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Spring Cleaning/Kitchen Inventory Day (Closed to 0°)
Spring Cleaning/Kitchen Inventory Day (Closed to 0°)

April 6, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Spring Cleaning/Kitchen Inventory Day (Closed to 0°)
11:00am

In preparation for the upcoming celebration of our new Minerval candidates, all those currently Minerval and above are invited to help give the kitchen a deep cleaning and inventory all the items in the kitchen. If there are many hands this shouldn’t take too long.

Activities include:
• Pulling it all out of the kitchen
• Washing all the surfaces
• Inventorying the items (there is some computer work)
• Cleaning anything that needs cleaning (fridges will be their own day)
• Putting it all back in an organized fashion
• Labeling things
• Washing the floor

Followed by:
• Pulling out the equipment for the upcoming initiation
• If there is time and energy there will be a walkthrough

What will be provided:
• Lunch (probably pizza)
• N95 masks
• One size fits most nitrile gloves

We are only tackling the kitchen. We will tackle the fridges, rooms, and other spaces one by one on future dates.

This event is free. If you are so inclined, your contribution of beverages to share – especially soft drinks – is always welcome!

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The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law
The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law

April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 @

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Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 1 (Open)
Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 1 (Open)

April 8, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Skype

Join Golden Thread Camp each day of the Three Days (April 8th, 9th & 10th) at 12pm EDT for a community reading of the Book of the Law. We will be reading a chapter a day!

All are welcome to participate in reading and just listening. Please try to be online by 11:55am so we can start promptly at noon.

Skype Technical:
To join in, we ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching our ID which is pittsburgh.thelema. Once you do this we will confirm you as a contact. Please do this in advance to the start time of your first call-in. A little before 12PM EST, call in (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call.

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Discussion of GIMEL, The Priestess: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. I (Nuit) (Open)
Discussion of GIMEL, The Priestess: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. I (Nuit) (Open)

April 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Skype

Join Black Sun Lodge, Golden Thread Camp, Sapphire Current Camp and Anabasis Camp for the Holy Season Discussion Group.

Skype Information: To join we first ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching for our Skype Channel name which is 'Holy Season Discussion Group'. Once you request this we will accept you as a contact. At the start time of the Skype talks, call in to our Channel (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. Please make sure your Skype is updated before participating.

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The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law
The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law

April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 @

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Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 2 (Open)
Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 2 (Open)

April 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Skype

Join Golden Thread Camp each day of the Three Days (April 8th, 9th & 10th) at 12pm EDT for a community reading of the Book of the Law. We will be reading a chapter a day!

All are welcome to participate in reading and just listening. Please try to be online by 11:55am so we can start promptly at noon.

Skype Technical:
To join in, we ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching our ID which is pittsburgh.thelema. Once you do this we will confirm you as a contact. Please do this in advance to the start time of your first call-in. A little before 12PM EST, call in (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call.

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Discussion of BETH, The Magus: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. II (Hadit)
Discussion of BETH, The Magus: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. II (Hadit)

April 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Skype

Join Black Sun Lodge, Golden Thread Camp, Sapphire Current Camp and Anabasis Camp for the Holy Season Discussion Group.

Skype Information: To join we first ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching for our Skype Channel name which is 'Holy Season Discussion Group'. Once you request this we will accept you as a contact. At the start time of the Skype talks, call in to our Channel (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. Please make sure your Skype is updated before participating.

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The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law
The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law

April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 @

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Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 3 (Open)
Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 3 (Open)

April 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Skype

Join Golden Thread Camp each day of the Three Days (April 8th, 9th & 10th) at 12pm EDT for a community reading of the Book of the Law. We will be reading a chapter a day!

All are welcome to participate in reading and just listening. Please try to be online by 11:55am so we can start promptly at noon.

