Wiccan and Pagan Churches and Open Circles
We are aware that there are many more existing circles than we have listed here. Many covens and circles focus their practices on adults. Since many Pagan traditions are mystery or magickal traditions, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that! However, for those people in the Pagan community who wish to involve their children in their spiritual life and do not want to remain solitaries, it can be helpful to join a group that welcomes children as well as adults into their fold. If you know of any organizations that are family-friendly (i.e. allow for children to participate in at least some of their services) please let us know by submitting the form on the side bar!
Phenix City - Church of the Spiral Tree
The Church of the Spiral Tree (CST) is a Non-profit, volunteer-staffed, ecumenical pagan church, designed to foster and celebrate a sense of community and family among pagans, both locally and in other regions of the country/world. The CST celebrates the unique pagan family: parents, children, elders, and extended family. It is an ecumenical church in that it encompasses all traditions, and is non-exclusive. It welcomes all who revere the Earth Mother and who respect themselves and others; regardless of with which tradition one is affiliated.
Colorado
Aurora - Grove of the Morning Star
Grove of the Morning Star facilitates family worship of the Goddess and the Gods to all those in the community who wish to join an assembly of diverse Pagan people. We are dedicated to keeping and teaching the "Old Ways". We also assist in healing when it is requested. Those of us who do not directly teach or heal support the work of those who do, manifesting a sense of family and accomplishment for everyone in the Church.
Denver - Hearthstone Community Church
Hearthstone Community Church is a Wiccan/Pagan church with the stated objective of exposing interested individuals to as many different traditions and practices of Wicca as possible. Hearthstone sponsors Open Full Moons monthly on the Friday before the full moon. Children are almost always welcome. Alia is available for clergy services such as weddings, sainings/paganings/wiccanings, pastoral counseling, drawing down, hospital visits, and funerals. She is also a Reiki Master and will perform healing work or attunements. Please be aware that some of the services do have a price attached to them; most notably weddings, funerals, and Reiki/healing work. Donations are of course accepted for other work, but do not have an inherent price to them.
Fort Collins - Covenant of the River
The Northern Colorado Covenant of the River gathers not only to create a positive growth in ourselves and our greater community but also to pursue an education and exploration of our heritage and culture. Children are always welcome at any gathering or ritual. Please feel free to wear ritual garb or seasonal dress to any gathering or ritual. We welcome all individuals on a positive path, regardless of their tradition or religion. Teaching available.
Fruita - Wolfshearth Coven
Our Coven meets to honor and worship the Goddess. We follow the Wiccan Spiritual Path but we recognize and accept people from all Paths. Wolfshearth along with "Something Wiccan" is beginning to sponsor workshops by authors such as Amber K, Azrael Arynn K, and Oberon Zell. We are trying to get others to come do workshops also. By doing this we are providing an opportunity for our Community to enjoy meeting these wonderful people and to learn from thier great wisdom. We always follow the Wiccan Rede, "An Ye Harm None!" To do otherwise would not be honoring the Goddess or helping our Community. Open circles, legal clergy, teaching available.
Littleton - Living Earth
Living Earth (formerly the Highlands Ranch Pagan Meetup / HRPM) is an open circle of individuals and families sharing spiritual philosophies and practices, celebrating the seasons, and growing together in a supportive, egalitarian, casual environment. The vast majority of our events are designed to be family-friendly, although many of our members do not have children. Living Earth/HRPM's mission is to provide a forum for networking and events and to create a visible, easily accessible, positive Pagan community in the south area of Denver. To do this, we first and foremost sponsor free rituals for Sabbats and full moons. We also host many other events such as social events and workshops.
