Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our March online services!
Join us for a kids' activity, knitting group, workshop, ritual meditation, and community online discussion!

NOTE: Due to concern about Coronavirus, OLOTEAS will NOT be meeting at the Longhouse in March.
We will host our event online-only, on the Zoom platform.

Date:  Saturday, March 28, 2:45 pm – 7:15 pm  (1pm start for Kids' Activity)
Where:  Online Only – Zoom online platform (Get Zoom mtg link from http://www.oloteas.org/next-event.html)


Schedule of Events:
1:00 pm   Kids' Activity: Online Minecraft Easter Egg Hunt! [On Minecraft, not Zoom – connection info will be posted on the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group – see join info below]

2:45 pm   Zoom Meeting Begins (Get Zoom mtg link from http://www.oloteas.org/next-event.html)
Guidelines:
- Feel free to join the Zoom link for the whole day or for any part of the schedule   
- When you join, you will be Muted w/ No Video – you can choose to unmute and/or show video as you will, or you can just listen
- In line with our usual site guidelines and culture, please don't record the event meeting  

2:50 pm           Opening Circle (with Laura) 
3:00–4:00 pm   Online Activity Group: Stitching Witches (with Jennifer)
4:00–5:30 pm   Online Workshop: Introduction to Quantum Physics and Metaphysics (with Bobby)
5:30–6:00 pm   Online Ritual: A Guided Visualization for Connection, Protection, and Courage (with Stephanie) 
Ritual will be followed by Community Announcements...
6:00–7:00 pm   OLOTEAS Online Community Discussions (See descriptions below)
7:00 pm           Closing Circle


Rituals & Workshops:
3:00pm – 4:00pm Online Activity Group: Stitching Witches (with Jennifer)
Please join us as we explore the concept of a magical knitting circle. What does that means? How does one go about this? Should we be mixing knitting and magic? Knitting and crochet and all skill levels welcome. If you have any books or resources to share – gather them to show!

4:00pm – 5:30pm Online Workshop: Introduction to Quantum Physics and Metaphysics (with Bobby)
This topic originated as a fairly straightforward discussion of the basics of quantum mechanics, but quantum physics and metaphysics may be "entangled" beyond the possibility of separation. We will explore the apparent symmetry of scale between empirical observations in metaphysics and specific interpretations of classic quantum paradoxes.
-- No prior background in quantum or classical physics is necessary. The only prerequisite is a willingness to contemplate and explore some Really Weird Stuff.

5:30pm – 6:00pm Online Ritual: A Guided Visualization for Connection, Protection, and Courage (with Stephanie)
Together, we will take some time to remember that we are not alone even if we are not together, to ask for protection for our communities, and to recognize our inner courage and ability to face this challenging time. If you wish, have a candle to light during the ritual or some other magickal object you can use for focus.

6:00pm – 7:00pm OLOTEAS Online Community Discussions
Using Zoom's "Breakout Room" sessions, we will have 3 moderated spaces available for social conversations for one hour. Stay in the main room (where you enter the Zoom meeting) for a general discussion, or choose to join a room for folx who want to specifically talk about Covid19-related issues, or a room for folx who specifically do NOT want to talk about anything related to Covid19 right now.


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A Note About the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. Facebook group: 
For the parents in our community, if you are not already a member, you may be interested in joining the OLOTEAS Parents, Etc. group, where we will be sharing resources for education and entertainment for the kiddos who are stuck at home, as well as children's programming info for our March 28 services. This group is ONLY for family members of children in the OLOTEAS community, and is a private group. To join, please send a friend request to the OLOTEAS Pastor FB account (https://www.facebook.com/oloteas.pastor – not the FB group), and also send a DM requesting membership. You will then receive an invitation to join the group.
 


Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Event address: Currently online
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org 

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for Concentric Circles 2020!
Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, indoor swimming, and celebration!

Date:  Saturday, February 22, 2020, 1:00 pm – 10:45 pm
Where:  23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions at bottom of page)
Requested Donation: $15 for ages 13 and older; we're not requesting donations for those 12 or younger

Founded in 1998, Concentric Circles is an annual, all-day event where OLOTEAS invites other regional Pagan groups to present workshops and rituals. 
Groups that present at Concentric Circles are either open to the public or occasionally take new members and/or offer instruction. Concentric Circles is a wonderful opportunity to sample the Pagan possibilities in our broader Washington community!

