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siligut

(12,272 posts)
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 11:25 AM Jan 2013

How do I go about finding a group IRL?

I have just happened upon groups in the past, but since I moved to WA state I haven't even come close. I do not have a predilection, just spiritual people with positive intentions.

Any ideas?

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How do I go about finding a group IRL? (Original Post) siligut Jan 2013 OP
I'm not sure libodem Jan 2013 #1
UU church? That is a good idea. siligut Jan 2013 #4
I believe that church attracts libodem Jan 2013 #5
The UU church I attended when I was young was quite loose siligut Jan 2013 #8
If you are near Vancouver, there's a Meetup group. Still Blue in PDX Jan 2013 #2
I'm in Seattle siligut Jan 2013 #3
I used to live in Seattle... icymist Jan 2013 #6
Yes, to Tenzing Momo and Edge Of The Circle books siligut Jan 2013 #7

libodem

(19,288 posts)
1. I'm not sure
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 12:39 PM
Jan 2013

Back in the eighties, I found an actual group, with a lady who channeled a disembodied entity. There were ten or twelve devotes. I'll never know of what Alice Elizabeth was real but she taught regular spiritual principles.

What about a book store or shop like Crones Cupboard?

Do you think a liberal church or UU type church that yields just one person who can lead you to others?

siligut

(12,272 posts)
4. UU church? That is a good idea.
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 06:21 PM
Jan 2013

I attended the Unitarian church as a child. I agree, just one person could lead to more, that is how it has happened in the past.

I may already know someone. Thank you for responding, I feel more positive now.

libodem

(19,288 posts)
5. I believe that church attracts
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 06:29 PM
Jan 2013

Seekers on the path. I'm interested in a church in Nampa, led by a psychic, who does circles in peoples' homes and larger groups. He's very good. I've been to a few. He's really accurate. David Akins, is his name.

But I'm an organized religion, skeptic. Still want to try one though, some Sunday.

siligut

(12,272 posts)
8. The UU church I attended when I was young was quite loose
Mon Jan 14, 2013, 02:33 PM
Jan 2013

Topics were all over the map, lots of music. Hope you do try it

Still Blue in PDX

(1,999 posts)
2. If you are near Vancouver, there's a Meetup group.
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 03:14 PM
Jan 2013

It's primarily a social group, but it's a good chance to meet people.

Witchvox has a listing of groups by state, too.

siligut

(12,272 posts)
3. I'm in Seattle
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 06:15 PM
Jan 2013

It is good to just hear that there are groups out there, I guess I have been too focused away from my spiritual self, so I couldn't see them.

I am also older and not as trusting as well. Thank you for responding.

icymist

(15,888 posts)
6. I used to live in Seattle...
Sun Jan 13, 2013, 10:55 PM
Jan 2013

Are you familiar with Tenzing Momo in Pike Place Market? http://tenzingmomo.com/ You may be able to meet some people there. Things have changed there since my Seattle days and it is under new ownership, but I still like visiting the store now and then. Another place where you might find others is Edge Of The Circle books over on Pike Street. http://www.edgeofthecircle.com/ It's a small bookstore but it has been around since the early nineties. I would also check out the ads and messages in The Stranger. http://www.thestranger.com/ Sometimes there will be Pagan events advertised, probably in the classifieds. Let me know how things work out. I'm still in the area, but out in Kitsap county. Bright Blessings!

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