Update: CoG’s Response to #BlackLivesMatter

By Orange County Local Council | January 21, 2015 |

Members of Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) were invited to form a committee to draft a new statement regarding the #blacklivesmatter issue. The committee was formed after comments that some members felt the Board’s original statement did not go far enough in addressing the issue. A small group of concerned members crafted the statement below,…

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Revival of Interest in Essential Oils like Frankincense (Boswellia)

By Orange County Local Council | November 24, 2014 |

by OCLC’s Herbal and Essential Oil blogger, Gwenn Essential Oils (EOs) have become an increasingly popular topic in the world of holistic healing. Although their use dates back to antiquity, there is currently a significant revival of interest and research into the global varieties of essential oils (EOs). Historically, ancient Egypt is credited with being the…

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Coprinus comatus Mushrooms – The Shaggy Mane

By Orange County Local Council | October 21, 2014 |

Guest blogger:  Tohby of Drummondville, Province of Québec, Canada Coprinus comatus, otherwise known as, The Shaggy Mane, Shaggy Inkcap, also occasionally known as the Lawyers Wig, is a distinctive and easy to recognize mushroom. It’s size, shape, and tendency to grow in tight groups make it easy to sport even from considerable distance. Shaggy Mane…

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Remembering ancestors through traditional foods

By Orange County Local Council | October 20, 2014 |

There are many traditions for Samhain such as ancestor alters, costumes, and especially food and drink. One way we remember our ancestors is through the making of our favorite foods for Samhain. The ingredients may have meaning, as well as the process used to combine and bake/cook these tasty treats. Here are a couple of…

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Interfaith Opportunities Abound

By Orange County Local Council | October 14, 2014 |

Article by Gwenn Tara. Interfaith opportunities can bring together diverse people with lots in common. This past weekend, the Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment (OCICE) invited the community to an energizing symposium. The OCICE educates, raises awareness, and empowers people to actively protect and preserve Creation through responsible stewardship. The event was held…

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Witch Hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)

By Orange County Local Council | October 13, 2014 |

Did you ever wonder why your grandmother recommended Witch Hazel (Hamemelis virginiana) for your teenage skin problems over any of the commercial treatments?  She would have also recommended Witch Hazel to her friends for problems with varicose veins.  Just the name “Witch Hazel” conjures up images of the wise crone woman dispensing healing wisdom for…

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Bees and their honey

By Orange County Local Council | October 8, 2014 |

Honey is the epic of love The materialization of the infinite The soul and the blood of flowers Condensed through the spirit of others. GARCIA LORCA 1899-11936 Who hasn’t marveled over the sweetness of honey, the sweet golden nectar and food of the Gods? When I was a child, a trip to the grocery included…

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2nd Annual Building Our Community Through Interfaith Harmony

By Orange County Local Council | September 17, 2014 |

Sunday, September 21, 2014 is the 2nd Annual Building Our Community Through Interfaith Harmony, an evening of compassionate prayers and songs. The focus of the evening’s discussion is “Justice, Peace & Faith” though interfaith reflections on humanity in an effort to bring these communities together. This event is a pre-Parliament event for the next Parliament…

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