The idea obviously is that we
build Pagan Odyssey into becoming one of the 'big festivals everyone goes to' so
that we can put aside money for our Land Fund. Land in New Haven and Litchfield
counties is VERY expensive so this will take time and effort to make it
manifest.
There are a lot of others reasons too.
Even though we don't make much (thus far) every year, here are the other reasons
that keep us going.
·
In
Honor of Our Deities – We
consider this an offering.
·
Creating
Community – We brought the community together for the first time in CT at
Beltaine 2004. This was no small achievement, and we have involved more groups
every year since.
·
Education
– Bringing in Elders and authors, as well as many local speakers who are
experts on a variety of subjects.
·
Recognition
and Reputation – We might be a small temple, but we do have a place in the
hearts of many. We have a responsibility to the community at large and have
earned our place within it.
·
Creating
a Family Friendly Pagan & Non-Pagan Friendly Environment
·
Bringing
Together a diversity of Religions and Traditions
·
Taking
Ownership of our Temple – To create positive change, and in learning how to
organize and lead people.
·
Networking
– And a main reason why we can do great things with a small temple and a
handful of committed individuals.
·
Open
to solitary and individual experience without commitment – for many this is
their first intense ritual experience.
·
Setting
an example in the community at large –
This
includes public perception.
·
Creating
opportunities for everyone on many levels.
·
Fun
– The freedom to just be who we are among our own.
Please
do not forget that most contribute their time to our festival for free, and many
who contribute who are not Pagan. Many people believe in us!