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Dark Side of the Runes Presentation | Hallowed Homecoming | The Troth
2023-11-02 - 2023-11-05
The Troth will be at Hallowed Homecoming retreat the first weekend of November, 2023
Hallowed Homecoming Productions is an organization composed of pagans walking various paths in the DMV area. Our driving goal is to present a retreat during Samhaintide that is open to all. The weekend retreat takes place in Prince William Forest Park, which is a location that is special to many of us in the pagan community. The weekend includes workshops, rituals, fellowship, and connection with our ancestors.
Our Maryland Steward, Scott Mohnkern is going to be giving a presentation on Saturday.
His presentation will be:

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
The Dark Side of the Runes
Scott Mohnkern

We thank Hallowed Homecoming Productions for putting together such a wonderful retreat!
Prince William Park, Virginia
Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area opened its gates to house children’s ‘relief’ camps during the Great Depression. Renamed Prince William Forest Park in 1948, these fragrant woods and trickling streams have welcomed generations of campers, hikers, bikers and nature lovers. Discover Northern Virginia’s best kept secret!
www.hallowedhomecoming.com

Open Online Álfablót 2023 (First Sacrifice of Winter Nights)
2023-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
The Troth Open Online Álfablót 2023 (First Sacrifice of Winter Nights)
We will be broadcasting this ritual live on Twitch, YouTube and Facebook at 1900 UTC (1500 EST)
Alfablót is the ritual that opens the Heathen Holy Tide of Winter Nights. It is a Blót (Sacrifice) to the Álfar (Elves).

You can learn more about the Elves and what we believe about them here in our section on Spirits.
In short, Elves are powerful spirits in this world who settle in particular places like graves, grave-mounds and other kinds of holy or hallowed ground. Today, Álfar is used by most Heathens as a term for their male ancestors. The historical practice of Heathenry didn’t have such a strong affiliation and used that term Álfar in that more general sense of a powerful spirit that resided in a holy place.
Winter Nights is a Holy Tide (a period of a few days between different phases of the moon) where we remember our beloved dead, reflect on our own lives and the meaning of love, loss and memory. It’s the “after-party” after the wild times we had during the Harvest Holy Tide, where our thoughts begin to turn inward.
This will be a virtual event hosted by our President and CEO, Lauren Crow, who will conduct the ritual for the benefit of any Heathens who want to be a part of a Winter Nights ritual but just don’t have a means to do it themselves or people who are just curious as to how a Blót looks and how people do them.
From the Event Description:
“Winter Nights/Vetrnætr” is a holy tide we celebrate in Asatru/Heathenry/Norse Paganism at the end of the fall season and the beginning of the “Winter Nights.” Winter Nights is mentioned by the medieval Icelandic historian Snorri Sturlusson as one of the three major holidays on the Pre-Christian calendar in his chronicle “Hiemskringla” alongside Sigrblót (“Victory Sacrifice”, celebrated between Spring and Summer) and Yule (celebrated on Midwinter moon, the first full moon after the new year).
Álfablót isn’t a “holiday” as much it is “a thing one does during the Holy Tide of Winter Nights.”

Some Heathens think of it as an offering for one’s male ancestors. Others think of it as an offering to honor the protective spirits of that land and community (as opposed to the protective spirits of the family)

Goddess Salon | Hel | The Troth
2023-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join The Troth for an open discussion on the Goddess Hel.
(Illustration by Alla Khatkevich)

Her face has two aspects—one that is vibrant and attractive and one that is corpselike and repellent. She welcomes all to her halls. She is both feared and longed for. Let’s discuss and honor Hel. Zoom info below.
Next Goddesses salon will feature Hel. Sunday Oct 22 1700 UTC, 1pm EST.
Maire Durkan (Godsperson, The Troth) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: GoddessSalon Featuring Hel

Time: Oct 22, 2023 1700 UTC
Local Broadcast Time (Maryland, USA) 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Heathenry Essentials Study Group 2nd Class
2023-10-21 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
About the Heathenry Essentials Study Chats

