Berkana Grove

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1. Berkana Grove’s rituals are religious observances. Although socializing is a part of participation, and we do all enjoy laughing and having fun, the primary reason for our Sabbat/Esbat rituals is to honor the Gods. We ask that you adjust your mindset appropriately.

2. The ritual leader needs to have an accurate count of participants for ritual. Please inform who ever is leading a ritual whether you will be attending (or not) prior to the posted cut off date. Should something prevent your attendance once you have responded, please alert the ritual leader as soon as possible.

3. All attending NEED to arrive at least one half-hour before ritual is to begin in order to relax , quiet your mind and ground. 15 minutes prior to the ritual beginning, the doors will be locked, and no one will be allowed admittance after that point. We DO NOT honor ‘PST’ (pagan standard time). If you are running late call us, or you will not be allowed in the circle. NO EXCEPTIONS!

4. The ritual leader is in charge of the ritual. Please honor any requests made by them. When you attend a ritual you become part of that group’s dynamics: Be aware that your actions affect all!

5. The Craft is an open-minded religion. This Grove does not discriminate against anyone who has chosen this path. We ask that when attending our rituals, you do the same.

6. Please do not touch the altar or any personal magical items without permission.

7. Berkana Grove will welcome guests at specific holiday rituals only (as marked on the calendar), These guests must meet with the Winter Spirit(s) prior to the ritual in question in order to be invited to attend. Members of Berkana Grove will be joining in celebration of the 8 Sabbats with our Parent Grove, Spiral Tree Grove, and as such are expected to follow the rules of etiquette for this group.

8. Do not give out information about ritual attendees or Grove members without their permission.

9. Please dress appropriately. Please contact the ritual leader for proper attire. Please Refrain from wearing loud symbol or logo type shirts, as they can be very distracting. This Grove does not practice skyclad, and does not expect any ritual attendees to do so.

10 No electronic devices are allowed in circle.( Ie. pagers, cell phones, palm pilots, and watches).

11.All attendees are expected to bring food or drink to share after ritual, this helps us to ground, and adds to the feeling of unity.

12. Berkana Grove does not charge membership dues. Special fees may apply to holiday rituals that require additional supplies, or to those attended with another group. Please refer to the ritual announcement for details on any particular ritual fees.

13. Children are welcome to attend all open Sabbat rituals, practiced with Spiral Tree Grove, provided that they are accompanied AND supervised by their parents. The majority of our rites are not appropriate for young children as they tend to focus on the adults' personal growth.

14. We can not set an exact time frame for when a ritual may end. Rituals can last from one hour to two hours. Please schedule your time according as we will not "shorten" a ritual for outside obligations.

15. All members are expected to assist with set up and clean up for each ritual.

16. Treat the Earth with respect.

17. Last of all, enjoy yourself and have a good time!