Schedule of Workshops, Rituals and Entertainment

Wyoming Valley CUUPS will hold an opening ceremony at 10:30am. 
We are ​an open, affirming and inclusive Earth-Centered Community based in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area. ​We offer open public rituals, meditations, celebrations and gatherings grounded in Witchcraft and Pagan practices.
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Grove of the Ancient River Coven will hold a closing ceremony at 4:00pm​
Grove of the Ancient River coven is an American Traditional Witchcraft coven that's members place an emphasis on personal growth and sharing knowledge. 

City Magick with Rev. Monika Kojote

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Historically, "pagan" generally referred to people practicing the rural folk customs & rituals of agricultural traditions. In the 21st century, most neopagans do not live in either rural or agricultural environments-- we live in cities. Most books, lectures, and training programs focus on nature religion as occurring "out there" in environments with limited human contact, and ignores the evolution of Spirits that coexist with humanity in the same urban environments in which we live. Join Rev Monika Kojote in a workshop about the magic of Cities, the evolution of Spirits, and ideas on how to begin relationships with these energies.
​Rev. Monika Kojote (she/her) is a full time Druid shaman serving the North American spiritual communities for over 13 years. She is a Master's level forensic psychologist, and combines her 20+ years of experience with her Druid training to provide healing & mentoring to her clients. A born & raised New Yorker, she created this workshop as a response to the inherent racist, classist, and anti-immigrant undertones to many pagan teachings.

Archetypes for Pagan Men with Rath Cobv

Many pagan men have a call to become the very best versions of themselves. In an era of toxic masculinity and paternalism, our Gods have much to teach us about how we may move through the world in a strong nurturing way, with full recognition that what that looks like for one of us, may not apply to all.
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We will cover archetypes of pagan deities, discuss common challenges we face as pagan men, and deepen our understandings of how our Gods may help us achieve our birthright. We will share ritual space devoted to our connection to the Divine Masculine.

The Eight Paths of Witchcraft with Rath Cobv

The Eight Paths of Witchcraft. Witchcraft is often practiced to have sublime contact and unity with the Divine Truth, sometimes called The Centre. Alex Sanders once described The Eight Paths, which all lead to the Centre.

​This workshop will discuss some of the uses and pitfalls of The Eight Paths. This workshop is intended for adults. Some of the subject matter is inappropriate for children.
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Rath has been called a witch by witches, a heathen by heathens, a druid by druids, a shaman by shamans. He is a traditionally trained High Priest, and seidhr worker.  Rath has led open to the public rituals for the Fertile Ground Gathering, Moonfire CUUPS, and Open Sabbat celebrations at Sacred Circle Bookshop. He has taught publicly from 2008 onwards. Shenandoah Midsummer, Fertile Ground Gathering, the Firefly Housewarming, Northern Virginia Pagan Pride Day, Moonfire CUUPS group, Sacred Circle Bookshop, Northern Virginia Pagan Moot, Hallowed Homecoming Samhain Retreat, Frederick (Maryland) Pagan Pride Day, Frederick CUUPS, and Wyoming Valley CUUPS. 

Let the Sun shine inside (Yoga) with Sahejpreet Kaur (Sue) Crawford

This class will focus on developing your Sun energy. When you have a lot of sun energy you  are energetic, expressive, and enthusiastic. It is the energy of purification. It aids digestion. It makes the mind clear, analytic and action-oriented. The kriya will systematically stimulate your inner sunshine  through pranayama (breath-work), meditation and yoga. We will follow our practice with a gong bath relaxation and then end with chanting accompanied by guitar. 

Wear comfortable, loose clothes and bring a yoga mat and or bolster if you have one. We will have some extra mats available and will provide some props.  If accessibility is needed, let us know, so we can arrange for chair yoga for you. 
Sahejpreet Kaur (Sue) Crawford certified yoga teacher since 2012, certified in Kundalini Yoga since 2015. Kundalini yoga is a dynamic and transformative practice, building physical strength and stamina, enhancing cognitive function, emotional fitness and spiritual connection. ​

I became a yoga teacher because I have personally experienced healing of mind, body and soul in my yoga practice - my hope as a teacher is to light a spark in each student to seek wholeness and healing through their own yoga practice. 

Witchcraft 101 with Holly Faust

This workshop is for those with an interest in witchcraft. Any level practitioner is welcome for a discussion and basic beginning workshop on different aspects of the craft. 
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Holly is one of the main Admins for Witches of PA on Facebook with over 10,000 members
Holly Faust has been involved with witchcraft since birth. Her grandfather was her first teacher focusing with her on his Irish/Celtic magic.  In the last 40 years she has worked at melding her Irish and Native (Lakota) roots into a practice that works for her. She is an ordained Esoteric Interfaith Minister and follows a Celtic and Lakota path. Holly has written a few books on the paranormal and is now focusing on a series of books for beginner witches called the Witches Book of. The first being the Witches book of things a beginners grimoire. ​

Fenris, the Goodest Boy by Alice Black

In this combination workshop and blott, we will be breaking down misconceptions about this wonderful deity, looking at the tales and sagas from a different viewpoint, and then making offerings to a Wolf who deserved to run free but Instead received chains.

Alice Black is a Trans Heathen Witch who works primarily with Odin, and Loki, with experience and expertise in Musical Working, as well as an eclectic range of other topics.

A Rainbow of Gods by Monocacy Mediterranean Pagan Temple

Join Rose Eleusis (she/her) for a celebration of queerness in ancient and modern Hellenic Paganism. It’s a cultural cliche that the Ancient Greeks were *really gay.* But the ancient world had a different set of binaries, and the stories of queer women and trans folks have often been sidelined. Part history lesson, part UPG (unverified personal gnosis), and part discussion, this workshop explores how we can empower our community by queering our understanding of the Hellenic tradition  ​
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The Monocacy Mediterranean Pagan Temple are a polytheist community that honors Hellenic (Greek), Roman, Kemetic (Egyptian), and other pantheons of the Ancient Mediterranean region. People of all genders, sexualities, races, religions, abilities, origins, and ethnicities are welcome here. They are grounded and united in xenia, the ancient principle of courtesy and hospitality in both guests and hosts. We invite you to join them at one of their services or symposiums held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, MD!

A workshop on The Morrigan by William

This workshop will focus on the Great Queen through history, and hopefully help you overcome some of the more modern barriers many people face when responding to Her call. 

William who is Ceil has done the will of the Great Queen for decades. Though normally he is a hermit custodian of a sacred hawthorn grove surrounded by a wall of thorns over the past few years he has been tasked with entering into the world to interact with those who hear the Great Queen’s call. ​

Drum Circle

Come together for community with sounds of rhythm and connection! A drum circle is a celebration of life, community, and music-making in the moment.

Please bring hand drums, shakers and other hand percussion. A few percussion instruments will be available if you do not have your own.