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Saturday, January 2, 2010

P.A.N. – Pagan Awareness Network

The Pagan Awareness Network (PAN) is an Australian not-for-profit group who work to increase awareness of pagan beliefs and activities. They have a strong and thorough website containing much non-denominational material and information regarding paganism and aim to correct misunderstandings, foster tolerance and assist in the growth of the pagan community.

PAN was started in Australia in early 1997 following the withdrawal of ‘regional controllers’ from the Witches League for Public Awareness (Salem Mass. USA). Not wanting to waste the work that had already been invested, they began with a website and some pamphlets that aimed at demystifying pagans and paganism. The group went on to host Full Moon Circles with the first public circle on 23 March 1997. Such events are still held in Seven Hills, New South Wales. They are predominately a means for like-minded people to make contact with one another and organise pagan moots and gatherings.

Active socially as well as politically, PAN work to promote religious tolerance and have pagans rights recognised in Australian laws and culture. They publish a bi-monthly newsletter called The Small Tapestry and a larger annual newsletter called The Tapestry, which is available to members of the association.

4 comments:

Sylvia said...

It is very interesting! I need to study much more ;) Thank you for sharing.

Wendy said...

Thanks, Sylvia. It's so nice of you to stop by and leave a comment. Yes, I have a lot more study to do and have found that having the avenue to do something with the things I learn by posting them here not only helps me reinforce the ideas but encourages me to keep going, particularly when I get feedback that it is also of interest to others. Happy new year to you!

Unknown said...

Thank you for sharing that, very interesting. As I always feel its hard to find groups etc.

I Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New Year. May all your dreams for 2010 come true. I look forward to reading your blog through out this year.

Blessed be

Evening Breeze x

Ps. Thank you for following mine x

Anonymous said...

hiya


just signed up and wanted to say hello while I read through the posts


hopefully this is just what im looking for looks like i have a lot to read.