The Green Faerie Grove, Inc. (GFG)
A brotherhood for queer men
of Columbus, Ohio
Our mission:
is to provide a safe place for men who love men to worship creation in
all of it's awesome, diverse splendor in community and brotherhood
GFG was founded Yule of 1998 to provide a safe space for queer pagan men to grow and Prosper. We follow an eclectic Wiccan path emphasizing Queer Spirit, with strong influences from Greco-Roman mythos, Druidry, Celtic, Kemetic, Voodoo, Shamanism, men's mysteries, and Radical Faerie.
Our Purposes:
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Provide a safe place for gay, bisexual, and transgendered men to worship in community and brotherhood
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Explore and practice Pagan spiritual beliefs and traditions
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Support and respect one another within the Grove to promote healing, growth, and realization of aspirations
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Hold Pagan religious rituals on the Sabbats, and on other special occasions in order to celebrate the seasons, work magick, recognize rites of passage, and honor the Gods
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Honor the earth and Her creatures as sacred, and work to protect and heal the environment within our community, throughout our nation, and across the world
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Produce ritual, literature, music, and art to foster Pagan spirituality within the gay community at large
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Teach Pagan beliefs and traditional skills to members, and to communicate with sisters and brothers within kindred spiritual paths
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Educate the general public about the role of gay, bisexual, and transgendered men in Pagan Spirituality