LUSTRATION OF THE ANCESTORS 

FRIDAY - SATURDAY

Conference attendees enjoy a Friday afternoon workshop.

​​FRIDAY

Friday began with a workshop on Clergy Ethics and Standards led by Rev. Pete Davis and myself. There was also a workshop on Magical Specialties led by Rev Serenity and Rev Windy LaJoie: 

A workshop on Building a Sustainable Infrastructure led by Rev Pete Davis, Rev. Ser Edward Highcorrell, and myself. 
In the afternoon there was an outdoor workshop on Spell Casting and Ritual conducted by Rev. Ruthann, Rev. Mestra, and Rev. Tim. 

Rev. Sandy led a workshop on Magical Herbs in Everyday Food: 

Rev. Viktoria Whitaker and Rev. Kestra lead a workshop on Conflict Resolution and Group Dynamics.

​​In mid-afternoon I delivered the State of the Tradition address, outlining the many advances the Correllian Tradition has made over the year and emphasizing how truly groundbreaking some of these changes were for us.

After the State of the Tradition address followed a panel on Congregational Pagan Churches including Rev. Shelly O'Brien and Rev Heidi Gleber of Pagan Church of the Sacred Pentacle, Rev. Pete Davis of the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, as well as Correllian representatives.

 
​A workshop in Clerical Counseling Basics was conducted by Rev Dr. Rodney Dysinger and Rev. Fernando. 

And Rev. Kestra and Rev. Viktoria Whittaker led a workshop on Conflict Resolution and Group Dynamics.

Rev. Don delivers the State of the Tradition address Saturday afternoon.

Finally there were also workshops on the logistics of Distance Shrines and the activities of the Order of Paladins.

The Paladin workshop led by Paladin Commanders Rev. David Webb, Rev. Jason Mycroft, Rev. Dr. Rodney Dysinger, and Rev. James De Montezon.

The Officiating Clergy attune before beginning Friday night's initiation ceremonies.

​Friday evening we began the customary First and Second Degree initiations and Outer Court Dedications which accompany each Lustration. 

We began with seven Second Degree initiations: followed with seventeen First Degree initiations (the most we have ever done in one ceremony), and concluded with Five Dedications. 

The ceremony took four hours to complete and was presided over by myself and our eleven newly seated High Priesthood -itself a unique event.

Group photo of Friday night's initiation ceremony, including Officiants, Second and First Degree initiates, and Dedicants. The over-four-hour ceremony was our longest ritual marathon yet.

SATURDAY

Saturday began with a workshop on the Aquarian Tabernacle Church presented by Rev. Pete Davis. Thereafter followed the Temple Deeming ceremony, one of the most important parts of any Lustration gathering.

Rev. Pete Pathfinder Davis gives a workshop on the Aquarian Tabernacle Church. To learn more about the Aquarian Tabernacle Church, go HERE.

The Circle is cast prior to the Temple Deeming ceremony.

​At the Temple Deeming ceremony Witan Shrines and Proto-Temples are Deemed as to their readiness to advance in the Temple making process. 

Arch Priestess Ruthann presides over the Deeming ceremony in her role as Templar Grand Deemstress, or head of the Temple making process, assisted by two Deemsters of her choice.

​Five Shrines were up for Deeming: 

Sedna Witan Shrine of Herefordshire, UK:

Green Man Witan Shrine of Semilong, Northampton, UK: 

Dragon Witan Shrine of Morelos, Mexico: 

Celtic Cross Witan Shrine of Gulfport, Florida, USA: 

Heritage Witan Shrine of Piqua, Ohio, USA.