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In this page, we cover the following. Click on the lines below to read about each aspect. (all info are extracts from the PF main website www.paganfed.org).

 

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 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

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.

Aims and Objectives of the Pagan Federation.
The Aims and Objectives of the Pagan Federation as set out in the Constitution are:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

PF District websites:

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.

PF Contact Details:

Pagan Federation: 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).

  • Prison Visits (visiting Pagans who are in prison)
  • Hospital visits (visiting pagans who are in hospital)
  • Interfaith (actively working with various faiths)
  • Education (governent bodies, schools etc)
  • The PF is a member of PEBBLE.

Please go to the pagan federation main website for more information. follow the link http://www.paganfed.org/comsrv.php).

 

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.

The following is an extract from the PF (national) website www.paganfed.org.

What do you get if you join the PF?

    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, such as:

  • 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 such as the 2004 disaster in Boscastle, which affected the Museum of Witchcraft.
  • Media Liaison on Pagan issues.
  • General campaigning on issues of interest to Pagans.

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.

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)

    (Please note: conditions of membership are different for residents in Scotland & Ireland and for Pagan Federation International.)
    If you are a Pagan, aged 18 or over, and support the Aims and Objectives of the Pagan Federation, you may apply to become a Full Member of the PF. All members receive the PF magazine, Pagan Dawn. Other benefits of membership include a Members' News supplement to the magazine, access to the contacts network, discounts on PF products and conferences, and invitations to members-only events. Members can also become involved in the administrative and campaigning work of the PF, if they wish to do so. After one year, members are eligible to vote in elections for the PF committee or can choose to stand for election themselves.
    People new to Paganism who are sincere seekers are welcome, as are experienced Pagans.

    To apply for membership, click the link here to read a statement of the Aims & Objectives of the Pagan Federation, complete the attached form and return it with your cheque to our postal address. Be sure to sign the Declaration. (click here to download a pdf version of membership form)
    Note: The Pagan Federation reserves the right to refuse membership without giving a reason but will not contravene equal opportunity or anti discrimination legislation.

     

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