The Pagan Chaplain
@thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
Multifaith chaplain at the University of Exeter, UK #interfaith #nature #art #music
Happy Samhain, everyone! 🎃 Enjoyed a beautiful ceremony in #Glastonbury at #ChaliceWellGardens. We felt the relatively new peace pole was particularly pertinent #maypeaceprevail 🕊️ Samhain blessings /|\ #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky #heathensky #Samhain #AllHallowsEve
October 31, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Happy Samhain, everyone! 🎃 Enjoyed a beautiful ceremony in #Glastonbury at #ChaliceWellGardens. We felt the relatively new peace pole was particularly pertinent #maypeaceprevail 🕊️ Samhain blessings /|\ #druidsky #witchsky #pagansky #heathensky #Samhain #AllHallowsEve
Asking for help 🙏 I have a short list of "nature and traditional" events in/near #Exeter for our students: www.exeter.ac.uk/students/cha... Would love to add more - know of other #pagan #nature-based #traditional events? Be great to get them connected #pagansky #witchsky #heathensky #druidsky /|\
Pagan | Chaplaincy in Exeter | University of Exeter
www.exeter.ac.uk
October 28, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Asking for help 🙏 I have a short list of "nature and traditional" events in/near #Exeter for our students: www.exeter.ac.uk/students/cha... Would love to add more - know of other #pagan #nature-based #traditional events? Be great to get them connected #pagansky #witchsky #heathensky #druidsky /|\
Oooh spooky stuff 👇 👻 My friends at the Cinema Museum @bdcmuseum.bsky.social in #Exeter are running a FREE kids' workshop today and a #Halloween discovery trail throughout #half-term 🎃 There's a lunchtime talk for adults, too - about #dragons and #monsters 👏 Yey! #pagansky #witchsky #druidsky
We have lots coming up for #halfterm / #readingweek next week! Don't miss our #halloween trail, kids' shadow puppet workshop or our lunchtime talk about our 'Dinosaurs, Dragons & #Monsters' display - all free, all welcome! 🎃🍁 #museumsky #filmsky @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Oooh spooky stuff 👇 👻 My friends at the Cinema Museum @bdcmuseum.bsky.social in #Exeter are running a FREE kids' workshop today and a #Halloween discovery trail throughout #half-term 🎃 There's a lunchtime talk for adults, too - about #dragons and #monsters 👏 Yey! #pagansky #witchsky #druidsky
There is something really special about old buildings and ancient sites. So much history to explore and to be inspired by. Recommend this #art #workshop to anyone in #Exeter #Devon 👇 Dr Sarah Spencer is a skilled workshop leader and her art is inspired by nature and heritage. #druidsky #paganism /|\
New art workshop on 15th October 🎨 A talk about how artists have historically responded to built heritage, followed by a sensory art workshop exploring St Nicholas Priory #Exeter: www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... 🍂 @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
There is something really special about old buildings and ancient sites. So much history to explore and to be inspired by. Recommend this #art #workshop to anyone in #Exeter #Devon 👇 Dr Sarah Spencer is a skilled workshop leader and her art is inspired by nature and heritage. #druidsky #paganism /|\
Hi 👋 #Devon peeps, you don't want to miss this 👇 Autumn Ceilidh plus apple pressing and a harvest meal! See you there! #druidsky #Exeter #pagansky #harvest #autumn #ceilidh @lightbearlane.org @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social @exetercycling.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social /I\
October 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Hi 👋 #Devon peeps, you don't want to miss this 👇 Autumn Ceilidh plus apple pressing and a harvest meal! See you there! #druidsky #Exeter #pagansky #harvest #autumn #ceilidh @lightbearlane.org @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exeterfood.bsky.social @exetercycling.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social /I\
Had a lovely evening at the Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre celebrating Navratri ✨🪷✨ and learning more about #hinduism and worldview. Great food and dancing with colleagues from @exeter.ac.uk 🪔🎉 #HappyNavratri
September 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Had a lovely evening at the Exeter Hindu Cultural Centre celebrating Navratri ✨🪷✨ and learning more about #hinduism and worldview. Great food and dancing with colleagues from @exeter.ac.uk 🪔🎉 #HappyNavratri
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“A beautifully written book of traces and absences.” Many thanks to Stuart Kelly and Scotland on Sunday for this thoughtful review of Upon A White Horse. Great to share the pages with @megaheid.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 9:58 AM
“A beautifully written book of traces and absences.” Many thanks to Stuart Kelly and Scotland on Sunday for this thoughtful review of Upon A White Horse. Great to share the pages with @megaheid.bsky.social
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🥳🍾The Argyle Street ash has been crowned UK #TreeOfTheYear 2025 🎉🏆
The 1st tree in Glasgow to be protected by a tree preservation order, it's adored & cared for by the community. Thanks to David Treanor for nominating, & players of People's #PostcodeLottery for their support of the contest.
