Monthly Archives: November 2010

This weekend is huge for events going on in the Montreal pagan community. Make sure you don’t miss any of it!

Thursday, 6:45pm: Pagan Discussion — Crossing the Veils (without dying)
Why do some people try to cross the veil of reality? What do they hope to learn? What are some of the techniques? What are the dangers? Join us for this discussion!
MPRC page, Facebook page

Friday – Sunday: Montreal Yule Fair
The annual Montreal Yule Fair features vendors, workshops, lectures, and more! Special guest speakers include Brendan Myers, Christopher Penczak, Judika Illes, and Ellen Dugan.
Facebook page, Yule Fair page, MPRC page

Saturday night, 7:30pm: Service/Product Auction Gaia Fundraiser
This unique fund-raising event gives you the opportunity to connect directly with artists and other resourceful people. They have generously offered their work, their time, and their services, putting them up for the highest bidder.
Facebook page, MPRC page

Sunday morning, 10am: Pagan Sunday Brunch
To coincide with the Yule Fair, the Pagan Sunday Brunch has moved to the first Sunday or December. Come join us for breakfast and socializing with local pagans and those who are visiting us for the Fair!
Facebook page, MPRC page

Sunday evening, 6:30pm: Public Yule Ritual
Join us as we celebrate the birth of the Sun God and light our candles in his honor. Led by Hobbes of the MPRC. Make sure you bring a tapered candle that can be added to the Yule Log.

Time    Sunday, December 5 · 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Location    Le Melange Magique (3rd floor)
1928 Ste. Catherine street West, Montreal, QC

Facebook page

The MPRC holds discussion nights every first Thursday of the month on random subjects pertaining to alternative spirituality/paganism. The discussions are open where all opinions are welcomed.

Upcoming Topic: Crossing the Veils (without dying)
Date: December 2nd, 2010 at 18h45-20h45
Location: At the MPRC inside the Melange Magique (1928, Ste.Catherine St. West)
Costs: Free (donations welcomed)
Facebook Event

Let’s discuss:

Crossing the Veils (without dying)

• What are the “Veils” and debates on concepts of “Reality”
• What does each faith teach of the “Veils”
• Methods of crossing the Veil: Such as meditation, trance-work, astral travel, past-lives, lucid dreaming; metaphysics and the Evolving Consciousness; etc.
• Why do we try?
• Etc.

** Exceptionally, the Pagan Sunday Brunch is being held the FIRST Sunday of December **
Facebook Event Page

As part of the Yule Fair, we’re inviting you to join us for breakfast at Resto Burgers & Benedicts, which is only a few blocks away from Le Melange Magique. You can read more about the Yule Fair at:
http://www.themagicalblend.com/yulefair2010.html

Come join us for a Yuletide breakfast and meet other pagans in your community! No level of pagan experience is necessary, but as long as you can wield a knife and fork like a guru master, you’ll be respected and admired by your peers.

This is a kid-friendly event, so feel free to bring your offspring.

If you have any questions, send me a message on FB or email me at jdhobbes @ gmail.com. If you don’t know anybody, don’t fret. Ask the resto guys for Hobbes or look for the pentacle.
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Hobbes

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DIRECTIONS

Resto Burgers & Benedicts is in the Pepsi Forum that houses the AMC Movie theatre and is across Atwater from Alexis Nihon.

BUS/METRO/WALK:
Get to Atwater metro (Green line), cross Atwater from Alexis Nihon, and enter the Pepsi Forum. Its the first resto inside.

Hi Everyone,

Don’t forget that our open planning and information meeting will be held at the Concordia University Multifaith Chaplaincy on Tuesday November 23rd from 7pm to 9pm.

On the agenda will be:
- Update on planning and registration
- Upcoming fundraising auction
- GG’s February 5th National Fundraising Day
- Brainstorming ides for panels and workshops for the event itself!

DATE: Tuesday November 23rd 2010 / mardi le 23 novembre 2010
TIME: 7:00pm / 19h00
LOCATION: 2090 Mackay (downstairs)

Please join us!

ps. If you have ideas but can not make the meeting, please let us know. We can bring them up on your behalf.

Saturday December 4th
1 – 3 pm (tentative time)
$40 (you must pre-register)

Award winning author Ellen Dugan (http://www.ellendugan.com/) takes a down-to-earth approach in dealing with psychic vampires. Topics discussed in this lecture include; Psychic self-defense, and knowing the true difference between emotional vampires and intentional and unintentional psychic vampires. In the lecture, you will learn how to develop street smarts against these individuals, and how to create a psychic vampire defense kit (No pointy wooden stakes necessary.)

Get ready to enjoy yourself, to laugh and to learn some handy practical protection magick. This is Ellen Dugan’s first visit to Canada ever, so don’t miss this unique opportunity to meet her!

To purchase tickets, visit the Magical Blend website and pay via Paypal or a credit card.
http://www.themagicalblend.com/yulefair2010.html

You can also call or visit The Magical Blend at (514) 938-1458 between 11 am and 5 pm Eastern Time to charge by phone.

Spaces are limited for this workshop and preregistration is required. Don’t miss your chance to take this fantastic workshop!

Time:  Friday, December 3 at 6:30pm – December 5 at 10:00pm
Location:    Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC

Facebook Event Page
Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend website

Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair. Co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet!

Join keynote guest author Ellen Dugan along with authors Christopher Penczak, Judika Illes, Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Adelina St. Clair and a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences.

Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off.

Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!

The members of our community are so generous and talented, and they are ready to share their talents with you! During the annual Yule Fair (sponsored by Le Melange Magique and the MPRC), the CNPC Gaia Gathering fund-raising committee are proud to present the Service/Product Auction Fundraiser for the CNPC Gaia Gathering conference.

This unique fund-raising event gives you the opportunity to connect directly with artists and other resourceful people. They have generously offered their work, their time, and their services, putting them up for the highest bidder.

This bilingual event will be hosted by the larger-than-life personalities of Taras Stasiuk and Francois Champagne. It will be their job to promote the products, as well as entertain the bidders during this once-in-a-lifetime event!

All the proceeds from this event go to help fund the CNPC Gaia Gathering that is to take place in May 2011 in Montreal. If you have a product, service, or talent you would like to auction off, please let us know.

We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, December 4th (8pm) in the Auditorium at Atwater Library and may the highest bid win!

Visit the Facebook Event page.

Good day,

The MPRC holds discussion nights every first Thursday of the month on random subjects pertaining to alternative spirituality/paganism. The discussions are open where all opinions are welcomed.

Upcoming Topic: Crossing the Veils (without dying)
Date: December 2nd, 2010 at 18h45-20h45
Location: At the MPRC inside the Melange Magique at 1928, Ste.Catherine St. West, Montreal.
Costs: Free (donations welcomed)

Let’s discuss:

Crossing the Veils (without dying)
o What are the “Veils” and debates on concepts of “Reality”
o What does each faith teach of the “Veils”
o Methods of crossing the Veil:
Such as meditation, trance-work, astral travel, past-lives, lucid dreaming; metaphysics and the Evolving Consciousness; etc.
o Why do we try?
o Etc.

Cheers,