Raven Hearth Kindred

08/21/2026

Today at 6:30 PM!!

Join Raven Hearth Kindred for a blót (pronounced blōt) — a traditional toast honoring Deity and our ancestors.

Our August blót honors the Vanir: the old gods of fertility, prosperity, and the natural world.

Raven Hearth Kindred is a newer, small local Heathen group. Blóts require supplies, so please RSVP to RavenHearthKindred(at)gmail(dot)com if you'd like to attend. Bring your own horn or ritual cup; mead or other libation donations are welcome.

Afterward, we'll share a round of Symbel and a potluck. Feel free to bring a dish to share, savory or sweet, with a card listing ingredients for anyone with allergies or sensitivities.

We're grateful for everyone who helps make this kindred a success. Raven Hearth Kindred practices .

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

08/02/2026

The 4th annual NEPA Pagan Pride Day was held Aug. 1 at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.

08/02/2026

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A very different festival in Wilkes-Barre celebrates nature and earth-based beliefs. Organizers welcomed the pagan and witch community to Kirby Park for t…

08/01/2026

07/30/2026

Workshop Spotlight
Heathenry 101
with Ash Glasse (they/them)

Curious about the Norse Gods and what it means to be Heathen? Join Ash Glasse for a general overview of Heathen belief and practice. This workshop will cover Deities, working with the land, Ancestors and more.

Ash Glasse (they/them) is a Heathen practitioner based in Western Maryland. They are the Gothar (spiritual leader) of Elk Ridge Kindred, an inclusive Heathen group based in Frederick, Maryland. Ash is a member of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, where they are an active CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) member, leader, and teacher.

They also teach at many pagan events on the East Coast. Ash's primary focus in Heathenry is to incorporate the practice into daily life. They try to break down the walls between the spiritual and the mundane, while keeping in touch with Heathenry's historical roots. They consider their practice a revival, more than a reconstruction. Ash also writes and performs with pagan folk band Kindred Crow.

Learn more at: Elk Ridge Kindred, Frederick CUUPS & Kindred Crow

07/24/2026

We are excited for our Symbel today!! This gathering is free and open to all.

A Sumbel is a Norse Pagan ritual consisting of rounds where each participant has a turn to toast, praise or hail a God, ancestor, spirit, or self. 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. It’s a time for spoken truths, remembered deeds, and reaffirmed commitments to personal growth and communal support.

Wear comfy clothes, and a small item that signifies your patron/s. Bring your own horn or ritual cup if possible, donations of mead/other libations are welcome. We will have non-alcoholic c***r available as well.

The Heathens at both Raven Hearth Kindred and Wyoming Valley CUUPs practice , and seek to foster openness and inclusivity both individually and through our religious practices.

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

For those interested in learning about the Kindred, we encourage you to reach out to [email protected]

07/04/2026

A group of Heathen organizations writes in to reiterate their opposition to Folkish Heathenry and announce their ongoing coalition for inclusive Heathenry.

06/28/2026

We know we have been quiet. Rest assured, we are gearing up for our annual Pagan community festival here in NEPA.

NEPA Pagan Pride Day returns Saturday, August 1, at Kirby Park in Wilkes-Barre.

Starting this week, we begin announcing who will be joining us.
Workshop presenters, vendors, entertainers and more!
Keep an eye here as the lineup unfolds. Here is a peek at our Festival Schedule :D

We are so excited to have you join us as we celebrate the Pagan and Witchy community here in NEPA!

06/14/2026

Shannon Saylor from our Kindred is facilitating an Online Blót to Loki for Wyoming Valley CUUPS!

It will be on Wednesday, June 17 at 7PM EST via Zoom.

Their July blót honors Loki and their children and spouses (Fenrir, Jormungandr, Sigyn, Angrboda, etc).

To participate, you'll need:
- Something to drink for the blót (mead, juice, water -- whatever calls to you)
- A horn, cup, or ritual vessel to drink from

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95237506696

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.