Skype Technical:
To join in, we ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching our ID which is pittsburgh.thelema. Once you do this we will confirm you as a contact. Please do this in advance to the start time of your first call-in. A little before 12PM EST, call in (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call.

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Discussion of ALEPH, The Fool: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. III (Heru-Ra-Ha)
Discussion of ALEPH, The Fool: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. III (Heru-Ra-Ha)

April 10, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Skype

Join Black Sun Lodge, Golden Thread Camp, Sapphire Current Camp and Anabasis Camp for the Holy Season Discussion Group.

Skype Information: To join we first ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching for our Skype Channel name which is 'Holy Season Discussion Group'. Once you request this we will accept you as a contact. At the start time of the Skype talks, call in to our Channel (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. Please make sure your Skype is updated before participating.

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Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0*)
Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0*)

April 13, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sat. Apr. 13, 2019: Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0º)
1:00pm officer/initiate arrival; 3:00pm candidate arrival
$5 admission for those who are neither candidates for initiation nor initiation officers.
Please note that we would like volunteers 0º and above to assist in officiating the ceremony. Email contact@williamblakeoto.org if you would like to volunteer.

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Gnostic Mass (Open)
Gnostic Mass (Open)

April 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Gnostic Mass (Open)
3:30pm
Please arrive no earlier than 3:00pm and no later than 3:20pm
Baptism and/or confirmation available today by advance request. Please email contact@williamblakeoto.org to request either sacrament.
$10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members.
Note: admission fee waived for first-time visitors. If this is your first time at a Gnostic Mass, it's a good idea to read the ritual ahead of time, so you'll have some idea of what to expect. You can also watch a video 93 Impressions of a Gnostic Mass, or a video of the full Gnostic Mass.

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Cakes of Light Bake-Off (Open)
Cakes of Light Bake-Off (Open)

April 14, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sun. Apr. 14, 2019: Cakes of Light Bake-Off (Open)
5:30pm
Please arrive no earlier than 5:00pm and no later than 5:20pm.

Join us for a class on making your own Cakes of Light after the Gnostic Mass, led by Soror Amy Harmon, visiting from Black Sun Lodge O.T.O.

What are Cakes of Light? We will discuss the Eucharist of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, its ingredients and various rituals one can utilize Cakes of Light. Recipes will be available, supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Everyone who participates can take home Cakes for personal use.

Admission: $5

Facilitator: Soror Amy Harmon

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Tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Open)
Tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Open)

April 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA

Fri. Apr. 19, 2019: Tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Open)
10:00am
Please arrive no earlier than 9:30am and no later than 9:55am. Tour starts promptly at 10:00am

Please note: no further guests will be accepted at this time. The flight center requires that we submit names in advance of the tour.

Join William Blake Lodge for a tour of the Goddard Space Flight Center organized by Soror Hypathia.

“The Goddard Space Flight Center is a major NASA space research laboratory. Activities, exhibits and events at the Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages.

The visitor center demonstrates Goddard's innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communications and technology development.

Only 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; and Annapolis, Maryland, the visitor center gives you the opportunity to explore the universe in your own backyard.”

Visits and tours are free of charge.

Location: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center: 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771

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Magic in a World of Spirits (Open)
Magic in a World of Spirits (Open)

April 20, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Admission: $25; $15 for dues-current WBL members.
Please arrive no earlier than 10:30am.
Register Here.

William Blake Lodge, OTO in Baltimore will be hosting BJ Swain author of Living Spirits: A Guide to Magic in a World of Spirits, to teach two classes and lead a ritual from the book. Join us for a fun and educational afternoon. Schedule pricing and class descriptions below.

