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Lorraine Covenant was formed at Samhain, 1973. We're a Feminist but not fanatical, group currently scattered all over the US with alliances to other groups here in the US and Europe. Our history is much like that of many groups here in the Americas. We began in the early 1970's as a group of friends talking about feminism and the place of religion in our lives. The various Christian churches, conventional and otherwise had all tried to convince us that they were the "one true right and only way". We weren't buying it. Eventually, we started examining older pathways. We found out that not all religions worshiped a God who 'had no other gods before him'. There were groups, ancient and modern, who saw divinity as female, or as a Goddess and God. Humm. Very interesting.
The libraries at USC and UCLA got a workout. (This was well before the Internet.) We got a workout, too. Our minds and hearts were soon caught up in the idea that women were not the cause of all of humanity's problems. The beauty of the ancient prayers; the honor paid to the Goddess under so many names and titles, all convinced us that the old religions had more to offer us than those of the patriarchal era. These days there are dozens of books for people looking at Witchcraft and other occult pathways. Some are good, some are... not. Remember to use your good sense. Just because it's in print, or on the web, doesn't mean it is the Craft. There are good resources on the web, but do remember to keep the grain of salt handy. We worked out rituals that fit the old festivals. We learned as much as we could about the older celebrations of the seasons. More and more, we felt the link with the women of the ancient world. Then, in October of 1973, we formally created Lorraine Covenant. Our Statement of Intent is the equivalent of a Creed. Our sisters and brothers accept this as a promise made to each other and the Goddess. Excerpts from our Book of Shadows are made available for study and teaching purposes. Please do not violate the copyright. © 1990-2011 by For further information
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The Wheel of the Year
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Lunar Celebrations and Life Passages These are the Lunar Celebrations and the Life Passages celebrated in our traditions. Most Craft Traditions celebrate the New and Full Moon as the changing face of the Goddess. Lorraine Covenant also celebrates special occasions that change our lives, symbolize new stages in our lives and celebrate the lives of those of our sisters and brothers who have passed into Summerland.
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