From the Office of the Archdruid:
Bright day to you all, dear ones!
In an effort to maintain the integrity of our sanctuary and to continue nurturing the bonds of community, the Nemeton of the Ways is once more opening to in person ritual celebrations; specifically for New Moons, Full Moons & personal/privately scheduled rites.
While we continue to operate under Covid-19 restrictions, all such celebrations will be held exclusively out of doors, with social distancing and face masks being mandatory for all in attendance.
With such restrictions in place, we will also be upholding the moratorium on any communion rites (i.e. no "cakes & ale" or other food sharing) during any body of ritual for the foreseeable future.
Given the average size of our High Day gatherings, we will not yet be opening for such celebrations to be held in person.
You are all dearly missed, and we look forward with great anticipation to the day when we may gather once more fully as community to kindle the sacred flames together.
Please, keep well and safe. Wash your hands, wear a mask, limit your social interactions. No matter how long before we might gather fully again, we remain one sanctuary rooted in many hearts and hearths.
May Nemetona hold us,
Elen guide us,
Brighid protect us,
And always may we nurture the sacred within each other.
Rev. Jeremiah Lennox
Archdruid of the Nemeton of the Ways
Bright day to you all, dear ones!
In an effort to maintain the integrity of our sanctuary and to continue nurturing the bonds of community, the Nemeton of the Ways is once more opening to in person ritual celebrations; specifically for New Moons, Full Moons & personal/privately scheduled rites.
While we continue to operate under Covid-19 restrictions, all such celebrations will be held exclusively out of doors, with social distancing and face masks being mandatory for all in attendance.
With such restrictions in place, we will also be upholding the moratorium on any communion rites (i.e. no "cakes & ale" or other food sharing) during any body of ritual for the foreseeable future.
Given the average size of our High Day gatherings, we will not yet be opening for such celebrations to be held in person.
You are all dearly missed, and we look forward with great anticipation to the day when we may gather once more fully as community to kindle the sacred flames together.
Please, keep well and safe. Wash your hands, wear a mask, limit your social interactions. No matter how long before we might gather fully again, we remain one sanctuary rooted in many hearts and hearths.
May Nemetona hold us,
Elen guide us,
Brighid protect us,
And always may we nurture the sacred within each other.
Rev. Jeremiah Lennox
Archdruid of the Nemeton of the Ways
walking with nemetona
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Nemetona, whose name literally translates to “sacred space” or “sacred grove”, was revered by the ancient Celtic people as the energy of and that which watches over sacred spaces. She reminds us to pause and connect with these spaces in nature and within our homes. Goddess Nemetona can be thought of as the divine energy the Druids called upon in these ceremonial sites. She continues to watch over sacred sites, especially those connected with nature – she is the magical stillness deep within the forest; the deeply felt messages during a labyrinth ceremony. |
Rather than gathering in enclosed temples, Druids – the ancient priest caste of the Celtic society – celebrated and performed their rituals outdoors among the sacred groves – their nemetona (pronounced Nem-uh-TONE-uh).
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The Nemeta
The Nemeton of the Ways, acting as an uniform body of Earth Centered Sanctuary, is currently spread throughout 3 individual nemeta. Each fulfilling and servicing the needs of their local area and community. Although we have a shared vision and core beliefs, each Nemeta acts autonomously and in occord to their own local laws, governing body and community needs.
THe Ways
"The Ways" are symbolic of the paths that each and all of us take. It is an acknowledgment that no matter what we have done or where we have been, all of those moments and steps have brought us here.
We celebrate the Land, the Folks and the Gods and Spirits of place.
We honor the Self & Individuality.
"Wander whichever Way you will"
We celebrate the Land, the Folks and the Gods and Spirits of place.
We honor the Self & Individuality.
"Wander whichever Way you will"
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