Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for Concentric Circles 2025!
Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, and celebration!
Saturday, February 22, 2025 — 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
At the Longhouse in Redmond (see directions below)
Founded in 1998, Concentric Circles is an annual, all-day, public event where OLOTEAS invites other regional Pagan groups to present workshops and rituals. Concentric Circles is a wonderful opportunity to sample the Pagan possibilities in our broader regional community.
For those of you who have not attended before, the Longhouse site is a large acreage on a wetlands with a main house, stone circle, outbuildings, and a heated pool and hot tub. The event includes rituals, workshops, and other presentations from various local Pagan groups and traditions. It's always a wonderful day of learning, worship, and community building!
OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space.
Concentric Circles 2025 features presentations from:
See below for the grid schedule and ritual/presentation and presenter/organization descriptions.
Thank you to our participating ritualists and presenters!
Schedule of Events
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual: Demeter’s Message of Abundance (Stone Circle - Aquarian Tabernacle Church)
2:00 – 3:00 Workshop: Anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle (Library - Women of the Goddess Circle)
2:30 – 8:30 Healing Temple open for rest, refreshment, and calm (in the Shrine building)
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Many Faiths, One World - Coming out as a Pagan or Witch (Library - Stillness Pathway Assembly)
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to ADF + Ritual for Brigid (Block House - Cascadia Grove, ADF)
4:00 – 5:00 Ritual: Tuatha Dé Danaan Swords, Staves & Wands Ritual for Peace (Stone Circle - Circle of Coll, OBOD with Cascadian Sean Ciall)
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: (Ensnared) Within the Trickster's Circle: Coyote, Loki, & Gods of Change (Library - Eternal Spring Church)
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Cleansing (Kids’ Room - Magickal Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00 All-Ages Discussion: Spiritual Paths (Library - Magickal Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to Thelema, OTO, and Horizon (Block House - Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis)
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food. Fridges and microwave are available.)
7:00 – 8:00 A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (note: skyclad) (Block House - Cascadian Sean Ciall)
9:00 Clean-up begins
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
9:30 pm Doors close
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As a community we care for each other:
OLOTEAS is designed to be a safe space for everyone. We each have different spiritual and cultural backgrounds, and we come together to intentionally create a welcoming and inclusive environment in which personal responsibility is encouraged, and bodily autonomy is respected. We ask everyone to participate in our welcoming culture as you interact with others here.
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].
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Presentation & Ritual Descriptions
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
Laura, OLOTEAS
Join us for site and schedule orientation, and a ritual to welcome and create sacred space to hold the day.
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual: Demeter’s Message of Abundance (Stone Circle)
Aquarian Tabernacle Church
The Earth is reaching out to you with solutions to today's unrest. The Goddess is here to support and protect you. Come and hear a channeled message from the Gods that brings real solutions to your daily needs. This message comes to us as part of the learnings from the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the ATC assists in presenting each year on Easter Weekend. During this ritual, we will be planting seeds in individual small pots for you to take home.
2:00 – 3:00 Workshop: Anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle (Library)
Janice, Martha, and Roberta, Women of the Goddess
This year is the 35th anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle. Three of the longest-serving members of our Circle will talk about our success story, what we do to keep on going, membership and cross-training, and some of the funny and unusual things that have happened along the way.
2:30 – 8:30 Healing Temple Open (in the Shrine building)
This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event.
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Many Faiths, One World - Coming out as a Pagan or Witch (Library)
Stillness Pathway Assembly
As the world turns and new political ideologies emerge, as Pagans, we need to consider what coming out and staying out of the broom closet means. Part workshop, part roundtable discussion, this is a practical discussion of staying in and out of the broom closet, one foot in, or completely in. These are my lessons learned from being "out and about" in the everyday world as both a Pagan and a witch and an executive and business leader in the mundane world. We'll discuss what it is like and what you can do. What will this mean when discussing it with your family, friends, and others? We'll also touch on your Title VII rights in the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion of living your authentic Pagan life. Come with questions or send them in advance to [email protected].
