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Charity Donations 2020

2/18/2021

Inner Circle Sanctuary and it's members are so proud to have donated funds to the Las Vegas and the World community in 2020. Donations totaling $8,220.91 were given to:

America’s Vet Dogs (https://www.vetdogs.org/) placing highly-skilled service and guide dogs to those who have served our country honorably
Armenia Fund (https://ArmeniaFund.org ) Providing Humanitarian, Civilian & Medical Relief To Artsakh
Barn Buddies Rescue (https://barnbuddiesrescue.org/) is dedicated to the rescue of abused, neglected, or abandoned farm animals. We provide housing, rehabilitation, and holistic care for abused farm animals. We also offer educational services that promote safe habitats and care of farm animals in the valley.
Broadway in the Hood (http://www.broadwayinthehood.org/) provides educational training in the theatre arts to youths ranging from 10 to 20 years old
The Center for Suicide Awareness (https://centerforsuicideawareness.org/) dedicated to preventing suicide through proactive education, training, emotional support, collaboration, and intervention
Cornerstone Mission on Project, Inc (http://www.cornerstonemissionaz.org/)
Covid 19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO (https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/donate) goes towards funding the activities of the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (https://www.cff.org/give-monthly/) to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives
Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (https://gorillafund.org/) fully dedicated to gorilla conservation
Dream Big Nevada (https://dreambignv.org/) provides aid to Nevada’s immigrant families
Furgotten Friends Dog Rescue Inc. (http://furgottenfriendsdogrescue.org/) dedicated to finding furever homes for the dogs in our rescue
The Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Southern Nevada, Inc (https://thecenterlv.org/) furthers the well-being, positive image, and human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community
Gender Justice Nevada (http://genderjusticenv.org/) is dedicated to an intersectional approach to changing law, policy, and attitudes so that all Nevadans can live safely, authentically and free from fear, violence and mistreatment regardless of their sex/gender identity or expression.
Homeward Bound Cat Adoptions (https://homewardboundcats.org/) a modern, free-roaming adoption center minimizing the stress of homeless cats so it's easier to find them loving families
Kingman Aid to Abused People (https://housing.az.gov/kingman-aid-abused-people-kaap) 20 emergency beds for domestic violence victims; counseling; homeless beds when available; clothing; advocates in court; some monetary assistance to shelter clients
Kingman Area Food Bank (http://kingmancares.org/kingman-area-food-bank/index.htm)
Las Vegas Freedom Fund via Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada (https://secure.actblue.com/donate/vegasfreedomfund) post bail for people who are forced to stay in because they cannot afford bail (BLM protesters)
Las Vegas Natural History Museum (https://www.lvnhm.org/) a museum promoting an appreciation and understanding of global life forms, past and present
Nevada Public Radio (https://knpr.org/) an independent, not-for-profit, public benefit corporation enhancing the quality of life and fostering civic engagement by informing, educating and inspiring audiences.
Nevada SPCA (https://nevadaspca.org/) 27th provides shelter and care for homeless pets.
A Path 4 Paws Dog Rescue (http://ap4p.petfinder.com) rescues all breeds of dogs to give them a second chance at finding a loving home.
Safenest (https://safenest.org/) shelter for residents and anyone who may be experiencing abuse
The Shade Tree (https://www.theshadetree.org/) provides safe shelter to homeless and abused women & children in crisis.
Three Square (https://www.threesquare.org/) provides food to hungry people
UUCLV - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Las Vegas (https://www.uuclv.org/) a religious community where people of diverse ages, races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, physical and mental abilities, and religious beliefs covenant to affirm and promote the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism.
Vegas PBS (https://www.vegaspbs.org/) public television
Wikimedia (https://wikimediafoundation.org/support/) protects the human right to free and open knowledge for everyone.

We look forward to see what we can do in 2021!

Our policy is that whenever we collect any money for an event,
it is donated to the house in which we had the event in. After the March lockdown to reduce the transmission of Covid-19, we moved everything to Zoom but still had safe-distanced pick-up drops for workshop supplies. Thank you to UUCLV for allowing us to hold our drop pick-ups at their physical location.

Our students are never required to "pay" for classes, however, we ask for non-compulsory dues from members. At the first year level, these dues total $15 for classes monthly and an additional $30 for each sabbat. The student can give cash to their instructors, who in turn puts it in the next sabbat envelope (which is usually given to the Las Vegas Natural History Museum) or the student is free to donate monthly to an organization they believe in and want to help. All we ask for is the receipt of that donation. This is why there is so much diversity in our donations.

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Spell Bag Crafting 2021

2/15/2021

Spell Bag Crafting
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday at 6 PM – 9 PM PT

A spell bag is your magical intent in a compact and easy-to-carry container that can be kept with you at all times.

At this crafting event, we will create a money spell, and then add some different herbs, charms, crystals, or sigils to our bags to make it more personal.

We ask for a $10 donation or whatever you can afford. If you are unable to donate this time around, don’t let it discourage you from joining us.

100% of the donations collected will be given to a community charity
Your goody bag will include everything you’ll need to create the spell bag:
Candle,
bag,
herbs,
charms,
oil,
incense,
parchment paper,
and stones.

Please let us know if you’d like to participate.

Goody bag pickup will be at the UUCLV on the morning of the event from 8:30 am to 11:00 am at

UUCLV
3616 East Lake Mead Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89115
http://www.uuclv.org/location.html

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If you are interested in learning more about us,
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Imbolg Sabbat

2/10/2021

Imbolg Sabbat
-by Lord Tanys

Imbolg is a very important Sabbat for me, not only because it is so awesome a time in itself, but because it marks several firsts for me.

