Appalachian Pagan Ministry

08/29/2026

17 years ago today I started my "vacation" in the WV regional jail system. That was when the seed was planted to do what I do now behind the prison walls. So much has happened in those 17 years...and we’re still doing the thing!

08/26/2026

It’s a busy week for Appalachian Pagan Ministry this week. This afternoon we had class with Oregon State Penitentiary, tomorrow it’s Mansfield and Toledo Correctionals, and Thursday is NRC in Cleveland. Next week is Madison and Trumbull Correctionals. The work never stops!

You can be a part of something meaningful by donating today. www.paypal.me/sendustoprison or CashApp to $APMtoPrison

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08/13/2026

It has been a week! Sunday, I took a little tumble at camp while packing out. Jarred myself harder than I realized, and here I am Thursday moving around at a snails pace. Joy.

But, we did have class with Mansfield Correctional this week. And we have also set up to do a Samhain ritual & feast with the Ohio prisons on Oct 31st. That will be a first since we have started the online classes during Covid. AND we’re starting Heilvegr meetings online with Oregon State Penitentiary. Yay!

As always, you can help Appalachian Pagan Ministry continue our work by donating today. www.paypal.me/sendustoprison or CashApp to $APMtoPrison

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07/27/2026

Just wrapped up classes with Madison Correctional. Tomorrow its Marion, and Wednesday its Toledo. The work never stops!

You can help by donating today! www.paypal.me/sendustoprison or CashApp to $APMtoPrison

Thank you!

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07/26/2026

“CHANGE IS THE END RESULT OF ALL TRUE LEARNING, AND LEARNING HAPPENS BEST IN CONNECTION WITH OTHERS.”—LEO BUSCAGLIA

I am still basking in the glow of inspiration after watching my Starwood community come together and provide SO MUCH for our First Aid team this year. You all donated over $1,100 in supplies, making sure we were able to keep attendees hydrated. Thank you.

I have witnessed that same sense of community support over the oast decade with Appalachian Pagan Ministry. Because of community, we have been able to serve thousands of pagans across the country who are currently incarcerated, formerly incarcerated, and/or in substance abuse recovery.

You can continue that needed support today by donating as you can. Every $$ helps! www.paypal.me/sendustoprison or CashApp to $APMtoPrison

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07/25/2026

07/22/2026

Classes today with Mansfield and Toledo Correctional, along with unpacking from Starwood and prepping for Appalachian Herbfest.

Besides working with those incarcerated, Appalachian Pagan Ministry also provides Harm Reduction and Recovery support at the fests we attend.

If you want to support our work, please donate today! CashApp to $APMtoPrison or PayPal to www.paypal.me/sendustoprison

Thank you!

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07/14/2026

Night 3 out at Wisteria for The Starwood Festival (gates open tomorrow). Pretty much done with set-up, First Aid shifts started today, and I am quite pleased with the staff i have. And the community is really pulling through with donations of items we need to make this a safe festival. All that said…

Appalachian Pagan Ministry is also still hard at work. We’ve got classes with the prisons this week (yes, even at festival) Show your support for us by your purchase at Magpies Moon this week, donating directly over at the Sober Spot, and as always via CashApp to $APMtoPrison or via Paypal at www.paypal.me/sendustoprison

Thank you!!!

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07/14/2026

Six years ago today, I was in Terra Haute, Indiana, at the Federal prison on death row. Six years ago today was a Monday, and I spent the day hanging out with Danny Lee and preparing for the upcoming ex*****on. I also got to spend time with his cousin and his daughter...both of who are amazing women. Six years ago today, I spent 14 hours straight awaiting word from the the AG's office while hanging out in a room in the prison.

2am on July 14th, they finally took Danny to the death house so we could meet one final time and then strapped him to the gurney. For the next FIVE hours he laid there on that gurney. I was with him. And we talked, we laughed, we sang....we showed them how heathens face death. I am forever grateful for that time.

As the drugs entered his veins, we said the Blood Prayer together. His final words were "Bound by blood, Guided by honor"

I am not going to discuss or debate his case (and comments referring to such will be deleted) I know for a fact that he was innocent. What I will say is that I was honored to be there with Danny as he left this world and went on to the next. Our wyrds mixed forever at that moment, and I am honored.