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to ADF + Ritual for Brigid (Block House)
Cascadia Grove, ADF
This Imbolc, we will honor the Goddess Brigid. At Imbolc, we begin to see the first glimmers of spring and the lengthening of daylight. We thank Brigid, keeper of the flame and protector of hearth and home, for guiding us through the winter dark. Shane Coineandubh, Senior Druid of Cascadia Grove, will have a brief introduction to ADF practice (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship), followed by a short ritual for Brigid.
4:00 – 5:00 Ritual: Tuatha Dé Danaan Swords, Staves & Wands Ritual for Peace (Stone Circle)
Circle of Coll, OBOD with Cascadian Sean Ciall
The intent of this ritual is to weave love, compassion, kindness, joy, projection, strength, healing, unity, and balance, with swords, staves, wands, and ourselves moving together with unity. Circle of Coll is a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD).
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: (Ensnared) Within the Trickster's Circle: Coyote, Loki, and Gods of Change
Cadan, Eternal Spring Church
Have you ever felt a pull towards the unexpected, a nudge from the edges of the ordinary? Step "Within the Trickster's Circle," where we explore the captivating and transformative power of Coyote, Loki, and other Gods of Change. In this workshop, we'll journey into the myths and energies of these compelling Trickster deities, examining how they can ensnare us, disrupt our expectations, and ultimately guide us towards profound personal growth. Through stories, insights, and a touch of playful exploration, we'll discover how embracing the chaotic wisdom of the Tricksters can lead to unexpected awakenings and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the ever-shifting world around us. Prepare to be intrigued, challenged, and perhaps, delightfully ensnared!
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Cleansing (Kids’ Room)
Abhainn, Magickal Miscreants
Growing Up Pagan is a series of kids’ classes taught by second-generation Pagans, for kids growing up in the Pagan community. This month we will be learning about different types of magical cleansing.
5:00 – 6:00 All-Ages Discussion: Spiritual Paths (Library)
Sebastien, Magickal Miscreants
Bringing the Young Adult & Occult discussion group format to the broader community, this all-ages discussion will be about spiritual paths and how we find them.
5:00 – 6:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to Thelema, OTO, and Horizon (Block House)
Entelecheia, Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis
Curious about Thelema and what it means to “Do what thou wilt”? Interested in exploring the philosophy and practices behind Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO)? Join us for a beginner-friendly lecture designed to introduce you to the spiritual and philosophical system of Thelema, the role of OTO, and how Horizon Lodge brings these teachings to life through ritual, education, and community. After the lecture, there will be a short group ritual, offering a direct experience of the magick of Thelema!
NOTE: Unfortunately, Karol won't be able to join us, so Karol's Kitchen will not be set up to sell burgers. Please plan to bring your own food for the day. (There is an Albertson's with a Starbucks, a Mercurys coffee stand, and a Subway directly across the street from the Longhouse.) Coffee will be provided and fridges and a microwave are available for use.
5:00 – 6:00 Brown bag dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – Microwave is available)
This is designated time to break for some food. Bring your own brown-bag dinner – there will NOT be a potluck. Reminders: You can store food in the refrigerator on the back porch of the kitchen – you may want to write your name on your food. Please note you cannot prepare meat on kitchen counters (pre-cooked meat ok). No alcohol on site.
7:00 – 8:00 A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (Stone Circle)
Stephanie, OLOTEAS
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. If you have a request for the ritual that you’d like to share before the event, you can submit it on this public Google document.
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (Block House)
Cascadian Sean Ciall
Fires of Brigid is a celebration of the maiden goddess, and the first stirrings of new life in deep winter. This ritual is skyclad (naked) for all participants. Music and liturgies are in Scottish and Irish Gaelic.
9:00 Clean-up begins
Please take all your belongings to your personal vehicles at this time. We appreciate help cleaning up the space at the end of our events as well.
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
Jane, OLOTEAS
Join us for a ritual of thanksgiving for the sacred space we’ve held all day.
