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Hearths and Special Interest Groups
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The Kith of
Yggdrasil has two active hearths at present and two Special
Interest Groups. Hearths are the foundation of the Kith, aiming
to bring together followers of our faith within particular areas
for the development of their spiritual life and the building of
our religious community. Some members of the Kith are not
actively associated with a hearth however, because of their
geographical location.
A Special Interest Group is a different kind sub-grouping within
the Kith which enables members who share a particular interest
to pursue it collaboratively with other members regardless of
location or whether they are actively associated with a hearth |
Hearths
Joining up with a
hearth is not compulsory for Kith members and can be difficult for
some because we are a scattered band. It is highly recommended if it
is possible,
however, since each hearth has its own programme of activities
including regular Blot ceremonies. Details of hearth activities are
published regularly in Sunwheel or Frostfire and we are always happy to help new
members make contact with their nearest hearth.
We hope that the number of hearths and associated activities will grow
as our membership increases. The Kith's policy is always to encourage
such activities for the benefit of its members but we accept that not
everyone wishes to observe their faith in a communal way, or is able
to travel far to attend a meeting. We also accept that even where
there are sufficient members near enough together to support a hearth,
work and time are involved in running even the smallest of
organisations.
Special Interest
Groups
Our current Special
Interest Groups are concerned with the practice of mystic
working and parenting.
The Mystic Working Group
We are setting up a study group for
members of the Kith, to help in developing our understanding of the
mystical side of the Odinic Heathen path.
Presently the group is under the chairmanship of Steve Davies and he
is supported by Alan and Freya Nash.
Firstly what do we mean by the mystical side?
This could include such things as runic studies, meditation practices
at various levels, and looking at some of the more advanced practices
of seidr and galdr. Under this heading come such activities as
talismanic working, magical practices associated with the
Odinic Heathen path, healing, and
working within wyrd.
This isn’t an exhaustive list of the
activities, but we hope it will give an indication of the range of
interests the group is seeking to support within the Kith of
Yggdrasil.
There is also the deepening relationship we can develop with Gods,
Goddesses and the other beings of Heathenry.
Those involved in organising the group don’t describe themselves as
masters in any of the mystic paths, but they do see themselves as
facilitators of a joint endeavour to further the mystic aspirations of
the wider membership of the Kith of Yggdrasil.
The aim of the Mystic Working Group is to provide a forum, and point
of contact within the Kith, for those members wishing to deepen and
develop their understanding of all, or just one, of the various mystic
arts.
It would be premature at this stage to say exactly how the group will
work, as this will to some extent depend on the interest it attracts
from the wider membership of the Kith, and the interests expressed by
that membership. This could extend to mutual working, and the
organisation of meetings.
To start with it intends to review books and develop articles upon
mystic subjects for Sunwheel.
Those wishing to be associated with the group, or seeking to offer or
look for advice across the mystic fields should contact:-
The Secretary, The Kith of Yggdrasil,26 Essex Road,
Dartford Kent
DA1 2AU
Or email
siegrune@sefafell.myzen.co.uk
"If you know a friend you can fully
trust, go often
to his house."
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