Welcome to Heathenry (also known as Asatru).
Perhaps you are beginning your journey as a Heathen. You may have friends or family that have become Heathen and you’d like to know more about it. It is our hope that, as you work through the readings, essays, and sample questions, you will develop a fuller understanding of Asatru and what it means to be Heathen in a modern context. This is a free resource available to the public as part of our continuing mission to educate and to serve. You can take this course without a membership in The Troth so that you can learn more about the basics of our faith.
How the Heathenry Essentials Study Chat Works
The first 60 to 90 min will be a discussion of the current subject chosen by those who attend the chat, focused on the area of their interest.
This part will be recorded. After the focused study chat, the remaining time will be open for social hour. This part is not required to attend for participation in the study group, you can drop off if you’d like. This portion will not be recorded. If being recorded causes privacy to be a concern, feel free to join with the video blocked, or an attendee can put up a neutral picture in their free Zoom account. Attendees can change their names to a code name and use the chat feature if speaking and having their voice heard or recorded may be a concern.
By joining the zoom meeting for the chat part, you are consenting and agreeing that you are aware the zoom chat will be recorded and posted to YouTube for students in the program. By joining, you are demonstrating that you consent to this.
All who join the room first enter the waiting room and then are admitted into the zoom room by the host. Upon entering the waiting room, each attendee is auto-set to join with their video and mic turned off so they can choose how they wish to present themselves. (To set their video/picture choices manually). This is also done in case when people who enter the chat after the start time can still join without disturbing the class. A student can join the chat/social at any time while the zoom room is open and active.
If not speaking, please keep your microphone muted. This keeps background noise down and stops switching of the focus of the video off the speaker. Those leaving their mic on and having background noise disturbing the chat will first be requested to turn off-mic; the host may and will mute those who do not comply. For repeated offenses, the person will be removed from the chat by the host.
All entering the chats agree to comply with The Troth’s position on Frith and inclusiveness:
“The Troth takes great pride in being an organization that welcomes all people without judging them. We believe that no matter what a person’s religious or cultural background, ancestral background, physical ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation may be if the Gods and Goddesses called to them, they are welcome.”
Unless actively speaking, please keep your mic muted.
This course is taught in English.
If any questions, please email heathenessentials@thetroth.org
For Troth Members: there is a Discord chat for the Heathen Essentials Study Group on the Troth Discord to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community.
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Virtual Haustblót | Service | The Troth
2023-10-15 20:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
On Sunday, October 15, at 4 p.m. Eastern U.S. time (20:00 UTC), Reverend Maire Durkan will host a virtual Haustblót (Autumn Ritual) honoring Thor, Sif, Freyr, Gerdr and Idunn.
This is a ritual for Heathens around the world who find themselves without a practice-group to celebrate the holidays, or are traveling, serving abroad or otherwise can’t make it back for a holiday celebration. It’s also for those of you who are just curious about the faith and want to see what we do.
Hausblot marks the end of the Harvest Holy Tide, a time of great celebration, abundance and sharing our propsperity with others.
If possible, have ready an offering of fruit or grain for your home altar.
For more on how to perform a Blot, including a tutorial on virtual Blot and the history of Blot, we have written an article describing it in detail.
The host, Maire Durkan, is a Friggswoman, an ordained Godsperson by The Troth, and a witch in the Assembly of the Sacred Wheel tradition.
Her spiritual work is deeply informed by her connection to deity, ancestors, and weal-working wights, and is deeply rooted in both of her spiritual traditions. She is also a children’s book author, poet, teacher, and birth and postpartum doula. She lives with her amazing husband Patrick (of 37 years), the youngest contingent of their nine children, a trio of spoiled felines, and four pet chickens, near the beautiful Brandywine River Valley of Northern Delaware.

New York City Heathen Loremoot | North River Kindred | The Troth
2023-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | The Bean at Astor Place, 31 3rd ave, New York, NY, 10003, United States
North River Kindred welcomes New York City Heathens to a lore discussion every second Monday of the month.
The North River Kindred and New York City Steward Paul Mercurio invite you to come down, bring your questions, and talk about the literature and history from which we built our modern Heathen religion.
They’ll be talking about different Gods, events, sources, all in an open and affirming environment.
Come down to the Bean on 3rd Avenue at 6pm on the second Monday of the month to see us!

LA/OC Pagan Pride Day | Hallowed Horn Kindred & The Troth
2023-10-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Rainbow Lagoon Park, 400 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA, 90802, United States
Join Hallowed Horn Kindred at LA/OC Pagan Pride Day on October 8th at Rainbow Lagoon in Long Beach.
The Troth will be represented there among many other Pagan faiths for what looks to be a beautiful day in Southern California!
About Hallowed Horn Kindred
Hallowed Horn is a “kindred rooted in celebration and service, open to all who seek to honor our Gods with worthy word.”
About LA/OC Pagan Pride
From the website.

In July 1999, after the U.S. House Representative of Georgia, Bob Barr issued a press release titled: “BARR DEMANDS END TO TAXPAYER-FUNDED WITCHCRAFT ON AMERICAN MILITARY BASES.” Selene Silverwind and Brian Ewing decided that Los Angeles Pagans needed an event to come together and celebrate our presence.
We discovered the Pagan Pride Project organization in its third year, planning approximately 35 events around the country to coincide with Mabon, the autumnal equinox. We joined the Pagan Pride Project initiative with very little time to prepare and held our first Pagan Pride Day event on September 19, 1999.
The event received tons of help from dedicated volunteers and attracted 150 attendees, including local LAPD officers. The officers who attended came away from the event with a new understanding of Pagans and paganism. And where heard frequently commenting that we were “all so nice.”
After the massive success of our debut event, Pagan Pride LA/OC was incorporated as a non-profit organization in November 2000.
We knew Pagan Pride Day 2000 would need a larger venue. Our third coordinator, Mysti Rosewind, was instrumental in planning our second Pagan Pride event at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Long Beach, CA.
It was attended by over 700 people and received news coverage in two major daily Los Angeles county newspapers.
By the following year, the Pagan Pride Project had spread throughout the country and internationally. Pagan Pride events had sprung up in Rome, the United Kingdom, Brasilia, and Sao Paulo.
Locally, Pagan Pride Day 2001 was a sorrowful event, occurring in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy. We gathered over 200 people at Balboa Park in San Diego, CA, and hosted a memorial and healing ritual for the families suffering from their loss.
By 2002, the nation was still recovering from such a painful moment in our history. But Americans from all walks of life were also starting to unite in the spirit of togetherness. And perhaps it was this same spirit of unity that brought almost a thousand people to our Pagan Pride Day event that year.
Pagan Pride Day 2002 hosted fifty vendors and organizations, eight performers, eleven authors, and ten workshops at Whittier Narrows in El Monte, CA. The main ceremony was performed by the Covenant of the Goddess SoCal chapter, as arranged by Raven’s Flight, with awe-inspiring and soulful rituals conducted by the Raven’s Cry Grove and the Ancient Keltic Church.
The Pagan Pride Project, Inc. currently stands at over 100 planned events in the United States, Canada, South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Italy, Great Britain, and Portugal.
Today, Pagan Pride LA/OC hosts one of the nation’s largest Pagan Pride Day festivals. It’s the one day of the year when Pagans can come together in one place to celebrate our diversity and raise awareness of pagan religions in our society.