9:30 pm Doors close
Group & Organization Descriptions
Aquarian Tabernacle Church, atcwicca.org
Since its founding in 1979 by the late Pete "Pathfinder" Davis, the ATC has been a welcoming environment for Wiccans and Pagans of all traditions. The ATC is not a tradition, it is a collective of covens, circles, institutions and charities that work together to provide infrastructure to the Pagan Community and protect Pagan civil rights. Our affiliates become legally recognized churches under our federal 501(c)3 status. The headquarters in Index, WA, The Mother Church Coven, is a coven that helps run this international organization and its many endeavors, like the Wiccan Seminary and Spiral Scouts. The Mother Coven practices the WISE Tradition, which is a tradition based on British Traditional Wicca with other eclectic practices woven in.
Cascadia Grove, adfcascadia.org
Cascasia Grove, ADF (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship) offers regular public rituals to local Pagans as well as online. We also support rituals at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary, a twice-monthly pagan meetup, and a Pagan prison ministry. Our rituals are open to all of good intent and include elements from Indo-European historical documents and studies along with modern components to create a practice that works for this age while respecting and honoring the past. Together, we are creating a non-sexist, anti-racist, inclusive, publicly available religion for this, and future, generations. Email: [email protected].
Cascadian Sean Ciall, seanciall.org
Sean Ciall is a Celtic Deconstructionist tradition comprised of three interdependent Circles of Sword, Song, and Spell. Liturgies and music are performed predominantly in Gaelic. Cascadian Sean Ciall rituals are often focused on the deities and mythical cycles of ancient Ireland, however we are open to people of any spiritual path, or none at all.
Circle of Coll, circleofcoll.org
The Circle of Coll, a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), works with Druidry as a spiritual way and practice. We work with nature, forests and magick, to fully create in our lives, to commune deeply with the world of Nature, and be with the profound wisdom of the forest, land, sea and sky.
Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis, seattle-oto.org
Horizon Lodge is a duly chartered body of Ordo Templi Orientis, established to promote the philosophical and religious system of Thelema. We are a community of spiritual seekers united in our struggle against those entrenched ideas and beliefs that have been spread to enslave, oppress, exploit, and divide the human spirit. We recognize each individual as having their own agency, autonomy, and rights of expression and creation, so that the religious experience may remain an individual one.
Magickal Miscreants, oloteas.org/young-adult-and-occult.html
The Magickal Miscreants are a group of Pagan young adults who run children's programming and spiritual discussion groups for teens and young adults at OLOTEAS.
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS), oloteas.org
OLOTEAS is an inclusive Pagan church. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit religious organization providing family-oriented Pagan religious services and workshops since 1995. Our monthly services include a workshop, potluck dinner, and ritual in a beautiful natural setting featuring a stone circle, heated swimming pool, hot tub, and acres of wetlands. We are dedicated to promoting religious tolerance and freedom and environmental sustainability. OLOTEAS is a welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space. Email: [email protected]
Stillness Pathway Assembly, tokeepsilent.me
Stillness Pathway Assembly provides spiritual direction/counseling and end-of-life coaching for the dying and their circle of care. Silent has more than 30 years of coaching and work in the global Pagan community.
Women of the Goddess Circle, womenofthegoddess.godaddysites.com
The Women of the Goddess Circle is a feminist Pagan community of women in the Dianic tradition of Wicca. We celebrate the eight Sabbats of the year. We seek thereby to strengthen our connection to the Goddess, to share this connection with others, and to bring wholeness to the world and to our journey in it as the Wheel of the Year turns. We gladly receive women of all ages, levels of experience, sexual orientations, and post-op transwomen. Our presentation at Concentric Circles welcomes everyone.
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What to Bring to the Longhouse:
For Concentric Circles, please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Fridges and microwave are available in the kitchen. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). Please also bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) -- this avoids the use of disposable dinnerware. No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. Bring a towel for pool/hot tub use. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (Note: the pool area is clothing-optional.) Shoes cannot be worn indoors, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. 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).