This year also features our "Rawrin' 20s!" silent auction, running from 1-7pm. Show your support for OLOTEAS by bidding on a selection of fantastic items donated by our community!

Schedule of Events:
Note earlier start time of 1pm

Day Schedule
1:00 pm              Doors open
1:00 – 1:30          Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
                          OLOTEAS
1:30 – 2:30          Workshop: “THE FIVE C's: Clearing, Casting, Consecrating, Calling, and Crystallization” (Library)
                          Janice Van Cleve, Women of the Goddess Circle
1:30 – 3:00          Workshop: “Applying Timeline Magic to Personal Protection” (Blockhouse)
                           Rich, Sean Ciall Sword Circle
2:00 – 10:00        Healing Temple open (Shrine)
                          OLOTEAS and community volunteers
2:30 – 4:00          Workshop: “The Pagan Origins of Mardi Gras” (Library)
                           Sacred Well Ministries
3:00 – 4:30          Workshop: “Pagan in a Mundane World” (Blockhouse)
                           Lawrence Lerner, President, Puget Sound Pagan Pride
4:00 – 5:00          Growing Up Pagan Class: “Knot Magick” (Kids' Room)
                           Magickal Miscreants
4:00 – 5:00          Ritual: “Introduction and a Blót for the Coming of Spring” (Stone Circle)
                          The Asatru Community, Inc.
4:00 – 5:00          Workshop: “Thelema in Theory and Practice” (Library)
                           Horizon OTO
5:00 – 6:00          Young Adult and Occult: “Herbal Practice” (Blockhouse)
                          Magickal Miscreants
5:00 – 6:00          Workshop: “Pagan Leadership & The Great Work” (Library)
                          Aquarian Tabernacle Church (ATC)
6:00 – 7:00          Brown-Bag Dinner (bring your own) (Living Room)
                                   And Eat & Greet (Library)
7:00 – 8:00          Ritual: “Winter Gifts” (Stone Circle)
                           Stephanie, OLOTEAS
8:00 – 9:30          Workshop: “February Song Circle Monthly Gathering” (Library)
                          Sean Ciall Song Circle
8:00 – 10:00        Workshop: “The Pagan Alchemist” (Blockhouse)
                          Robert Allen Bartlett, Spagyricus School of Alchemy
9:30-10:30          Workshop: “Intro to Palmistry” (Library)
                          C.G. Dahlin
10:00                  Clean up begins
10:30 – 10:45      Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
                          OLOTEAS
10:45                  Doors close


Events Notes: 
There will be a flyer table -- feel free to bring event or info flyers/pamphlets and set them out

Food: Please bring your own brown-bag dinner. Due to extremely limited refrigerator space, if you need to keep your food cold, please plan to store in your own cooler kept in your own vehicle. But also feel free to bring non-perishable snack food or desserts to set out and share on the kitchen counter.
 
A Healing Temple will be provided by OLOTEAS and community volunteers for rest, refreshment, and healing throughout the event. Come by if you feel ungrounded, need a place to process the energy and experiences of the event, or if you just want a calm place to relax.

From 1-7pm near the front living room we will hold the "The Rawrin' 20s" Silent Auction 
Show your support for OLOTEAS by bidding on a selection of fantastic items donated by our community!


​Workshop/ Ritual Blurbs (Chronological)
1:00 – 1:30          Doors open, Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
OLOTEAS
Join us for site and schedule orientation, and a ritual to welcome and create sacred space to hold the day.
 
1:30 – 2:30          Workshop: “THE FIVE C's: Clearing, Casting, Consecrating, Calling, and Crystallization” (Library)
Janice Van Cleve, Women of the Goddess Circle
A typical Pagan ritual is like a cauldron in which we cook the soup of magic. The Five C's is how we light the fire to get the cauldron boiling. In this workshop we will explore and explain Clearing, Casting, Consecrating, Calling, and Crystallization.
 
1:30 – 3:00          Workshop: “Applying Timeline Magic to Personal Protection” (Blockhouse) 
Rich, Sean Ciall Sword Circle
There are many aspects to protecting oneself, both physically and psychically. Learning to manage Time (Time Dilation) and Space (Psychogeography) in a conflict is often the key to staying safe. Psychogeography is about understanding the spatial relationship between two or more people and the energy/information being shared between them. Time Dilation (i.e. the manipulation of time and the perception of time for yourself and others) is one of the most complex self-defense methods but can be highly effective under the right conditions. Ultimately, Time Dilation and Psychogeography can be used to de-escalate hostility and protect yourself from malicious threats. We in Sean Ciall Sword Circle train in these techniques to keep ourselves and our training partners safe when doing choreographed ritual fights. This workshop will include a guided visualization to help demonstrate how the skills can be used to manage a conflict.
 