The 1st tree in Glasgow to be protected by a tree preservation order, it's adored & cared for by the community. Thanks to David Treanor for nominating, & players of People's #PostcodeLottery for their support of the contest.
September 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
🥳🍾The Argyle Street ash has been crowned UK #TreeOfTheYear 2025 🎉🏆
The 1st tree in Glasgow to be protected by a tree preservation order, it's adored & cared for by the community. Thanks to David Treanor for nominating, & players of People's #PostcodeLottery for their support of the contest.
The 1st tree in Glasgow to be protected by a tree preservation order, it's adored & cared for by the community. Thanks to David Treanor for nominating, & players of People's #PostcodeLottery for their support of the contest.
This review really resonates👇 @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social picks up on Spirituality of Place and, perhaps most importantly, identifies "a phenomenology of Britain’s sacred landscape that is *performed* as much as it is known or understood." Can't wait to read "Upon A White Horse" #druidsky /I\
Over on 'All Old Strange Things' I've written a new free-to-read post reflecting on @peteralanross.bsky.social's thought-provoking book 'Upon A White Horse': substack.com/home/post/p-...
September 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This review really resonates👇 @drfrancisyoung.bsky.social picks up on Spirituality of Place and, perhaps most importantly, identifies "a phenomenology of Britain’s sacred landscape that is *performed* as much as it is known or understood." Can't wait to read "Upon A White Horse" #druidsky /I\
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My review of Ayoush Lazikani’s ‘The Medieval Moon’, in the latest @historytoday.com
September 22, 2025 at 2:11 PM
My review of Ayoush Lazikani’s ‘The Medieval Moon’, in the latest @historytoday.com
Druid Prayer for Peace:
Deep within the still centre of my being, may I find peace.
Silently within the quiet of the grove, may I share peace.
Gently within the greater circle of humankind, may I radiate peace.
May there be peace throughout the whole world. #druidsky /I\ #InternationalDayofPeace
Deep within the still centre of my being, may I find peace.
Silently within the quiet of the grove, may I share peace.
Gently within the greater circle of humankind, may I radiate peace.
May there be peace throughout the whole world. #druidsky /I\ #InternationalDayofPeace
September 21, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Druid Prayer for Peace:
Deep within the still centre of my being, may I find peace.
Silently within the quiet of the grove, may I share peace.
Gently within the greater circle of humankind, may I radiate peace.
May there be peace throughout the whole world. #druidsky /I\ #InternationalDayofPeace
Deep within the still centre of my being, may I find peace.
Silently within the quiet of the grove, may I share peace.
Gently within the greater circle of humankind, may I radiate peace.
May there be peace throughout the whole world. #druidsky /I\ #InternationalDayofPeace
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#FolkyFriday
Hazel nuts were believed to be a source of wisdom and poetic inspiration. Nuts fell into a sacred pool from nine surrounding hazel trees and were eaten by a Salmon - both Welsh & Irish folklore have references to the ancient Salmon of Knowledge.
🎨Anon & Judith Shaw
Hazel nuts were believed to be a source of wisdom and poetic inspiration. Nuts fell into a sacred pool from nine surrounding hazel trees and were eaten by a Salmon - both Welsh & Irish folklore have references to the ancient Salmon of Knowledge.