Wheat Ridge - Circle Of Transformation
The Circle of Transformation is dedicated to teaching the "Old Ways" of pagan spirituality. We honor the God and Goddess in their many forms and strive to live in harmony with the Earth. We respect all of Mother Earth's inhabitants. We respect the embodiment of the God and Goddess in all people regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation. We dedicate ourselves to serving our members, our community and our country as responsible, lawful pagans. The Circle of Transformation is a teaching coven located in Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
Connecticut
Bristol - The Church of Eternal Light
The Church of Eternal Light is a Pagan Spiritualist Church located in a beautiful little white church. Our worshippers gather at 2 PM on Sundays to learn, heal and give thanks to the Mother Goddess and Father God, a.k.a "God/Goddess/All That Is" and our higher powers, guiding spirits, angels, power animals and all who help us on our paths. We welcome all Pagan traditions. All our welcome to our Sunday Services.
East Hartford - Hearthside Haven
Hearthside Haven is an incorporated (501c3) Norse/Druidic/Eclectic Family-oriented kinship. We gather to celebrate the Sabbats and Esbats and to pass down our traditions and mythologies to our children. Hearthside Haven is a place where we, as Pagans, can raise our children within our religion positively. Rituals include the children to their abilities, understanding and willingness. Their participation is lovingly encouraged. All families (insert your definition here) , family-friendly Pagans and sincere open-minded seekers are welcome. We offer rituals for all stages of life - birthing rituals, namings, childhood & adolescent rituals, mid-life and adulthood rituals, Crone/Sage-ings, requiems, funerals and best of all...LEGAL Handfastings. We have courses/classes for beginners to clergy training.
Northwest Connecticut - Three Sheeps to the Wind
Three Sheeps was created on Mabon 2004 by Kathy and Dawn. They wanted to foster greater understanding and religious tolerance in Northwestern Connecticut. They also wanted to provide classes, trainings, and circles to others who might not be able to afford it or, because of travel, may not be able to participate in other opportunities. Three Sheeps is not just for adults! We are a very family friendly group, so children are always welcome!
Delaware
Magnolia - Phoenix Song Cyrcle
We are family friendly, although we do not permit children at our Esbats. We accept new members 4 times a year. It is our belief that all living things on this earth (and potentially in this universe) are notes in the melody of the cosmos. The One Song Tradition’s core tenets are Harmony and Balance. We honor and welcom the cultural and spiritual diversity inherent in our world. One Song Tradition embraces this diversity, and members of covens of the tradition are encouraged to incorporate their own ethnic and ancestral celebrations and customs into their Witchcraft practice. Members are also encouraged to learn more about the cultures that interest them. We believe that an understanding of different cultures and religions is essential if we are to adhere to the tenet of “Harm None”, for if we look beyond skin color, religious beliefs, and all that we see on the outside, we come to know people for what is inside, and recognize that we are all members of the same human race.
Florida
Emerald Coast - Emerald Coast Pagan Community
We are an active CommUnity of individuals, affiliated groups and organizations of many paths and followings, have come together for the purpose of helping all Emerald Coast Pagans connect online and offline, networking, meet like-minded individuals and to connect spiritually with one another. We are an active community that offers our young and adults friends family gatherings. We are still accepting new members and you are welcome to join our family.
Gainesville - Church of All Worlds
We meet every Sunday at 11 am for worship service, which usually includes check-in, communion (involving chocolate and Bailey's) and presentation/discussion on topics ranging from Atlantis and Altruism to Zenophilia and Zulus. We are interfaith, so we sometimes study other spiritual traditions (for instance, Christian mysticism, Native American traditions, Santeria, Taoism, Yoruba, and Zen). We are a public entity, so we occasionally work in the community and bio-region on ecological sustainability and social justice issues. We labor within ourselves to promote spiritual, physical, and emotional health, with others, to promote a just and compassionate world, and with deity, to strengthen our connection to the divine of a million names and faces. Our outreach programs include YAW (Youth of All Worlds) headed by our youth minister (who is a youngin' himself) , and visitations to other CAW & NeoPagan groups in Florida. Never thirst!