If you need to pick up a copy of the book in the meantime it is available on Amazon.com
www.amazon.com/dp/1792082215

Living Spirits Classes and Ritual
11:00 – 1:00: Class One: Mapping and Navigating a Living World
Lunch
1:30 – 3:30: Class Two: Workshopping Rituals to Engage the Spirit World
3:30 – 4:45: Pentacle Consecration

Class One: Mapping and Navigating a Living World – If we begin with the premise that we reside in a living, magical world, in which spirits of various types also reside then we need to know what that world looks like and how its shape influences our magical interactions. In this class we will explore types of spirits, how the spirit world is organized and how that impacts how we approach those spirits. We will also look at how our interactions with spirits, and their social structures and habitats suggests and shapes our course of action with each other.

Lunch Break

Class Two: Workshopping Rituals to Engage the Spirit World – Modern systems of magic have generally approached structures drawn on Kabbalah or on dramatic initiation to engage a singular spiritual power, which may or may not be approached as a true spirits. Later occult texts which presented more traditional European magic often called upon God and approached a singular spirit. When we look at contemporary traditional cultures, and even at High Medieval and earlier European magic we see that often many spirits are called upon in facilitating contact with the spirit or spirits who will assist us. As we understand the shape of the world, its spirit residents and their interactions with us and each other we can begin to see how that shape suggest ways of more fully engaging hosts of spirits in ritual. In this class we will look at options for approaching spirits based on a living world full of spirits who serve different roles in the magical structure which surrounds us.

Ritual: Consecration of a Pentacle

Stick around afterwards for a second event: Chilling Adventures at William Blake Lodge

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Chilling Adventures at William Blake Lodge (Open)
Chilling Adventures at William Blake Lodge (Open)

April 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Admission: $20; $10 for dues-current WBL members.
Register Here.

April 20th is the Easter Vigil, or the Harrowing of Hell. It is the day when the Church is dead and Christ is in Hell.

Thus what better day for some heretical magic?

Join us for some fun, some education, some ritual and some blasphemy as we explore witchcraft and compare it with its very popular recent pop cultural appearance in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Afterward we will explore how art and ritual can intersect as we engage in a ritual touching on themes of Thelema and historical witchcraft using imagery and aesthetics drawn from Chilling Adventures.

5:00 – 6:30: Witches, the Devil, and Factual Fictions
6:30 – 8:00: A Path of Night Familiar (Ritual)
8:00: Feast of Feasts Potluck Party

Witches, the Devil, and Factual Fictions – In this class we will explore the nature of the Witches’ Devil and certain traditional ideas about witchcraft and compare them to depictions of witchcraft in the recent Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. When this series came out there were many who were upset about the campy cannibalistic Satanic witchcraft depicted in full 1950s southern church glam. Others enjoyed the grittier darker depiction of magic and witchcraft. Love it or hate it, Sabrina gave a new face to witchcraft in the popular high school supernatural drama genre. So in this class we’ll look at the magic in the show, and we’ll look at witchcraft and The Devil in historical European magic.

A Path of Night Familiar – a ritual which demonstrates the ability of art to provide inspiration for magic. We will explore Thelemic themes present in the magic of the Church of Night, conjure the Witches’ Devil and bind familiars in an act of authentic conspiratorial witchcraft drawing on contemporary artistic aesthetic and traditional historical magic.

A Feast of Feasts – We will celebrate our heresy with a potluck feast, drinks, and unholy fellowship. Join us as we live deliciously.

Please bring a dish to share!

Also earlier in the day, check out our event "Magic in a World of Spirits"

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Freddie's Easter Bonnet Brunch (Open)
Freddie's Easter Bonnet Brunch (Open)

April 21, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202, USA

Sun. Apr. 21, 2019: Freddie's Easter Bonnet Brunch (Open)
12:00pm
Deadline to RSVP wss March 31, 2019. \
Join us at Freddie’s Beach Bar for a champagne brunch and Easter Bonnetcontest. Wear your fancy Easter bonnet! Winners, announced later in the day, receive bar gift cards. Everyone has fun! You are responsible for paying for your own brunch, which costs $30 plus tax and gratuity.

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Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+)
Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+)

April 26, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

This event has been postponed one year. It will take place April 17-19, 2020. More information and registration.