About the Venue, Rainbow Lagoon Park
From the website.
Located north of Shoreline Drive, between Shoreline Village Drive and Linden Avenue, this park is the remnant of Rainbow Lagoon by Auditorium Park before the lagoon was filled for the Long Beach Arena. Rainbow Lagoon is designed in a traditional Japanese style with two connected islands and surrounding park with high arched “rainbow bridges.” The area is turf, with accenting trees. The Hyatt Hotel built its pool deck to the Lagoon edge. Rainbow Lagoon is filled with seawater, and maintained at park level, above sea level, through pumps. The pumps and tide gates were replaced in 2004.

Heathenry Essentials Study Group
2023-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
7 October, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 7 October, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
4 November, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 4 November, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
2 December, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 December, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
6 January, 2024 – 4:00 PM UTC– 6 January, 2024 – 6:00 PM UTC

About the Heathenry Essentials Study Chats

Welcome to Heathenry (also known as Asatru).
Perhaps you are beginning your journey as a Heathen. You may have friends or family that have become Heathen and you’d like to know more about it. It is our hope that, as you work through the readings, essays, and sample questions, you will develop a fuller understanding of Asatru and what it means to be Heathen in a modern context. This is a free resource available to the public as part of our continuing mission to educate and to serve. You can take this course without a membership in The Troth so that you can learn more about the basics of our faith.
How the Heathenry Essentials Study Chat Works
The first 60 to 90 min will be a discussion of the current subject chosen by those who attend the chat, focused on the area of their interest.
This part will be recorded. After the focused study chat, the remaining time will be open for social hour. This part is not required to attend for participation in the study group, you can drop off if you’d like. This portion will not be recorded. If being recorded causes privacy to be a concern, feel free to join with the video blocked, or an attendee can put up a neutral picture in their free Zoom account. Attendees can change their names to a code name and use the chat feature if speaking and having their voice heard or recorded may be a concern.
By joining the zoom meeting for the chat part, you are consenting and agreeing that you are aware the zoom chat will be recorded and posted to YouTube for students in the program. By joining, you are demonstrating that you consent to this.
All who join the room first enter the waiting room and then are admitted into the zoom room by the host. Upon entering the waiting room, each attendee is auto-set to join with their video and mic turned off so they can choose how they wish to present themselves. (To set their video/picture choices manually). This is also done in case when people who enter the chat after the start time can still join without disturbing the class. A student can join the chat/social at any time while the zoom room is open and active.
If not speaking, please keep your microphone muted. This keeps background noise down and stops switching of the focus of the video off the speaker. Those leaving their mic on and having background noise disturbing the chat will first be requested to turn off-mic; the host may and will mute those who do not comply. For repeated offenses, the person will be removed from the chat by the host.
All entering the chats agree to comply with The Troth’s position on Frith and inclusiveness:
“The Troth takes great pride in being an organization that welcomes all people without judging them. We believe that no matter what a person’s religious or cultural background, ancestral background, physical ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation may be if the Gods and Goddesses called to them, they are welcome.”
Unless actively speaking, please keep your mic muted.
This course is taught in English.
If any questions, please email heathenessentials@thetroth.org
For Troth Members: there is a Discord chat for the Heathen Essentials Study Group on the Troth Discord to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community.
For non-Troth Members: There is a voluntary mailing list for the Heathen Essentials Study Group to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community. Troth members who prefer not to use discord may also join the mailing list.
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South Jersey Pagan Pride Day | The Troth, Distelfink Sippschaft & Heathens Against Hate
2023-10-07 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | ​​Cooper River Park, 936 PARK BLVD, CHERRY HILL, NJ, 08002, United States
The Troth/Distelfink Sippschaft/Heathens Against Hate
www.distelfink.org
Distelfink/Urglaawe publications and swag.
Distelfink Sippschaft is an Urglaawe kindred and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit religious organization with members in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Distelfink produces Urglaawe and Heathen-related materials, and undertakes folklore research throughout the Pennsylvania German settlement areas. This table will also feature a full line of Troth publications as well the publications of some of our members.
Other Troth and Heathens Against Hate items (pins, t-shirts, etc.) are also available.

