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Our mission as the Eclectic
Coven of Red Mountain in dedication to the Lady and Lord: We pledge to serve the community within and without; to educate and enlighten ourselves and others in the ways of the Craft; to follow the Wiccan Rede, to promote well being, to counsel and help those in need, and worship and allow the worship of deities in accordance with the Wiccan Rede. |
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The Eclectic Coven of Red Mountain
The Eclectic Coven of Red Mountain is an independent
Birmingham, Alabama-based coven founded for the practice of
Wicca,
the pursuit of learning, and the promotion of tolerance. We began as a circle of
solitaries, coming together to celebrate the sabbats and learn from each
other, then evolved into a coven in 1998. We are a very eclectic group in
every way ~ backgrounds, traditions, and personalities ~ who agree to
abide by the Wiccan Rede, to serve the community within and without, and
to honor Goddess and God.
We are an eclectic working and teaching tradition
utilizing a progressive system of training. We hold regular (and sometimes
irregular) weekly meetings; we celebrate the Sabbats, and we come together
when appropriate for spellwork.
In general, we create our own rituals, recipes, and crafts. We have a High Priestess and High
Priest as well as other officers (Maiden, Summoner, Watcher, etc.) who
serve by the consensus of the coven and act when and where appropriate for
the group. Outside of coven
activities, each member remains an autonomous individual practitioner.
Within coven, all decisions are made by a consensus of the council of all
members in accordance with our bylaws.
When we act, we act as one.
As part of
our commitment to community service and education, we offer a Speakers
Bureau to provide informed and qualified speakers on Wicca and related
topics to civic groups, public meetings, and educational forums, when
invited. This service is
provided free of charge to nonprofit groups and classes within our
geographic area. We
also host public gatherings, maintain a growing and informative website,
and provide information on Wicca to the public and news media when
requested. Through our
community education division, Eclectic Circle, we offer programming on
topics related to comparative religion, world spirituality and mythology.
All Eclectic Circle programs are free and open to the public. Programs are selected to appeal to
an eclectic audience of diverse backgrounds and faiths and designed to
inform and entertain, to encourage open-minded discussion, and to foster a
culture of tolerance, understanding and mutual respect.
Looking for an simple way to explain Wicca to others? The Some of My Best Friends are Witches booklet is now available online: (pdf) (html)
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