Berkana is a quarterly newsletter published by the Re-Formed Congregation of the Goddess of MN. It is a forum for women and girls' spritual education and growth. Formal priestess training through the Women's Thealogical Institute is available through RCG/MN.

PO Box 11035
Minneapolis, MN
55411

email: bellezza_of_sis@yahoo.com
(Berkana editor)
website: http://www.rcgmn.org/

Our church is based in Pantheist and Polytheist principles, with the overall foundation of the Greek Mystery Religions. Therefore....we accept a wide variety of pagan religions. Our focus is based in Eco-Feminism, stiving for equality and balance of gender. The main traditions taught are Celestial tradition (similar to basic Alexandrian Wicca), and Hellenic Alexandrian tradition. Glorian classes are forming for September of 2000.

Our Sabbat rituals are open to the general public. Please inquire concerning these and other events. As a legally recognized church (tax exempt), we have a Childrens Teaching Program designed for parents with children. Lord Auriel Moonraven Danae is a legally recognized minister, available for counseling, wiccanings, handfastings, paganings, requiems, etc. Also, the church has programs available for GLBT pagans and witches.

We are now offering membership on a rolling basis.

email: General Information info@templeofolympus.org
Lord Auriel Moonraven Danae, HP (moonraven@thegodsgrove.com)

Circle of the Phoenix (CotP) is an Alexandrian based teaching circle with Greek and Egytian influences. We practice a semi-structured ritual format with non-limited Pantheons. We stress ethics in our teachings and our workings. CotP offers a series of five seeker classes, at different times of the year, for those seeking a general introduction to the Craft and what its about. Dedicant classes are also offered for those wishing to continue Craft study. CotP provides semi-public rituals for the eight major Sabbats, moon rites, discussion groups, student tarot labs, and other Craft related and social activities for members, students and invited guests. Please visit our web page at http://www.circleofthephoenix.org/.

To inquire about classes or other informtion, please contact Phoenix at 651-488-9214 or e-mail phoenix@circleofthephoenix.org.

This local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess holds public rituals four times yearly and is a good source for spiritual contact, worship and information in Minnesota.

5319 Emerson Ave. South
Minneapolis, MN
55419-1112

(612) 458 - 7815
email: ndawn@cog.org

The Twin Cities chapter offers 8 public festivals a year, alternative rituals for young children, and opportunities for networking, education, and cross-pollination between the Pagan movement and the Unitarian Universalist Association. CUUPS Twin Cities Pagan News is a web-based monthly ezene with free listings of public Pagan events from groups all over the state. Other features include: local, national, and world Pagan news; tools and announcements for activists who want to change the news; essays; poetry and Pagan prayers; book reviews for children and adults; quotations from kindred souls; and humor. You can subscribe to receive updates when a new issue is uploaded by sending your request to cuupstc@aol.com. We also have an online, monthly e-zine at: http://www.paganinstitute.org/e-zene_TOC.html.

local chapter website: www.PaganInstitute.org
CUUPS, continental office website: www.cuups.org
Phone: 763-493-3634

CUUPS Twin Cities President: Rev. Dr. Christa Heiden Landon

Harmony Tribe, a non profit organized to provide spiritual experiences and educational opportunities for practitioners of nature -based religions. Sponsor of rituals and events in the Twin Cities Area, and the regional Sacred Harvest Festival. Opportunities for pagan organizational experience, program and festival development, ritual construction, spiritual growth, and community building.

The Henge of Keltria is a Celtic Neopagan Druid organization. Our website offers information on what the Henge of Keltria is, resources that are available to everyone, membership information and a book store with recommended reading titles.

The Temple of the River is a temple of the traditional Celtic religion, Sli na na Deithe (sometimes called Druidism). The focus is on a balance of technical knowledge and spirituality with 100% authentic traditional practices and teachings. Students attend weekly classes tapered to their schedules. The first several years of training focus on realising purpose of one's life and finding the best way to fulfill that purpose. Thereafter the student has the option to continue for the full 14-20 years of training necessary to become a Draoi (Druid/Priest).