Green Cove Springs - Whispering Willow Circle
Whispering Willow Circle is a Wiccan group in Green Cove Springs, FL formed on August 28, 2005. Our group adheres to the Wiccan Rede: "An Ye Harm None, Do What Ye Will". We are ordinary people and come from all walks of life. We share a reverence for life, nature, and the environment. We actively live our beliefs by recycling, volunteering and supporting local Wiccan/Pagan activities such as Jacksonville Pagan Pride Day. We hope that you will join our group as we explore the Wheel of the Year from Yule to Samhain and grow together by asking questions, sharing answers and developing our knowledge of Wicca.
Jacksonville - Temple Of the Mystical Ancient Circle
We are Temple of the Correllian Tradition. Temple of the Mystical Ancient Circle. We welcome all paths. We strive for Pagan Unity. We work with many other Pagan groups throughout Fla and Northern Georgia. We offer Study Groups, Rituals, Esbats, Sabbats, Camp- outs, Dinners, Drum Circles and most of all Love and Friendship to like minded people. We also travel to different events, teach classes at the events. Pagan Pride days are fun too. We want to network with the communities, especially the Pagan owned businesses to the Pagan people and others. We also will offer Reiki healings and Reiki classes from a Master, Handfastings, wiccanings, dedications, Initiations. We also have Herbal classes, incense making, Belly dancing, drumming and many other workshops.
Tallahassee - Church of the May Oak, ATC
The Church of the May Oak, A.T.C. is a local Tallahassee Wiccan Church. We are American Eclectics with a British Traditional Flair. Our aim is to create an atmosphere which will allow people of all different backgrounds to come together for worship, celebration and learning. Activities include the eight major festivals of the Wheel of The Year, Full and Dark Moon Rites to Honor the Goddess and God of Ten Thousand Names, Workshops and Classes, Weekly Meetings and a Monthly “Meet and Greet” on the First Tuesday at 7:30 P.M. at a local restaurant. Since other meetings are held in private homes we require that a parent or guardian accompany anyone under 18 to the first meeting held in a home and anyone under 16 be with a parent or guardian at subsequent meetings in homes.
Georgia
Atlanta - Grove of Phoenix Rising
We are a teaching Grove with years of experience offering support and guidance from the beginning Pagan level to the Third Degree Priestess and Priest. We honor both the feminine and masculine aspects of the Divine and work with this energy through the High Priestess and High Priest who have been the married leaders of this Grove since 1982.
Welcoming adult couples and singles, we are family oriented with children and grandchildren of our members participating in the outer Grove. The Inner Coven, composed only of Initiates is private, but family members and invited guests may attend outer Grove open Circles. We hived from the Unicorn Tradition, plus we are members of the national organization of the Covenant of the Goddess and our 3rd Degree Initiates are legal ministers. We attune ourselves with the natural rhythms of life by celebrating the monthly Esbats and the eight Sabbats. Our nature-based religion honors the Divine in all living things so we strive to be in harmony with the Earth and all Her creatures. We are dedicated to the ethical practice of Wicca and to teaching the Craft to all our members.
Atlanta - House of Oak Spring
Oak Spring is a semi-private coven in Decatur, Georgia. We formed Beltane 2000 from folks who, for twenty years, belonged to the Ravenwood coven. Oak Spring is a large coven compared to most. Our organization consists of a number of initiates made up of Elders of the Third Degree, Teachers of the Second Degree, Neophytes of the First Degree, and a number of Students/Dedicants and a good number of Friends of the House. We are diverse in age and attitudes, from babies to crones, and we are sexually balanced with both hetero- and homo-sexual members. We do not practice “sky clad” (clad in nothing but the sky) , condone sexual initiation, include the use illegal substances in our rituals or permit drugs on the Oak Spring property. Oak Spring's public outreach takes the form of a long-term community project, the Oak Spring Nature Preserve. We completed renovation of our Covenstead House so now our attention turns to the development of nature trails, environmental clean up of Snap Finger Creek and the construction of a large pavilion. It's our hope that the public comes to know us by our deeds. We don't instruct or initiate those younger than the legal age of consent without parental permission. Indeed, we insist on meeting our teenager's parents so they can come to trust that their child is acting responsibly.
