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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Meet-up location for the march, plus a special guest and more updated information

(Don't forget to sign up for our email list for more up-to-date information!) 

Are you excited????

The Climate March is 18 days away...can you believe it! PEC-NYC met last night at Lovecraft Bar where we'll be hosting a Pagan Mixer on Friday, 9/19 and it is fabulous! We can't wait to meet and greet you! 

Next meeting of the Pagan Environmental Coalition 
Wednesday, 9/10 at 6:00 p.m. (please note the different start-time) at NY Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street in Manhattan (just off Central Park West)--as part of the Climate March Mobilizing group. You must RSVP for this Meeting. After the meeting, we'll head to a coffee shop or bar and discuss our Pagan group plans.
Meet-up Location for March
While the march is officially starting at Columbus Circle, the Interfaith Contingent will gather at 58th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue. Look for Pentacle signs!  Please plan to arrive between 10:00-11:00 a.m. (the earlier the better). We are working on setting up a text-alert system to notify people of where specifically we will be. We strongly encourage everyone to follow us on Twitter @PEC_NYC where we can also make "Look for us HERE!" announcements.
A very special guest at our Saturday, 9/20 ritual!Saturday's pre-march ritual and gathering will feature a very special speaker and guest: Rev. Patrick McCollum. Patrick has been a tireless and extremely successful advocate for Pagan religious rights. He is also a world-renowned Peace Activist. He is in town presenting the World Peace Violin--if you've NOT heard of it, please see the link! We are delighted to have him with us all the way from California! 


Help we still need!
Please share the word or pitch in for our Indigogo campaign 
 The monies raised will all go to food and supplies for the weekend. If we raise enough, we can even help subsidize travel for marchers from far away. 

Spread the word about the march! Please send them the sign-up link or the link to our blog. All are welcome! 

Housing!
Do you need a place to stay? Can you house a marcher from far and away? If you said yes to either, please go to the Human Hotel 

Need a ride?
Buses and trains are coming from all over the place. Organizers are urging people to reserve early in order to ensure there are enough seats for all! Check out the link!  

Schedule of Events! 

Friday, Sept. 19, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
Pagan Mixer at Lovecraft Bar: 50 Avenue B, btw East 3rd and 4th Streets (Manhattan). 
21+ only. 
Let's get together for refreshments and socializing! It's really the NYer's chance to say "WELCOME TO OUR BLESSED JUNGLE!" to all of our new friends from far and away. Light snacks provided by the Pagan Environmental Coalition of NYC. Heavier food, exotic cocktails, and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Please help support this new business by purchasing at least one item.

Saturday, Sept. 20, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ritual, Fellowship, and Teach-in

Central Park Pools (map to follow) near W. 100th Street Entrance

All-Ages Event
Join us in one of the most beautiful places in Central Park to feast, celebrate, and discuss how we are addressing issues of ecojustice in our respective environments and participate in a Mabon/Autumn Equinox Ritual to raise energy for our eco-justice intentions.  

Suggested things to bring:

* Finger-food items (in the interest of less-waste, nothing that needs paper plates or plasticware!), or non-alcoholic beverages to share welcome, but not required! Not sure what to bring? Vegan and/or gluten-free items always encouraged! 

* Chants and songs. Let us built continuity through our music.

* Ritual activities or practices from your tradition or region. Please note: no blades or flames allowed in Central Park

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Sunday, Sept. 21The People's Climate March
Please meet us on 58th Street between 8th and 9th Avenues between 10:00-11:00 a.m.
 Look for Pentacle signs!  

The march will officially begin at Columbus Circle (59th Street) and make a giant loop through midtown before ending on 11th Avenue and 34th street. This is roughly 3 miles/5 kilometers. Bring signs, drums, bells, and whistles! Leave blades, staffs, and wands at home. :)

Interfaith Service After the March
After the march, there will be an interfaith service at the stunning, non-denominational St. John the Divine Cathedral. This will be a wonderful and unique chance to raise energy and be in spiritual solidarity with religions from all over the place in support of addressing our Climate Crisis. If you would like to attend, pre-registration is mandatory! Please register at http://religionsfortheearth.splashthat.com/. If you will not be representing an organization, you are welcome to list Pagan Environmental Coalition NYC or simply mark "none" or Solitary. 

LET'S DO THIS THING!!!!!

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