ConVocation 2025: Explore and Build Pathways to the Divine: Full Schedule

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11:00am EST

Can I really be a witch if I'm also a skeptic?

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST

In exploring non-theistic Pagan practices, I have gained profound insights into how spirituality can be deeply meaningful without relying on traditional theistic frameworks. In this class I share my personal evolution which includes ways in which the non-theistic Pagan engages with the natural world, cycles of the Earth, and personal rituals to cultivate a sense of connection and purpose. These practices emphasize experimental and symbolic aspects of spirituality, focusing on the here and now. The diverse approaches within non-theistic Paganism, from secular humanism to nature-based philosophies, reveal a rich tapestry of practices that honor the sacredness of life and the universe. Come explore how one humble skeptic has learned to make meaning in her life. Resources will be shared.

Speakers

GossAmara

GossAmara, also known by the mundane name Stephenie, earned her Bachelor of Science Education from Madonna University in 1996, a Master of Science Education from Lawrence Technological University in 2002, and a Master of Early Childhood Education from Oakland University in 2011. She... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 11:00am - 12:30pm EST
Conference Room A

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus All – This class is intended to speak to a broad audience, regardless of skill/experience.

1:00pm EST

On Spirits and Phantasms: Work With the Disincarnate

Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST

Conference Room A

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We live in an enspirited world. This is a truth known to the witch and sorcerer alike. But are spirits something we should fear, or befriend, or avoid? How might we understand spirits better? And how can we begin to engage with, or strengthen our work with them? In this class we will discuss the nature of animism and apply it towards an understanding of the otherworld and its inhabitants. We will explore the ways in which spirits have been viewed historically as well as ways we might un-learn ideas which stand in the way of our success with spirit work.

Speakers

Matthew Venus

Teacher, Author, Apothecary, Diviner, Spiritus Arcanum

Matthew Venus is a traditional witch, artist, and folk magician based in Salem, Massachusetts, whose craft is centered around a deep heart of animism and a dedication to ancestral and land-based traditions. Over the past two decades, Matthew has been sharing his teachings with students... Read More →

Sunday February 23, 2025 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Conference Room A

Lecture/Discussion

Age Level All Welcome – Acceptable for all age levels to be present in the class.
Experience Focus Intermediate – Attendees should already be familiar with the basics of the topic.

ConVocation 2025: Explore and Build Pathways to the Divine

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