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SUMMARY:First Gathering - Auditorium Shores Potluck Picnic and Mingle
LOCATION:Auditorium Shores
DESCRIPTION:Saved in Palaner as: saved\n\nPalaner match: 22% · why: lots of
  people going\n\nJoin us for the very first gathering of the Austin Witchc
 raft\, Wicca & Pagan Community!\n\nHave you been practicing the Craft on y
 our own and wishing for a supportive community to share the journey with? 
 Or are you curious about earth-based spirituality and interested in learni
 ng more? Whether you have been practicing for decades\, are simply curious
 \, or fall somewhere in between\, you are warmly invited to spend an eveni
 ng in community on the lawn at Auditorium Shores on August 16 at 6:30PM.\n
 \nThis first gathering will focus on connection and community. We will beg
 in with time to mingle and get to know one another. The hosts will then sh
 are a little about their personal paths\, traditions\, and practices. Othe
 rs will also be invited to share any beliefs\, practices\, or experiences 
 that have been meaningful along their own journeys. Wicca\, witchcraft\, p
 aganism\, druidry\, animism\, folk magic\, eclectic practices\, and earth-
 based spirituality are all welcome. If you are brand new and have more que
 stions than answers\, that is perfectly okay too. Curiosity is welcome her
 e!\n\nDuring the event\, we will also co-create a simple community blessin
 g ritual together. We will light a candle and set collective intentions fo
 r this new community. This will be an inclusive\, optional ritual designed
  to honor the many paths represented in our circle while celebrating the b
 eginning of something new.\n\nAfterward\, we will enjoy an open conversati
 on where everyone is invited to share their experiences\, ask questions\, 
 exchange resources\, and learn from one another. Think of it as a relaxed 
 community circle rather than a formal class.\n\nWhat to Bring\n\nA dish to
  share. Anything is welcome! Snacks\, waters\, sweets - just please be min
 dful of sharing any common dietary restrictions with the group. Also\, if 
 you aren't able to bring any food\, please do not let that prohibit you fr
 om coming!! Your presence is enough.\nA blanket\, camp chair\, or pillow t
 o sit on\nWater (it’s August in Texas!)\nAn open mind and respectful curio
 sity\nOptional: A meaningful item from your practice to share during intro
 ductions if you’d like\n\nCommunity Values\nThis is an inclusive space tha
 t welcomes practitioners of many traditions as well as those who are simpl
 y exploring. We ask everyone to approach one another with respect\, curios
 ity\, and compassion. There is no “right” way to practice\, and we honor t
 he diversity of beliefs and experiences within our community.\n\nWe look f
 orward to meeting you and planting the first seeds of what we hope will be
 come a thriving magical community here in Austin.\n\nMeetup Location\nWe w
 ill be meeting on the lawn of Auditorium Shores. We will be posting up in 
 the shade on the west tree line of the lawn. Here is a direct link to an a
 pproximate location of where we will be.\n\nBlessed Be.
URL:https://www.meetup.com/austin-witchcraft-wicca-pagan-community/events/3
 15895610/
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