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The Pagan Federation (The PF) has been in continuous existence since 1971, and has been publishing it’s journal (Pagan Dawn) since 1969 (previously `The Wiccan’), with current readership of over 10,000 quarterly. The PF is one of largest and oldest pagan organisations in Europe and is run entirely by volunteers. A nationwide network, run by
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PF Contact Details:
- The Pagan Federation, BM Box 7097, London, WC1N 3XX, United Kingdom.
- PF National Information line: 07986 034 387
- PF Media line: 020 8470 8643
- E-mail (general inquiries): Secretary@paganfed.org
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over 40 Regional Co-ordinators and additional local organisers now work to build a strong network and put members in touch with each other, via pub moots, social gatherings, talks, open rituals and National & Regional Conferences.
The PF became a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee in the year 2000. The Pagan Federation Ltd. Company No. 4056879 registered in England & Wales. Registered Office: Town Farm, Tibshelf, Derbyshire, UK DE55 5NY.
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Aims and Objectives of the PF
The Aims and Objectives of the Pagan Federation as set out in the Constitution are:
- To seek to support all Pagans in their personal and public life, to help ensure that they have the same rights as the followers of other beliefs and members of other religions.
- To promote a positive profile for Pagans and Paganism and to provide information on Pagan paths and beliefs to the media, official bodies and the greater community.
- To facilitate effective communication, education and dialogue within and between Pagan communities and with non Pagans, through publications and events.
Work of the PF
(extract from PF main website www.paganfed.org)
- To provide open access to Pagan Worship, and to facilitate the celebration of the sacred festivals of Paganism.
- To provide support, advice, and pastoral care for Pagans in the community, including those in hospitals, Hospices and Prisons: to act as a liaison body between Pagan Ministers and the authorities concerned.
- To promote contact and dialogue between the various branches of Paganism and other religious traditions.
- To promote contact and dialogue between the various branches of British and European based Paganism and contact with Pagan and other Ethnic or Tribal religions world-wide.
- To undertake an educative role for people not familiar with Pagan beliefs and ways by providing practical and effective information on Paganism to members of the public, the media, public bodies and the Administration.
- To maintain contact by letter, through events, and the publication of a Quarterly magazine, with individual Members and the wider Pagan community.
- To provide members with local contacts where possible with other Members through correspondence or meetings.
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The 3 Principles of the Pagan Federation:
- Love for and kinship with Nature. Reverence for the life force and it’s ever renewing cycles of life & death & life!
- The Pagan ethics: “If it harms none, do what you Will”. - a positive morality expressing the responsibility of Individuals towards the Collective (outer world and community).
- Recognition of the Divine, which transcends gender, acknowledging both the female and male aspects of Deity.
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PF websites (England, UK Distrcits & international).
The Pagan Federation (United Kingdom) comprises of 14 National Districts. Each one is managed by a District Manager (DM), who in turn is further helped by Regional Co-ordinators (RC).Full details can be obtained by checking the PF Nationl website. www.paganfed.org ).
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Joining the Pagan Federation (England & Wales)
Annual Membership rates: Single: £18, Joint: £22 (If you already have a subscription to Pagan Dawn, you need only pay the difference) More details from main PF site www.paganfed.org .
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Subscribing to Pagan Dawn
Annual Subscription rates: UK - £12.00. Elsewhere - £15.00.
An annual subscription to the PF's magazine, Pagan Dawn, can be an ideal way to get more involved in Paganism. Each quarterly issue contains news, comments, in-depth articles, a readers' forum, book and music reviews and a Pagan "What's on". Anyone interested may subscribe. There is no additional charge to register a joint subscription with your partner. Subscribing to Pagan Dawn does not automatically make you a member of the Pagan Federation.
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The following is an extract from the PF (national) website www.paganfed.org.
What do you get if you join the PF?
Membership of the Pagan Federation (England & Wales)* is open to any Pagan aged 18 or over who supports our Aims and Objectives. Followers of all Pagan Paths are welcome. By joining the PF you join a nationwide network of Pagans, so that you can make contact with other Pagans through your local officer, through attending conferences, moots and other events. You will also receive the PF magazine, Pagan Dawn and the Members' News supplement, your District Newsletter, invitations to Members-only events, as well as discounts on PF products and conference tickets. Most importantly, by paying your subscription you contribute to the work which the PF carries out (see below)
PF Community Services
The Pagan Federation provides the following Community services for pagans (not just members). You may also volunteer to help with these Services (for some services, you will be vetted by the relevant government body).
- PEBBLE which is the "Public Body Liaison Committee for British Paganism", who are helping create government guidelines for recognising paganism.
- Prison Visiting
- Hospital Visiting
- Interfaith work and meetings
- Response to Appeals.
- Media Liaison on Pagan issues.
- General campaigning on issues of interest to Pagans.
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