Pagans and the Media
First, I want to direct everyone to an interesting piece over at the Hecate blog about Pagans and the media. Though we're "Pagan Media" here, its good for Pagans to keep up with how to respond to inquiries from mainstream media. You could be contacted at a moment's notice, for any number for reasons. Do you or your group have a media packet prepared? How about sound bites? Do you have a designated media speaker? How about a list of area resources to give the reporter if you cant answer all of his or her questions? These are all good things to have. Pagans in DC are pretty great about responding to media effectively, but I remind us to always be on our toes.
Other Area Blog Notes
The OHF on Monday posted an update in where they are with the Pagan Community Center in terms of the numbers. Check it out and see how you can support their work.
OH board member Maria Aquila writes about her experience at Capital Pride.
"The Pagan path is generally welcoming to GLBTQ community and many are practitioners or are generally supportive of our beliefs. As part of the OHF's outreach efforts we had a booth at the festival and we spent the day talking to Pagans and the Pagan-friendly. Many questions were asked, many questions were answered, many connections were made. All of the interactions were positive and people's responses ranged from extremely excited to cautiously curious. It's really fun and uplifting talking to the excited ones, but it's those cautiously curious ones that made me think."
Priestess Iris Firemoon writes about interfaith dialog."When we engage in interfaith dialogues, we each are a representative of all Pagans, and thus we should act more like the Mother Theresa of Pagans. If you don't feel that you can be genuine in wanting to understand other religions, then interfaith work is probably not for you."
Just a reminder from Sacred Circle Books that they are still hiring for two positions in the store. One of the positions is partly online. Apply here.
While we're on the topic of jobs, I should note that we here at PNC-DC are always accepting inquiries from potential team writers. Contact us and let us know if you're interested. We could always use the help.
CapitalWitch Approaches 1 Year Anniversary
Can you believe we've been up and running for nearly a year? Be on the lookout as we make plans to host an informal gathering to celebrate PNC-DC's 1 year anniversary!
What's Witchy this Weekend?
Instead of listing out all the weekend events (since there was so much more to post about today), I will instead direct you to the OHF Pagan Community Calendar. In need of a summer solstice event to attend? Well I can assure you, there are plenty to pick from!
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