Grove Officers
Silver Falls Grove, ADF is led by three officers which are elected each year by the membership. Please read our Bylaws for more information about the duties and responcibilties of our officers.
The three officers are:
Senior Druid (President), the mundane and ritual leader of the Grove.
Scribe (Secretary), keeper of the written records of the Grove
Pursewarden (Treasurer), the keeper of the monies of the Grove
The three officers are:
Senior Druid (President), the mundane and ritual leader of the Grove.
Scribe (Secretary), keeper of the written records of the Grove
Pursewarden (Treasurer), the keeper of the monies of the Grove
Pursewarden: KC
ADF Member Since: Nov 2008
Hearth Culture: Gaelic & Hellenic
Religious History: I was raised in a Roman Catholic home, but never felt that it was the right spiritual path for me. As early as the age of 10 I developed an interest in paganism, however, at the time I was not fully aware that was what it was called or that it was actually a religion.
During my High School years I found and read Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler. It was at this point that I realized my thoughts and beliefs were actually part of a religion. After that I gravitated towards Wicca which felt closer to being the right for me, but I was still searching for something more. .
In September of 2008 I found Silver Falls and ADF and immediately felt as though I had come home.
What is your vision for the Grove: I would like to see us grow closer as a family. Additionally, I would like to see us form an informal Dedicant Program study group to assist our members as they work through the requirements towards completion.
Scribe: Astra
ADF Member Since: June 2004
Hearth Culture: Norse primarily, some celtic
Religious History: I was born and raised Roman Catholic and attended Catholic School all my life as well. I began looking for something else a few years before High School, but always came back to Christianity because I had other friends and there were some really awesome teen groups where I could express my deep need for spirituality. In High School, I went on every retreat I could. I loved the guided meditations, especially this one I can still remember where we were told to lay down in the grass and leaves. I felt so at peace, I actually fell asleep and I remember the priest saying that this was okay because it was what you needed. It was, it was as if the Earth held me and rocked me to sleep.
By the end of High School, I was pretty confident I was pagan. College just solidified my beliefs as I went to a local college's Interfaith Understanding group.
What is your vision of Silver Falls Grove: As the other two have said, and as cliche as it sounds - This Grove is my family. I want to see it flourish and grow. I think we have given it a good, strong foundation and I hope to only see good things in the future. I would like to see our members use their talents to expand the focus of our Grove. We have a Germanic Kin forming and that is great. I'd like to see something with warrior spirituality and healing. I also think we have a great interest in arts to explore. To sum it up simply, I'd like for this to be a place where everyone is comfortable enough to express whatever talent it is, and I'd like for them to love it enough to share their personalities. I want to see love and growth."
Hearth Culture: Norse primarily, some celtic
Religious History: I was born and raised Roman Catholic and attended Catholic School all my life as well. I began looking for something else a few years before High School, but always came back to Christianity because I had other friends and there were some really awesome teen groups where I could express my deep need for spirituality. In High School, I went on every retreat I could. I loved the guided meditations, especially this one I can still remember where we were told to lay down in the grass and leaves. I felt so at peace, I actually fell asleep and I remember the priest saying that this was okay because it was what you needed. It was, it was as if the Earth held me and rocked me to sleep.
By the end of High School, I was pretty confident I was pagan. College just solidified my beliefs as I went to a local college's Interfaith Understanding group.
What is your vision of Silver Falls Grove: As the other two have said, and as cliche as it sounds - This Grove is my family. I want to see it flourish and grow. I think we have given it a good, strong foundation and I hope to only see good things in the future. I would like to see our members use their talents to expand the focus of our Grove. We have a Germanic Kin forming and that is great. I'd like to see something with warrior spirituality and healing. I also think we have a great interest in arts to explore. To sum it up simply, I'd like for this to be a place where everyone is comfortable enough to express whatever talent it is, and I'd like for them to love it enough to share their personalities. I want to see love and growth."
Senior Druid: Jamie
ADF Member Since: September 2007
Heath Culture: Norse and Gaelic
Religious History: I was raised in an Apolostolic (Pentecostal) Christian home, although my parents never were the type to limit us in our interests and pursuits. In addition to Neopagan Druidry I am also I am also interested in natural magic, technopagan expression, queer spirituality, and interfaith work.
What is your vision of Silver Falls Grove: I see Silver Falls as a young family. We have a lot of love and passion and in many ways are still figuring out what our future will look like. My hope is that my time as Senior Druid will help us to better find our voice and share all of what we have to offer with the world.
Heath Culture: Norse and Gaelic
Religious History: I was raised in an Apolostolic (Pentecostal) Christian home, although my parents never were the type to limit us in our interests and pursuits. In addition to Neopagan Druidry I am also I am also interested in natural magic, technopagan expression, queer spirituality, and interfaith work.
What is your vision of Silver Falls Grove: I see Silver Falls as a young family. We have a lot of love and passion and in many ways are still figuring out what our future will look like. My hope is that my time as Senior Druid will help us to better find our voice and share all of what we have to offer with the world.
