{"id":2869,"date":"2009-12-01T01:10:08","date_gmt":"2009-12-01T06:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=2927"},"modified":"2009-11-23T13:32:01","modified_gmt":"2009-11-23T18:32:01","slug":"the-moonlit-path-discussions-on-pathways-and-traditions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2009\/12\/01\/the-moonlit-path-discussions-on-pathways-and-traditions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Moonlit Path: Discussions on Pathways and Traditions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Correllian Nativist Tradition<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

It never ceases to surprise me the number of times I am approached about learning opportunities for newcomers to Wicca and Paganism.\u00a0 Most times the same advice is given to those starting out on a new path: read and study more.\u00a0 The question at that point becomes what to read and how much more to study?<\/span><\/p>\n

Often learning with an established tradition is not immediately possible for a newcomer.\u00a0 So they muddle through a few books and then the individual often becomes discouraged.\u00a0 However, there is a tradition that takes its commitment to outreach and teaching to new levels making learning accessible to everyone.\u00a0 I\u2019m pleased to discuss the Correllian Nativist Tradition in the column this month!<\/span><\/p>\n

The Correllian Nativist Tradition originated in Danville, IL, USA.\u00a0 The current headquarters are located in Hoopeston, IL, USA.\u00a0 The Correllian Tradition is based on the teachings of the High-Correll family.\u00a0 It is from these teachings and basic philosophy that the Correllian Tradition arose and has flourished as one of the fastest growing traditions around the world.\u00a0 It is truly a global tradition that seeks to embrace community and to promote outreach. <\/span><\/p>\n

The basic ritual structure is not inherently different than any other Wiccan tradition.\u00a0 The circle, quarters, and evocations are similar to other traditions I, myself have studied.\u00a0 They do take study, spirituality, and the inner mysteries seriously.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are two aspects of the Correllian Tradition that set it apart from most other Wiccan Traditions.\u00a0 The first is the strong commitment of Correllianism to public service.\u00a0 The second is its cohesive structure in the governing body of the Correllian Tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

Correllian Wicca seeks to reach out to and help enhance\/advance the pagan community in which we live.\u00a0 The way that they seek to contribute includes an emphasis on Pagan Clergy, teachers, accessible learning, and ritual.\u00a0 In order to accomplish these goals not only are there local opportunities to study and learn, but they are using the internet to teach.<\/span><\/p>\n

Witchschool.com is a teaching tool that has spread the practice of Correllian Wicca throughout the globe.\u00a0 Though the online school has drawn some criticism there is no doubt that it is accomplishing the goals of the tradition. <\/span><\/p>\n

The school uses online and in person mentoring to augment the course work.\u00a0 Typically Third Degree teachers are assisted by First and Second degree mentors to deal with the amount of students.\u00a0 The online curriculum allows those seeking knowledge the opportunity to learn from an established tradition.\u00a0 It also offers a more permanent spiritual path is to those who choose to embrace Wicca and Paganism as their spiritual pathway.<\/span><\/p>\n

The structure of the Correllian Tradition provides stability to its global reach.\u00a0 Correllian temples are represented on every continent save for Antarctica.\u00a0 The tradition accomplishes unity by having a singular leadership.\u00a0 The tradition has a Witan Council which is comprised of Temple Heads, Elders, and Officers in the tradition.\u00a0 The council gives guidance on the policy of the tradition and also serves to confirm the succession of the First Priest\/Priestess of the tradition. <\/span><\/p>\n

