Recent events have ushered us into a time when it is increasingly unsafe to be different. Whether the difference is rooted in religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, or race, individuals and communities face growing threats to their safety, identity, and very existence.
The Virtual Symposium of Pagan Thought and Practice welcomes work from diverse perspectives, disciplines, and mediums, including academic papers, essays, creative works, case studies, and community-driven narratives. Submissions may address theoretical, practical, historical, or future-oriented approaches to the themes of resilience, solidarity, safety, and co-creation in the face of adversity.
Submissions are invited to explore the following critical questions:
How do we continue to create positive connections and nurturing Contemporary Pagan culture in a time that seeks to erase difference?
How do we endure, support one another, and keep ourselves and our communities safe?
When everything seems to be falling apart, how do we co-create and sustain what comes next?
What do we need to survive and thrive in these times?
What does it mean for something to be "enough" in the face of systemic challenges?
Submission Details:
Deadline: March 1, 2025
Virtual Conference Date: March 29, 2025, 10:00 to 3:00 PST
Format: Proposals of not more than 200 words, accompanied by a bio of 100 words or less and a picture for the website
Where to Submit: compasspagansandseekers@gmail.com
Contact Information: compasspagansandseekers@gmail.com
Together, let us imagine and articulate ways to sustain difference, foster safety, and build resilient cultures in times of uncertainty and transformation. We look forward to your contributions. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone you think might be interested in presenting and entering into dialogue upon this topic!