Heathens in Recovery at Tulsa Pagan Pride | The Troth
2023-10-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Dreamkeepers Park, 1875 S Boulder Park Dr, Tulsa, OK, 74119, United States
President and CEO of The Troth, Lauren Crow, will be presenting on Heathens in Recovery at Tulsa Pagan Pride Day on Saturday October 7th, 2023.
Lauren Crow, President and CEO of the Troth, will be presenting a workshop on Mental Health and Addiction Recovery from a Pagan Perspective, with a focus on Heathens in Recovery and the 9 steps created by the participants in that program

Intuitive Rune Reading Class | Fourth Session
2023-09-23 22:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Intuitive Rune Reading Class
This course will take place September 23rd, 2023 at 2200 UTC or 5pm (1700) EST.
This course will feature heavily the modern tradition of research, insight, experiment and synthesis on the topic of runes that we’ve put together over the past few decades as well as my own personal opinions and interpretations. In addition to the literal translation(s) of a rune, each has additional meanings based on its relationship to other runes in a reading, personal experiences of the reader, and the reader’s instinctual interpretation.
The goal of these classes is to familiarize students with this way of processing information from runes, and to help expand each person’s library of meanings for each rune.
NaNa will begin each session with an overview of their “rune story” for each aett.
These stories add momentum, cohesion, and broader themes to the whole runic alphabet. Then, the class will have time to discuss how to tease out additional meanings for the runes and integrate them into readings. The first three classes will each cover one aett of the Elder Futhark, and the fourth class will be for discussion of rune reading techniques and mechanics, with an optional overview of the additional runes from the Younger Futhork. Classes will be via Zoom: 10-11 PM UTC on 2, 9, 16, and 23 September.
Here’s the Zoom info for the first session
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Time: Sep 16, 2023 22:00 UTC

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About the Facilitator: Nariatious (NaNa)
Lokean, Heathen, Animist
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Nariatious has been a practicing Heathen for over twelve years. Born in southern California,
astrology, tarot, medicine cards, and numerology were always close by but none of those
systems were a good fit. A year after recognizing that Loki had become a part of their life at
some point, the runes presented themselves and quickly became the most comfortable
divination tool to use. Not only were runes intuitive to learn, but the possibilities for
interpretation were infinite.
Over the last ten years, NaNa’s reading style has solidified and they now use the flexibility of
each rune’s meaning to flesh out answers and build more cohesive interpretations. This unusual
reading style combined with a natural love of teaching meant that a class on Intuitive Rune
Reading was inevitable.

Pagans for Peace Ritual for Peace and Justice | Black Bear Kindred | The Troth
2023-09-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Maumelle Park, 9009 Pinnacle Valley Rd, Little Rock, AR, 72223, United States
Lauren Crow, President and CEO of The Troth to conduct ritual at Arkansas Peace Week
Join us at Maumelle Park Pavilion 1 for a ritual for peace and justice! This ritual is part of Arkansas Peace Week, an event that celebrates non-violence as a means to instill justice, build stronger communities, alleviate poverty, promote ecological stewardship, end war, and eliminate the scourge of violence in our society; while seeking respect, inclusion and fair treatment of all people.
The Hosts: Black Bear Kindred of Central Arkansas is a Heathen tribe based around Little Rock and Conway.
We meet monthly in either Conway or Little Rock for public meetups. Our Kindred:

Believes that the worth of those who follow our path is based on their deeds and not their age, ethnicity, gender expression, or family status
Actively honors the Goddesses and Gods of pre-Christian Northern Europe who are commonly known as the Aesir and Vanir.
Builds ties to our local wights.
Honors and remembers our ancestors and their contributions to our family luck.
Cultivates frith and fellowship among our kin.
Shapes our own tradition. This tradition is based on a foundation of Heathenry but also influenced by our local cultural resources and geographical considerations.
Nurtures the emotional, spiritual, and physical growth of our folk. Gives back to our local community as a group and as individuals.

Intuitive Rune Reading Class | Third Session
2023-09-16 22:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Intuitive Rune Reading Class
This course will take place September 16th, 2023 at 2200 UTC or 5pm (1700) EST.
This course will feature heavily the modern tradition of research, insight, experiment and synthesis on the topic of runes that we’ve put together over the past few decades as well as my own personal opinions and interpretations. In addition to the literal translation(s) of a rune, each has additional meanings based on its relationship to other runes in a reading, personal experiences of the reader, and the reader’s instinctual interpretation.
The goal of these classes is to familiarize students with this way of processing information from runes, and to help expand each person’s library of meanings for each rune.
NaNa will begin each session with an overview of their “rune story” for each aett.
These stories add momentum, cohesion, and broader themes to the whole runic alphabet. Then, the class will have time to discuss how to tease out additional meanings for the runes and integrate them into readings. The first three classes will each cover one aett of the Elder Futhark, and the fourth class will be for discussion of rune reading techniques and mechanics, with an optional overview of the additional runes from the Younger Futhork. Classes will be via Zoom: 5-6pm Eastern Time on 2, 9, 16, and 23 September.
Here’s the Zoom info for the first session
Anastasia Haysler is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Intuitive Rune Reading with Nariatious
Time: Sep 16, 2023 22:00 UTC

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About the Facilitator: Nariatious (NaNa)
Lokean, Heathen, Animist
Rune Reader, Seer, Novice Astrologer
Nariatious has been a practicing Heathen for over twelve years. Born in southern California,
astrology, tarot, medicine cards, and numerology were always close by but none of those
systems were a good fit. A year after recognizing that Loki had become a part of their life at
some point, the runes presented themselves and quickly became the most comfortable
divination tool to use. Not only were runes intuitive to learn, but the possibilities for
interpretation were infinite.
Over the last ten years, NaNa’s reading style has solidified and they now use the flexibility of
each rune’s meaning to flesh out answers and build more cohesive interpretations. This unusual
reading style combined with a natural love of teaching meant that a class on Intuitive Rune
Reading was inevitable.