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Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+)
Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+)

April 26, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

This event has been postponed one year. It will take place April 17-19, 2020. More information and registration.

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Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+)
Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+)

April 26, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

This event has been postponed one year. It will take place April 17-19, 2020. More information and registration.

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Lodge Meeting (Open)
Lodge Meeting (Open)

April 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Teleconference

Lodge Meeting via teleconference (Open)
7:30pm

Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities!

Dial-in number: (605) 472-5397
Access code: 187-042
PIN: 2050

If you would like an outline of the meeting agenda or the draft calendar of events, please email master@williamblakeoto.org.

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	April 2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
1	2	3	4	5	6 Spring Cleaning/Kitchen Inventory Day (Closed to 0°) Spring Cleaning/Kitchen Inventory Day (Closed to 0°) April 6, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Spring Cleaning/Kitchen Inventory Day (Closed to 0°) 11:00am In preparation for the upcoming celebration of our new Minerval candidates, all those currently Minerval and above are invited to help give the kitchen a deep cleaning and inventory all the items in the kitchen. If there are many hands this shouldn’t take too long. Activities include: • Pulling it all out of the kitchen • Washing all the surfaces • Inventorying the items (there is some computer work) • Cleaning anything that needs cleaning (fridges will be their own day) • Putting it all back in an organized fashion • Labeling things • Washing the floor Followed by: • Pulling out the equipment for the upcoming initiation • If there is time and energy there will be a walkthrough What will be provided: • Lunch (probably pizza) • N95 masks • One size fits most nitrile gloves We are only tackling the kitchen. We will tackle the fridges, rooms, and other spaces one by one on future dates. This event is free. If you are so inclined, your contribution of beverages to share – especially soft drinks – is always welcome! See more details •	7
8 The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 @ See more details Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 1 (Open) Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 1 (Open) April 8, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Skype Join Golden Thread Camp each day of the Three Days (April 8th, 9th & 10th) at 12pm EDT for a community reading of the Book of the Law. We will be reading a chapter a day! All are welcome to participate in reading and just listening. Please try to be online by 11:55am so we can start promptly at noon. Skype Technical: To join in, we ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching our ID which is pittsburgh.thelema. Once you do this we will confirm you as a contact. Please do this in advance to the start time of your first call-in. A little before 12PM EST, call in (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. See more details Discussion of GIMEL, The Priestess: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. I (Nuit) (Open) Discussion of GIMEL, The Priestess: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. I (Nuit) (Open) April 8, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Skype Join Black Sun Lodge, Golden Thread Camp, Sapphire Current Camp and Anabasis Camp for the Holy Season Discussion Group. Skype Information: To join we first ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching for our Skype Channel name which is 'Holy Season Discussion Group'. Once you request this we will accept you as a contact. At the start time of the Skype talks, call in to our Channel (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. Please make sure your Skype is updated before participating. See more details • • •	9 The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 @ See more details Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 2 (Open) Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 2 (Open) April 9, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Skype Join Golden Thread Camp each day of the Three Days (April 8th, 9th & 10th) at 12pm EDT for a community reading of the Book of the Law. We will be reading a chapter a day! All are welcome to participate in reading and just listening. Please try to be online by 11:55am so we can start promptly at noon. Skype Technical: To join in, we ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching our ID which is pittsburgh.thelema. Once you do this we will confirm you as a contact. Please do this in advance to the start time of your first call-in. A little before 12PM EST, call in (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. See more details Discussion of