🎨Anon & Judith Shaw
September 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
#FolkyFriday
Hazel nuts were believed to be a source of wisdom and poetic inspiration. Nuts fell into a sacred pool from nine surrounding hazel trees and were eaten by a Salmon - both Welsh & Irish folklore have references to the ancient Salmon of Knowledge.
🎨Anon & Judith Shaw
Hazel nuts were believed to be a source of wisdom and poetic inspiration. Nuts fell into a sacred pool from nine surrounding hazel trees and were eaten by a Salmon - both Welsh & Irish folklore have references to the ancient Salmon of Knowledge.
🎨Anon & Judith Shaw
Looking forward to hosting this #HeritageOpenDays event at our new Multifaith Centre today 👇Darren Davis, project manager for building works, will give a short talk & tour at lunchtime about sustainability & multi-faith use of the space. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @helenhartstein.bluesky.social
#HeritageOpenDays are fast approaching! Join us at the Multifaith Centre @exeter.ac.uk to explore this new, purpose-built space. Relaxed talk with refreshments on 18th September 👇 Limited availability, so book your free ticket now www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e... @exeterobserver.org
September 18, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Looking forward to hosting this #HeritageOpenDays event at our new Multifaith Centre today 👇Darren Davis, project manager for building works, will give a short talk & tour at lunchtime about sustainability & multi-faith use of the space. @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @helenhartstein.bluesky.social
Autumn is here and that means... Freshers' Week! Campus is buzzing @uniofexeternews.bsky.social Have a great start of term, everyone! /I\ @croftspeaks.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social 🍃🍂💚 #chaplaincy #druidsky #university #freshersweek!
September 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Autumn is here and that means... Freshers' Week! Campus is buzzing @uniofexeternews.bsky.social Have a great start of term, everyone! /I\ @croftspeaks.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social 🍃🍂💚 #chaplaincy #druidsky #university #freshersweek!
Been out to explore #StoverPark near #Exeter. Lovely green space and lake full of wildlife - and the nature education centre is fabulous! Particularly enjoyed the poetry walk linking art and nature - beautiful 🍃🍂 #TedHughes #nature #druidsky /I\ #witchsky #heathensky @lightbearlane.org
September 9, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Been out to explore #StoverPark near #Exeter. Lovely green space and lake full of wildlife - and the nature education centre is fabulous! Particularly enjoyed the poetry walk linking art and nature - beautiful 🍃🍂 #TedHughes #nature #druidsky /I\ #witchsky #heathensky @lightbearlane.org
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Our final walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival was a #storywalk, guided jointly by storyteller Helen Bruce & festival co-director Hannah Durdin.
Helen shared tales of the Weaver of Dean Combe, Vixana the witch & the group spent time exploring #Merrivale.
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/merrivale-st...
Helen shared tales of the Weaver of Dean Combe, Vixana the witch & the group spent time exploring #Merrivale.
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/merrivale-st...
Merrivale Stone Rows Storywalk - Dartmoor Preservation Association
Our final walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival was a storywalk, guided jointly by storyteller (and DPA Comms Officer) Helen Bruce and festival co-director Hannah Durdin. The loop began in Four Winds ...
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk
September 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Our final walk of the Dartmoor Outdoor Festival was a #storywalk, guided jointly by storyteller Helen Bruce & festival co-director Hannah Durdin.
Helen shared tales of the Weaver of Dean Combe, Vixana the witch & the group spent time exploring #Merrivale.
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/merrivale-st...
Helen shared tales of the Weaver of Dean Combe, Vixana the witch & the group spent time exploring #Merrivale.
dartmoorpreservation.co.uk/merrivale-st...
@42acresretreat.bsky.social Just reading about you in #CountryLiving - love what you guys do and look forward to following your posts 🍃🍂
September 9, 2025 at 11:06 AM
@42acresretreat.bsky.social Just reading about you in #CountryLiving - love what you guys do and look forward to following your posts 🍃🍂
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We love this tiny illustration of a Bridgettine nun engrossed in a book! She can be found in the border of Sister Mary Dominic's vow in the Syon Abbey archive.
