Our Samhain High Rite of 2008 will be on November 8th at 5:30pm. Participants can start gathering no earlier than 3pm at CedarLight Center to help prepare and enjoy the center. Please arrive no later than 4:30pm. Times are subject to change, please check before you leave.

• Lore of the Season
  Since Samhain is about honoring our ancestors, attendees are asked (not required) to bring a -framed- photo of an ancestor they would like to honor at this year’s Samhain High Rite.

  This High Rite’s purpose is “Grant the leaders of the world wisdom and eloquence, so we may prosper in peace and harmony.“.

  This years Samhain ritual will honor the Einherjar as a Norse High Rite.

• This Rite is a DRY RITE
  Our celebrations are dry, meaning no alcohol 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.

  Some suggested dishes include:

  • Various fruits for this time of year (apples, raspberries, etc)
  • Baked breads and pastries
  • Pumpkin dishes or orange dishes in general
  • Lots of apple dishes!

• 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, and it may be chilly. Be prepared and bring some warm clothes. 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 through our website by clicking here:

  
  

  All donations go towards CedarLight Center bills and upkeep.

• BOOK DRIVE
  We are accepting book donations to donate to the “Book Thing” charity. This is a perfect opportunity to empty out your bookshelves! Any and all types of books will be accepted for this charity drive. Let us help you purge your collection!
  

• 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.