Intuitive Rune Reading Class | Second Session
2023-09-09 22:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Intuitive Rune Reading Class
This course will take place September 9th, 2023 at 2200 UTC or 5pm (1700) EST.
This course will feature heavily the modern tradition of research, insight, experiment and synthesis on the topic of runes that we’ve put together over the past few decades as well as my own personal opinions and interpretations. In addition to the literal translation(s) of a rune, each has additional meanings based on its relationship to other runes in a reading, personal experiences of the reader, and the reader’s instinctual interpretation.
The goal of these classes is to familiarize students with this way of processing information from runes, and to help expand each person’s library of meanings for each rune.
NaNa will begin each session with an overview of their “rune story” for each aett.
These stories add momentum, cohesion, and broader themes to the whole runic alphabet. Then, the class will have time to discuss how to tease out additional meanings for the runes and integrate them into readings. The first three classes will each cover one aett of the Elder Futhark, and the fourth class will be for discussion of rune reading techniques and mechanics, with an optional overview of the additional runes from the Younger Futhork. Classes will be via Zoom: 5-6pm Eastern Time on 2, 9, 16, and 23 September.
Here’s the Zoom info for the first session
Anastasia Haysler is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Intuitive Rune Reading with Nariatious
Time: Sep 9, 2023 22:00 UTC

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About the Facilitator: Nariatious (NaNa)
Lokean, Heathen, Animist
Rune Reader, Seer, Novice Astrologer
Nariatious has been a practicing Heathen for over twelve years. Born in southern California,
astrology, tarot, medicine cards, and numerology were always close by but none of those
systems were a good fit. A year after recognizing that Loki had become a part of their life at
some point, the runes presented themselves and quickly became the most comfortable
divination tool to use. Not only were runes intuitive to learn, but the possibilities for
interpretation were infinite.
Over the last ten years, NaNa’s reading style has solidified and they now use the flexibility of
each rune’s meaning to flesh out answers and build more cohesive interpretations. This unusual
reading style combined with a natural love of teaching meant that a class on Intuitive Rune
Reading was inevitable.

Heathenry Essentials 2nd Monthly Study Group
2023-09-09 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States

Twin Cities Pagan Pride Fall Festival 2023 | Troth Inclusive Heathen Hangout
2023-09-09 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Minnehaha Falls State Park, 4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr, Minneapolis, MN, 55417, United States
Come down to support Pagan Pride in Minneapolis at Minnehaha Falls Regional Park!
The Troth will be hosting a family friendly get-together on the occasion of the Pagan Pride Fall Festival at the beautiful Minnehaha Falls Regional Park in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 9th, 2023. Troth members are welcome, as well as people who are just curious about Heathenry/Asatru in general and want to know more.
Take the opportunity to explore the Twin Cities Pagan community to learn more about our history, hear the stories and meet the people who were there when “stuff went down” in the ancient times of the… late 80’s and early 90’s.
You’ll be adjacent to the Southeast Minneapolis neighborhoods which offer a Dairy Queen in addition to great breweries and pubs like Merlin’s Rest. You can even go to Blue Door Pub where they will serve you a burger that has melty cheese on the inside. You’ll also be right across the bridge from St. Paul’s Highland Park neighborhood, which has… Panera.
(OK, kidding, go to Cecil’s Deli on Cleveland and thank me later for the best Ruben of your life).
The Twin Cities Pagan Pride Fall Festival is held annually the Saturday after Labor Day from 10:00am-6:00pm at Minnehaha Falls Park (4801 S Minnehaha Park Dr) in Minneapolis. We are located between the falls and the bandshell, just south of the Sea Salt restaurant.

Dayton Ohio Inclusive Heathen Meet and Greet | The Troth
2023-09-08 15:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Taylorsville MetroPark, 2101 U.S. 40, Shelter: CCC, Vandalia, OH, 45377, United States
The Troth Meet & Greet: Come meet your new Ohio Steward

I am putting a call out for like-minded all-inclusive Heathens, Pagans, or even those who are still curious or uncertain, in the greater Dayton area to meet me on Friday the 8th of September (3:00pm-8:00pm) for a casual meet and greet, so I may get to know our surrounding community.

I hope anyone with the free time and within a comfortable distance can come introduce themselves, their kindreds or groups, and meet those of like minds for a few hours. I would enjoy spending time and hearing how you came along your Heathen path, what you wish to see in Ohio’s greater community, and anything else we might touch on as we get to know each other.

I am Michael Brunswick and have been a pagan for the last 27-ish years, heathen-ish for the last 4 years, and Troth for just over a year. I have joined the Troth and volunteered for the position of Ohio steward to find community, to be a point of contact for those who seek community, and to do my very best to serve our community in all its needs.

I chose to start in the greater Dayton area as it is closer to my home in Wapakoneta, Ohio, is a west central Ohio hub, and has a large MetroPark area.

We will be meeting in Taylorsville MetroPark, a park stating that it was one of the busiest crossroads in the country, the meeting place of major transportation arteries – the Old National Road, Great Miami River, the Miami-Erie Canal and railroads. I found this as a very symbolic place to first meet. The Shelter will be the CCC Shelter on the east side of the park, build in 1930’s by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

This rustic shelter has multiple rooms in case old friends or new wish to catch up, a fireplace, and access to trails if anyone desires a walk after.