A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children at OLOTEAS events. All children under 13 must be supervised at ALL times. If outdoors, or in the pool area, children must be within line-of-site of their parent or caregiver. In the pool area, 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 & Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.
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, 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, our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/), or on Discord (https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED).
Directions to the Longhouse:
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 SmartStop Self 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
Longhouse event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Discord server: https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org
Join us for a day of rituals, workshops, networking, and celebration!
Saturday, February 22, 2025 — 1:00 pm to 9:30 pm
At the Longhouse in Redmond (see directions below)
Founded in 1998, Concentric Circles is an annual, all-day, public event where OLOTEAS invites other regional Pagan groups to present workshops and rituals. Concentric Circles is a wonderful opportunity to sample the Pagan possibilities in our broader regional community.
For those of you who have not attended before, the Longhouse site is a large acreage on a wetlands with a main house, stone circle, outbuildings, and a heated pool and hot tub. The event includes rituals, workshops, and other presentations from various local Pagan groups and traditions. It's always a wonderful day of learning, worship, and community building!
OLOTEAS is an inclusive, welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space.
- Site donation: For Concentric Circles, requested donation is $15 for each person 13 years and older, none requested for 12 and under, and waived if you are a ritualist or presenter. Thank you!
- Pool and hot tub are open. The pool area is clothing-optional. Please bring your own towels, the Longhouse can no longer provide them.
- Please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Microwave is available in the kitchen.
NOTE: Unfortunately, Karol won't be able to join us, so Karol's Kitchen will not be set up to sell burgers. Please plan to bring your own food for the day. (There is an Albertson's with a Starbucks, a Mercurys coffee stand, and a Subway directly across the street from the Longhouse.) Coffee will be provided and fridges and a microwave are available for use. - Note earlier time: Doors open with Opening Circle at 1 pm.
- A Healing Temple will be open in the Shrine building from 2:30 – 8:30 pm. This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event.
Concentric Circles 2025 features presentations from:
- Aquarian Tabernacle Church
- Cascadia Grove, ADF
- Cascadian Sean Ciall
- Circle of Coll, OBOD
- Eternal Spring Church
- Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis
- Magickal Miscreants
- Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS)
- Stillness Pathway Assembly
- Women of the Goddess Circle
See below for the grid schedule and ritual/presentation and presenter/organization descriptions.
Thank you to our participating ritualists and presenters!
Schedule of Events
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual: Demeter’s Message of Abundance (Stone Circle - Aquarian Tabernacle Church)
2:00 – 3:00 Workshop: Anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle (Library - Women of the Goddess Circle)
2:30 – 8:30 Healing Temple open for rest, refreshment, and calm (in the Shrine building)
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Many Faiths, One World - Coming out as a Pagan or Witch (Library - Stillness Pathway Assembly)
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to ADF + Ritual for Brigid (Block House - Cascadia Grove, ADF)
4:00 – 5:00 Ritual: Tuatha Dé Danaan Swords, Staves & Wands Ritual for Peace (Stone Circle - Circle of Coll, OBOD with Cascadian Sean Ciall)
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: (Ensnared) Within the Trickster's Circle: Coyote, Loki, & Gods of Change (Library - Eternal Spring Church)
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Cleansing (Kids’ Room - Magickal Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00 All-Ages Discussion: Spiritual Paths (Library - Magickal Miscreants)
5:00 – 6:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to Thelema, OTO, and Horizon (Block House - Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis)
6:00 – 7:00 Dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – bring your own food. Fridges and microwave are available.)
7:00 – 8:00 A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (Stone Circle - OLOTEAS)
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (note: skyclad) (Block House - Cascadian Sean Ciall)
9:00 Clean-up begins
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
9:30 pm Doors close
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As a community we care for each other:
OLOTEAS is designed to be a safe space for everyone. We each have different spiritual and cultural backgrounds, and we come together to intentionally create a welcoming and inclusive environment in which personal responsibility is encouraged, and bodily autonomy is respected. We ask everyone to participate in our welcoming culture as you interact with others here.
