Our Imbolc High Rite of 2012 will be on February 4th, time at 5pm. Participants can start gathering no earlier than 2pm at CedarLight Center to help prepare and enjoy the center. Please arrive no later than 4:00pm. Times are subject to change, please check before you leave.

• Schedule of Events:
  3:30pm: Chant workshop to review the chants being used in the ritual.
  4:00pm: Pre-Ritual Brief
• Lore of the Season
  Imbolc was a time of purification and cleansing to prepare for spring. As such we will be honoring Brighid with Danu as our gatekeeper with our prayer:
  Purifying the Wells of Our Community

  We have selected 9 official cupbearers who will be collecting water from 9 different bodies of water in the area for the purpose of magically cleansing this water. The cupbearers will then return this water to its original source so that the purification may be spread out into the rest of the waters. Separate drinking water will also be purified for the participants to partake of.

• Suggested Offerings
  In ADF Druidry, it is customary to bring offerings or gifts to the honored Deities of the occasion. Traditional offerings for Brighid include poetry (best is written by oneself), songs, artwork, storytelling, handmade crafts, etc. For Danu, offerings can include dedications to the upkeep and care of the Earth, clean water, and also songs, poetry, etc. Any offerings that involve reawakening the passion for life in oneself and making moves towards being more active in the community are strongly encouraged.
  Also, individuals wishing to participate in the water purification may bring their own containers of water from their local bodies of water for the same purposes as above. We recommend bringing no more than 4 oz. (about 1/2 cup) in a seal-able container.
• PLEASE NOTE: Any oaths given as an offering MUST be cleared with the Vice Senior Druid prior to the High Rite. Please see Ashley B. upon arrival if you plan on giving an oath.
• This Rite is a DRY RITE
  Our celebrations are dry, meaning no alcohol is permitted except the Waters of Life during ritual.
• Bring a Dish for the Potluck!
  Bring a dish to share with the Grove after ritual if you wish to participate in the feast. Participants who bring a dish to share are welcome to participate in the feast. Your dish should serve approximately 6-10 people. Please label whether your dish has meat or not for our vegetarians. It’s also a good idea to list the ingredients if available.
• There are cans of sodas and bottled water available at the Grove for 50 cents each. Feel free to contribute beverages to the Grove!
• Dress Warmly
  The High Rite will be done outdoors (depending on the weather), and it will be very cold. Be prepared and bring plenty of warm clothes to prepare for the dropping temperatures once the sun goes down. If you have a chair you’d like to sit in during the High Rite, we suggest bringing that too.
• Donations
  All CedarLight events have a suggested donation of $10 per person. This can be contributed to Dagda’s Cauldron either at the Grove, or online.All donations go towards CedarLight Center bills and upkeep.

  Children and Pets

• Children are welcome to all CedarLight events, but must be attended at all times. If your children start running around during ritual or being noisy, you will be asked to escort them out of the sanctuary. We do not yet have children activities planned for this event. Pets however, are not allowed.