2:30 – 4:00          Workshop: “The Pagan Origins of Mardi Gras: A Historical & Cultural Perspective” (Library)
Rev. Katherine Bonnabel, Sacred Well Ministries
Mardi Gras falls on February 25th this year. Have you ever wondered about the history behind the masks, beads, and the legendary debauchery? A native of New Orleans, Rev. Kathi will share a behind-the-scenes perspective on this popular seasonal festival. Laizzez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
 
3:00 – 4:30          Workshop: “Pagan in a Mundane World” (Blockhouse)
Lawrence Lerner, President, Puget Sound Pagan Pride
Part workshop, part roundtable discussions. Hear from multiple Pagans leaders who are "out and about" in the mundane world. Some thoughts of staying in and out of the broom closet, one foot in, or completely in. You'll hear from several leaders in the group who are members of the larger Pagan community as well as executives, teachers, and entrepreneurs in the mundane world.
 
4:00 – 5:00          Growing Up Pagan Class: “Knot Magick” (Kids' Room)
Magickal Miscreants
At this month's Growing Up Pagan we will be learning about and practicing knot magick.
 
4:00 – 5:00          Ritual: “Introduction and a Blót for the Coming of Spring” (Stone Circle)
Victoria (TAC North Pacific Ambassador), The Asatru Community, Inc.
Have you ever been curious how Ásatrúar holds blóts? Would you like to know what these terms mean? We will first run a quick presentation as an introduction to TAC as well as Ásatrú/Norse Paganism in general. We'll go over terms and the general inclusive outlook of TAC. We will then hold a Blót to honor the Gods/Goddess, the vættir, and the ancestors for the renewing of ourselves and our efforts as we welcome the coming of spring. We made it through the long winter and look to propel our efforts to the new year!
 
4:00 – 5:00          Workshop: “Thelema in Theory and Practice” (Library)
Jim, Horizon OTO
In this presentation, Jim will give an overview of the spiritual path of Thelema, including an account of its basic concepts and practices. Special emphasis will be on how these concept and practices are used in Ordo Templi Orientis. There will also be a demonstration of some basic ritual techniques as well as an opportunity at the end for questions and answers.
 
5:00 – 6:00          Young Adult and Occult: “Herbal Practice” (Blockhouse)
Magickal Miscreants
At this month's Young Adult and Occult we will be continuing our offsite workshop from February 8th with a discussion group about the basics of herbal practice for health and magick.
 
5:00 – 6:00          Workshop: “Pagan Leadership & the Great Work” (Library)
Aquarian Tabernacle Church (ATC)
The path to leadership, the fun and frills as well as the down and dirty. What does one have to do to rise to leadership and stay there? What do leaders expect out of peers and how to work with other leaders? What do community members expect out of those who present themselves as leaders? What defines the role of High Priestess? How are covens structured and what are the jobs of the High Priest and High Priestess?
 
6:00 – 7:00          Brown-Bag Dinner (Living Room) & Eat and Greet (Library)
This is designated time to gather with others and eat your own brown-bag dinner. Bring your dinner to the Library for a casual networking session during dinner time to connect with others and build community. Reminders: Due to limited refrigerator space, please bring non-perishable food, or plan to store food in your own cooler in your vehicle. Please note you cannot prepare meat on kitchen counters (pre-cooked meat ok). No alcohol on site.
 
7:00 – 8:00          Ritual: “Winter Gifts” (Stone Circle)
Stephanie, OLOTEAS
Spring is just around the corner, and something to look forward to! It is also worthwhile to look back and reflect on what the winter gives us, individually and as a community, as the season wanes and the light grows.
 
8:00 – 9:30          Workshop: “February Song Circle Monthly Gathering” (Library)
Sean Ciall Song Circle
Join Song Circle Lead Tasha Zebrowan and the members of Cascadian Sean Ciall for a taste of what our typical monthly gatherings are like. This month we will be learning drum and vocal parts for Heather Dale’s “The Morrigan,” a hymn to one of Sean Ciall’s favorite goddesses. We will also review (or teach for the first time for some) four-part harmonies for the chorus of “Chi Mi Na Morbheanna,” a parting song used in many Sean Ciall rituals. Musicians of all skill levels welcome!
 