BETH, The Magus: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. II (Hadit) Discussion of BETH, The Magus: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. II (Hadit) April 9, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Skype Join Black Sun Lodge, Golden Thread Camp, Sapphire Current Camp and Anabasis Camp for the Holy Season Discussion Group. Skype Information: To join we first ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching for our Skype Channel name which is 'Holy Season Discussion Group'. Once you request this we will accept you as a contact. At the start time of the Skype talks, call in to our Channel (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. Please make sure your Skype is updated before participating. See more details • • •	10 The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law The Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law April 8, 2019 - April 10, 2019 @ See more details Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 3 (Open) Community Reading of the Book of the Law, Chapter 3 (Open) April 10, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm Skype Join Golden Thread Camp each day of the Three Days (April 8th, 9th & 10th) at 12pm EDT for a community reading of the Book of the Law. We will be reading a chapter a day! All are welcome to participate in reading and just listening. Please try to be online by 11:55am so we can start promptly at noon. Skype Technical: To join in, we ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching our ID which is pittsburgh.thelema. Once you do this we will confirm you as a contact. Please do this in advance to the start time of your first call-in. A little before 12PM EST, call in (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. See more details Discussion of ALEPH, The Fool: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. III (Heru-Ra-Ha) Discussion of ALEPH, The Fool: Liber CCXX & Liber 31, Cap. III (Heru-Ra-Ha) April 10, 2019 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm Skype Join Black Sun Lodge, Golden Thread Camp, Sapphire Current Camp and Anabasis Camp for the Holy Season Discussion Group. Skype Information: To join we first ask that you make us your contact on Skype by searching for our Skype Channel name which is 'Holy Season Discussion Group'. Once you request this we will accept you as a contact. At the start time of the Skype talks, call in to our Channel (with just audio, no video) and we will add you into the group call. Please make sure your Skype is updated before participating. See more details • • •	11	12	13 Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0) Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0) April 13, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sat. Apr. 13, 2019: Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0º) 1:00pm officer/initiate arrival; 3:00pm candidate arrival $5 admission for those who are neither candidates for initiation nor initiation officers. Please note that we would like volunteers 0º and above to assist in officiating the ceremony. Email contact@williamblakeoto.org if you would like to volunteer. See more details •	14 Gnostic Mass (Open) Gnostic Mass (Open) April 14, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Gnostic Mass (Open) 3:30pm Please arrive no earlier than 3:00pm and no later than 3:20pm Baptism and/or confirmation available today by advance request. Please email contact@williamblakeoto.org to request either sacrament. $10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members. Note: admission fee waived for first-time visitors. If this is your first time at a Gnostic Mass, it's a good idea to read the ritual ahead of time, so you'll have some idea of what to expect. You can also watch a video 93 Impressions of a Gnostic Mass, or a video of the full Gnostic Mass. See more details Cakes of Light Bake-Off (Open) Cakes of Light Bake-Off (Open) April 14, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sun. Apr. 14, 2019: Cakes of Light Bake-Off (Open) 5:30pm Please arrive no earlier than 5:00pm and no later than 5:20pm. Join us for a class on making your own Cakes of Light after the Gnostic Mass, led by Soror Amy Harmon, visiting from Black Sun Lodge O.T.O. What are Cakes of Light? We will discuss the Eucharist of Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, its ingredients and various rituals one can utilize Cakes of Light. Recipes will be available, supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own as well. Everyone who participates can take home Cakes for personal use. Admission: $5 Facilitator: Soror Amy Harmon See more details • •
