This year The Pagan Federation celebrates 40 years since its "official" foundation in 1971.  To mark the occasion we are hosting a major celebration weekend of Paganism in the 21st century.

 The Pagan Federation has now bridged two centuries of a Pagan revival that took off in the 18^th century, as Europeans turned once more to the deities of Greece and Rome. It continued through the 19^th century, as our antecedents learned about the religion of ancient Egypt, the cultural heritage of their own countries, and the deities and religious practices of the wider world.

                In the mid-20^th century, those who founded the Pagan Federation were at the leading edge of a growing movement of people who, while finding spiritual inspiration in different parts of our cultural heritage, shared a common vision. That vision is what we are now taking forward in the 21^st century.

                In our international conference on 8^th October, the Pagan community will be celebrating and seeking; celebrating the achievements of the past and seeking vision, energy and new inspiration for the challenges to come.

                We have a vision of Paganism that is a green spirituality rooted in the earth and traditions of our ancestors. This is not a romantic harking back to the past; but a living, growing spirituality that is meaningful to society today and in the future. It is a spirituality that honours the Divine spirit within each one us and in nature around us; that inspires us to create a society that values and cherishes the uniqueness of each living person; a spirituality of earth and heaven, of Goddess and God, of Pagan and Heathen.

From past and present, we will build the future of Paganism for the 21^st century.  Come and help us enjoy and explore, celebrate and envision, and build the foundation of the Pagan Federation for the next 40 years to come.

Saturday 8th October 2011

Royal Geographical Society, London

Doors open at 9.45am

Enjoy a full day of pagan art, music, lectures, workshops, stalls and exhibitions

http://www.paganfed.org/40th-Programme.pdf

Confirmed speakers/artists:

Ali English, Amergin Og, Andy Pardy, Ben Judd, Caitlin Matthews, Caroline Vermeulen, Caroline Wise, Chris Crowley, Dennis Murphy, Emma Restall-Orr, Graham Harvey, Hildegard Maier, Julian Vayne, Kit Berry, Katie Gerrard, Marian Green, Mogg Morgan, Morgana, Neil Geddes-Ward, Pete Jennings, Philip Carr-Gomm, Ronald Hutton, Prudence Jones, Rufus Harrington, Sheena Morgan, Simon Brighton and Vivianne Crowley...

STALL HIRE:  STALLS ARE NOW SOLD OUT!!  If you would like to go on to a waiting list please contact Luthaneal Adams on:  luthaneal@hotmail.com

Saturday 8th October Event - Masque of Orpheus

 We are delighted to announce the much awaited details for the evening event.

In celebration of the 40th Anniversary, the after conference party will be held at a fabulous new venue, the Archangel in Kensington http://www.archangelw8.com/ 

The theme is a masked ball, and the evening promises DJ's, a contemporary drum-dance ritual performance and of course live bands.

So do come dressed up in your finery and join the fun!

Tickets are available now either as a combined ticket with your day ticket (£22.50  members, £25.00 non-members), or on the door - £10.00 for evening only, or £5.00 if you have already purchased your ticket for the day.

Sunday 9th October 2011

Clapham Common, London - 11.45am

Sponsor a tree:  The trees are no completely sold out.  If you would like to go on a waiting list please email 40thevent@paganfed.org for further information.   

Accommodation

Discounted hotels are available at http://www.jigsawconferences.co.uk/pf40thanniversary.aspx

Hostels can also be found at http://www.hostelworld/hostels/London

Supporting organisations:

Atlantis Bookshop

Fellowship of Isis

INFORM

Museum of Witchcraft

Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids

Pagan Threads

PFI

PFSI

Treadwells

Trees for Cities

For more information please contact Lee-Anne Haye at 40thevent@paganfed.org  and www.paganfed.org