8:00 – 10:00        Workshop: “The Pagan Alchemist” (Blockhouse)
Robert Allen Bartlett, Spagyricus School of Alchemy
An introduction to the basic principles of Alchemy from a non-Judeo-Christian perspective. How to prepare Alchemical products that can enhance magickal works. 
 
9:30-10:30          Workshop: “Intro to Palmistry” (Library)
C.G. Dahlin
This presentation/workshop will give some of the fundamentals of how to read palms. The history of, and the connections to astrology and tarot will be included. This meeting will give a rough overview of all the different characteristics and archetypal rulers expressed by the shape and lines of our hands. Participants will benefit from a deeper understanding of the holistic nature of ancient occult knowledge, and will better be able to discern their own path, and hint toward the ever moving question of: Knowing Thyself.
 
10:30 – 10:45     Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
OLOTEAS
Join us for a ritual of thanksgiving for the sacred space we’ve held all day.
 
 
Organization Descriptions (Alphabetical)
Aquarian Tabernacle Church, atcwicca.org
The Aquarian Tabernacle Church is a global interfaith Wiccan fellowship ministering, worshiping, and working together for a brighter tomorrow.
 
The Asatru Community Inc., www.theasatrucommunity.org
The Asatru Community (TAC) is a community of heathens (Norse Pagans) from all walks of life, who have joined together with a unified goal: To bring heathenry into the modern age. We are the meeting place for those of like mind to gather and discuss issues that matter.
TAC is VERY dedicated for making a safe place that allows all heathens to freely express their ideas without fear. We do not tolerate racism or hatred of any kind, making TAC the place for those who feel that the Holy Powers accept all who come to learn.
 
C.G. Dahlin
Tarot and Palm Reader
 
Cascadian Sean Ciall, seanciall.org
The Sean Ciall tradition emerged as part of the European NeoPagan revival of the late 18th century, alongside many other quasi-Druidic sects. "Sean Ciall" is, literally, the "Old Way” in Gallic, but it is also the new face of magick. We believe change is the very nature of magick, and we in Sean Ciall believe in studying the old magicks while continuing to contribute to the evolution of magickal thought.
Sean Ciall Sword Circle focuses on providing security and protection (Both physical & magical) to the magical community.
 
Horizon O.T.O., seattle-oto.org
Horizon Lodge is a duly chartered body of Ordo Templi Orientis, established to promote the philosophical and religious system known as Thelema. O.T.O. is a hierarchical, fraternal organization. Our mission is to effect and promote the doctrines and practices of the philosophical and religious system known as Thelema, with particular emphasis on cultivating the ideals of individual liberty, self-discipline, self-knowledge, and universal brotherhood. To this end, we conduct sacramental and initiatory rites, offer guidance and instruction to our members, and organize social and educational events. Visit us at seattle-oto.org or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/horizonoto/ to see a calendar of our upcoming events.
 
Magickal Miscreants
The Magickal Miscreants are a group of second-generation young adult Pagans who work to foster the youth Pagan community. They run a monthly series of children's classes at OLOTEAS called Growing Up Pagan, and a workshop series/discussion group called Young Adult and Occult.
 
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS), www.oloteas.org
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS) is a non-denominational Pagan church. We are a volunteer run, non-profit religious organization providing family-oriented Pagan religious services and workshops since 1995. We are dedicated to promoting religious tolerance and freedom and environmental sustainability. Email: oloteas (at) oloteas.org
 
Puget Sound Pagan Pride, www.pugetsoundpaganpride.org
Puget Sound Pagan Pride is a 501C3 in Western Washington. We bring together Pagan communities for fellowship, learning, and more. We seek to be the landing page to help established and new-to-area Pagans find the resources they need.

Sacred Well Ministries, sacredwellministries.org
Sacred Well Ministries is a Pagan community service group. Our mission is to provide spiritual support, religious, and educational services to the local Puget Sound area Pagan community. We are an open group that facilitates cooperation and fellowship between all members of the Pagan community. We are always looking for new avenues of service and interfaith outreach.
 