- Please shower before entering the pool and hot tub.
- Please wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so.
- We ask that you wash your hands frequently, especially before and after before having treats from the coffee bar.
- Please do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness.
- No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are allowed on site.
- Predatory behavior is not tolerated.
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].
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Presentation & Ritual Descriptions
1:00 pm Doors open
1:20 – 1:50 Opening Circle (Stone Circle)
Laura, OLOTEAS
Join us for site and schedule orientation, and a ritual to welcome and create sacred space to hold the day.
2:00 – 3:00 Ritual: Demeter’s Message of Abundance (Stone Circle)
Aquarian Tabernacle Church
The Earth is reaching out to you with solutions to today's unrest. The Goddess is here to support and protect you. Come and hear a channeled message from the Gods that brings real solutions to your daily needs. This message comes to us as part of the learnings from the Eleusinian Mysteries, which the ATC assists in presenting each year on Easter Weekend. During this ritual, we will be planting seeds in individual small pots for you to take home.
2:00 – 3:00 Workshop: Anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle (Library)
Janice, Martha, and Roberta, Women of the Goddess
This year is the 35th anniversary of the Women of the Goddess Circle. Three of the longest-serving members of our Circle will talk about our success story, what we do to keep on going, membership and cross-training, and some of the funny and unusual things that have happened along the way.
2:30 – 8:30 Healing Temple Open (in the Shrine building)
This is space available for rest, refreshment, and calm throughout the event.
3:00 – 4:00 Workshop: Many Faiths, One World - Coming out as a Pagan or Witch (Library)
Stillness Pathway Assembly
As the world turns and new political ideologies emerge, as Pagans, we need to consider what coming out and staying out of the broom closet means. Part workshop, part roundtable discussion, this is a practical discussion of staying in and out of the broom closet, one foot in, or completely in. These are my lessons learned from being "out and about" in the everyday world as both a Pagan and a witch and an executive and business leader in the mundane world. We'll discuss what it is like and what you can do. What will this mean when discussing it with your family, friends, and others? We'll also touch on your Title VII rights in the workplace. Join us for an interactive discussion of living your authentic Pagan life. Come with questions or send them in advance to [email protected].
3:00 – 4:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to ADF + Ritual for Brigid (Block House)
Cascadia Grove, ADF
This Imbolc, we will honor the Goddess Brigid. At Imbolc, we begin to see the first glimmers of spring and the lengthening of daylight. We thank Brigid, keeper of the flame and protector of hearth and home, for guiding us through the winter dark. Shane Coineandubh, Senior Druid of Cascadia Grove, will have a brief introduction to ADF practice (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship), followed by a short ritual for Brigid.
4:00 – 5:00 Ritual: Tuatha Dé Danaan Swords, Staves & Wands Ritual for Peace (Stone Circle)
Circle of Coll, OBOD with Cascadian Sean Ciall
The intent of this ritual is to weave love, compassion, kindness, joy, projection, strength, healing, unity, and balance, with swords, staves, wands, and ourselves moving together with unity. Circle of Coll is a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates, and Druids (OBOD).
4:00 – 5:00 Workshop: (Ensnared) Within the Trickster's Circle: Coyote, Loki, and Gods of Change
Cadan, Eternal Spring Church
Have you ever felt a pull towards the unexpected, a nudge from the edges of the ordinary? Step "Within the Trickster's Circle," where we explore the captivating and transformative power of Coyote, Loki, and other Gods of Change. In this workshop, we'll journey into the myths and energies of these compelling Trickster deities, examining how they can ensnare us, disrupt our expectations, and ultimately guide us towards profound personal growth. Through stories, insights, and a touch of playful exploration, we'll discover how embracing the chaotic wisdom of the Tricksters can lead to unexpected awakenings and a deeper understanding of ourselves and the ever-shifting world around us. Prepare to be intrigued, challenged, and perhaps, delightfully ensnared!
