My name is Faith. I have a Ancient History undergrad and intelligence Masters degree. I am also a writer and I have written a story that takes place in pre history and is the origin story for all the regions religions and cultures. The concept is creating a modern mythology. Mythology is more than fantasy or historical fiction. It takes what defines us as cultures and drives us as individuals. Mythology is every bit as powerful as any true story because you never really know how much truth there is in a legend. Join me in a discussion about crafting mythology for stories and learn how I took my historical and intelligence background to craft a modern mythology with ancient stories. You will be able to read the first volume in January 2025.
Explore and learn the process of designing and constructing effective outdoor shrines. Shrines can be temporary or have longevity, but with good design and planning they will help expand your spiritual practice by actively inviting deity and energies to inhabit and interact with your people, and create a focal point to enliven your land long term with their presence. The first half is a discussion of integrating all the considerations in shrine design: materials, location, access, intention, limitations, This would include images of various outdoor shrine visions, materials, construction techniques, and results. The second half is a discussion of using shrines as a focal point for practice, and improving outdoor space in fertility, wildlife, and spiritual interaction through the use of shrines.
Organizer / Priest, Sacred Fire Circle in Paradise
30 years as Community Organizer through Harmony Tribe, Inc,, Upper Midwest Pagan Alliance, Sacred Fire Circle in Paradise, and festival events. Author and High Priest of Sweet River Blue Coven.
We all know that Death is at the end of our Story, but somehow, we cannot talk about it, like looking at the end of any story is supposed to ruin it- but does it? Why don't we talk about Death? What should we talk about? What is happening in realm of Death? What might be the best way to have my body disposed of? How can I control what my Death looks like? Let's all talk- we will sample Death Cafe as questions are answered at the end.
Certification through INELDA as a Death Doula among other credentials., Northwest Death Cafe
Death has always fascinated me. I have always spoken of the honor of being with a person as they transition in Death. At Paganicon 2019, I learned that there is such a thing as Death Cafe and Death Doulas. I have been pursuing this important work since. I have had experience talking... Read More →
Cancer treatment and chronic illness can make some traditional ritual and spellwork nearly impossible, because while fighting to survive chemo and radiation there isn't a lot of energy left for anything else. How do you continue your spiritual path when you can't burn incense without becoming nauseated, or have no energy to raise, or can't stomach your favorite ritual foods? Jess will share some of the low-energy ritual alternatives, talismans, and teas that helped during her own breast cancer treatment
Jess Settergren has been a solitary witch and Pagan since 1996 and studied many mythologies and traditions for worship, philosophy, and craft. While her personal practice has Wiccan bones, she branched into an eclectic mix of Norse, Greek, and Irish paganism over the years and focused... Read More →
