Northern Pagan Church believes that community grows best when it is shared. We recognize that meaningful spiritual life does not happen in isolation, and that many people already belong to groups, kindreds, groves, circles, households, local organizations, or community efforts that nurture their practice and values.
Community Partners & Groups are individuals, groups, or organizations who wish to stand in visible relationship with Northern Pagan Church for mutual support, connection, and community-building, while remaining fully autonomous.
This page exists to honor those connections, make them visible, and invite collaboration.
Who This Is For
Groups and partnerships may include, but are not limited to:
- Pagan, Heathen, or polytheist groups and kindreds
- Groves, covens, circles, or study groups
- Interfaith or spiritually adjacent organizations
- Community groups, nonprofits, or small businesses aligned with our values
- Event partners, educators, artists, or facilitators
- Local communities who wish to remain autonomous while being connected
You do not need to share identical beliefs or practices to be connected here. Shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to safety and hospitality matter far more than labels.
What Partnership Means (and Does Not Mean)
Partnership with Northern Pagan Church is about relationship, not control.
Partnership means:
- Mutual recognition and respect
- Clear communication and transparency
- Commitment to safe, inclusive, and ethical community practices
- Opportunities to collaborate, cross-promote, or support one another
- Being part of a wider network of practice, care, and connection
Partnership does not mean:
- Loss of autonomy or identity
- Required conformity of theology or ritual style
- Oversight of internal leadership, structure, or operations
- Membership in Northern Pagan Church, or transfer of authority
- Mandatory fees, oaths, or obligations
Each Community Partnership is entered into intentionally, remains fully voluntary, and may grow or change over time.
Ways We Can Connect
Partnerships can take many forms, including:
- Shared or co-hosted events and gatherings
- Educational offerings, discussions, or workshops
- Community resource sharing
- Calendar and announcement collaboration
- Pastoral support and referral networks
- Long-term relationship building toward deeper collaboration
Some groups may simply wish to be listed and connected. Others may explore deeper cooperation over time. Both are welcome.
Pagan groups such as covens, groves, kindreds, circles, and study groups are welcome within the Community Partners & Groups framework. Community Partnership allows groups to remain fully independent while participating in a wider network of connection and mutual support.
For Groups Considering Deeper Affiliation
Some groups may eventually wish to explore formal affiliation or membership pathways, especially as Northern Pagan Church grows into a broader network of communities. These paths are intentionally slow, relational, and discernment-based.
There is no pressure to pursue this. Connection comes first.
Start with a Conversation
Community partnership begins with conversation, not proposals or commitments.
Community partnership begins with conversation, not proposals or commitments.
Individuals, groups, and organizations connect with Northern Pagan Church in many ways. Some are seeking visibility or relationship, others are interested in collaboration, and some are simply exploring alignment over time.
You do not need to have everything figured out to reach out. Curiosity, honesty, and goodwill are enough.