Taylorsville MetroPark
Shelter: CCC
2101 U.S. 40
Vandalia, Ohio 45377

Intuitive Rune Reading Class
2023-09-02 22:00 - 23:00 UTC | The Troth, 325 Chestnut Street Suite 800, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Intuitive Rune Reading Class
This course will take place starting each week September 2nd, 2023 at 2200 UTC or 5pm (1700) EST.
This course will feature heavily the modern tradition of research, insight, experiment and synthesis on the topic of runes that we’ve put together over the past few decades as well as my own personal opinions and interpretations. In addition to the literal translation(s) of a rune, each has additional meanings based on its relationship to other runes in a reading, personal experiences of the reader, and the reader’s instinctual interpretation.
The goal of these classes is to familiarize students with this way of processing information from runes, and to help expand each person’s library of meanings for each rune.
NaNa will begin each session with an overview of their “rune story” for each aett.
These stories add momentum, cohesion, and broader themes to the whole runic alphabet. Then, the class will have time to discuss how to tease out additional meanings for the runes and integrate them into readings. The first three classes will each cover one aett of the Elder Futhark, and the fourth class will be for discussion of rune reading techniques and mechanics, with an optional overview of the additional runes from the Younger Futhork. Classes will be via Zoom: 5-6pm Eastern Time on 2, 9, 16, and 23 September.
Here’s the Zoom info for the first session
Anastasia Haysler is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Intuitive Rune Reading with Nariatious
Time: Sep 2, 2023 22:00 UTC

Join Zoom Meeting
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About the Facilitator: Nariatious (NaNa)
Lokean, Heathen, Animist
Rune Reader, Seer, Novice Astrologer
Nariatious has been a practicing Heathen for over twelve years. Born in southern California,
astrology, tarot, medicine cards, and numerology were always close by but none of those
systems were a good fit. A year after recognizing that Loki had become a part of their life at
some point, the runes presented themselves and quickly became the most comfortable
divination tool to use. Not only were runes intuitive to learn, but the possibilities for
interpretation were infinite.
Over the last ten years, NaNa’s reading style has solidified and they now use the flexibility of
each rune’s meaning to flesh out answers and build more cohesive interpretations. This unusual
reading style combined with a natural love of teaching meant that a class on Intuitive Rune
Reading was inevitable.

Heathenry Essentials Study Group
2023-09-02 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
2 September, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 September, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
7 October, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 7 October, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
4 November, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 4 November, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
2 December, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 December, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
6 January, 2024 – 4:00 PM UTC– 6 January, 2024 – 6:00 PM UTC

About the Heathenry Essentials Study Chats

Welcome to Heathenry (also known as Asatru).
Perhaps you are beginning your journey as a Heathen. You may have friends or family that have become Heathen and you’d like to know more about it. It is our hope that, as you work through the readings, essays, and sample questions, you will develop a fuller understanding of Asatru and what it means to be Heathen in a modern context. This is a free resource available to the public as part of our continuing mission to educate and to serve. You can take this course without a membership in The Troth so that you can learn more about the basics of our faith.
How the Heathenry Essentials Study Chat Works
The first 60 to 90 min will be a discussion of the current subject chosen by those who attend the chat, focused on the area of their interest.
This part will be recorded. After the focused study chat, the remaining time will be open for social hour. This part is not required to attend for participation in the study group, you can drop off if you’d like. This portion will not be recorded. If being recorded causes privacy to be a concern, feel free to join with the video blocked, or an attendee can put up a neutral picture in their free Zoom account. Attendees can change their names to a code name and use the chat feature if speaking and having their voice heard or recorded may be a concern.
By joining the zoom meeting for the chat part, you are consenting and agreeing that you are aware the zoom chat will be recorded and posted to YouTube for students in the program. By joining, you are demonstrating that you consent to this.
All who join the room first enter the waiting room and then are admitted into the zoom room by the host. Upon entering the waiting room, each attendee is auto-set to join with their video and mic turned off so they can choose how they wish to present themselves. (To set their video/picture choices manually). This is also done in case when people who enter the chat after the start time can still join without disturbing the class. A student can join the chat/social at any time while the zoom room is open and active.
If not speaking, please keep your microphone muted. This keeps background noise down and stops switching of the focus of the video off the speaker. Those leaving their mic on and having background noise disturbing the chat will first be requested to turn off-mic; the host may and will mute those who do not comply. For repeated offenses, the person will be removed from the chat by the host.
All entering the chats agree to comply with The Troth’s position on Frith and inclusiveness:
“The Troth takes great pride in being an organization that welcomes all people without judging them. We believe that no matter what a person’s religious or cultural background, ancestral background, physical ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation may be if the Gods and Goddesses called to them, they are welcome.”
Unless actively speaking, please keep your mic muted.
This course is taught in English.
If any questions, please email heathenessentials@thetroth.org
For Troth Members: there is a Discord chat for the Heathen Essentials Study Group on the Troth Discord to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community.
For non-Troth Members: There is a voluntary mailing list for the Heathen Essentials Study Group to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community. Troth members who prefer not to use discord may also join the mailing list.
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Philadelphia Pagan Pride | The Troth & Distelfink Schippschaft
2023-09-02 10:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Clark Park, 4301 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, United States
The Mission of the Pagan Pride Project is to foster pride in Pagan identity through education, activism, charity and community.
In keeping with that mission, Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day is intended to bring together Pagans of all traditions to advance understanding, communication and fellowship among the various communities.
Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day is an open, public, family-friendly harvest event. We welcome anyone to participate who supports our mission and/or wishes to learn more about the Pagan community and our beliefs. An important facet of the mission is to build community among Pagans, and adherents of non-traditional faith systems and to educate the greater community about those beliefs.
The event is designed as a celebration of life and of a community that contains diverse elements. That being said, we also find hate and intolerance in any form abhorrent and counterproductive to our mission.
We on the Philadelphia Pagan Pride Board of Directors are committed to our stated mission as part of the greater Pagan Pride Project.The integrity of Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day, its mission and the safety of the participants are our primary obligations as organizers of the event.

