September 1st to September 4th, 2005
Correllian Nativist Church, Albany New York
This is a full four day conference, dedicated to our mentors and students.
The conference itself is free but members will be asked to contribute for meal service. Pre-conference intensive certification programs are at additional cost as specified below.
Lodging is on your own but a discounted rate has been arranged at a nearby hotel. Limited sleeping space may also be available at the Temple or at the homes of local members.
Wireless high speed Internet access is available on your wireless laptop or on Temple public computers.
The Witch School Conference on Education and Leadership is focused on fulfilling the needs of the growing Wiccan and Pagan Community. It is a training conference providing the foundations of the coming global pagan educational network. We will discuss how to continue building structures, develop educational standards for Clerical Training, provide seminar presentation training, and community financing and fundraising workshops. Particularly it is a series of workshops and discussions on how to educate and lead projects that are more effective and successful. We will share strategies, provide materials, and provide usable advice. By the end of the conference, participants will be able to interact with online, distance, and local schools and teaching centers.
The Witch School Conference will be hosted at the Correllian Nativist Church, 279 Whitehall Road, Albany, New York, a Pagan Church. CNCI Pastors, Davron and Cassie Michaels and the members of Astral Light Temple are happy to welcome the community to come and participate in this
ground breaking conference.
Program Highlights:
The conference will have tracks for Members of the Clergy, the Outer Court, and for families and guests.
Outer Court Track:
- So you want to be a Witch?
- Magickal Herbs in Every Day Foods
- Outer Court Dedication Rituals
Clergy Track:
- Building a sustainable Infrastructure
- Clerical Counseling Basics
- Conflict Resolution and Group Dynamics
- Leadership and Administration
- Community and Inter-Faith Relations
- First, Second, and Third Degree Initiations
Combined Programs:
- Witch School Annual Shareholder’s Meeting
- Correllian Chancellor’s Report
- Office of the Directorate Report
- Distance Shrine Meeting and Networking
- Order of the Paladins Meeting and Networking
- Student Council Meeting and Networking
- Academic Quality and Integrity
- Building a Pagan College and Seminary
- Congregational Pagan Churches
- Communications Strategies
- Research and Records Keeping
- Panel Discussions and Break-out Sessions
- Energy Circles, Crystal webs, and other Strange Correllian Ideas
- Introduction to Ceremonial Magick
- Overview of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church
- Ghost Hunting and Paranormal Research
- Divination, Games, and Socializing
Special Guest Speakers:
- Rt. Rev. Pete "Pathfinder" Davis
Originator of the Aquarian Tabernacle Tradition Wicca and Regent of The
Woolston-Steen Theological Seminary.
Overview of the Aquarian Tabernacle Tradition
Learn about the history and structure of the ATC. The ATC was the first Wiccan church to receive full legal status and recognition by the government. ATC is based on English Traditional Wicca, with a focus of serving the larger Pagan communities by providing open worship opportunities to the public, education, interfaith liaison, and in general, providing the infrastructure available to the followers of most faiths.
Learn more about the ATC at: http://www.aquatabch.org
- Phil Farber
Author of FUTURERITUAL, certified Hypnotherapist, and licensed
Trainer of Neuro-linguistic Programming.
Rapport 101:
Imagine being able to put people at ease the moment you enter a room. Rapport is essential to leadership and a damned fine thing to have with your co-workers, friends, and lovers! Rapport 101 takes you through an experience of blending or attuning with others in
healthy and safe ways. Philip H. Farber is the author of FUTURERITUAL: Magick for the 21st Century, a manual of neurological exploration. His articles on magick and popular culture have appeared in Green Egg Magazine, The Journal of Hypnotism, Hypnosis Today, Mondo 2000, High Times, Paradigm Shift, and other unique publications and web sites. Phil is an instructor for Maybe Logic Academy (www.maybelogic.org),a Certified Hypnotist and a Licensed Trainer of Neuro-linguistic Programming, with a private practice in New York's Mid-Hudson Valley. Visit Phil at www.hawkridgeproductions.com.
- Frater Achad AL (Brian Goldstein)
Hierophant and Initiator of the Sanctuary of Thoth, and an Adept of the
Thelemic Order of the Golden Dawn.
Introduction to Ceremonial Magick:
The Thelemic Order of the Golden Dawn is a Spiritual Movement and Magickal Order with Seven Grades of Initiation which are linked with the seven Chakras of Yoga, the seven traditional Planets of Astrology and the seven Metals of Alchemy. The system of the Order is also Qabalistic in nature. Our ceremonies have been constructed to accord with the divine principles of Thelema and they are designed to instruct the Initiate in the Magick of Thelema, for the accomplishment of his/her True Will, and for the attainment of the Knowledge and Conversation of his/her Holy Guardian Angel.
- Revs. Shelly O'Brien and Heidi Gleber
Of the Pagan Church of the Sacred Pentacle
Congregational Pagan Churches:
Learn how open congregational Pagan church models work to bring Pagans together for worship, support, and fellowship. In order to succeed and sustain we must find ways to work together to maximize our resources and work towards common goals.
Guest Track:
- Get to know the Albany area with the Temple of Astral Light
- Guided tour of the city of Albany and surrounding areas
- Enjoy sightseeing, shopping, or other recreational activities
- Movies, Games, and Hospitality
Pre-Conference Intensive
Certification Program Track (additional charge):
- Life Passages Intensive
Learn how to officiate various Rites of Passage rituals. Course includes certificate of completion, manual, and certificates that you can use for your own Rites of Passage rituals! This course counts as a required component of live Third Degree Clergy training.
By: Revs. Don Lewis and Ruthann, assisted by Revs. Casey, Debra Tompkins and Rodney
When: Wednesday, August 31st - 10:00a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
- Life Passages Train the Trainer Intensive
Become certified to deliver the Life Passages program to others.
- You must have taken the Life Passages course and be a qualified member of of Second or Third Degree Clergy to take this course. First degrees likely to obtain Second may take the course, but will not be approved to teach until becoming Second Degree. Must sign a teaching agreement for certification.
By: Revs. Don Lewis, Ruthann, Ed Hubbard
When: Thursday, September 1st - 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $150.00
- Reiki Level I/II Certification Intensive
Reiki, Universal Life Energy, is a gentle non-invasive method of energy healing that can be used to accelerate the body's natural ability to heal and to assist with issues of mind and spirit.
This workshop will include meditation, knowledge and clearing of our energy centers called chakras, grounding energy techniques, self healing techniques and hands on healing of others, Reiki symbols, distance healing, advanced Reiki issues.
In this Reiki Workshop you will re-awaken your natural gift of healing and explore how
Reiki can assist you on your life path.
Learn how to heal yourself and others with this powerful energy healing system!
By: Astral Light Healing Center
When: Wednesday, August 31st - 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
Cost: $175 ($Regularly $325) - Includes Reiki manual and Reiki Level I/II certificate.
- Reiki Master Teacher (III) Certification Intensive
Reiki, Universal Life Energy, is a gentle non-invasive method of energy healing that can be used to accelerate the body's natural ability to heal and to assist with issues of mind and spirit.
This workshop will include meditations, advanced healing techniques, Reiki Master attunement, Master symbol, attunement process and techniques, distance healing issues, teaching Reiki,
and starting your own Reiki practice.
To participate students must have previously been attuned to Reiki Level II. If you received your training from somewhere other than the Astral Light Healing Center, please bring a copy of your
Level II certificate with you.
By: Astral Light Healing Center
When: Thursday, September 1st - 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m..
Cost: $225 ($Regularly $375) - Includes manual and Reiki Master/Teacher certificate
