Schedule
The following is the schedule of events for Durham Pagan Pride 2011.
Please see the workshops page for workshop explanations and presenter bios.
| 11:15am | Welcome by Kim Coley |
| 11:30am-12:00pm | Opening Blessing - Led by Lothloriën-Canada |
| 12:00pm-12:45pm | Different Types of Pagan Practice - Chelly Couvrette |
| An over view of the different types of practice within the Pagan community such as solitary, group, and special interest groups and what each of these types of practice entail. | |
| 12:50pm-1:35pm | Polytheology: Understanding our Understanding of Deity - Lisa Malik |
| Paganism encompasses a variety of belief systems which show us various ways to understand the divine. Learn how these "theisms" form the basis of how we explain our beliefs, and how we worship in our community. | |
| 1:40pm-2:15pm | Mythology - Practical application in everyday life - Autumn Myst |
| Mythology is much more than telling stories about faraway lands, peoples and times. What is mythology, and how it can be used in both religious and personal aspects of our lives in this day and age? We will look at methods of changing and re-creating our own personal mythologies in order to gain strength and balance in our lives, and to promote personal growth. | |
| 2:20pm-3:05pm | The Many Faces of Paganism - Bryan Layng |
| A generalised discussion of paganism and what that means in our multicultural and multi-faith society. Why it is such a wonderful thing and some of the issues that have arisen. | |
| 3:10pm-3:55pm | On The Pentagram - Darryl McGlynn |
| Have you ever wondered why a simple 5-pointed star became a powerful symbol of magick? Do you ever wonder where it came from? If you have, then join me in this talk on the pentagram in which we will discuss its origins, meanings and practical use in today's mystical studies. This workshop will end with a meditation. | |
| 4:15pm-5:00pm | Open Ritual - The Many Blessings of Paganism |
| Join Lisa and Nathan Malik of Dancing Lights Grove, ADF, and the rest of the Durham Pagans community as we ask for and celebrate the many blessings bestowed upon us by the gods and spirits of our community. This rite will be in the style of Ár nDraíocht Féin, with offerings and blessings brought from many individuals and traditions. | |
| 5:15pm | Potluck Feast |
| 6:00pm | Clean Up |