Cleveland - LunaFyre Family
We are a family coven under the umbrella of Family Wiccan Traditions International (FWTI). As such we we have two tracks, one of which can lead to ordination as Wiccan clergy. Candidates for dedication and/or the clergy program will be carefully screened and only sincere seekers will be admitted to the coven. We welcome inquires and some of our rituals are open to guests.
Columbus - Green Gate Grove
Green Gate Grove is the local Columbus, Georgia grove of the Church of the Spiral Tree. The Church of the Spiral Tree (CST) is a Non-profit, volunteer-staffed, ecumenical pagan church, designed to foster and celebrate a sense of community and family among pagans, both locally and in other regions of the country/world. The CST celebrates the unique pagan family: parents, children, elders, and extended family. It is an ecumenical church in that it encompasses all traditions, and is non-exclusive. It welcomes all who revere the Earth Mother and who respect themselves and others; regardless of with which tradition one is affiliated. Green Gate Groves focus is to bring a sense of community to the local Pagan community. We celebrate the 8 Sabbats and conduct Full Moon Rituals on the Saturday closest to the actual full moon. We also have a working Children's Circle for those children who do not feel comfortable being in the main circle. For those children who do not wish to partisipate in either circle we have arts and crafts projects. Green Gate Grove participates in Project Linus www.projectlinus.org making blankets to provide love, a sense of security, warmth and comfort to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need through the gifts of new, handmade blankets and afghans, lovingly created by volunteer “blanketeers.”
Conyers - Covenant of WISE, Church of Wicca, A.T.C. , Inc.
Our church was founded in 1999 by Rev. Belladonna Laveau. Offering her own famiy home as a temple of worship, her family makes daily sacrifices to provide this community service. Covenant of WISE is an affiliate of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church. In addition to the public rituals, healings, counselings and services we have always offered, we now enjoy formal college accredited training opportunities from a host of qualified instructors for our clergy to be properly prepared for their ministry. Our children benefit from the highly successful SpiralScouts program. And we now have a public store front from which Bella can meet with and serve the community. We are family friendly, and accepting new members. Children are invited to all the events, but not classes. If we have an adult only activity, there is usually a child friendly option going on at the same time.
Griffin - Acacia
We are a teaching coven located in Griffin, GA. We accept new members after careful consideration. Both those established in their path and those still in seeking are welcome to join us. We encourage the children to attend, at the comfort level of the parents, some come in circle, others play outside (we have a gaurdian just for the children). We are working on children specific activities, and hope to have a plan in place soon. We are a small group, but are seeking new members. We hold open circle on occasion, so check out our next open circle!
Marietta - The Coven of the Welsh Dragon Dynion Mwyn
We are the Coven of the Welsh Dragon of Faerie Witchcraft. Dynion Mwyn means the Gentle People in Welsh and was founded in the United States in 1973. Dynion Mwyn has established numerous Covens and Groves throughout the World. We offer face to face instruction as well as e-mail and snail mail correspondence courses. We are an active group and accept new members, we are family friendly and have youth activities. We have a ordination program for training Pagan Clergy, and we Charter Pagan Churches. Our ordained clergy are recognized nationwide in the US. We have Open Circles from time to time, but we generally are a closed Coven. We teach a Welsh form of Witchcraft which has it's basis in: Celtic culture, Pictish Witchcraft, Welsh Druidism, Etruscan religious philosophy, and ancient Western Mysteries. We teach the relinking of humanity to Nature and we consider the Earth to be our Mother. We are a duality based tradition, and consider the God and Goddess to be equal in importance, although we give deference to the female aspect.
Smyrna - Amun-Rieu
This is a family coven. We are open to outsiders, whether they are part of our bloodline or not. We come from many different paths and welcome others of different paths to join us in our pursuit for knowledge and friendship.