Any decisions made regarding changes to the schedule of events are based solely on the effort to fulfill our mission and to provide an enjoyable and meaningful event for our community.
The views, opinions, and outside affiliations of the participants and attendees of Philadelphia Pagan Pride Day do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization, its Board, or event volunteers.

Workshop: Heathens, Animists and the Sacred Duty
By Steward Ambassador Stacey Lynne Stewart.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Denver Metro Coffeemoot
2023-09-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Prodigy Coffeehouse, 801 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Monthly Denver Metro Coffeemoot with Colorado Steward Piper Perry
First Saturday of the month 10-12pm MST time
Prodigy Coffeehouse
40th and Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO

Frosted Moon Festival | The Troth
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-03 | Hidden Acres Farm, 411 Sims Hollow Rd, Russellville, AR, 72802, United States
Music, Classes, Workshops.. Food, Campfire, Vendors ~ come spend Labor Day weekend with us on the Farm @ Hidden Acres Farm,~ where we believe in Love, do not Tolerate Discrimination, Believe you can be whom you feel is right for You. A Wonderful Weekend of Fellowship with like minds Souls.. Weekend Passes are 30.00 per Person, includes all activities and a camping spot.
Lauren Crow will be one of the guests of honor at Frosted Pumpkin Pagan Pride in Russellville, AR. She will be doing the main ritual, a class on creating your own folk magic practice, and an art class.

Heathenry Essentials Study Group
2023-08-05 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
5 August, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 5 August, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
2 September, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 September, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
7 October, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 7 October, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
4 November, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 4 November, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
2 December, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 December, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
6 January, 2024 – 4:00 PM UTC– 6 January, 2024 – 6:00 PM UTC

About the Heathenry Essentials Study Chats

Welcome to Heathenry (also known as Asatru).
Perhaps you are beginning your journey as a Heathen. You may have friends or family that have become Heathen and you’d like to know more about it. It is our hope that, as you work through the readings, essays, and sample questions, you will develop a fuller understanding of Asatru and what it means to be Heathen in a modern context. This is a free resource available to the public as part of our continuing mission to educate and to serve. You can take this course without a membership in The Troth so that you can learn more about the basics of our faith.
How the Heathenry Essentials Study Chat Works
The first 60 to 90 min will be a discussion of the current subject chosen by those who attend the chat, focused on the area of their interest.
This part will be recorded. After the focused study chat, the remaining time will be open for social hour. This part is not required to attend for participation in the study group, you can drop off if you’d like. This portion will not be recorded. If being recorded causes privacy to be a concern, feel free to join with the video blocked, or an attendee can put up a neutral picture in their free Zoom account. Attendees can change their names to a code name and use the chat feature if speaking and having their voice heard or recorded may be a concern.
By joining the zoom meeting for the chat part, you are consenting and agreeing that you are aware the zoom chat will be recorded and posted to YouTube for students in the program. By joining, you are demonstrating that you consent to this.
All who join the room first enter the waiting room and then are admitted into the zoom room by the host. Upon entering the waiting room, each attendee is auto-set to join with their video and mic turned off so they can choose how they wish to present themselves. (To set their video/picture choices manually). This is also done in case when people who enter the chat after the start time can still join without disturbing the class. A student can join the chat/social at any time while the zoom room is open and active.
If not speaking, please keep your microphone muted. This keeps background noise down and stops switching of the focus of the video off the speaker. Those leaving their mic on and having background noise disturbing the chat will first be requested to turn off-mic; the host may and will mute those who do not comply. For repeated offenses, the person will be removed from the chat by the host.
All entering the chats agree to comply with The Troth’s position on Frith and inclusiveness:
“The Troth takes great pride in being an organization that welcomes all people without judging them. We believe that no matter what a person’s religious or cultural background, ancestral background, physical ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation may be if the Gods and Goddesses called to them, they are welcome.”
Unless actively speaking, please keep your mic muted.
This course is taught in English.
If any questions, please email heathenessentials@thetroth.org
For Troth Members: there is a Discord chat for the Heathen Essentials Study Group on the Troth Discord to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community.
For non-Troth Members: There is a voluntary mailing list for the Heathen Essentials Study Group to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community. Troth members who prefer not to use discord may also join the mailing list.
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Drinks and Divination July
2023-07-30 17:00 - 19:00 UTC
Calling all seekers of cosmic wisdom and those curious about the mystical arts! Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner, a beginner eager to delve into divination, or somewhere in between, this event is for you. Grab your favorite beverage, settle into a cozy spot, and prepare to unlock the secrets of the universe from the comfort of your own home.
Drinks and Divination take place on Zoom. We meet up for a brief chat before the host splits practitioners into groups in breakout rooms for readings. After each reading session, we come back and talk about what we have learned and how we can put that into practice.