Spagyricus, spagyricus.com
Spagyricus is a School of practical laboratory Alchemy located in the Pacific NW. Classes in Alchemy begin with herbal works and move on to Minerals and metals as powerful medicines, tinctures, elixirs, and essences. Visit Spagyricus.com for more info.
Robert A Bartlett is a Chemist and Alchemist who studied for 7 years at PRS under Frater Albertus, (author of the Alchemists Handbook, Alchemist of the Rocky Mountains), and founder of Paracelsus College. Robert is a world-renowned Teacher of Alchemy and author of Real Alchemy, A Primer of Practical Alchemy, The Way of the Crucible, and The Temper of Herbs.
 
Women of the Goddess Circle, www.wotg.doodlekit.com
The Women of the Goddess Circle is a feminist Pagan community of women in the Dianic tradition of Wicca. We mark the eight Sabbats of the year in ritual with like-minded adult women. We have not missed a Sabbat in 30 years and 2020 is our 30th anniversary. We welcome newcomers.


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What to Bring:
Feel free to bring event or info flyers/pamphlets and set them out - there will be a space.
Food: Please bring your own brown-bag dinner. Due to extremely limited refrigerator space, if you need to keep your food cold, please plan to store in your own cooler kept in your own vehicles. But also feel free to bring non-perishable snack food or desserts to set out and share on the kitchen counter. If you can bring your own plate, cup, and utensils it will help with clean up (as all on-site tableware needs to be sanitized in the dishwasher before we can leave). No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events.
You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). A towel can be rented from the Longhouse for $1.
Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off.
Some rituals will be outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. 
Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (for Concentric Circles suggested donation for ages 13 and up is $15). 

A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those under 13). Most events offer a kids' class or activity for younger kids and a Young Adult and Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.

A Note About Noise at the Longhouse:
The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 PM. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park near the outdoor "Registration" booth if that space is open), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park near the outdoor "Registration" booth if possible), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10:00 PM), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly.

A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Parking availability at the Longhouse is limited – please carpool if at all possible. Park near the outdoor "Registration" booth or along the stretch of the driveway near the outdoor kitchen and stage areas. Please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. There is no public transit option for the Longhouse, so if you are able to offer a ride or are looking for one, please feel free to post ride availability or requests to the OLOTEAS community email list or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

Directions:
Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road. Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson's, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive.



Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (In 2020, except August)
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org 

Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our January services!
Join us for a day of ritual, workshops, potluck dinner, wetland trails, indoor swimming, and celebration!

Date:  Saturday, January 25, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where:  23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
11:00 am          Site Stewardship (Please don’t arrive before 2PM unless you are joining Stewardship)
2:00 pm            Site Opens
2:30 pm            Opening Circle
3:00–4:00 pm    Activity Group: Stitching Witches (with Jennifer - Meet in the Library room)
4:00–5:00 pm    Workshop: Sorcery & Mayhem: Intro to Parapsychology (with Bobby)
4:00–5:00 pm    Kids' Class/Activity: Growing Up Pagan: Making Witch Balls As Protection Charms (with the Magickal Miscreants)
5:00–6:00 pm    Discussion Group: Young Adult and Occult: Cycles of the Year in Magick and Paganism
6:00 pm            Potluck Dinner
7:00–7:30 pm    Newcomers' Orientation (with Laura)
7:45 pm            Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Journey of the Winter Sage (with Robert)
9:00 pm            After Ritual: Drum Circle!
10:00 pm          Cleanup Begins
10:30 pm          Closing Circle


Rituals & Workshops:

11:00am – 2:00pm Site Stewardship (with Jayson)
What is it? An opportunity to help the Longhouse residents care for the site they generously share with us each month. It's a chance to get to know some OLOTEAS staff and other volunteers a little better, observe the changing seasons and wildlife before the site opens, help with your work, and have fun knowing your time is well spent supporting the Longhouse and OLOTEAS.
We'll also feed you lunch and you’ll be first in line for the pool and hot tub when they open!

3:00pm – 4:00pm Activity Group: Stitching Witches (with Jennifer - Meet in the Library room)
Please come join us as we explore the concept of a magical knitting circle. What does that means? How does one go about this? Should we be mixing knitting and magic? Knitting and crochet and all skill levels welcome. If you have any books or resources to share – bring them!

4:00pm – 5:00pm Workshop: Sorcery & Mayhem: Intro to Parapsychology (with Bobby)
A brief look at the history and frontiers of parapsychological research. Will discuss both civilian and military research in the U.S., Russia, and elsewhere.