All teachers are well-trained and adhere to strict ethical principles.

Call for a free sample class or to learn about our procession at Twin Cities Pagan Pride Fest 2004!

Phone: 612-366-6343
Located in Minneapolis, MN near Dinkytown.

This is a social group for pagans in and around the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be Pagan to come post to the email group or attend one of the fire socials but you do need to be open-minded about different beleif systems. The main focus of this group is to organize regular get togethers. These will be very casual gatherings to meet other pagans in the area and talk about anything that is on your mind. Religion and spirituality won't necessarily be the topic.

During the months that the weather is agreeable to outdoor activities we will meet at the fire pits in Como Park every month for a bonfire social. I will bring firewood and beverages for everyone. I do not expect anyone else to bring anything. Just come as you are make some new friends!

The Yahoo! email group can be found at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/firesocials/
email contact: Polybisep@yahoo.com

Pagan Kids N Kin is a Weekly Ecclectic Pagan Family Sunday School, meeting durung the school year, at First Unitarian Society, Minneapolis, MN. Our first meeting of the 2005-2006 school year is September 18, 2005. Children and adults learn about Pagan topics together, through crafting, Ritual, myth and song.

Our goal is for Pagan families to have fun and explore their rich Spiritual heritage together, in a safe place. We encourage participation to the level that each person is comfortable, often with children casting the circle and inviting the elements and deities.

Our e-group will send announcements once or twice a week, for topics and anything that attendees should bring. This is the third year that this group has been meeting weekly at the same location. Adult paperwork is required for attendance. RSVP's encouraged.

email: kidsnkin@email.com

The Prairie Spring Teaching Circle is an organization of Reclaiming tradition teachers that envisions a growing and evolving Reclaiming magical community here in Minnesota. We believe that magical rituals of healing and celebration are powerful tools that can bring about personal and global change. Our teaching and leadership inspire people to engage in transformative personal and community work. We offer classes and rituals throughout the year. We mail out a schedule yearly and send email notices throughout the year. If you would like to be added to our mailing list and/or email list, please email Teri at tpstar@mninter.net For more information about the Reclaiming Tradition, please visit www.reclaiming.org.
Contact Teri at: tpstar@mninter.net

An eclectic Wiccan circle in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. Our rites are designed to foster personal and spiritual growth in our members and to enhance our understanding of and interaction with the Divine. We are also a teaching circle, providing a basic education in the Wiccan path for Seekers, and advanced training for Initiates.

Shades of Gray is now interviewing potential students. Please contact us at shadesofgraycircle@hotmail.com if you live in the Twin Cities area and are interested in pursuing studies in eclectic Wicca.

email: shadesofgraycircle@hotmail.com

Silverwolf Church of Wicca is an eclectic Tradition. We only use Wiccan material, not other Trads, such as Ceremonial, Native American shamanism, etc. We are purely Wiccan. We believe in the equal representation of both the Goddess and the God, knowing both to be supportive of the other. We have a four-teir initiation system; Dedicant, First Degree, Second Degree and then Third Degree. Elder status at Second Degree. The Female Witches' path are White, Red and Black respectively, while the Male Witches' Path is Yellow, Green and Black. We believe in the Triple-Goddess, as being Maiden, Mother and Crone. We also veiw the God as a Triple-God, being (Sun)-Prince, King and Elder. We have a co-rulership of equality within Coven where both the High Priestess and the High Priest are in charge. The High Priestess takes active charge from Beltain to Samhain. The Priest takes charge from Samhain to Beltain. Our Coven is called Clan of the SilverWolf, The outer Circle is the SilverWolf Church of Wicca.

email: clan_silverwolf@yahoo.com

Triskellion Wicca a small and spiritualy very rich tradition is available for healings, funerals and legal handfastings. From time to time we offer a six month course in basic occult science and Wiccan studies at no charge per class.

email: Ken Ra, Elder at triskellion1@usfamily.net

WiCoM provides its congregations with 8 yearly celebrations, opportunity for training, and self-growth. We are an eclectic, legal church with multiple accredited ministers. We believe Wicca to be a highly personal but spiritually inclusive religion.

