group, although the leader of that moved away and it's not been very active since then. Nothing very organized, but then again, I haven't sought that out either. There's an ADF Grove here (I was an ADF member for a while, but never got together with the group) and I believe a Wiccan coven not too far away... I haven't seen too many pagan bookstores, there are maybe two within a half hour drive? The local B&N has a great Pagan section, though. :)

    Seattle, where I live, has a very visible Pagan community with several Meetup groups, an ADF Grove, several metaphysical bookstores (including one specifically Pagan one) and (until 2008) it also had a CUUPS--Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans--group. I served for 7 years on the Seattle CUUPS Board.

    I've been solitary for the past four years, partly because I got tired of all the witch wars, drama, and general group dynamics s**t involved with groups, and partly because there are so few here who worship the Egyptian Gods as I do. I can count them on one hand; for some reason most of the groups here are Celtic.
  • I'm near St. Louis. If anyone will be visiting the area, every June there is an amazing weekend long Pagan Picnic!
  • DevoteeofIset
    DevoteeofIset Posts: 77 Member
    I am from Philadelphia, PA. I belong to the Iseum of the Sacred Lotus which is international but is currently holding a physical space in Bethlehem, PA. I am a devotee of Isis.

    I go to some open circles in Bethlehem, PA and Delaware/NJ. I currently have a group of friends and we all belong to something different but we get together and celebrate as many occasions as possible. The more I delve into communities, the more diversity I see around my area. I have practiced since I was a teenager but it is nice to get together with larger communities, groups to share, learn, talk. I try to visit and learn as many communities/events as I can travel to.
  • chopzgurl05
    chopzgurl05 Posts: 84 Member
    I am originally from Iowa but military life has lead us to Hawaii, currently :) I go by eclectic pagan but recently I have been spending a lot of time with the Norse/Heathen Path. My family and I are blessed with a Kindred and a couple circles that we frequent here.
  • kestrel359
    kestrel359 Posts: 342 Member
    I live in Longmont, Colorado. There are a few closed groups in the area, but not a very strong community. There is one metaphysical shop in Broomfield, small but has some of the essentials. Currently I'm practicing and learning on my own.

    I live in Greeley, Colorado. I can't speak for Longmomt specifically, but noorthern CO has a huge pagan community; small and large groups, festivals, and merchants. If you need help finding people to connect with I can certainly point you in the right direction.
  • chopzgurl05
    chopzgurl05 Posts: 84 Member
    Currently living on Oahu. Eclectic pagan for years but lately I have been focusing on Heathen. My children are being raised eclectic pagan, also. My daughter does her own Fairie Magick and my son is very comfortable with the Norse Gods and Goddesses.
  • jjmetzger
    jjmetzger Posts: 2 Member
    I'm a type of eclectic polytheist. Mostly Sumerian deities. I was raised in Indiana, and attended a religious discussion group for 4 years. I now live in South Dakota, with no intentions of staying here for much longer.
  • Sachiel_777
    Sachiel_777 Posts: 12 Member
    Greetings,

    I am Sadwyrn Emrys, a Druid, living between Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. I am a member of my local ADF grove, and I follow my own path with an Iberian Pantheon. I also like attending the open circles of a local group here.

    In NM most "pagan" people follow the path of new age spirituality/buddhism/hinduism , but there is a goodly sized group of pagans and wiccans who get together for the funner high days.
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    I'm a naturalistic pantheist, in the seacoast area of NH. I don't belong to any Pagan community, but I have several friends who are Pagan or Pagan-ish so there's always someone to get together with on the Equinoces and Solstices, etc, if we want. Our UU church also has an "Earth-based Religions" group, although the leader of that moved away and it's not been very active since then. Nothing very organized, but then again, I haven't sought that out either. There's an ADF Grove here (I was an ADF member for a while, but never got together with the group) and I believe a Wiccan coven not too far away... I haven't seen too many pagan bookstores, there are maybe two within a half hour drive? The local B&N has a great Pagan section, though. :)

    I live just a few minutes from Salem, but not interested on what goes on there. Very commercial, very " *itchy " and not very welcoming. I'm also a Naturalistic Pantheist and do have other like minded folks that I can socialize with locally. We have two very welcoming UU churches, but honestly I'd rather sit on the rocks at the ocean with my husband and look at all the universe has blessed us with.
  • Dark_amethyst
    Dark_amethyst Posts: 20 Member
    Originally I am from Michigan, but I am now located in Kentucky. I am not sure what path I follow, still learning.
  • taylorbrown1792
    taylorbrown1792 Posts: 129 Member
    Im living in Clearwater, FL. It's okay I suppose. We only have one New age shop in largo, FL not even 20 miles away. But sadly its dependent on the owner being there. Since that is so, She had a surgery recently and hasnt been in business since October. Im still trying to find my path.
  • MsDover
    MsDover Posts: 395 Member
    Don't feel badly about still looking for your path, TaylorFisher1... I've got 40 years on you and I think I've finally got it nailed down!
  • SilverLotusGirl
    SilverLotusGirl Posts: 537 Member
    I am very late but ello!

