Egalitarianism is a value that Pagan Renewal Seattle practices, yes, and any group that would like to affiliate and collaborate with us would also have to be egalitarian.

The spiritual journey, pilgrimage, and quest is individual, and it is also communal, so we hope that we would grow not only as individuals but also as groups and traditions. The…[Read more]

Thanks for the explanation! That helped me understand better, and I’m sure as experiences accumulate in terms of forming groups, among other things, there will be more information on best approaches and/or practices. From what I understand that you are saying, groups could have a structure due to getting tax exempt status, but their spiritual…[Read more]

Olivia, merry meet! We’re glad you’re finding the Pagan Renewal resonates with you.

I launched a separate topic to respond to your questions about groups and organization, so please visit my post over there for a response.

Please feel welcome to post any other questions that come to mind.

Many blessings to you. —BF

Olivia J Moffitt recently posed the following excellent questions:

If I feel inspired by this group, would it be possible to start one from whatever locale I end up being in at the time?

Also, how do group structures work if there is no hierarchy etc.?

On the first question, yes, our vision for the future includes an affiliated network of…[Read more]

I am glad to have found this group, even if it is small, so far. I resonate with the goals and missions in this group, and I do agree that Paganism must become more flexible and adaptive than it has been, especially with regards to looking towards the future of humanity, whatever that might entail. I also resonate with the freedom to pursue all…[Read more]

Scott, good questions again!

Reform Pagans need not subscribe to a particular conception of “flourishing”, but I think that liberty, oneness, and attainment of good fortune are each compatible with our goals.

Is this page helpful in answering your question about what being “Pagan” means?

Your questions, as well as some others I’ve gotten re…[Read more]