The Free Spirit Alliance (FSA) is a non-profit spiritual networking organization serving the
Pagan
Paganism (from classical Latin ''pāgānus'' "rural", "rustic", later "civilian") is a term first used in the fourth century by early Christians for people in the Roman Empire who practiced polytheism, or ethnic religions other than Judaism. ...
and
pantheist communities.
[Alder, Margot (1986). '' Drawing Down the Moon''. New York: Penguin Compass. . p 514] Founded on May 21, 1986 and based in the
Mid-Atlantic area of the United States, FSA's focus has been presenting regional and local events where people from diverse backgrounds can learn and share ideas. Its promotional literature and website state that the organization has striven to develop a national reputation for being willing to work with often sensitive and personal issues in a friendly and safe environment.
FSA’s main event is the Free Spirit Gathering, held in June.
The gathering is held at a private campground near
Darlington
Darlington is a market town in the Borough of Darlington, County Durham, England. The River Skerne flows through the town; it is a tributary of the River Tees. The Tees itself flows south of the town.
In the 19th century, Darlington underwen ...
,
Maryland.
The Free Spirit Gathering is a program-driven outdoor festival which focuses upon magical and spiritual opportunities for the greater Pagan and magical communities. FSG places a strong emphasis on education, training, networking, celebration and fellowship. It attracts people from as far away as
Washington,
California,
Hawaii,
Texas,
Minnesota and Canada. It is one of the oldest Pagan festivals in the country, celebrating its 35th year in 2020, and in peak years has had an attendance of over 800 people.
[Rabinovitch, Shelley and James Lewis (2004). ]
The Encyclopedia of Modern Witchcraft and Neo-Paganism
'. Citadel Press. {{ISBN, 0-8065-2407-3. p 309
See also
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Neopaganism in the United States
Modern paganism in the United States is represented by widely different movements and organizations. The largest Neopagan religious movement is Wicca, followed by Neodruidism. Both of these religions or spiritual paths were introduced during the ...
References
External links
Free Spirit Alliance official siteFree Spirit Gathering official site
1986 establishments in Maryland
Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland
Darlington, Maryland
Modern pagan festivals
Modern pagan organizations based in the United States
Pantheism
Religion in Maryland
Religious organizations established in 1986
Modern pagan organizations established in the 1980s