Box 6715
Minnehaha Station
Minneapolis, MN 55406

email: genrep@wiccanchurchmn.org

Services offered: weddings, handfastings, ceremonies of holy union (for Gays and Lesbians recognized by the Unitarian Universalist Association), house-blessings, Wiccanning/Baby-naming/Dedication ceremonies. These can be held at Unitarian Universalist churches, your home, or other settings. I have been blessed with a deep background in several Pagan and Magickal traditions as well as academic and professional religious leadership training. Credentials: BA, psychology; MA, comparative religions, University of Chicago; D.Min. Meadville/Lombard Theological School (UU); Ordained as a High Priestess in 1972, as a Unitarian Universalist minister in 1995.

email: drchlandon@aol.com
phone: 763-493-3634
web: http://www.mn-wedding-clergy.com/

Ordained by the Unversal Life Church, Dannette Navone has been a practicing Witch for 27 years and is available for handfastings and other kinds of weddings. She can provide complete ritual prose or use what is developed by the couple asking for her services.

email: calms@goddessdreams.com

sAffiliation: Ordained by Universal Life Church
Registered: Minnesota, registered in Dakota County
Path or Religion: Non-Denominational
Legally Ordained: Yes
Phone: (651) 334-3638
Email: revronmn@gmail.com

Location: Minneapolis/Saint Paul, MN, but will travel throughout MN, possibly other surrounding states as well - if reimbursed for travel expenses.

Types of ceremonies: I perform all types of ceremonies. From Naming to Coming-of-Age and Rites of Passage, to Marriage/Handfasting, to Crossing-Over and Funeral Rites. More details regarding these are at the bottom of this ad.

Cost of services: My costs are always negotiable. I will not refuse anyone access to these ceremonies/rituals if at all possible. My costs are nominal and discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Notes: I perform three types of Handfastings:
* Year-and-a-Day Handfasting (or other temporary time spans or not-yet-recognized marriages)
* Lifetime Handfastings/Traditional Wedding (for this lifetime only)
* and, rarely, Soulmate Handfastings (for this and future lifetimes)

My Handfasting services include:

* Writing a custom ceremony to suit your personal/cultural beliefs and needs
* Several meetings/discussions prior to the event to understand your personal needs, discuss options, and agree on the details (minimum of 3 required. First is introductory, second is to build the ceremony, and third is to go over any last-minute details.)
* Personalized individual attention to each ceremony
* A copy of the ceremony for your personal records
* Help in planning and coordinating the Ceremony

I have my own portable ceremony/ritual items that I may bring. I will also dress in attire appropriate to the specific ceremony and the station of Priest/Clergy.

Weddings & Handfastings

Your wedding (or handfasting) ceremony and celebration should be as unique as you are. Make it reflect that uniqueness on your most special day.

Whether you write your own vows and ceremony yourselves, or you'd like my assistance in creating them, I am here for you.

If you'd like a simple, non-religious civil ceremony or a (non-)traditional wedding/handfasting, I can do those as well.

Price vary depending on each situation, but each event will be special and handled in a professional manner that will not disappoint. I am very open-minded and flexible. Payment may be made in cash, barter, or a mixture of both.

I am a Reverend in all 50 states through the Universal Life Church (ULC) and can perform legal marriage ceremonies in the State of Minnesota.

Baptisms

Are you "Churchless Christian"? I am here to help. I can perform the Rite of Baptism for anyone seeking this for themselves or their child(ren).

Funerals

During this time of loss and grieving, you'll need someone who will listen to your family's needs, help you through the difficult times and be there for you in a kind and professional manner. Please let me assist you during this time.

House Blessings & Cleansings are also available.

Rates

Rates are on a per case basis, but are always reasonable and negotiable.

If there is a service you need performed that is not on this list, please do not hesitate to inquire.

