Author Brendan Myers, Ph.D, will discuss, read from, and sign copies of “Circles of Meaning, Labyrinths of Fear: The 22 Relationships of a Spiritual Life and Culture – And Why They Need Protection“.

This is Brendan’s latest philosophical work, and the most ambitious to date. From our private loves to our most public commitments, from our own bodies to the Earth as a whole, and even the way we address the gods, this book shows us how the sacred appears not in ‘things’, but in *relationships*.

Yet these relationships are so often saturated with fear: from fear of judgment or failure, to the fear of other people, to the fear of death itself. This book looks at what our relationships would be like if they were not so saturated with fear.

More info about the book:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47%3Acircles-of-meaning&catid=19%3Aaboutbooks&Itemid=8

Brendan Myers is the author of eight books, including six nonfiction works, a novel, and a strategy game. He earned a doctorate in philosophy from NUI Galway (Ireland), and really loves the city of Montreal.

More info about Brendan:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=7%3Aaboutbrenarticle&catid=7%3Ainfo&Itemid=16

And Bren’s other books:
http://www.brendanmyers.net/wickedrabbit/index.php?option=com_content&view=section&layout=blog&id=2&Itemid=4

The pentacle is a powerful symbol in many witchcraft traditions. In some, the pentacle is a way to understand the universe, ourselves, and our communities; and ultimately a gateway to alignment and Mystery. This workshop is an introduction to the element, iron and pearl pentacles that come to us from traditions associated with Anderson Feri, and most accessibly through its offshoot Reclaiming tradition. It is an introductory talk about these pentacles, including resources for where to find more information. We will not be working directly with these pentacles in the class.

Register directly with Le Mélange Magique
http://www.themagicalblend.com/workshops
514.938.1458

Come join Alain and Diane (in collaboration with the MPRC) to celebrate the Spring Equinox and Ostara at the same time. Ostara is celebrated in honnor of Oestre, Saxon Goddess of fertility.

The cold and darkness are leaving us to make place for the Sun and all the beautiful colors will awaken again. It is a time for new births, for planting, new beginnings and fertility……..

We ask if possible that you bring for the activity, a SMALL FLOWER POT, and FOOD TO SHARE.

We hope that you will be able to join us for a beautiful afternoon of celebration.

Diane & Alain

Special 2 for 1! Offer limited! We will meet at 6pm for a short full moon ritual and begin the movie night around 7pm. The two activities will happen in the club’s office. Bring drinks and sweets for everyone, this full moon is a community moon!

We will NOT meet in the hall building. The two activities are in the CLUB’S OFFICE.

Join us at our monthly breakfast meeting to gather members of CUPS for discussion groups, answer questions, or just to eat good food! Over breakfast we will also be discussing a Pagan’s stance on issues such as animal rights, gender equality, and the envrionment, as well as open discussions about general Pagan interests such as tarot, herbology, runes, and astrology. We will be meeting at the Tutti Frutti at Atwater metro.

The event hosted a cauldron brimming with talent. We had storytelling, singing, dancing, spoken word, and magic! All the artist generously donated their time and talent for this fundraiser, so we owe them a debt of thanks.

To find out more about these artists, please visit their sites, attend their events, and buy their stuff. These artist work hard for your support.

• Loran Magie Mystique (website, Facebook)
• Shayne Gryn (website, Facebook)
• Taelstrum (website, Facebook)
• Alex and the Goddesses
• Linda Demissy
• Kym Dominque Ferguson of Madpoetix
• Laura Jane Beach (website)
• Ryan & Pascal

This was the second time we put on the Beat the Winter Blues event and I strongly suspect it won’t be the last!

Update: here are some of the performances that were filmed that night:

I know it’s a bit cliché to say, but this really was not an easy decision to make. There was strong resistance at first, borne of pride and no small part of stubbornness (comes with the territory or being Taurus, I’m told), but after taking into consideration certain events and (I hesitate to say it) omens, I had to admit it was the perfect time to step away and let a new person take the reigns.

I’m proud to say that the MPRC has been at the forefront of many events and initiatives in the pagan community in the past 10 years (already!). We’ve helped organize rituals, Sabbat Events (like the Witches Ball), conferences, workshops, and many invited speakers  to visit our fair city. We’ve even been able to help promote the idea of a Pagan Resource Centre in other communities, inspiring them to rise to the challenges in their own regions. It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with all these volunteers to take those dreams from the ether and make them into realities that many were able to experience and grow from.

But what the MPRC needs now is new blood, and we’re lucky to have a few new people in our ranks already lending us their new ideas, passion, and commitment to providing guidance and information for not only our pagan community, but the pagan-curious in our city. Even as we speak, the MPRC Board is voting in new people into the various Board positions and roles to ensure that the MPRC continues to move forward. Whoever manages to win the presidency of the MPRC has my full support and encouragement.

Of course, I will continue to help the MPRC as best as I can. There are more events in the works and we hope that our community will continue to support us in those endeavors, which in turn, helps build a stronger community.

Investing in that strong community was always something that I strove to achieve in my time as President. I still believe strongly that it is important to provide information and opportunities to our fellow pagans so that we all can learn, experience, and grow. You can only learn so much about your own spirituality from a book or the Internet, but the real knowledge lies in building relationship with your friends, family,  community, and the Gods, and until you get out of that chair and go out there to discover this with all of your senses, you are really missing out on the full range of what this world has to offer. Don’t wait until you’re ready to take a risk.

If you have not visited the MPRC or attended an MPRC event yet, I encourage you to do so! The MPRC is always looking for new volunteers to help out, even on a part-time and on-call basis, so if you have some time to invest in our community, I encourage you to do so.

As for me, I’ll still be kicking around and doing what I can to contribute to building our community, both locally and abroad. I hope to see you there. May the Gods continue to bless your path.

–
Hobbes

Come celebrate the powerful Lion Moon with us at CUPS! The Full Moon ritual will be on Mount Royal, but we will meeting at the Hall Building, Concordia’s downtown campus, at 5:30pm. Look for the stone tables at the Maisoneuve entrance.

All Montreal-area women who are interested in the Sisterhood of Avalon and an 8-week Learning Circle starting in February are welcome to attend. The cost is free but small donations to cover the space rental are appreciated. Cookies and snacks are welcome! Please feel free to pass this info along to any interested women and contact me with any questions.

For more information about the SOA, feel free to visit: http://www.sisterhoodofavalon.org/.

Lastly, please RSVP by sending them an e-mail at (daughter.of.seas@gmail.com) so they can know how many women to expect. Looking forward to sharing sacred space with you!

The MPRC will be running a public path of lights ritual for Imbolc in the upstairs room of Melange Magique.

During the ritual, we will be offering visitors the chance to walk the labyrinth of candles in meditation or contemplation

Note: You need not bring anything but you. Please no flowy robes/clothes as the candles are all on the floor.