The News from Four Quarters

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Oddities in the weather and how the orchard did.
Observations on the Global Crisis.
Earth Spirit and Earth Living.
These are all parts of the News from Four Quarters.    Enjoy.  

April 2, 2018

Special Announcement:
Upcoming Trial Date April 18th, 2018 at 9am

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To Our Members and Friends

  Many of you know that we are in the midst of what has become a long court battle with two of our neighbors over our right to repair and use the access road to Four Quarters for which we have an easement, and that we had a trial in August of 2017 over these issues.

 At trial, our Attorney for the last 20 years experienced serious health issues and immediately withdrew from all legal practice. We are now represented by two new Attorneys (Passarello/Bucknum) in whom we have great confidence, and we have been granted another day at trial to present evidence.

 In his interim ruling the Judge did recognize our 1868 easement; however he preliminarily accepted our neighbors' arguments that:
 1: Our use of the easement is sudden and excessive;
 2: That we are not a "real" Church.
 Sadly, we believe that we may be once again encountering the kind of prejudice that we have previously experienced from Bedford County Government.

We hope to eliminate that possibility by extensively documenting the history of our church for the court.

Our trial date is April 18 at 9AM, all day in the Old Courtroom in Bedford.

We hope that you will consider joining us. It will be a long day at trial with many of your friends testifying, and we could really use your emotional support. We also believe your silent witness will be extremely important in helping to change the Judge's opinion of our church.

If you are planning to come, RSVP to the Church Office...and at the trial wear a yellow ribbon pinned to your lapel.

Please wish us luck and Gods speed!
We Shall Overcome!

The Board of Directors
Four Quarters InterFaith

March 28, 2018

Membership Renwal Reminder

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If you have not already renewed your 4QF membership, now is the time!
Help support The Land and obtain member benefits, including event registration discounts. 

Also, the new 2018 Wheel of the Year is now being mailed to all on the mailing list.
If you have a new mailing address or other contact changes, please contact the office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

March 27, 2018

Moon Service on March 31, 2018: Wolf Altar Dedication and Misa Espiritual

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     A brand new Altar has been constructed in New Camp near the Creek! 
In a very special service, this Altar will be dedicated to Wolf Spirit. We invite you to witness this rare event.
     Then in the evening, we shall honor and communicate with our Ancestor Spirits in a prayer ceremony called the Misa Espiritual

  *   4:00pm: Wolf Altar Dedication ceremony
  *   Dinner to be served after the ceremony
  *   7:00pm: Misa Espiritual ceremony



March 27, 2018

Spring Labyrinth Dig!  April 14th, 2018 - 11am to 4pm

April Laby Dig

Come continue the work to expand our Labyrinth a dozen (or so) more stones!
      For those new to Labyrinth digs:
- come prepared to work in the dirt, bring work gloves, sturdy shoes, rugged clothes you don't mind getting dirty
- come prepared for warm, cold, rain, snow, wind and/or shine (sunblock and shades good to have; dress in layers) as well as swings between these extremes in the same weekend
- personal water bottle is suggested
- by the dirt on your hands and sweat on your brow, be a part of a tradition that will leave sacred space for many years and hopefully many generations to come!
More Information Here

The moon will turn new on April 15, and there will be a moon service offered by 
The Universal Temple of Spirits

Feb 12, 2018

How to Host a Moon Service at Four Quarters

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Our Moon Service Circles are organized and led each month by invited guests or volunteers from our Membership. In taking responsibility for leading Circle they are able to grow in their own spirituality, and by inviting others to assist them, they make a place for those with less experience to grow as well.

We encourage you to consider bringing your spirituality to Four Quarters. All it takes is an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or to call 814-784-3080 and claim an open Moon Service date. The Moon Service schedule is here:


Moon Services are on Saturday evenings after the Church Supper that is also prepared by volunteers; sharing this Saturday dinner together is a part of our ongoing tradition. Usually the Supper is at 5 or 6:00pm, and the Moon Service is held an hour or so thereafter.

Many Moon Services follow a Wiccan framework, but we have hosted Fire Circles, Bardic Circles, Druid ceremonies, Friends Meetings, Asatru Sumbels and Native American Pipe Ceremonies as well, (just to name a few).

Some things to think about when undertaking a Moon Service:


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Feb 11, 2018

Membership Renewal Time!

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The cycle of the seasons is turning. The days grow in length, and we see more light and sun. We think of Spring returning. 

     And that means it's time to renew your membership with Four Quarters for 2018!  Those membership renewal dollars help pay for Spring preparations in camp and getting ready for the season ahead. Also, if you want to space out your membership payments over the course of the season, now is the time to make arrangements with the office and get started.
     It's not just about the membership itself.  Our Members have the opportunity to take advantage of other benefits like tent permits, auto memberships, and low registrations to our events; you can get the jump start on planning your whole season now by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or registering via our online registration link
     Some find it easier to pay for their membership in installments. We can help you set up a payment plan. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for details.

     We have a packed season in 2018 with lots of great events, both old beloved favorites as well as a new event or two. We also have weekends when you can just visit and have a quiet camp-out with friends, and enjoy the Land in all of its splendor.

 

Feb 10, 2018

Craft Weekend and Weighted Blanket Workshop!

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Take the weekend of February 17th to learn a new craft or bring your own for some stitch and witchery at Four Quarters! We will be making weighted blankets over the weekend, there will also be community led workshops and activities! Dinner Saturday night is provided and breakfast Sunday morning is potluck. Saturday night there will be a moon service ceremony hosted in the loft.

Facilitated by Coriander Woodruff

Check out the Details Here.

 

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