september, 2024
Event Details
Gorton Pagan Moot was established in 2017 by a group of local residents who saw that there was a large Pagan community in and around Gorton with no place to meet and get together. Initially based in Debdale Park, the moot recently made the move to the Monastery and are loving their new home!
What happens at a pagan moot?
Paganism is often a very misunderstood religion. In fact there are those in the Pagan community that would argue it isn’t a religion at all but more a way of life. Pagans follow the cycles of nature and the moon, the seasons, and celebrate eight festivals, known as sabbats, throughout the year. The moot meets around the time of these sabbats, with the next one being held on Sunday, 29th September, 2024 for Mabon.
With guest speaker, Tina Warren.
What is Mabon?
Mabon, also known as the Autumn Equinox, is a Pagan harvest festival celebrated around September 21-23 in the Northern Hemisphere. This holiday marks the midpoint between the summer and winter solstices, when day and night are of equal of length.
Pagans use this time to give thanks for the year’s bounty, reflect on the balance between light and darkness, and prepare for the coming winter. Celebrations often include feasting on seasonal foods, decorating altars with autumn symbols like apples and leaves, and performing rituals to express gratitude for the Earth. Some Pagans also use this time for divination or to honour the Green Man, a symbol of nature’s cycles.
Mabon is a time of transition, encouraging practitioners to find equilibrium in their lives as nature itself demonstrates perfect balance.
Who can come?
This is a family friendly gathering and all are welcome. It’s free to attend, although donations to the Monastery are always very much appreciated.
There’s always lots of laughter and everyone is welcome to come along.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
1.30-3.30pm
Find Gorton Pagan Moot on Facebook or email [email protected] for more information.
Directions to the Monastery here.