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    Solstice blessings from the officers of Sacred Well Congregation!

    As we reach the Summer Solstice, we come to the longest day of the year, as well as the shortest night (at least in the Northern Hemisphere). This is the height of the Sun’s power, which in some places leads to full, lush growth but in others begins a season of intense heat that makes growth difficult. This highlights that there are few absolutes in life, and that both the seasons of nature and the seasons of life can affect us in different ways. Consider coming together in community to share both the blessings and the hardships this season may bring you.

    The Solstice is also a tipping point, reminding us that even during the heat of the rest of the summer, the days will actually be shortening as we move toward the darker half of the year. The cycles of nature are always in motion; nothing is stagnant. You might contemplate how best to use the long, full days of light while they are here, and also take time to appreciate the rest offered by the relatively short nights.

    So in this season of change, the officers of Sacred Well Congregation offer a blessing for you, your families, and your communities in this season as you participate in your personal and community celebration of Litha, Midsummarblot, Alban Hefin, or one of the many other nature-centered celebrations practiced during this time of year.

    Let’s consider the words of Patti Wigington:

    The sun is high above us
    shining down upon the land and sea,
    making things grow and bloom.
    Great and powerful sun,
    we honor you this day
    and thank you for your gifts.
    Ra, Helios, Sol Invictus, Aten, Svarog,
    you are known by many names.
    You are the light over the crops,
    the heat that warms the earth,
    the hope that springs eternal,
    the bringer of life.
    We welcome you, and we honor you this day,
    celebrating your light,
    as we begin our journey once more
    into the darkness.

    There are many ways we can celebrate the longest day of the year. Below are just a few ideas that you may choose to incorporate into your practices and celebrations.

    Celebrate the Community: If you have the means, donate your time or money to a cooling center.

    Put out water for pollinators: Using the water-catch plate under a potted plant, fill with gravel, marbles, or sand, then fill with water to just the level of the material.

    Enjoy the early summer harvest: Traditional foods of Litha include fresh vegetables and summer fruits like strawberries, since those are at their peak. Honey is a popular ingredient in recipes for Litha as it represents the sweetness of the season and was used to make mead.

    Gather Herbs: Since the power of the sun is at a peak, the morning of Litha is thought to be the best time to harvest summer herbs. If you have an herb garden, spend some time there and enjoy the extra energetic boost of midsummer.

    Energizing Summer Sun Tea With Magical Fruits
    Why not harness the powerful energy of the sun on or near the Summer Solstice by making sun tea? There’s so many choices for ingredients, so have fun with it. And if you want to make it magical, select your ingredients based on your intentions. Then set your tea out and let the sun charge it with energy, health, and prosperity.

    Energizing Sun Tea Recipe for Midsummer
    - Large glass jar with airtight lid
    - 2-4 teabags (green or black. How many you use depends on how strong you like your tea AND how large your container is)
    - Fresh fruit of your choice: we like using orange slices, berries, lemons, and apple slices
    - Fresh herbs of your choice: rosemary, thyme, and basil are great choices

    How to Make Your Sun Tea:
    Add your teabags, fruit and herbs to your glass vessel.
    Next, pour water in the glass jar until it’s almost to the very top.
    Seal it with the airtight lid.
    Place outside in direct sunlight on a very hot, sunny day for up to 3 hours or until brewed to desired strength.
    Serve over ice or after refrigeration.
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                  Roedi Course Syllabus

                  Introduction and Practical Application of GreencraftTM Wicca.

                  Part I

                  Lesson 1 – Traditional Craft Wicca

                  Lesson 2 – Introduction to the Course

                  Lesson 3 – The Goddess

                  Lesson 4 – The God and The Wheel of the Year

                  Lesson 5 – The Pentagram and the Four Elements

                  Lesson 6 – The Ritual Circle

                  Part II: Introduction to Greencraft

                  Lesson 7– The Elements & Their Correspondences on the Wiccan Circle

                  Lesson 8 – The Greencraft Quarter Calls

                  Lesson 9 – The Sabbats in Greencraft

                  Lesson 10 – Ritual and Ceremonial Magic

                  Lesson 11 – Magical and Psychological Correspondences

                  Lesson 12 – The Zodiac and the Planets

                  Lesson 13 – Planetary Rulers

                  Lesson 14 – The Astral in Wicca

                  Lesson 15 – The Tree of Life

                  Lesson 16 – Chants

                  Assigned Reading Texts

                  Buckland’s Complete Book of Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland

                  Wheel of the Year : Living the Magical Life by Pauline and Dan Campanelli

                  Wicca : The Old Religion in the Millennium by Vivianne Crowley

                  Principles of Wicca by Vivianne Crowley

                  Book of Shadows : A Modern Woman’s Journey into the Wisdom of Witchcraft and the Magic of the Goddess by Phyllis Curott

                  The Witches Qabala: The Pagan Path and the Tree of Life by Ellen Cannon Reed

                  There will be an additional five elective texts required to complete this course.

                  After successful completion of this Course, the Student may request a Greencraft Neophyte Initiation.

                  DTP Course Syllabus
                  1. History, Development and Philosophy of Traditional Craft Wicca (TCW)
                  2. Practice of Traditional Craft Wicca
                    1. Ethics: Rede, Rule of Three, Tenets
                    2. Greencraft Wicca: The Roedi Training
                    3. The Wiccan Circle
                  3. The Sacred Well Congregation Principles and Philosophy
                    1. Organization
                    2. Covenants
                    3. Establishing and Leading a Group

                  After successful completion of this Course, the Student may request a Greencraft Neophyte Initiation and/or Deaconry Ordination.