Abstract:
The twelfth annual report is the first to be issued from the Church’s new headquarters in Kirkland, Washington. Rowan Tree Church would see many changes in personnel, which is discussed in detail from each of the Board members. This report also introduces a fourth prison ministry in the Galadhrim Society of Unicorns: the Lay-minister, which is intended for non-clergy participation in outreach. Another new addition to this annual report is a detailed calendar of upcoming events and activities. Changes in the Annual Retreat are also noted with instructions on participating in rituals during specific times of the day for those than cannot attend in person due to the inability to travel.
Description:
This digital asset was created from the original digital scans by Rev. Paul V. Beyerl and provided to the Valdosta State University, Archives & Special Collections to be part of their Rowan Tree Church Periodicals Collection of the New Age Movements, Occultism, and Spiritualism Research Library.
The Rowan Tree Church is an earth-based religion founded by Rev. Paul Beyerl, a Third Degree Initiate in the Alexandrian Tradition of Wicca, and incorporated on February 4, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The church is now based in Kirkland, Washington with many communities throughout the United States and Canada. The roots of the Church extend back to 1976 which Rev. Beyerl began teaching Wicca, Astrology, and Herbalism out of his home. The Church's religion, The Tradition of Lothloriën, embraces inclusiveness and accepts all people regardless of faith, sexual orientation, race, or gender, a noted departure from early Alexandrian Wicca. The Tradition has elements of Herbalism, Astrology and Tibetan Buddhism in its structure, and is deeply rooted in its Mystery School, an in-depth study program that leads to Ordination, and the Hermit's Grove, its educational and publishing entity. Noted publications are The Unicorn, The Littlest Unicorn for children, and The Hermit’s Lantern.