Shades of Gray Circle, Twin Cities
We are ministers in the Wiccan Church of Minnesota and legally registered clergy in Minnesota. We are available for public speaking, rites-of-passage ceremonies, weddings/commitment ceremonies/handfastings, house blessings, baby namings/dedications, hospital/prison visits, funerals and passing-over rites. Donations accepted. Willing to travel outstate for mileage compensation.

email: shadesofgraycircle@yahoo.com
web: http://shades-of-gra-mn.tripod.com

Wiccan Minister ordained in the Blue Star Tradition, credentialed through the Covenant of the Goddess and registered clergy in Hennepin County. Available for commitment ceremonies, weddings, handfastings, wiccanings (baby namings or dedications), hospital visits, funerals.

email: bis@somertrey.com

Merry meet and greetings to all. I am a ordained clergy of the Universal Life Church and have been for almost 4 years.previous to my ordainment i studied under the teachings of Willow Fea Star seeker of Texas she was my mentor for 3 years and 3 days. I am available for handfastings and other Wiccan rituals anywhere in the Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and South Dokata. I am willing to travel with some compensation for mileage. For contact info go to http://www.geocities.com/bothedjgod/ or email me at bothedjgod@yahoo.com

email: bothedjgod@yahoo.com

Anne Pascall-Zimbel
Phone: (612) 431-4043

email: Unlisted as of Yet

Earth House Project is a non-profit community attempt to build a localized resource center for people of all nature-reverent spiritual paths in the Twin Cities.

www.lifeawakening.com is a site that gives EVERYTHING away, From Herbs to "Stones" and Much more! (the proprietor does accept donations when and if someone offers)

email: fools@lifeawakening.com

A group dedicated to the growth of paganism in the Minneapolis area. We are an eclectic group of pagans ranging from Wicca's to North American shamans. Any and all are welcome to join our yahoo group themplsgrove. We are planning to have monthly or weekly meetings soon and will be getting together to make new friends and family. Our group is small but will grow fast with the help of others in the Minneapolis area. Any help or suggestions would be welcome.

email: bothedjgod@yahoo.com

A way for Asatru and other Heathens and Pagans around Minnesota to network and get to know each other face to face, trusting we will grow into a community strong enough to support at least one State-wide and other regional gatherings. We meet for our local Coffee Moot every Wednesday evening from 6:30-9:00pm at Pandoras Cup in Uptown (2516 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405-3564). Look for the Hammers and the Thor Statue (which is normally there with us).

WebSite URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/minnesota_heathens/
Coordinator: Anthony Arndt
email: arnd0054@umn.edu
email: pash75@angelfire.com

The New Alexandria Library is a public archive that preserves Pagan history, culture, and heritage. We assure community access to hard-to-find and out-of-print materials, provide access to a wide range of information and training materials, serve as a center of studies and research for scholars and even provide rental space for meetings and classes organized by library members.

Note:
The New Alexandria Library is currently on hiatus. We have made the difficult decision to "go dark, " putting items into storage and ceasing library hours in the interim.

This does not mean that the New Alexandria Library will cease to exist; rather, it will give us the opportunity to regroup, redefine our mission, and reopen in a new location at a future time. We will maintain a limited presence at Magus Books, and will continue to sponsor events of interest to the community.

email: paganlibrary@magusbooks.com

P.A.N. is a network that has been formed by a group of Minnesota Pagans concerned about the proper recognition and freedom of their religious paths. For more information on what the purposes of P.A.N. are, please email us.

email: muchdebate@yahoo.com
address: P.A.N. c/o Pagan Ink
PO Box 2746
Loop Station
Minneapolis, MN 55402-0746

The mission of the Pagan Unity Campaign (PUC) is to unify the many diverse branches of Paganism in America. A lofty goal that has been tried many times before and not succeeded. However, we are not attempting to unify Pagans under a religious umbrella, but instead are asking Pagans to come together under the banner of Freedom. To underscore our goal and our issues, we drafted and signed the Pagan Bill Of Rights; a document based on secular rights that all Pagans should have access to, but all too often are denied. It is our hope that we can all agree that unifying on this one, single position; the Pagan Bill Of Rights, would be a powerful first step. If we are successful here, the next issue will be easier.