4:00 – 5:00 Growing Up Pagan: Cleansing (Kids’ Room)
Abhainn, Magickal Miscreants
Growing Up Pagan is a series of kids’ classes taught by second-generation Pagans, for kids growing up in the Pagan community. This month we will be learning about different types of magical cleansing.
5:00 – 6:00 All-Ages Discussion: Spiritual Paths (Library)
Sebastien, Magickal Miscreants
Bringing the Young Adult & Occult discussion group format to the broader community, this all-ages discussion will be about spiritual paths and how we find them.
5:00 – 6:00 Presentation and Ritual: Introduction to Thelema, OTO, and Horizon (Block House)
Entelecheia, Horizon Ordo Templi Orientis
Curious about Thelema and what it means to “Do what thou wilt”? Interested in exploring the philosophy and practices behind Ordo Templi Orientis (OTO)? Join us for a beginner-friendly lecture designed to introduce you to the spiritual and philosophical system of Thelema, the role of OTO, and how Horizon Lodge brings these teachings to life through ritual, education, and community. After the lecture, there will be a short group ritual, offering a direct experience of the magick of Thelema!
NOTE: Unfortunately, Karol won't be able to join us, so Karol's Kitchen will not be set up to sell burgers. Please plan to bring your own food for the day. (There is an Albertson's with a Starbucks, a Mercurys coffee stand, and a Subway directly across the street from the Longhouse.) Coffee will be provided and fridges and a microwave are available for use.
5:00 – 6:00 Brown bag dinner/snack break (NO POTLUCK – Microwave is available)
This is designated time to break for some food. Bring your own brown-bag dinner – there will NOT be a potluck. Reminders: You can store food in the refrigerator on the back porch of the kitchen – you may want to write your name on your food. Please note you cannot prepare meat on kitchen counters (pre-cooked meat ok). No alcohol on site.
7:00 – 8:00 A Ritual for the Community, to Work Energy Toward Our Will (Stone Circle)
Stephanie, OLOTEAS
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. If you have a request for the ritual that you’d like to share before the event, you can submit it on this public Google document.
8:00 – 9:00 Ritual: Fires of Brigid (Block House)
Cascadian Sean Ciall
Fires of Brigid is a celebration of the maiden goddess, and the first stirrings of new life in deep winter. This ritual is skyclad (naked) for all participants. Music and liturgies are in Scottish and Irish Gaelic.
9:00 Clean-up begins
Please take all your belongings to your personal vehicles at this time. We appreciate help cleaning up the space at the end of our events as well.
9:00 – 9:15 Closing Circle (Stone Circle)
Jane, OLOTEAS
Join us for a ritual of thanksgiving for the sacred space we’ve held all day.
9:30 pm Doors close
Group & Organization Descriptions
Aquarian Tabernacle Church, atcwicca.org
Since its founding in 1979 by the late Pete "Pathfinder" Davis, the ATC has been a welcoming environment for Wiccans and Pagans of all traditions. The ATC is not a tradition, it is a collective of covens, circles, institutions and charities that work together to provide infrastructure to the Pagan Community and protect Pagan civil rights. Our affiliates become legally recognized churches under our federal 501(c)3 status. The headquarters in Index, WA, The Mother Church Coven, is a coven that helps run this international organization and its many endeavors, like the Wiccan Seminary and Spiral Scouts. The Mother Coven practices the WISE Tradition, which is a tradition based on British Traditional Wicca with other eclectic practices woven in.
Cascadia Grove, adfcascadia.org
Cascasia Grove, ADF (Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship) offers regular public rituals to local Pagans as well as online. We also support rituals at the White Mountain Druid Sanctuary, a twice-monthly pagan meetup, and a Pagan prison ministry. Our rituals are open to all of good intent and include elements from Indo-European historical documents and studies along with modern components to create a practice that works for this age while respecting and honoring the past. Together, we are creating a non-sexist, anti-racist, inclusive, publicly available religion for this, and future, generations. Email: [email protected].
