William Blake Lodge, O.T.O - Printable Calendar

William Blake Lodge, O.T.O.
Calendar of Events - Current as of Nov. 29th 2007.

Inclement weather: Decisions regarding event cancellations will be made by 10am the morning of the event and distributed through email, or you may call the number listed below. The website is unlikely to be updated last minute.

Sat. Jan. 5: William Blake Lodge Gnostic Mass and Lodge Membership Meeting (Open)

1pm: Set-Up 2pm: Rehearsal 2:30pm: Social Time 3pm: Mass. Mtg to follow.
Mass team: Br. Von Hohenheim, Sr. Iris, W.G. Q’Tasshi, others TBA ($5 donation)
Please bring a snack & drink to share.
Location: Providence Odd Fellows Hall; 6 Ingleside Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228
Directions: RSVP

Sun. Jan. 6: I° Initiations (Closed, I° and above may attend)

Applications must be in to Grand Lodge 30 days prior to initiation.
6:30am: Set-Up 8:30am: Candidates’ call 9am: Initiations begin
Location: Providence Odd Fellows Hall; 6 Ingleside Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228
Directions: RSVP

Wed. Jan. 16: William Blake Lodge Officers Meeting (Closed, WBL Officers may attend)

7:30pm. Location: Chez Starry Nuit, home of Br. Dougal and Sr. Kaywinnit Lux
Directions: secretary@williamblakeoto.org

Sun. Jan. 27: Gnostic Mass, EGC Sacraments, & Deacon Class (Open)

Interested in baptism or confirmation within the EGC?
Contact Sr. Kaywinnit Lux at egc@williamblakeoto.org for details.
1:30pm: Set-Up 2:30pm: Candidate’s call 3pm: Mass. Class to follow.
Mass team: Br. Freeshadow, Sr. K.L., Br. Paul, others TBA ($5 donation)
Please bring a snack & drink to share.
Location: Providence Odd Fellows Hall; 6 Ingleside Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228
Directions: RSVP

Note date change!
Sat. Feb. 2: 5th Annual Winter Luau Party! (Open)

Wear your finest Hawaiian shirt and prepare to limbo!
6pm-10pm. Limbo contest! Tarot Card Readings! Silent auction! Games! Food! Foo-foo drinks!
It’s a fundraiser! Bring extra $$$. Donation bar.
All profits from this event go to the WBL Building Fund.
Early member price: $22.00 for local dues current members by 1/27/08.
Full price: $33.00 for members after 1/27/08, or at the door. PayPal by clicking here.
Location: Providence Odd Fellows Hall; 6 Ingleside Ave.; Catonsville, MD 21228
Directions and info: master@williamblakeoto.org or 410.740.0414

Sun. Feb. 3: William Blake Lodge Gnostic Mass and EGC Rehearsals (Open)

1pm: Set-Up 2:30pm: Social Time 3pm: Mass
Mass team: TBA ($5 donation)
Please bring a snack & drink to share.
Location: Providence Odd Fellows Hall; 6 Ingleside Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228
Directions: RSVP

Wed. Feb. 13: William Blake Lodge Officers Meeting (Closed, WBL Officers may attend)

7:30pm. Location: Chez Starry Nuit, home of Br. Dougal and Sr. Kaywinnit Lux
Directions: secretary@williamblakeoto.org

Valentine’s Day Weekend!

Fri. – Sun. Feb. 15-17, 2008: An Introduction to Sex Magick (Closed, I° and above may attend)

With Br. SLQ, IX°, Ordo Templi Orientis. Contact: master@williamblakeoto.org for additional information. Hotel: Hilton Columbia, 5485 Twin Knolls Road, Columbia, MD 21045 http://www.columbia.hilton.com No room block set up. http://www.expedia.com is offering $80. Rack rate is $99. 4 miles from venue.

Fri. Feb. 15: Reception for Frater SLQ (Closed, 0° & above may attend with RSVP)

8pm – 10pm Home of Sr. Hypatia and Br. Richard
RSVP by 2/13/08 to master@williamblakeoto.org. BYOB.

Sat. Feb. 16: An Introduction to Sex Magick (Closed, I° and above may attend)

12:30pm–6pm: Class
Location: Tiber River Tavern, 3733 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21042
Directions: http://www.tiberrivertavern.com/index.html
Local dues current early member cost: $38.00 by 2/8/08.
Late/non-member cost: $47.00
Lunch included in registration cost. No refunds after 2/13/08.
Contact master@williamblakeoto.org for entrée selections.

Abstract: Introduction to Sex Magick

When properly understood and applied, sex magick is one of the most potent tools in the arsenal of the magician. This class will explore the metaphysical, psychological, and physiological foundations of sex magick, with special attention paid to those aspects which are embedded in the initiatory and religious systems of O.T.O. (without compromising obligated material). In addition, we will discuss practical considerations for successful operations in this mode of working. A thorough introduction to this intriguing and important subject.

Bio: Frater SLQ

Frater SLQ has been studying and practicing magick for over 20 years. A member of O.T.O. since 1989, he has taught numerous classes and workshops at local bodies throughout the country. He presented "Ida Craddock: Sexual Mystic and Martyr for Freedom" at NOTOCON II in 1999 which was later published in Book of Lies: The Disinformation Guide to Magick and the Occult. He also co-presented "Eros and the Divine" at NOTOCON III in 2001, and spoke on Thelemic sexuality and True Will at the 4th Annual Thelemic Symposium at Sekhet-Maat Lodge in Portland in 2005. He is the author of the Thelema Home Page at www.thelema101.com and a core presenter of U.S. Grand Lodge's Kaaba Colloquium Leadership seminars. He has a doctoral degree in human sexuality and is happy to travel and share his perspectives with interested brethren throughout the world.

Sat. Mar. 3: William Blake Lodge Gnostic Mass (Open)

Sun. Mar. 16: I° and II° Symbolism Classes (Closed to corresponding degree)

12:30pm: Arrival/Social time 1pm: I° 2:30pm: II°
Please bring a snack & drink to share. ($5 donation)
Location: Providence Odd Fellows Hall; 6 Ingleside Ave.; Baltimore, MD 21228
Directions: RSVP

Wed. Mar. 19: William Blake Lodge Officers Meeting (Closed, WBL Officers may attend)

7:30pm. Location: Chez Starry Nuit, home of Br. Dougal and Sr. Kaywinnit Lux
Directions: secretary@williamblakeoto.org

Sat. Mar. 22: Equinox and Change of Master Ceremony

Pending EC approval. Details forthcoming.

Don't Forget Our Online Study Group! William Blake OTO Elemental Weapons List
On-line study group. Please contact Br. Von Hohenhiem at DAIMON2@aol.com for details.

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