MN PUC Yahoo Group Page: (WE NEED MEMBERS!!)

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MNPUC/

PUCPAC (Pagan Unity Campaign Political Action Committee) Yahoo Group - Subscription Page

PUCPAC-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

MAIN PUC CONTACTS:

http://www.paganunitycampaign.org/contact.html

Twin Cities STARS is a non profit organization devoted to the exploration of astrology. We are the Minnesota chapter of NCGR. (website: www.geocosmic.org) We meet once monthly, 4th Sunday of the month, at the Twin Cities Friends meeting house, at 1725 Grand Avenue in St. Paul. In addition to our regular monthly meetings, we hold special events and host out of town guest speakers.We also publish a nationally recognized quarterly journal, PARTILE. If you would like to enhance your understanding of astrology, bring your natal chart and come to our discussions!  For futher information or to be put on the email list:

email: stargncgrmn@yahoo.com

We are an ongoing, open discussion group which covers a wide variety of pagan topics. We meet every Thursday from 7 pm - 10 pm, in Peik Hall room 375. Peik Hall is located at the corner of 14th Ave. and University Ave. SE on the University of Minnesota's East Bank Minneapolis campus near Dinkytown.

Please check our website at http://www.tc.umn.edu/~pagan for upcoming topics, map to meetings, and contact information.

Earth Spirit Emporium brings you a diverse selection of magickal and ritual supplies, including Athames, books, candles, incense, essential oils, jewelry, spell kits, wind chimes, smudge sticks, tarot cards and boxes, wands, staffs, and so much more. Our staff is always willing to answer your questions and help you find those hard-to-find items.

PO Box 181088
Utica MI 48318
Toll Free 866-813-2200
email: earthspirit@ameritech.net

Evenstar offers a wide selection of books, incences, stones & crystals, and other items for the spiritual journey within. They also sponsor classes in the spiritual and mystical paths.

2401 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN
55114

(651) 644-3727

Website: http://www.evenstarbooks.com/

Located between the Wedge & Lynn-Lake neighborhood, Eye of Horus carries the widest variety of items for ritual and pathwork: Statues, Jewelry, Books, Ritual Tools, Clothing & Textiles, Candles, and an incredible selection of handmade Incense from the U.S., India, Japan, and Tibet. They also specialize in original art, art prints, and crafts from local artisans. Rooms are available for rent for classes or meetings.

Hours: 11-8 Tues-Sat./11-6 Sun/Closed Mondays

2717 Lyndale Ave S.
Minneapolis, MN
55408

Phone: (612) 872-1292

Makers of incense, floating candles, ritual bath salts, harbs and resins; with new products coming soon!

PO Box 5527
Hopkins, MN
55343

(612) 927 - 0542 (ask for Liz)
Fax service available!
Call first to let them know the fax is on it's way!
(Same number as phone, above.)

email: FHP@FireWind.com

Hawkdancing Studio, online source for custom hand made and quality imported drums, ritual use porcelain, shamanic sculpture, and deity images. Costuming, hip scarves, fire toys, and other hand made gifts and items of pagan interest. Custom metalwork and jewelry for local covens by Artifactory. Drum building workshops and local drum lessons. Source for the Solar Lunar Calendar.

A wide selection of books, incences, ritual items, candles, herbs and oils for all sorts of Pagan and occultic work can be found either in their shoppe, on the Web or via mail-order! Located right in the middle of Dinkytown, Magus is perfect for students in Minneapolis.

1316 SE 4th Street
Minneapolis, MN
55414

(612) 379 - 7669
(800) 99 - MAGUS
(1-800-99-62487)

email: store@magusbooks.com

Historic Games & Celtic knotwork design. Custom knotwork design & decoration. Contact us about our Oak and knotwork pentagram shrine/ altar. Visit our shop "MacGregor Games" at the MN Renaissance Festival.

