Belated thanks to all who celebrated our Inis Úll Winter Solstice rite on the 21st! It was yet another wonderful experience for me. Much is made of the Norse mythological penchant for direness and violence (particularly of the Vikings); but…
High Day Rites, News from the Grove
Beyond Ragnarök – Then and Now: A Druidic Yule Celebration
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Inis Úll – Apple Isle Grove, ADF cordially invites you to our Norse Yule High Day working: Beyond Ragnarök – Then and Now. The rite will take place on Saturday, December 21st, 12 noon at Ripley-Grier Studios, 520 8th Ave,…
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Senior Druid’s Annual Report 2013
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The past year has been a momentous one for Inis Úll. In January, we wrote and voted into place our bylaws; an essential foundation for the long-term future of the Grove. As the bylaws called for three elected officers, we…
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Gloria Yetter: Our Friend, Now Our Honored Ancestor
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Druids, Inis Úll has suffered a great loss. Our Grove-mate and my good friend, Gloria Yetter, has finally succumbed to her battle with cancer. She has crossed the divide and, I am sure, has been warmly welcomed by the Ancestors…
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Samhain Gratitude
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Thanks to all seventeen corporeal folk who participated in our Samhain rite, “Turas Gan Am,” this past Saturday. It was certainly a beautiful day with weirdly warm weather contrasting the Central Park peak color foliage. I found the triskele walking…
High Day Rites
Samhain, 2013 – Turas Gan Am Ritual Outline
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INISÚLL – APPLE ISLEPROTOGROVE, ADF RITUAL OUTLINE Samhain, 2013-Turas Gan Am Saturday, November 2nd, 2:00pm The Great Hill in Central Park PREPARING THE CONGREGATION I. Call to Gather Carraig II. Triskel Procession Begins, Continues Throughout …