APA May 2009 Newsletter

Kudzu Wreath woven and decorated by Ginger Strivelli



Newsletter Editress: Ginger Strivelli

In lieu of the usual APA Annual May Day Celebration, 
we had an extra APA Ladies day out lunch as the may day 
event was 'more trouble than it was worth' last year, 
and Ginger And Beth were still recovering from their 
Egypt and Rome trip back in March.

The APA is also planning to help network and spread 
the word about Pagan unity Campaign's IAM post card 
campaign for Summer solstice. Our Leading Priestess, 
Ginger is no longer the PUC national president, but 
she is serving on in PUC as their NC state chair 
and SouthEastern Regional Director.


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FROM OUR BOOK OF SHADOWS:

Don't forget y'all that the Kudzu is now growing again. 
Kudzu vines can be used to weave baskets, wreaths, and such. 
The flowers can be used to make jelly, 
the leaves can be eaten fried. 
The leaves and flowers and vines can be used in various charms. 
Use Kudzu to invoke the powers of fertility, growth, strength, persistence, creativity, etc. 

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 From: Pagan Unity Campaign
 Subject: I Am Campaign
 Date: May 15, 2008
 

 Seven years ago the Pagan Unity Campaign began what has, for many,
 become an annual tradition. We gathered our post cards and set to work
 reminding elected officials that the United States is home to some of
 the most diverse groups of people around; and Pagan Americans are one
 of those groups. With one simple line, 'I Am a Pagan _____,' we
 reminded elected officials in all 50 states that this is truly a
 nation of religious diversity and that we expect them to work to
 preserve that diversity and the importance religious beliefs of every
 stripe hold to the American people.

 As Pagans, our religious beliefs hold a special place in our lives,
 but our religious beliefs are not the only thing by which we may be
 defined. We are teachers, we are parents, we are students, we are
 lawyers... and we are everything between. And just as importantly, we
 vote.

 It is once again time to take up the charge and remind elected
 officials that we are American, we are here and that we not only pay
 attention, but that we are proactive in addressing issues of religious
 tolerance.

The Pagan Unity Campaign would like to encourage the Pagan community
to get involved during this important election year and send in
post-cards to current elected officials at the local, state and
 federal level in addition to those who are running for office. Your
 post cards should say "I am a Pagan ______" (as always, that blank can
 be anything you wish it to be) and should be mailed during the week of
 the Summer Solstice. The rest of the details are up to you.

 





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