Cascadian Sean Ciall, seanciall.org
Sean Ciall is a Celtic Deconstructionist tradition comprised of three interdependent Circles of Sword, Song, and Spell. Liturgies and music are performed predominantly in Gaelic. Cascadian Sean Ciall rituals are often focused on the deities and mythical cycles of ancient Ireland, however we are open to people of any spiritual path, or none at all.
Circle of Coll, circleofcoll.org
The Circle of Coll, a Seed Group of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), works with Druidry as a spiritual way and practice. We work with nature, forests and magick, to fully create in our lives, to commune deeply with the world of Nature, and be with the profound wisdom of the forest, land, sea and sky.
Horizon Lodge Ordo Templi Orientis, seattle-oto.org
Horizon Lodge is a duly chartered body of Ordo Templi Orientis, established to promote the philosophical and religious system of Thelema. We are a community of spiritual seekers united in our struggle against those entrenched ideas and beliefs that have been spread to enslave, oppress, exploit, and divide the human spirit. We recognize each individual as having their own agency, autonomy, and rights of expression and creation, so that the religious experience may remain an individual one.
Magickal Miscreants, oloteas.org/young-adult-and-occult.html
The Magickal Miscreants are a group of Pagan young adults who run children's programming and spiritual discussion groups for teens and young adults at OLOTEAS.
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky (OLOTEAS), oloteas.org
OLOTEAS is an inclusive Pagan church. We are a volunteer-run, non-profit religious organization providing family-oriented Pagan religious services and workshops since 1995. Our monthly services include a workshop, potluck dinner, and ritual in a beautiful natural setting featuring a stone circle, heated swimming pool, hot tub, and acres of wetlands. We are dedicated to promoting religious tolerance and freedom and environmental sustainability. OLOTEAS is a welcoming, family-friendly, queer-and-trans-friendly, and anti-racist space. Email: [email protected]
Stillness Pathway Assembly, tokeepsilent.me
Stillness Pathway Assembly provides spiritual direction/counseling and end-of-life coaching for the dying and their circle of care. Silent has more than 30 years of coaching and work in the global Pagan community.
Women of the Goddess Circle, womenofthegoddess.godaddysites.com
The Women of the Goddess Circle is a feminist Pagan community of women in the Dianic tradition of Wicca. We celebrate the eight Sabbats of the year. We seek thereby to strengthen our connection to the Goddess, to share this connection with others, and to bring wholeness to the world and to our journey in it as the Wheel of the Year turns. We gladly receive women of all ages, levels of experience, sexual orientations, and post-op transwomen. Our presentation at Concentric Circles welcomes everyone.
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What to Bring to the Longhouse:
For Concentric Circles, please bring food for yourself -- There will NOT be a potluck during Concentric Circles. Fridges and microwave are available in the kitchen. No meat may be prepared on the kitchen surfaces (pre-cooked meat is acceptable). Please also bring your own feast gear (plate, utensils, cup) -- this avoids the use of disposable dinnerware. No alcohol or other intoxicants are allowed at OLOTEAS events. Bring a towel for pool/hot tub use. The Longhouse no longer loans out towels -- please bring your own. (Note: the pool area is clothing-optional.) Shoes cannot be worn indoors, so please wear a pair that can be slipped easily on and off. 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).
A Note About Children:
This site features a swimming pool, hot tub, and many natural outside features that pose potential risks for unattended children. Parents are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children at OLOTEAS events. All children under 13 must be supervised at ALL times. If outdoors, or in the pool area, children must be within line-of-site of their parent or caregiver. In the pool area, 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 & Occult discussion group (ages 15-25). There are also some games and craft supplies available.
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, 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, our Facebook group page (https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/), or on Discord (https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED).
Directions to the Longhouse:
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 SmartStop Self 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
Longhouse event address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053
Website: http://www.oloteas.org/
Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oloteas/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/oloteas/
Discord server: https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED
Email: OLOTEAS (at) oloteas (dot) org