Kentucky
Hopkinsville - The Spirit of the Earth Church
Spirit of the Earth is an incorporated Wiccan Church which creates a safe, caring, non-judgmental environment for Wiccans, Pagans, and other like-minded individuals can come and worship. It provides Rituals that are linked to seasonal cycles and the phases of the moon, promotes ministerial services to the greater community, and a comprehensive training program for ministers in training. They also provide a youth ministry and promotes community service.
Louisiana
New Orleans - Covenant of the Pentacle Wiccan Church
Covenant of the Pentacle Wiccan Church (Aquarian Tabernacle Church) is an inter-traditional, eclectic Wiccan circle founded in 1994. We aim to bring people of many different backgrounds together for worship, celebration, and learning. Our circles are open and public for all Sabbats, and we hold classes and seminars, with training for all degree levels. Our initiate courses are college level and include history and anthropology, as well as ritual and magical subject matters. We welcome solitaries as well as members of other covens under the umbrella of our church. Our clergy can perform legal marriages and all rites of passage. We are involved in many interfaith actions and founded the Pagan/Wiccan prison ministries in Louisiana over ten years ago. We are area chaplains (in hospitals and universities) and work in various social causes. We are trusted and respected by area media and are frequently in the public eye, even assisting law enforcement when a crime appears to have "occult" overtones. Most importantly, we take care of one another and honor the God/dess and Elements and all of their wonderful manifestations in our lives.
Minnesota
St. Paul - The Wiccan Church of Minnesota
WiCoM sponsors group rituals for all eight Wiccan sabbats, as well as for other special events and occasions. Many of these rituals are open to the public or invited guests who are not members. Certain events are open only to the membership.
Utah
Ogden - Northern Wisdom Kindred of Utah
The Northern Wisdom Kindred of Utah is dedicated to the practice of the living religion of Ásatrú. Northern Wisdom Kindred of Utah is a bona fide religious organization which solicits donations among its own established and bona fide membership exclusively through the voluntary donations of its members or officers of the organization. We are a family oriented Kindred, children are our future, our most precious commodity. Through them our religion will grow and carry on. Northern Wisdom Kindred of Utah follows the Nine Noble Virtues, and ask all visitors to respect our ways. We are a family friendly Asatru group situated in Ogden Utah. We are accepting new members at this time.
Salt Lake City - Church of the Sacred Circle
We are a 501 (c)3 nonprofit church organized under the laws of the State of Utah. We welcome all those of Earth-based paths. Those who are new to the path as well as those further along in their study are encouraged to join us. We offer a monthly full moon ritual which is open to the public, an introductory class several times a year, men's and women's mysteries circles, children and teens groups, a drumming circle, and the Crystal Well Circle which explores the harmonies of the universe with crystal singing bowls. We also sponsor Project A.R.E.S. for members of earth-based faiths in all branches of military service. Sacred Circle is very family-friendly, and we strive to include children in all of our activities and events. We recognize the importance of promoting healthy families in our community, and seek to support our families through specific children's and teens circles, through the sharing of knowledge and wisdom from those who have gone before us on the path of parenting, and through fostering young peoples' explorations of spirituality.
Salt Lake City - The Order of Our Lady of Salt
The Order of Our Lady of Salt sponsors the Goddess Worship Service, from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month. Attendance is open. Everyone is welcome. Donations are gladly accepted. The OOLS is a legal, 501(c)(3) non-profit church in the state of Utah.
Springville - Coven of the Open Circle
We are an eclectic group studying all forms of alternative spirituality and enjoy the blessing of members that share their wisdom and diversity. We meet at varying locations in Utah County. We like to take "field trips" as a group to learn more about our earth and our local community and to participate in the bettering of the world around us. Currently our group is only meeting to celebrate the Esbats monthly. Our Priestess sends out a weekly email which includes a short lesson and activity suggestions in relation to our studies. As our name states, we are an open circle. We invite anyone who has a true wish to learn or participate in a respectful manner to join us. We encourage families and children to take part in the circle but respect the beliefs of parents and guardians who may not be ready to support their children in their decision to embrace an alternative religion and therefore we ask that members under 18 get permission before attending circle or wait until their 18th birthday to attend. We are happy to answer questions of young seekers at any time and invite parents to bring their children to any activities.