    I live in the triad area of NC and sometimes in Charlotte. I've found a shop in Greensboro that I love. It's called Eclectic by Nature, I love the website and the brick and mortar store. I'm not to sure how to classify myself anymore. I started off as Wiccan and maybe on some base level I still pretty much am but I've also worked in bits from all sorts of theology that resonate with me.

    If my work schedule will ever allow it, there are frequent things that go on here. Events for sabbats, monthly pagan night outs, pagan pride day. Lotsa fun stuff that I'm usually too busy working to go to.

    I find myself drawn to more dual nature Goddesses and a feeling that I should be healthy as a part of my devotion to them.
  • NiftyWitch
    NiftyWitch Posts: 7 Member
    Northern CA Eclectic Pagan here!

    I live near Sacramento... there are quite a few other Pagans, groups and events. Unfortunately, my work schedule makes it hard for me to participate. :(
  • witchtea
    witchtea Posts: 10 Member
    Hey everyone! I'm a Ceremonialist and Thelemite, and hedgewitch (solitary). There is a very solid community out here in Sacramento California, as well as the area I'm from in the Bay Area.
  • Still finding my path, but I consider myself eclectic. As my friend says, I'm a "dirt worshipper" and my goddess is Gaia. My garden is my altar <3

    I'm in Jacksonville, NC. There was a large community back home (Boone & Asheville) but not nearly as much going on here. I've been lucky enough to find a group of people here and a small metaphysical shop tucked away in the corner of an antique store. People around here seem afraid to "come out of the broom closet" between us living in the bible belt *and* a military town :-/
  • Also a sister of the soil, I am a Dianic. In central Texas. Mostly solitary, but some participation with RCG I. Austin,about 40 miles away. I like to think of all Goddesses as being aspects of the Great Goddess, She comes to you as you need. I mix my pantheons with great joy in Her infinite variety.
  • I just joined this group. I am from Dayton, TN. I only know two or three other Pagans that live in my area. I have been a practicing Pagan for almost 15 years. I am a hedgewitch/kitchen witch. I am also an empath.
  • Jezebel9
    Jezebel9 Posts: 396 Member
    Hello. I'm from Taos, NM USA. I am Wiccan/Taoist, a mom and a wife. I guess I'd have to say that most people here are of earth-centered spirituality, but there isn't too much connecting as a group over it. I live in an earthship community, off grid. Glad to find this group on here! :flowerforyou:
  • LunaViolet
    LunaViolet Posts: 1 Member
    Hi :)
    I'm from Carolina, Puerto Rico. I am an Eclectic Pagan with a bit of Wiccan, Luciferian, Buddhist, and Taino beliefs mixed in <3

    There are very few pagans over here, so mostly I've been a solitary.
  • celticgladiator
    celticgladiator Posts: 49 Member
    hey guys, South Dakota here, i'm a Heathen. nice to "meet" you all
  • I'm from the UK, and I am a Celtic-influenced Pagan - I follow Brigid and the Cailleach.
  • Alchemagician
    Alchemagician Posts: 27 Member
    I'm Wiccan, 25 years this coming Beltane in fact!- in New Jersey. Merry meet to all :)
  • Hi I`m from Canada live in a small village (600 people) mostly all christians I am Eclectic by choice lived in Montreal five years ago I was part of a coven but too much power trip in the group So now I do my own thing never been happier I do rituals with 2 other witches on occasion when they come to visit but mostly it`s just me and my daughter Blessed Be )0(
  • emtjmac
    emtjmac Posts: 1,320 Member
    I'm from Massachusetts and am solitary. I also do not have a particularly active religious life. I have always been drawn, however, to systems of belief and worship that revolve around how spectacular creation is.
  • Etherlily1
    Etherlily1 Posts: 974 Member
    I live in MO and my town has a Christian church on about every corner. Maybe five - seven blocks apart in some places. There is a local coven but because I don't have reliable transportation I'm out, which sucks. I am right now solitary as I have to be.
  • FeIsMe75
    FeIsMe75 Posts: 6 Member
    I live in Indiana and there is NOTHING around me other than one new age shop. I live in the bible belt and you are shunned for even believing anything differently than the norm. I am still finding my path but tend to sway towards Wicca.
  • paulei1975
    paulei1975 Posts: 52 Member
    American now living in Italy with my partner, It's difficult to find local groups here, but we're moving to London this Fall, so I'm sure I will find something. It's great to read where everyone's from. Blessed be
  • cinnamoncarriere1
    cinnamoncarriere1 Posts: 10 Member
    I'm in northwest BC Canada. Im a Solitary Shamanic Witch. There are many pagans up here but most are pretty solitary. Its frustrating trying to get anything running like a moot or PPD ! Not anything for shops, mostly order from amazon or Llewellyn.
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