Brighid's Bed circa 1997 Imbolg Sabbat 2021 Inner Circle Sanctuary

A Brighid's Bed c. 1997

I started my magical path as so many do, as a Solitary, with very eclectic practices. I began practicing Ceremonial Magick, and Witchcraft. I was in a dorm room on Nellis Air Force Base, and thanks to my gig with NAFB Honor Guard, was given a room to myself.
I did many of the exercises I found in my Wicca books, and some spells, but I don’t recall doing any Sabbats- if only I had kept a journal.

My first recollection of performing a Sabbat then, would be Imbolg 1991, with my soon-to-be first wife. I believe the Ritual itself was mainly a mix of Scott Cunningham and the Farrars. And wouldn’t you know my wonderful son was born in October of that year. “In the belly” (one of the more popularly understood meanings of the name of this Sabbat) indeed!

When I joined classes in the Temple of the Inner Circle, with our Founders Lady Morgana and Lord Mordred as my teachers was when my Witchcraft really kicked into overdrive. My first Sabbat with TOTIC was in fact Imbolg, with Lady Rochelle and Lord Karonis as the High Priestess and High Priest of the Ring. Our Sabbats have always been led by students, and after taking part in this particular one, my view of the seasonal practices of Wicca would never be the same.

We were in the desert near the lake and the glow of the fires lit strange shadows on all the rocky walls around us. The standard Sabbat set up for us in those pre-drought days included a fire in every quarter, and in the center, and one for Elders’ Row and one for Guests’ Row. The ring was immense, marked by a long rope, and even larger than the ring we had practiced in the weekend before in Lady Morgana’s front yard.

Lord Karonis was resplendent in the Black and Green robe of a First Degree Initiate, wearing a hugely horned helmet, and as he lit the Center Fire with a plumber’s torch, I thought to myself (and not for the first time in my burgeoning TOTIC career) “Wow, these people really know what they’re doing.” And when Lord Karonis delivers his lines, he proves this over and over again.

I remember Lady Rochelle also being an incredible earthly representative of the Goddess, in her robes and finery, and her voice ringing out into the night and one of the most Witchy deliveries I have ever heard. It gave me chills. Thankfully I got to see her do it again at Spring Equinox. These two were incredible leaders, and made my first Sabbat with Temple of the Inner Circle not only a game changer, but set the bar very high for Sabbat performance, which is a bar that to this day we try to reach and exceed.

“Wow, these people really know
what they’re doing.”

The beautiful thing about keeping to a Tradition, is that every time a Sabbat is done, it brings back memories, emotions, and Magick from Rings gone by. You can call it tapping in, or linking; Lady Morgana called it recharging your batteries. And it does.

As I read one of our Students’ essays, I was particularly struck by her description of the effect on her brought about by the sound of the High Priestess’ sword on the gravelly ground as she cast a more recent Ring. I could hear it in my memory, and it had that similar effect on me as I sat reading about it. In 1995, Lady Morgana’s yard, casting the Ring for practice, the sword pierced the grass, and wasn’t very audible. But a week later, in the desert at night, that sound was electrifying.

Brighid's Bed c. 1997

Imbolg is one of the two times the High Priest of the Ring delivers the Charge of the Goddess. The slight changes in Grammar are very interesting, as is the energy of the person filling the High Priest role. At one point in the Ritual, six people embody different aspects of the Divine, as three Goddesses and three Gods. When the Crown of Lights is “lit” on the head of the Mother Goddess, it is quite spectacular. Entrancing is the procession of those Goddesses, led by the Maiden Goddess as She sweeps away bad from the rest of the Solar Year, while the Coven chants.

We make an offering to the Goddess in the form of Brighid’s Bed. This is a beautiful piece of work crafted by the High Priestess of the Ring, and the Maiden. People sometimes ask why we would burn such a beautiful thing in our Center Fire. It is our belief that offerings to the Divine should absolutely be the best thing we can bring, afford, or make.

Similarly, Ritual as we practice our Sabbat Rituals, can be seen as an offering of the best things in ourselves we can offer the Gods.

As Lord Mordred would say, “It’s what we do.”

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Charity Donations 2020

Inner Circle Sanctuary and it's members are so proud to have donated funds to the Las Vegas and the World community in 2020. Donations totaling $8,220.91 were given to:

Spell Bag Crafting 2021

Spell Bag Crafting
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday at 6 PM – 9 PM PT

Imbolg Sabbat

Imbolg Sabbat
-by Lord Tanys

“Wow, these people really know
what they’re doing.”

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Charity Donations 2020

Inner Circle Sanctuary and it's members are so proud to have donated funds to the Las Vegas and the World community in 2020. Donations totaling $8,220.91​ were given to:

Spell Bag Crafting 2021

Spell Bag Craftingwith Inner Circle SanctuarySaturday at 6 PM – 9 PM PT

Imbolg Sabbat

Imbolg Sabbat-by Lord Tanys

“Wow, these people really knowwhat they’re doing.”

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Inner Circle Sanctuary and it's members are so proud to have donated funds to the Las Vegas and the World community in 2020. Donations totaling $8,220.91 were given to:

Spell Bag Crafting
with Inner Circle Sanctuary
Saturday at 6 PM – 9 PM PT

Imbolg Sabbat
-by Lord Tanys

“Wow, these people really know
what they’re doing.”