From the Office of the Archdruid:
Dear ones,
Given the exponential and rapid spread of Covid-19 throughout New York State and the rest of the United States, I, with the approval of the College of Priests, am suspending all gatherings of the Nemeton of the Ways effective immediately.
Our previous moratorium extended only to nonessential gatherings; this new order of suspension includes ALL meetings, rituals, and other gathetings of our community far and wide.
It is inclusive of the Nemeton of the Mother Grove in New York, the Nemeton of the Cervidae in Ohio, the Proto-Nemeton of the Silver Desert in Nevada, and all small group gatherings of the Nemeton of the Ways in Illinois and elsewhere.
We will continue to offer the High Days and lunar celebrations via video conferencing platforms. As specifics for those streamed services are put in place, we will update you accordingly.
Please, as we step into this time of uncertainty, hold one another in prayer, offering, and service while observing appropriate social distancing (or "social reimagining" as some of our UU sisters are putting it). Kindle your hearths and home shrines, continue to reach out to your community members via text, calls, or other such media.
Our sanctuary is not bound to any one place or time, but wherever we may open our hearts and hearths to each other in deep compassion.
May Nemetona hold us,
Elen guide us,
Brighid protect us,
And always may we nurture the sacred within each other.
Remember this admonition given by the Battakes of the Maetreum of Cybele: Be thou the light.
In deepest hope,
Rev. Jeremiah Lennox
Archdruid of the Nemeton of the Ways
Dear ones,
Given the exponential and rapid spread of Covid-19 throughout New York State and the rest of the United States, I, with the approval of the College of Priests, am suspending all gatherings of the Nemeton of the Ways effective immediately.
Our previous moratorium extended only to nonessential gatherings; this new order of suspension includes ALL meetings, rituals, and other gathetings of our community far and wide.
It is inclusive of the Nemeton of the Mother Grove in New York, the Nemeton of the Cervidae in Ohio, the Proto-Nemeton of the Silver Desert in Nevada, and all small group gatherings of the Nemeton of the Ways in Illinois and elsewhere.
We will continue to offer the High Days and lunar celebrations via video conferencing platforms. As specifics for those streamed services are put in place, we will update you accordingly.
Please, as we step into this time of uncertainty, hold one another in prayer, offering, and service while observing appropriate social distancing (or "social reimagining" as some of our UU sisters are putting it). Kindle your hearths and home shrines, continue to reach out to your community members via text, calls, or other such media.
Our sanctuary is not bound to any one place or time, but wherever we may open our hearts and hearths to each other in deep compassion.
May Nemetona hold us,
Elen guide us,
Brighid protect us,
And always may we nurture the sacred within each other.
Remember this admonition given by the Battakes of the Maetreum of Cybele: Be thou the light.
In deepest hope,
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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