Contact & Events In Qld (May 2008)
(This is a word file that should be up to date.

Check back often as it can sometimes be updated twice a month.)

AWC 2008 Information

(This now links directly to the official AWC08 site.)

News (Updated May 2008)

May 2008. Pagans in the Park - Brisbane, suspended until further notice. (New coordinator needed)
May 2008. New Postal Address. PO Box 60; Springwood QLD 4127
May 2008. Peter appointed President of Pagan Alliance.
May 2008. New discounted membership packages launched in Qld to promote AWC. Joint memberships now available.
April 2008. Felicity appointed Regional Coordinator of SE Qld.
February 2008. Peter appointed Queensland State Coordinator.
December 2007. AWC 2008 Venue, Website and Dates finalised. See the temporary website here.
November 2007. PA and PAN representatives visit prospective venues for AWC 2008 to be held in Qld.
October 2007. Peter was appointed to the National Committee at the PA AGM.
September 2007. Sirensong returns (Our state newsletter)
July 2007. A new contact flyer is now available for ALL reoccurring Pagan events in Queensland

• Getting involved in growing the Pagan community
• Membership Rates
• Want to submit articles or stay in contact with the committee?
• What is Paganism?

Getting involved in the Pagan community

Pagan Alliance is becoming more involved in the community nation wide. Once again the states are united under a national body, with national resources, and national support in all things.
In Queesnsland, Pagan Alliance and the Pagan Awareness Network are working together to plan the 2008 Wiccan Conference. Unfortunately, with so many changes happening, it is hard to keep all the information up to date. And as I have also taken on the roles of Qld State Coordinator and the national role of President, I have found that time is even more prescious.
To assist in knowing what’s what I will attempt to make the age of information more obvious. Most new additions will be dated, or have some indication of age. Any information without a date somewhere can be considered to be at least 12 months old.
We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with events in South East Queensland and with web design. If you would like to volunteer your services, please contact our staff.

With Respect
Peter
Qld State Coordinator
President
Pagan Alliance
28 May 2008

Membership Rates 2008

Membership_Application_AWC08.doc (Word)
Membership_Application_AWC08.pdf (Acrobat Format)

Want to submit articles or stay in contact with the committee?

PA Qld now has a mailing list for members and interested parties. If you are a member and interested in getting involved and having a say in what PA is doing then visit The PA_Qld YahooGroup.
If you wish to submit articles for Pagan Times, or have an input into the website please contact the staff at PA Qld.

Peter
Qld State Coordinator
28 May 2008

What is Paganism?

Paganism is the oldest religion known to humankind. Its origins are obscure, but it is thought to have arisen with humanity's desire to explore the unknown, and to seek unity with the divine force. Therefore, Paganism has no founders, no earthly leaders, no prophets, no messiahs and no saints.

The word Pagan is derived from the Latin Paganus, meaning "a civilian", and Pagus meaning "a village", and it was the term the Romans used for the village or country dwellers whom they found when they invaded Britain. Likewise, Heathen was the term used for those living in the heath lands.

Modern Pagans follow a religion that is as old as humanity, but whose practices have been adapted to suit life in the modern world. The concepts which are vital to sustain life in the by-gone days, are revered and their principles have been retained. The term "Pagan" describes the Pagan heritage, and the affinity that modern Pagans feel with nature.

Pagans see divinity expressed in every part of the universe. The Earth, the planets, the stars, and the void are all part of one great, divine source to the Pagan. Pagans do not "worship" trees or rocks, however they do revere the divine life force which is contained within every part of the universe. Many religions teach that divinity is present everywhere - in ourselves, in animals, plants, rocks, the oceans, and can easily be seen in the phases of the Moon and the changing seasons. It is not something which is abstract and aloof - divinity is a part of the very fabric of our being.

Because divinity to Pagans is a reality, not an abstract concept, it is perceived in many forms, but primarily as a Goddess and God, who have many names and aspects.

There are many different paths of Paganism, just as there are many different traditions within Christianity, Islam etc. Pagan religions include Hinduism, Wicca, Shinto, Druidry, Asatru and Witchcraft. Paganism is a valid and spiritually fulfilling path for many thousands of people, from all over the world.

Paganism does not claim to be the "one true way", nor does it suggest that other religions are somehow wrong, or misguided, or inappropriate in today's world. All spiritual paths lead to the divine source - Paganism is but one way.

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