Raven Hearth Kindred

05/11/2026

"Útiseta translates to “out-sitting” (also sitja uti – sitting out) and is a form of mystical information-seeking that appears in historical Scandinavian and Icelandic written sources. In the Heathen revival, it is a technique that many of us are trying to redevelop. But, as with a lot of contemporary Heathen material, the information available on útiseta ranges from New Age drivel to appropriated techniques from other cultures to an oversimplification that simply describes útiseta as meditation.

As a revivalist, I look to history, written records, and archeological analyses first. The foundation we build contemporary Heathen practice on matters. A strong, stable, historically rooted foundation connects us with our ancient kin of faith as well as systems of magick spiraling back to 500 BCE or earlier. It makes for a coherent structure, which makes for better magick.

So, when a friend asked for a clear instruction list on how to perform útiseta and how much time to allot for it, I just couldn’t help myself. Here’s the answer, in way more detail than you probably want." Follow the connection in the first comment to continue reading.

05/06/2026

Friendly reminder that norse mythology be q***r as f**k

04/02/2026

Raven Hearth Kindred is holding its first membership meeting and blot to Tyr tonight!

Thursday, April 2nd at 6:00 PM
Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Wyoming Valley
20 Church Road, Wyoming, PA 18644

We will open with a short welcoming meeting to greet our members and handle kindred business. Then we move into the blot. We will give offerings and thanks to Tyr, the one-handed god of justice and law. There will be stories, personal sharing, and time to celebrate the community we are building together.

Afterward we will share a round of Symbel and a potluck. Bring a dish if you are able.

This is an open, inclusive Norse Heathen ritual. All are welcome.

03/21/2026

Thank you to everyone that came to our RavenHearth Kindred - March Symbel 💚 Our next event is April 2nd. We are doing a blót to Tyr.

03/18/2026

Join us this Friday, March 20th at 6:00 PM for our March Symbel! This gathering is FREE and open to all, no experience necessary.

A Symbel is a Norse Pagan ritual of rounds, where each participant takes a turn to toast, praise, or hail a God, ancestor, spirit, or self. A drink is poured and everyone shares together. Traditionally held in three rounds, it is a time for spoken truths, remembered deeds, and reaffirmed commitments to personal growth and communal support.

By engaging in this ritual, we weave together the threads of our individual and collective wyrd, aligning our actions with the greater tapestry that connects us all.

We practice and are committed to openness and welcome for all.

What to bring:
- Comfy clothes
- A small item representing your patron/s
- Your own horn or ritual cup if you have one
- Donations of mead or other libations are welcome
- Non-alcoholic cider will be available

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Wyoming Valley
20 Church Road, Wyoming, PA 18644

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

All are welcome
RavenHearth Kindred - March Symbel

02/28/2026

We are right in the middle of our annual Wintermoot conference, so it seems as good a time as any to make an announcement!

The Troth is part of a broad based effort to create an inclusive Heathen Coalition with other Heathen organizations.

The group formed in late 2025 after Troth elections which showed membership of The Troth wanted a move towards greater cooperation with other inclusive Heathen organizations. The Troth announced in summer 2025 that it was in talks with The Asatru Community, and the coalition has expanded since then now with representatives from several Heathen organizations.

There are no plans to dissolve any of the groups who are participating in this coalition into a single group. We celebrate each other’s diversity and uniqueness, and recognize that each of us have something to bring to the work that we must do as Heathens.

The group announced yesterday:

We, the undersigned, are in the process of drafting a new shared position statement that would address the future of Declaration 127 to reflect the needs of our faith in this moment and beyond.

We are also developing a number of shared programs, improvements to our education programs, and are discussing the future of deeper cooperation within Heathenry.

The Asatru Community

Fellowship of Fire and Ice

Heathens Against Hate

The Troth

Urglaawe International

https://thetroth.org/official-announcements/troth-inclusive-heathen-coalition/

01/02/2026