Texas
Converse - Sacred Well Congregation
The Sacred Well Congregation of Texas is a universalist, independent, non-evangelical Wiccan Church. We are organized for the purpose of conducting and promoting religious worship on alternative Spiritual Paths. Our Church provides open, public venues for the practice of the Old Religions; we promote community benevolence efforts, spiritual counseling, and religious educational programs.
Vermont
Bethel - Laurelin Community
Laurelin Retreat was established in 1994 as a spiritual retreat, holistic health center and organic herb and vegetable farm. Located on 56 acres of fields and forestland in the beautiful Green Mountains of central Vermont, the retreat offers a variety of woods, fields, and farm environments to be experienced and enjoyed.The Laurelin Community is a family oriented, eclectic group of Pagans from throughout Vermont and New England that has been in existence since 1984. On the last Sunday of every month, from Noon to 4 pm, we hold a Community Brunch (pot luck) followed by a discussion group. We meet at the Laurelin Community Farm in Bethel, VT. All are welcome. We sponsor gatherings on most of the major Sabbats throughout the year. The gatherings range from one to four days in length. At other times throughout the year, we host weekend-long workshops. We are actively meeting and accepting new members, especially families.
Washington
Index - Aquarian Tabernacle Church
The Aquarian Tabernacle tradition was begun in 1979. The Aquarian Tabernacle Church is a positive, life-affirming spirituality, a non-dualist, non-racist, non-sexist, non-exclusivist, bi-polar, ecologically oriented faith dedicated to the preservation of Holy Mother Earth, the revival of the worship of The Old Gods in a modern context, the achievement of the fullest of human potentials and the creation of a peaceful world of love, freedom, health and prosperity for all sentient beings. The Aquarian Tabernacle Church is governed and perpetuated from within, but we do accept into our tradition, individuals and groups from other traditions who wish to associate themselves with our work and goals of serving the larger Pagan community, and agree to follow our tradition’s customs and Ordains. We are a public, incorporated non-profit church and are recognized as tax-exempt by government at all levels.
West Virginia
Ft. Ashby - The Naturian Temple of the Earth
The Naturian Temple of the Earth is a Society of like minded individuals located in the Tri-State area. We are completely family-friendly with workshops and activities for the parents AND the children. We believe that all Religions are created equal under the Divine, and that each Religion can honor their chosen while still maintaining that oneness with practitioners of a different Path. We cherish and respect all aspects of Nature and are working towards making the world in general, a better place to live for all. This includes working with Charities and taking an active role in cleaning up the environment. For more information, please send us an email. Membership is by invite only.
Wisconsin
Barnevald - Circle Sanctuary
Founded in 1974 by Selena Fox, Circle Sanctuary is a non-profit organization dedicated to networking, research, spiritual healing, community celebrations, and education. The Circle sponsors gatherings and encourages Nature preservation with Nature meditations and workshops celebrated at diverse locations including the Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve, a 200 acre site in the forested hills of southwestern Wisconsin, USA.
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Mexico
Guanajuato - Summerland Monastery - Tierra de Verano
Summerland Corp. ATC aka Summerland Monastery, Inc ATC has applied for non-profit status in Mexico as Tierra de Verano. We relocated from Arizona in June 2008. Our public outreach dominates our lives as we are locating mothers and children lacking basic nutritional and educational necessities, unidentified learning disabilities and assisting another non-profit in building a center for the empowerment of indigenous people. We are serving people living in 3rd world conditions through education and equine-therapy. We are "Walking Our Talk" toward a bright future for Mother Earth by creating a place where all children have the opportunity to reach their full human potential.
