May the blessings of the gods, the fae and the supportive ancestors be a reminder that each of us have a way to give gift, to share what we have to spare and to bring the love of community to the forefront of all our actions!
Covenant of the River is moving and shaking this summer! Untamed is just under two weeks from welcoming guests to a weekend of celebrating our larger Pagan community. Fort Collins Pagan Pride is in the process of securing a bigger location for our event in August. Then in the fall, the Denver Witches’ Ball will be held at the end of October in Denver at the beautiful Highlands Masonic Temple.
And those are just the larger events we are supporting as a community. We also have camping trips, yard sales and Sanctuary Care days on the calendar between now and Labor Day!
It is easy to feel overwhelmed with so many opportunities for shared work. I encourage you to figure out which events fit in your schedule and give what you can, when you are able. There is no one way to be an active part of the Covenant of the River community and all forms of gift are welcomed. Sometimes this looks like just being present and holding space for others in need. Sometimes this looks like being on a committee or team that is planning a larger event and then working your tail off the day of that event. If you can’t carry heavy things or work in the sun, maybe you can help organize supply drawers during our Sanctuary Care Days. If altitude isn’t your friend, maybe you can help man the yard sales in town. If you need help figuring how to support our community while respecting your own needs and boundaries, please reach out to Council. We will work with you to find a way.
As we continue to find safe ways to be in community, feeding our spirits and honoring our diverse paths, there will be hiccups and potholes that we did not anticipate. This is the summer of finding our footing again. We may have to get creative. We will certainly have to remember that each person has their own way of staying safe and expressing their spirituality.
As you are willing and able… This is a consistent mantra at Covenant of the River. The leadership team, the Council and the Board of Directors, appreciates every act of contribution and we set the expectation that members will honor and respect their own needs. This mantra, as it were, has two parts; first you must want to and second you must have the wherewithal to give the time or effort.
As Covenant of the River moves through this season of work, of celebrating with the larger Pagan community and giving gift, we look forward to working alongside all of you!
Blessings!
Jean Loomis
