Our Next Event is:
The annual off-site picnic!
Saturday, August 23, noon-4pm
At Lincoln Park in west Seattle -- We are not at the Longhouse this month
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky invites all to join us for our August services!
Join us for a casual get-together in the park with a plant walk, Young Adult & Occult discussion, nearby playground, and community ritual!
Date: Saturday, August 23, 12pm – 4pm
Where: Lincoln Park, West Seattle
Enter at South Parking Lot – SW CLOVERDALE ST & FAUNTLEROY WAY SW – and look for colorful ribbons!
Requested Donation:
We are not asking for site fee at the Picnic event.
Address, link to directions, and info about Lincoln Park:
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/lincoln-park
- If you come in on the C Line bus from downtown Seattle, get off at FAUNTLEROY WAY SW & SW ROSE ST. Walk approximately two blocks south, to SW CLOVERDALE ST& FAUNTLEROY WAY SW. Enter the park there at the South Parking Lot. We will gather on the lawn near the south parking lot -- look for colorful ribbons to find us!
Picnic Event Schedule:
Noon - Event Opens
All event: Bring-Your-Own Picnic or Snacks
12:15-12:30pm: Welcome & Social (with Tarrent)
12:30-1:15pm: Zombie Apocalypse Plant Walk (with Stephanie)
1:15-2:00pm YA&O Discussion: Magic in a Non-Pagan Society (with Valentine)
2:00-2:30pm: Picnic Break
2:30-3:30pm: Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Summer Pond Meditation (with Abhainn)
3:45pm: Closing & Clean Up
4:00pm - Event Closes
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 wear a mask if you are more comfortable doing so.
- We ask that you wash your hands frequently, especially before sharing food.
- Please do not attend if you are experiencing symptoms of a contagious illness.
- No alcohol or non-prescribed drugs are allowed.
- Predatory behavior is not tolerated.
Questions or concerns? Please send email to [email protected].
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Workshops & Rituals:
All event: Bring-Your-Own Picnic or Snacks
Please bring your own picnic snacks or lunch. Note that there are no food storage or preparation facilities at the park, so you will need to bring coolers, feast gear, and whatever else is needed to store and eat your food.
12:15–12:30 pm Welcome & Social (with Tarrent)
12:30–1:15 pm: Zombie Apocalypse Plant Walk (with Stephanie)
Current events got you interested in brushing up on your Zombie Apocalypse skills? Come explore plant technology in an urban forest: what's edible, what's medicinal, and what can be used for tools and material.
1:15–2:00 pm: Young Adult & Occult Discussion (ages ~15-25):
Magic in a Non-Pagan Society (with Valentine)
Young Adult & 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 (and sometimes offsite). At this month's Young Adult & Occult: We will discuss how living in a non-Pagan society impacts our relationship to magic and Paganism.
2:00–2:30 pm Picnic Break
2:30–3:30 pm Pre-Ritual Discussion, followed by Ritual: Summer Pond Meditation (with Abhainn)
A guided meditation on the individual strengths and gifts we each bring to community.
3:45 pm Closing & Cleanup
What to Bring:
Blankets for the lawn and camping chairs if you'd like seating. Picnic dinner for yourself and snacks if you'd like to share, plenty to drink (water etc. - no alcohol allowed on site), and your own feastgear (plate, cup, utensils). Dress for the weather with extra layers and/or sunscreen as necessary. Feel free to bring and play lawn games or drums or other acoustic instruments. Pets must be leashed and kept away from food.
A Note About Parking and Carpooling:
There is limited parking at this site – please carpool if at all possible. Parking in the lots is recommended – cars parked illegally in the surrounding neighborhood may be towed.
The park is served by the Metro Transit C Line from downtown Seattle, which runs frequently.
Address, link to directions, and info about Lincoln Park:
https://www.seattle.gov/parks/allparks/lincoln-park
- If you come in on the C Line bus from downtown Seattle, get off at FAUNTLEROY WAY SW & SW ROSE ST. Walk approximately two blocks south, to SW CLOVERDALE ST& FAUNTLEROY WAY SW. Enter the park there at the South Parking Lot. We will gather on the lawn near the south parking lot -- look for colorful ribbons to find us!
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Join us on the OLOTEAS Discord server!
https://discord.gg/CJKsksmDED
Our Lady of the Earth and Sky
Mailing address: 12345 Lake City Way NE #195 Seattle, WA 98125-5401
Longhouse address: 23301 NE Redmond-Fall City Road, Redmond, 98053 (we are not at the Longhouse in August)
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