In order to help foster a community atmosphere that includes cooperation and yet provides stability the tradition has official recognized groups.\u00a0 The tradition recognizes temples, proto-temples, shrines, witan shrines, formal shrines and personal shrines as a formal extension of the tradition.\u00a0 These are established by charter and represent the public face of the Correllian Tradition in their communities.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Correllian Nativist Tradition takes an inclusive perspective on spirituality.\u00a0 Those who have sought out the teachings have found a stable and growing tradition that is accessible on and offline.\u00a0 More opportunities for reaching the pagan community as a whole should be taken.\u00a0 The Correllian model shows that working with structure and a governing body of pagans can and does work.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Correllian Tradition<\/em> (2009). Retrieved November 10, 2009, from The Correllian Website: http:\/\/www.correllian.com\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Correllian Nativist Tradition It never ceases to surprise me the number of times I am approached about learning opportunities for newcomers to Wicca and Paganism.\u00a0 Most times the same advice is given to those starting out on a new path: read and study more.\u00a0 The question at that point becomes what to read and how much more to study? Often learning with an established tradition is not immediately possible for a newcomer.\u00a0 So they muddle through a few books and then the individual often becomes discouraged.\u00a0 However, there is a tradition that takes its commitment to outreach and teaching to new levels making learning accessible to everyone.\u00a0 I\u2019m pleased to discuss the Correllian Nativist Tradition in the column this month! The Correllian Nativist Tradition originated in Danville, IL, USA.\u00a0 The current headquarters are located in Hoopeston, IL, USA.\u00a0 The Correllian Tradition is based on the teachings of the High-Correll family.\u00a0 It is from these teachings and basic philosophy that the Correllian Tradition arose and has flourished as one of the fastest growing traditions around the world.\u00a0 It is truly a global tradition that seeks to embrace community and to promote outreach. The basic ritual structure is not inherently different than any other Wiccan tradition.\u00a0 The circle, quarters, and evocations are similar to other traditions I, myself have studied.\u00a0 They do take study, spirituality, and the inner mysteries seriously. There are two aspects of the Correllian Tradition that set it apart from most other Wiccan Traditions.\u00a0 The first is the strong commitment of Correllianism to public service.\u00a0 The second is its cohesive structure in the governing body of the Correllian Tradition. Correllian Wicca seeks to reach out to and help enhance\/advance the pagan community in which we live.\u00a0 The way that they seek to contribute includes an emphasis on Pagan Clergy, teachers, accessible learning, and ritual.\u00a0 In order to accomplish these goals not only are there local opportunities to study and learn, but they are using the internet to teach. Witchschool.com is a teaching tool that has spread the practice of Correllian Wicca throughout the globe.\u00a0 Though the online school has drawn some criticism there is no doubt that it is accomplishing the goals of the tradition. The school uses online and in person mentoring to augment the course work.\u00a0 Typically Third Degree teachers are assisted by First and Second degree mentors to deal with the amount of students.\u00a0 The online curriculum allows those seeking knowledge the opportunity to learn from an established tradition.\u00a0 It also offers a more permanent spiritual path is to those who choose to embrace Wicca and Paganism as their spiritual pathway. The structure of the Correllian Tradition provides stability to its global reach.\u00a0 Correllian temples are represented on every continent save for Antarctica.\u00a0 The tradition accomplishes unity by having a singular leadership.\u00a0 The tradition has a Witan Council which is comprised of Temple Heads, Elders, and Officers in the tradition.\u00a0 The council gives guidance on the policy of the tradition and also serves to confirm the succession of the First Priest\/Priestess of the tradition. In order to help foster a community atmosphere that includes cooperation and yet provides stability the tradition has official recognized groups.\u00a0 The tradition recognizes temples, proto-temples, shrines, witan shrines, formal shrines and personal shrines as a formal extension of the tradition.\u00a0 These are established by charter and represent the public face of the Correllian Tradition in their communities. The Correllian Nativist Tradition takes an inclusive perspective on spirituality.\u00a0 Those who have sought out the teachings have found a stable and growing tradition that is accessible on and offline.\u00a0 More opportunities for reaching the pagan community as a whole should be taken.\u00a0 The Correllian model shows that working with structure and a governing body of pagans can and does work. The Correllian Tradition (2009). Retrieved November 10, 2009, from The Correllian Website: http:\/\/www.correllian.com\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/75"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2869"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2869\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}