📷 EUL MS 389/COM/2/2/3/4 (date: 1924-27)
#TinyTuesday #SyonAbbey #Nuntastic #Archives
📷 EUL MS 389/COM/2/2/3/4 (date: 1924-27)
#TinyTuesday #SyonAbbey #Nuntastic #Archives
September 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
We love this tiny illustration of a Bridgettine nun engrossed in a book! She can be found in the border of Sister Mary Dominic's vow in the Syon Abbey archive.
📷 EUL MS 389/COM/2/2/3/4 (date: 1924-27)
#TinyTuesday #SyonAbbey #Nuntastic #Archives
📷 EUL MS 389/COM/2/2/3/4 (date: 1924-27)
#TinyTuesday #SyonAbbey #Nuntastic #Archives
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Our latest edition of "Letters from Lightbear Lane" is out: mailchi.mp/c15e69a0e5db... Don't forget to subscribe ✉️ @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org @dianafmoore.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
September 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Our latest edition of "Letters from Lightbear Lane" is out: mailchi.mp/c15e69a0e5db... Don't forget to subscribe ✉️ @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org @dianafmoore.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social
Autumn in the air this morning 😊 Found this magical autumn moment 👇 #fantasy #druidsky Bet you got loads of LOTR things @bdcmuseum.bsky.social 🍃🍂
September 8, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Autumn in the air this morning 😊 Found this magical autumn moment 👇 #fantasy #druidsky Bet you got loads of LOTR things @bdcmuseum.bsky.social 🍃🍂
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Gandalf Visiting the Shire... 🍂
September 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Gandalf Visiting the Shire... 🍂
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Self Care September - Day 1: Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish, it’s essential actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se... #SelfCareSeptember
September 1, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Self Care September - Day 1: Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish, it’s essential actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se... #SelfCareSeptember
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Do you all have your own favorites for different phases?
This blogpost also contains a video intro in ASL. 👌
#WitchSky #PaganSky #DruidSky #HerbalTea #WitchMadness #KitchenWitchery
blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbs-for-th...
This blogpost also contains a video intro in ASL. 👌
#WitchSky #PaganSky #DruidSky #HerbalTea #WitchMadness #KitchenWitchery
blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbs-for-th...
Herbs for the Moon Phases
The moon offers a rhythm we can root ourselves into—an ancient mirror for our inner terrain. This soft guide shares some of the herbs aligned with each moon phase based on their properties and plant w...
blog.mountainroseherbs.com
August 31, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Do you all have your own favorites for different phases?
This blogpost also contains a video intro in ASL. 👌
#WitchSky #PaganSky #DruidSky #HerbalTea #WitchMadness #KitchenWitchery
blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbs-for-th...
This blogpost also contains a video intro in ASL. 👌
#WitchSky #PaganSky #DruidSky #HerbalTea #WitchMadness #KitchenWitchery
blog.mountainroseherbs.com/herbs-for-th...
I love a good #dragon! @bdcmuseum.bsky.social my favourite one is still Fafnir in the 1966 German Nibelungen film. Or maybe Fuchur in #NeverendingStory? Fantasy and film fans in #Exeter #Devon, this is for you 👇 @visitdevon.bsky.social #fantasysky #druidsky #heathensky
Our #Dinosaurs, #Dragons and #Monsters display is now open! 🦖
From #JurassicPark to #Frankenstein, don't miss your chance to catch merchandise and memorabilia from some of cinema's most memorable and monstrous #MovieMoments! 🎥🎞🎬
We're open every day, 10am-5pm.
#filmsky #cinemasky #museumsky
From #JurassicPark to #Frankenstein, don't miss your chance to catch merchandise and memorabilia from some of cinema's most memorable and monstrous #MovieMoments! 🎥🎞🎬
We're open every day, 10am-5pm.
#filmsky #cinemasky #museumsky
September 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
I love a good #dragon! @bdcmuseum.bsky.social my favourite one is still Fafnir in the 1966 German Nibelungen film. Or maybe Fuchur in #NeverendingStory? Fantasy and film fans in #Exeter #Devon, this is for you 👇 @visitdevon.bsky.social #fantasysky #druidsky #heathensky