This is a members only event. Login to your member account to get the details.
Join us for “Drinks and Divination” and let the universe guide your spirit as you sip, learn, and connect in this virtual mystical gathering. Together, let’s unlock the secrets of the cosmos one sip at a time!

The event is on 30 July 2023 at 1 pm Eastern/17:00 GMT/UTC Find your local time here

The Troth July Member Moot
2023-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
Calling all members of The Troth! We invite you to gather virtually for an evening of camaraderie, connection, and celebration. The July Member Moot is an exclusive event designed to foster a sense of community among our valued members.
What to Expect
Engaging Conversations: Connect with fellow members and engage in stimulating discussions about Norse spirituality, Heathenry, and related topics. Share your insights, ask questions, and learn from the diverse perspectives within our community. This is an opportunity to deepen your understanding and forge meaningful connections.
Virtual Hearth: Our virtual space will be transformed into a cozy hearth, where you can relax and enjoy the company of like-minded individuals from all around the world. Grab a favorite beverage, settle in, and let the warmth of our virtual gathering embrace you.
Member Highlights: We’ll be showcasing the talents, achievements, and contributions of our incredible members during this special event. Celebrate their accomplishments and be inspired by their dedication to the Heathen community. If you’d like to be featured, please let us know in advance.
Announcements and Updates: Stay informed about the latest happenings within The Troth. Be the first to hear about upcoming events, initiatives, and opportunities for involvement. Your participation is vital in shaping the future of our community.
Building Bonds: Forge lasting connections with fellow members, finding support and friendship along your spiritual journey. Strengthen the ties that bind us together as we strive to honor the gods, ancestors, and land.
The July Member Moot is a cherished tradition, and we encourage all members of The Troth to attend. Together, let’s celebrate our shared heritage, deepen our knowledge, and create a vibrant community that stands strong.

2pm Eastern/ 18:00 UTC Find your local time here!

Heathenry Essentials Study Group
2023-07-01 16:00 - 18:00 UTC
1 July, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC – 1 July, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
5 August, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 5 August, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
2 September, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 September, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
7 October, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 7 October, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
4 November, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 4 November, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
2 December, 2023 – 4:00 PM UTC– 2 December, 2023 – 6:00 PM UTC
6 January, 2024 – 4:00 PM UTC– 6 January, 2024 – 6:00 PM UTC

About the Heathenry Essentials Study Chats

Welcome to Heathenry (also known as Asatru).
Perhaps you are beginning your journey as a Heathen. You may have friends or family that have become Heathen and you’d like to know more about it. It is our hope that, as you work through the readings, essays, and sample questions, you will develop a fuller understanding of Asatru and what it means to be Heathen in a modern context. This is a free resource available to the public as part of our continuing mission to educate and to serve. You can take this course without a membership in The Troth so that you can learn more about the basics of our faith.
How the Heathenry Essentials Study Chat Works
The first 60 to 90 min will be a discussion of the current subject chosen by those who attend the chat, focused on the area of their interest.
This part will be recorded. After the focused study chat, the remaining time will be open for social hour. This part is not required to attend for participation in the study group, you can drop off if you’d like. This portion will not be recorded. If being recorded causes privacy to be a concern, feel free to join with the video blocked, or an attendee can put up a neutral picture in their free Zoom account. Attendees can change their names to a code name and use the chat feature if speaking and having their voice heard or recorded may be a concern.
By joining the zoom meeting for the chat part, you are consenting and agreeing that you are aware the zoom chat will be recorded and posted to YouTube for students in the program. By joining, you are demonstrating that you consent to this.
All who join the room first enter the waiting room and then are admitted into the zoom room by the host. Upon entering the waiting room, each attendee is auto-set to join with their video and mic turned off so they can choose how they wish to present themselves. (To set their video/picture choices manually). This is also done in case when people who enter the chat after the start time can still join without disturbing the class. A student can join the chat/social at any time while the zoom room is open and active.
If not speaking, please keep your microphone muted. This keeps background noise down and stops switching of the focus of the video off the speaker. Those leaving their mic on and having background noise disturbing the chat will first be requested to turn off-mic; the host may and will mute those who do not comply. For repeated offenses, the person will be removed from the chat by the host.
All entering the chats agree to comply with The Troth’s position on Frith and inclusiveness:
“The Troth takes great pride in being an organization that welcomes all people without judging them. We believe that no matter what a person’s religious or cultural background, ancestral background, physical ability, gender identity, or sexual orientation may be if the Gods and Goddesses called to them, they are welcome.”
Unless actively speaking, please keep your mic muted.
This course is taught in English.
If any questons, please email heathenessentials@thetroth.org
For Troth Members: there is a Discord chat for the Heathen Essentials Study Group on the Troth Discord to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community.
For non-Troth Members: There is a voluntary mailing list for the Heathen Essentials Study Group to continue conversations, ask questions, and have a study community. Troth members who prefer not to use discord may also join the mailing list.
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