Pagan Centered Podcast – Episode 118 – How to start a Pagan group

2009
09.15

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4:07 Why are you starting a Pagan Group?
4:33 Lack of power and fame that comes with being a Pagan leader
5:29 Starting a group just to cure lonliness or find a mate?
7:15 The right reasons to start a Pagan group
8:48 Loyalties are elsewhere if there is another group in the area, don’t cause unnecessary stress between people
9:50 Be better people, don’t say you’re better than someone else
11:10 Is the group going to be a public group, private group or a public group with an inner court that is private?
12:51 Pros and cons of each type of group
15:30 Will the group be a pan-Pagan group or devoted to a single religion?
16:39 Is it still a Pagan group if everyone is invited?
18:27 At what point does a group become too big?
19:54 Will the group be of a religious structure (e.g. coven, order) or a less formal structure like an open Pagan Study?
20:20 How to research what you should be doing for your new Pagan group
23:30 Will the group become a registered 501(c)(3), a recognized student organization or something else?
28:34 Run your Pagan group with a business mentality
30:37 Conserve your time!
31:25 Considerations before you organize field trips
32:41 Should you charge dues?
34:56 Group events
37:17 Public Events
38:43 When you do a public event, you’re representing your religion and introducing your group to those looking to join
42:21 Leaders vs. Elders
44:41 Every group should have a point of contact for the press.
46:25 Are all leaders, elders?