4:00pm – 5:00pm Kids' Workshop/Activity: Growing Up Pagan: Making Witch Balls As Protection Charms (with the Magickal Miscreants)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will make witch balls as protection charms.

5:00pm – 6:00pm Discussion Group: Young Adult and Occult: Cycles of the Year in Magick and Paganism
Young Adult and Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events. For this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss the cycles of the year in magick and Paganism.

7:00pm – 7:30pm Newcomers' Orientation (with Stephanie)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:45pm Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Journey of the Winter Sage (with Robert)
It is the time of darkness, a time between. The world is cold, and dark. Awaiting the time of new life, the Winter Sage stands sentinel over the hushed earth, alone with the starry night sky.

9:00 pm After Ritual Drum Circle! (Blockhouse or Stone Circle, depending on weather)
Bring your drums or other percussion instruments to play (and extras to share if you have them), or just bring your dancing feet, and let's get the post-ritual party started! 




What to Bring:
Please bring snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own plate, cup, and utensils (as all on-site tableware needs to be sanitized in the dishwasher before we can leave). No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site (or after Stewardship if you come early to help!). We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.  

A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those under 13). Most events offer a kids' class or activity for younger kids and a Young Adult and Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.

A Note About Noise at the Longhouse:
The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 PM. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park near the outdoor "Registration" booth if that space is open), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park near the outdoor "Registration" booth if possible), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10:00 PM), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly.

A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Parking availability at the Longhouse is limited – please carpool if at all possible. Park near the outdoor "Registration" booth or along the stretch of the driveway near the outdoor kitchen and stage areas. Please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. There is no public transit option for the Longhouse, so if you are able to offer a ride or are looking for one, please feel free to post ride availability or requests to the OLOTEAS community email list or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

Directions:
Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road. Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson's, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive.


Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (In 2019, except August)
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org 
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Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our October services!
Join us for a day of ritual, workshops, potluck dinner, wetland trails, indoor swimming, and celebration!

Date:  Saturday, November 23, 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Where:  23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (see directions below)


Schedule of Events:
11:00 am          Site Stewardship (Please don’t arrive before 2PM unless you are joining Stewardship)
2:00 pm            Site Opens
2:30 pm            Opening Circle
3:00–4:00 pm    Activity Group: Magical Knitting Circle (with Jennifer - Meet in the Library room)
4:00–5:00 pm    Workshop: Sorcery & Mayhem: Bodies of Light (with Bobby)
4:00–5:00 pm    Kids' Class/Activity: Growing Up Pagan: Harvest and Making Corn Husk Dolls (with the Magickal Miscreants)
5:00–6:00 pm    Discussion Group: Young Adult and Occult: Methods of Divination
6:00 pm            Potluck Dinner
7:00–7:30 pm    Newcomers' Orientation (with Stephanie)
7:45 pm            Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (with Stephanie)
9:00 pm            After Ritual: Drum Circle!
10:00 pm          Cleanup Begins
10:30 pm          Closing Circle

Our November OLOTEAS event will also feature an arts and crafts sale!
We have limited indoor space, so if you'd like to vend, please contact Laura (at) oloteas (dot) org.
OLTOEAS's general vending policies are here: Vending Opportunities at OLOTEAS

Rituals & Workshops:

11:00am – 2:00pm Site Stewardship
What is it? An opportunity to help the Longhouse residents care for the site they generously share with us each month. It's a chance to get to know some OLOTEAS staff and other volunteers a little better, observe the changing seasons and wildlife before the site opens, help with your work, and have fun knowing your time is well spent supporting the Longhouse and OLOTEAS.
We'll also feed you lunch and you’ll be first in line for the pool and hot tub when they open!

3:00pm – 4:00pm Activity Group: Magical Knitting Circle (with Jennifer - Meet in the Library room)
Please come join us for our second meeting, as we explore the concept of beginning a magical knitting circle. What does that means? How does one go about this? Should we be mixing knitting and magic? How often will we meet etc. All skill levels welcome, crocheters too. If you have any books, resources to share - bring them.

4:00pm – 5:00pm Workshop: Sorcery & Mayhem: Bodies of Light (with Bobby)
Bodies of Light workshop focuses on the uses, abilities, and limitations of our physical, etheric, astral, and mental bodies in the context of practical magick.

