Conference on Gender & Earth-based Spiritualities

The 1st Conference on Earth-Based, Nature-Centered, Polytheistic & Indigenous Faiths
2011 Theme: Gender & Earth-Based Spiritualities
Presented by the Pagan Alliance
The Pagan Alliance’s first annual on Earth-Based, Nature-Centered, Polytheistic & Indigenous Faiths, cosponsored by Circle of Dionysos & the Earth Medicine Alliance, in 2011 will examine the interrelationship of Earth-based spirituality and gender. Presentations, workshops and panels will address the Construct of Dualism,Transgender Issues, Men's Mysteries, Queer Mysteries, Womyn's Mysteries, Gender & Indigenous Beliefs, Gender in the Spiral of Life, Genderqueer Thealogy, Gender & Minority Faith Parenting.The conference will include presenters who grapple with issues relating to gender in their academic scholarship, as well as those who are leaders within their spiritual communities.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATE: $40 for Morning & Afternoon Session. Not including luncheon & evening mixer with the presenters and performances. Only Until 8/20/11.
Register Online: http://genderandpaganismconference.eventbrite.com/
Saturday September 24, 2011 9am- 5pm
Morning Session 9am -12pm
Luncheon 11am-1pm (non-alcoholic beverages included, alcoholic beverages may be purchased, cabaret performances)
Afternoon Session 1pm-5pm
Special Mixer with the Presenters 6-8p (2 drinks and light fare included in ticket price, additional drink tokens available for purchase, cabaret and other performances)
Speakers will include:
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Vicki Noble
joi wolfwomyn of the Holy Order of the Epicene
Lady Yeshe Rabbit of CAYA Coven "Ritual of Radical Forgiveness"
MamaCoAtl
Diana Paxson "Sex, Seidh, & Status"
T. Thorn Coyle "Reunion of Love" Genderqueer Theology
Dr. Charlie Glickman "The Mystery & The Masculine"
Derik Cowan & Dr. Hayden Reynolds of the Circle of Dionysos
More Speakers TBA
First Unitarian Universalist Church and Center
1187 Franklin Street
San Francisco CA 94109
Catering for the Luncheon & Mixer by Melisabees Transformative Meals http://melisabees.com/
There will be vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free options.
If you are a non-profit organization or business and are interested in co-sponsoring the Conference, please email johanna [at] thepaganalliance.org for more information.

Presenter Submissions NOW OPEN, please contact johanna [at] thepaganalliance.org for a copy of the application. PRESENTER DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO 8/7/11 due to Lammas.
Limited Work-Trade Available for more info please email:
JoHanna White, Pagan Alliance President at johanna [at] thepaganalliance.org
To advertise in the Conference Program visit http://www.thepaganalliance.org
Event Sponsors:
Pagan Alliance http://www.thepaganalliance.org
Circle of Dionysos http://www.circleofdionysos.org
Earth Medicine Alliance http://www.earthmedicine.org/
Solar Cross http://solarcrosstemple.org
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Vending at the Conference
We are pleased to invite you to vend at the 1st Conference on Earth-Based, Nature-Centered, Polytheistic & Indigenous Faiths Conference to be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, in Unitarian Universalist Church in San Francisco. Vendors are on given 8 foot spaces for tables either in the corridor or in the courtyard. More information here: http://www.thepaganalliance.org/?pageid=168 VENDOR SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED! APPLY ASAP!
The fee is $85 until 4/10 and then goes up to $90. Please register by Friday, August 16, 2011 to be listed in our Conference Program and Resource Guide. Vendor registration is on-line at http://www.thepaganalliance.org. Registration fees are to be paid using our Pay Pal.
If you are a non-profit organization or business and are interested in co-sponsoring the Conference, please email johanna [at] thepaganalliance.org for more information.

If you are interested in presenting at the Conference, the application deadline has been extended to 8/7/11, with decisions by or before 8/15/11.
Get a presenter application by emailing johanna [at] thepaganalliance.org

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Advertising in the Conference Program

Please consider advertising in our Pagan Festival Program and Resource Guide. A business card size ad is $20! http://www.thepaganalliance.org/?pageid=127
This is a fantastic opportunity to increase your visibility to members of both Pagan and mainstream communities that will be in attendance. Attendees will be reminded of your talents/wares or/service throughout the year. Or take this opportunity to Promote your upcoming Festival, Workshop or Event. Or Promote your Book. Or Promote your Organization or Website. Programs are often kept as souvenirs of the event.

Advertising Costs for the 2010 Pagan Parade & Festival are as follows:

Type Size Price

-Business Card Size-$20

-Quarter Page 2.75 inches wide and 4.25 inches tall $40

-Half Page 5.5 inches wide and 4.25 inches tall $55

-Whole Page 5.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches tall $80

-Inside Rear Cover 5.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches tall $100

- Outside Rear Cover 5.5 inches wide and 8.5 inches tall $135 (Color Negotiable)


The program will be 5½ inches wide and 8½ inches tall. If you are interested, all ads must be submitted by AUGUST 16th, 2011. You can submit your ad electronically to arlynne [at] thepaganalliance.org

Payment Options

1. Check payable to the Pagan Alliance in the appropriate amount and mail to: Pagan Alliance, C/O Arlynne Camire 1409 48th Avenue SF, CA 94122

2. Or by PayPal Payment. paypal [at] thepaganalliance.org

Please make sure the ad is a 300 dpi TIFF, GIF or JPG format, according to your desired ad size. PDF files may also be accepted. All ads are black and white. Please include your web information in your ad. If you have any questions, please at arlynne [at] thepaganalliance.org