Minneapolis

(612) 728 - 1745

email: webmaster@historicgames.com

Stone Dragon Press publishes Speculative Fiction, Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, and Alternative Lifestyles. As a service to the Wiccan and Neopagan communities, SDP is hosting a new on-line interactive book: Wicca 201: Mentoring Elders, A Dialog About the Future of Wicca. All Wiccans and Neopagans concerned about the future of their religious traditions are invited to participate. Wicca 201, can be found under the E-Books category on the home page of SDP.

email: volkhvy@stonedragonpress.com

Gemstones and crystals, jewelry, music, drums, books, greeting cards, statues, feng shui, incense, candles, flower essences, essential oils and more!

2520 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN
Phone: 612-827-5352
Fax: 612-827-0082
email: kathyluther@stonehengerr.com

UMS is the fastest growing spiritual community in Minneapolis because we offer very inexpensive space for classes and practitioners and a wide range of events. Most of our classes are donation-based, and we have different types of groups meeting every week. We also offer retail, such as stones, tarot, incense, Goddess, jewelry, and other product.

318 W. 48th St
Minneapolis, MN 55419
Phone: 612-709-9754
email: wendi@soulnurse.com

An online discussion group and e-mail list hosted at Yahoo. Minnesota Pagan members maintain a large collection of Minnesota and upper-midwest Pagan-related links, and also a very active calendar of public events by/for the neo-Pagan community of the region. Minnesota Pagan is an open and affirming online society. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Minnesota_Pagan/

A web site dedicated to linking Pagans to other Pagans.

Alchemy VII is a powerful Pagan/Earth Rock band. Some of our appearences have included The Whole Life Expo, Lake Harriet Community Church, The Fine Line and The Minneapolis Parks Dept.Summer Concert Series. We are available for events and festivals and our CD can be purchased through Serpentine Music, Earth Tone and soon at Best Buy in The Twin Cities. For more info and to hear some of our music go to http://Alchemyvii.Listen.to

A new Choral Group in the Twin Cities; the Pagan Community Chorus sings non-sacred Choral Music. Everyone is welcome to join us!

If you are interested, please contact Liz Bruke-Scovill at 651.917.9729 or email her at kethry@winternet.com.

Pagans' Night Out--Twin Ports hosts social events for fun only -- leave your politics at the door. We invite all who are Pagan and Heathen or accepting toward same to attend. These events will be ongoing once a month. During the winter we are hosting events like Atomic/Blacklight bowling, listening to music and sipping java at local coffee houses, movie nights, etc etc etc. Warmer weather will see us hosting events like picnics, potlucks, bonfires and drumming on the shores of Lake Superior. Many of our events are suitable for families with Witchlings. For exact dates and times, please contact us.

Location: Duluth, Minnesota
(218) 628-0912
email: Sarah the SwampWitch - snun@chartermi.net

In its 17th year, the Minnesota Pagan Press (MPP) is the only newsletter published by, and for, the Minnesota pagan community. Our mission is to build community and to provide informational and educational content for those involved with, or interested in, the pagan lifestyle without bias toward any particular tradition, belief system, or ideas.

The MPP includes relevant articles, book reviews, a calendar of events, and local pagan resources. Published 8 times a year, yearly subscriptions cost $15, and Individual copies can be purchased for $2 at our distributors, Magus Books, Eye of Horus, and Evenstar.

To subscribe, please mail your name, address, phone number, and a check for $15.00 to the address below. Or for information about becoming involved with the MPP, please write or email us.

MN Pagan Press
PO Box 80748
Minneapolis, MN 55408

email: editor@MNPaganPress.com

An independent newsletter published by the Pagan Awareness Network. Excellent articles, meaningful editorials and local announcements for Pagans in Minnesota. For a free issue, send us a long self-addressed stamped envelope.

Pagan Ink
PO Box 2746
Loop Station
Minneapolis, MN 55402-0746

email: muchdebate@yahoo.com