4:00pm – 5:00pm Kids' Workshop/Activity: Growing Up Pagan: Harvest and Making Corn Husk Dolls (with the Magickal Miscreants)
This is a series of classes about what it means to grow up Pagan – taught by Pagan kids, for Pagan kids. We are all young adults who grew up in Pagan families, and these classes draw on our personal experiences of what we wish we had known growing up and the kids’ own questions about what it means to be Pagan. At this month's Growing Up Pagan: We will talk about the harvest and making corn husk dolls.

5:00pm – 6:00pm Discussion Group: Young Adult and Occult: Methods of Divination
Young Adult and Occult is a space for Pagans in their late teens and early twenties (roughly 15-25) to build community and learn together that is held monthly at OLOTEAS events. For this month's Young Adult & Occult: Continuing our class from Nov 9 at Edge of the Circle Books, we will discuss different methods of divination.

7:00pm – 7:30pm Newcomers' Orientation (with Stephanie)
New to Pagan events or to OLOTEAS? Come to the newcomers' discussion! We'll give you the basics of what you should know, answer any questions you have, and go over more info about what to expect from our rituals and events.

7:45pm Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (with Stephanie)
We will raise energy together towards the wishes you have for the world, the community, and yourselves at this time. All energy raised will be for the good of all and harming none. We'll have a few drums and you are welcome to also bring your own drums to play during the ritual!

9:00 pm After Ritual Drum Circle! (Blockhouse or Stone Circle, depending on weather)
Bring your drums or other percussion instruments to play (and extras to share if you have them), or just bring your dancing feet, and let's get the post-ritual party started!




What to Bring:
Please bring snacks for yourself, a potluck item to share, and your own plate, cup, and utensils (as all on-site tableware needs to be sanitized in the dishwasher before we can leave). No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. You might also want to bring a towel for pool/hot tub use (note: the pool area is clothing-optional). Shoes cannot be worn inside, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. We strive to do the main ritual outside, regardless of weather, so please bring layered clothing for colder/wetter weather if desired. Feel free to bring and play your drums or other instruments. Also, please note that, due to allergy and wildlife concerns, no pets are allowed on site (except service animals).

Registration:
Please check in at the front door when you arrive on-site (or after Stewardship if you come early to help!). We are sustained, and do our part to sustain our community and the wider world, through a multidirectional flow of resource contributions. These contributions include but are not limited to money, skill, talent, and material goods. We ask all those who are able to make a money donation when they come to events (usually $10 for ages 13 and up, and we're not requesting donations for ages 12 and under). This is a request, no one ever has or ever will be turned away from a regular OLOTEAS event for lack of funds, but we do sincerely ask for it if you are able.  

A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children; therefore, children younger than the age of 13 MUST be under adult supervision at ALL times during this event. With respect to the pool, an individual adult may be responsible FOR NO MORE THAN 3 CHILDREN (those under 13). Most events offer a kids' class or activity for younger kids and a Young Adult and Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.

A Note About Noise at the Longhouse:
The Longhouse requires that participants keep the noise level very low after 10:00 PM. Loud noise includes car alarms (so make sure your alarm is turned off), car muffler issues or backfiring (if your vehicle has issues, please park near the outdoor "Registration" booth if that space is open), loud motorcycle engines (again, please park near the outdoor "Registration" booth if possible), drumming or other music (if it continues long after ritual, please stop and ask a staff member if there is a space indoors where drumming or other music could continue until 10:00 PM), and loud talking in the parking lot (voices carry over to the neighbors’ property). Also, please be considerate by entering and exiting the site quietly.

A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
Parking availability at the Longhouse is limited – please carpool if at all possible. Park near the outdoor "Registration" booth or along the stretch of the driveway near the outdoor kitchen and stage areas. Please park close to the adjacent vehicle, but be considerate of vehicles displaying disability license plates or signs. Once at the site, due to limited space and potential number of participants, we advise that folks leave most personal belongings in their vehicles. There is no public transit option for the Longhouse, so if you are able to offer a ride or are looking for one, please feel free to post ride availability or requests to the OLOTEAS community email list or our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/).

Directions:
Take 520 eastbound to the Redmond Way/Fall City (WA 202) Exit. Turn right at the light at the end of the off ramp. Go approximately 5 miles on Redmond-Fall City Road. Driveway is on the right, 23301 (directly across from Guardwell Storage). If you pass Albertson's, you have gone about 100 yards too far. When you first pull into the drive you should immediately see a large wooden sign that says The Longhouse; if you don’t you are in the neighbors’ drive.


Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (In 2019, except August)
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org