http://www.ravenscoven.org A Wiccan Coven based in Flint Michigan Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:47:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I love getting catalogs, and one of my favorites is the Pyramid Collection.  So a little while back, I came home and was delighted to see that I had a new catalog.  The cover bothered me.  It said Goddess Sizing at No Extra Charge.  By goddess sizing, they meant plus ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/08/goddess-sizing-at-no-extra-charge/ Author Dorothy Morrison has advised me that she will be speaking at the ritual for Denessa Smith that Is going to be held at Bishop Park in Wyandotte, on August 13th at 7PM. I hope that Denessa's friends and supporters will be able to be there to honor ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/08/denessa-smith-memorial/ How sad, how wonderful. For those of you who may not know, Denessa Smith has gone into the Summerland to be with her beloved daughter Tempest. Denessa devoted her life to the memory of her daughter, Tempest, who was reviled and tormented in school because she was a Witch took her ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/farewell-denessa/ Hey the Ravens have a new website! Sad to say we had to scrap the old website.  It was just not serving our needs.  If you are new to our web presence please register, sign up for the mailing list and enjoy.  If you are not new to the website please ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/ravens-new-website/ Some of our outer circle have created an interesting podcast. Here is the description and link to their site. They are a panel of 5 Pagans in Mid-Michigan discussing topics dealing with the Wicca and other forms of Paganism and Witchcraft from their own individual points of view, As well they ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/mid-michigan-pagan-podcast/ For those who are interested.... This is the text of the ritual the Ravens preformed at the open gathering. Thank you all for coming out and helping us celebrate today. Hey its summer!  Being asked to prepare the ritual for today gave me some time earlier this week to reflect on what ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/litha-ritual/ This is a beautiful and powerful devotion/charm that was sent to me by a dear friend. You can use it as a devotion in front of an Altar or where you feel most comfortable. Relax into Alpha, tighten and relax the muscles. Take several deep cleansing breaths. Send roots into the ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/the-armouring/ I saw this some time ago and it was titled "A Message From The Goddess" It originated from the oratory of Epictetus a Roman born Greek Slave and Stoic. 55ad - 135 ad I SHALL NOT CARRY YOU NOR HINDER YOU, NOR KEEP YOU FROM HAVING THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AS MY OTHER ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/a-message-from-the-goddess/ The writer's craft is not my forte, so if over the years I do happen to bring you to tears by slaying the English language, I will apologize well ahead of time. What I do hope to bring is some small bit of enjoyment and share some of what I ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/evermore-musings/ Mid-Summer already? Time is racing by as usual. We are all so busy in our lives that it is a wonder that we can stop and slow down to get centered again. I know I have that problem. Along with the wedding that I performed, the open gathering and being Captain ... http://www.ravenscoven.org/2008/07/unity/