15	16	17	18	19 Tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Open) Tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Open) April 19, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771, USA Fri. Apr. 19, 2019: Tour of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (Open) 10:00am Please arrive no earlier than 9:30am and no later than 9:55am. Tour starts promptly at 10:00am Please note: no further guests will be accepted at this time. The flight center requires that we submit names in advance of the tour. Join William Blake Lodge for a tour of the Goddard Space Flight Center organized by Soror Hypathia. “The Goddard Space Flight Center is a major NASA space research laboratory. Activities, exhibits and events at the Goddard Visitor Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, provide inspiring and captivating educational experiences for all ages. The visitor center demonstrates Goddard's innovative and exciting work in Earth science, astrophysics, heliophysics, planetary science, engineering, communications and technology development. Only 30 minutes from Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; and Annapolis, Maryland, the visitor center gives you the opportunity to explore the universe in your own backyard.” Visits and tours are free of charge. Location: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center: 8800 Greenbelt Rd, Greenbelt, MD 20771 See more details •	20 Magic in a World of Spirits (Open) Magic in a World of Spirits (Open) April 20, 2019 @ 11:00 am - 5:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Admission: $25; $15 for dues-current WBL members. Please arrive no earlier than 10:30am. Register Here. William Blake Lodge, OTO in Baltimore will be hosting BJ Swain author of Living Spirits: A Guide to Magic in a World of Spirits, to teach two classes and lead a ritual from the book. Join us for a fun and educational afternoon. Schedule pricing and class descriptions below. If you need to pick up a copy of the book in the meantime it is available on Amazon.com www.amazon.com/dp/1792082215 Living Spirits Classes and Ritual 11:00 – 1:00: Class One: Mapping and Navigating a Living World Lunch 1:30 – 3:30: Class Two: Workshopping Rituals to Engage the Spirit World 3:30 – 4:45: Pentacle Consecration Class One: Mapping and Navigating a Living World – If we begin with the premise that we reside in a living, magical world, in which spirits of various types also reside then we need to know what that world looks like and how its shape influences our magical interactions. In this class we will explore types of spirits, how the spirit world is organized and how that impacts how we approach those spirits. We will also look at how our interactions with spirits, and their social structures and habitats suggests and shapes our course of action with each other. Lunch Break Class Two: Workshopping Rituals to Engage the Spirit World – Modern systems of magic have generally approached structures drawn on Kabbalah or on dramatic initiation to engage a singular spiritual power, which may or may not be approached as a true spirits. Later occult texts which presented more traditional European magic often called upon God and approached a singular spirit. When we look at contemporary traditional cultures, and even at High Medieval and earlier European magic we see that often many spirits are called upon in facilitating contact with the spirit or spirits who will assist us. As we understand the shape of the world, its spirit residents and their interactions with us and each other we can begin to see how that shape suggest ways of more fully engaging hosts of spirits in ritual. In this class we will look at options for approaching spirits based on a living world full of spirits who serve different roles in the magical structure which surrounds us. Ritual: Consecration of a Pentacle Stick around afterwards for a second event: Chilling Adventures at William Blake Lodge See more details Chilling Adventures at William Blake Lodge (Open) Chilling Adventures at William Blake Lodge (Open) April 20, 2019 @ 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Admission: $20; $10 for dues-current WBL members. Register Here. April 20th is the Easter Vigil, or the Harrowing of Hell. It is the day when the Church is dead and Christ is in Hell. Thus what better day for some heretical magic? Join us for some fun, some education, some ritual and some blasphemy as we explore witchcraft and compare it with its very popular recent pop cultural appearance in The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Afterward we will explore how art and ritual can intersect as we engage in a ritual touching on themes of Thelema and historical witchcraft using imagery and aesthetics drawn from Chilling Adventures. 5:00 – 6:30: Witches, the Devil, and Factual Fictions 6:30 – 8:00: A Path of Night Familiar (Ritual) 8:00: Feast of Feasts Potluck Party Witches, the Devil, and Factual Fictions – In this class we will explore the nature of the Witches’ Devil and certain traditional ideas about witchcraft and compare them to depictions of witchcraft in the recent Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. When this series came out there were many who were upset about the campy cannibalistic Satanic witchcraft depicted in full 1950s southern church glam. Others enjoyed the grittier darker depiction of magic and witchcraft. Love it or hate it, Sabrina gave a new face to witchcraft in the popular high school supernatural drama genre. So in this class we’ll look at the magic in the show, and we’ll look at witchcraft and The Devil in historical European magic. A Path of Night Familiar – a ritual which demonstrates the ability of art to provide inspiration for magic. We will explore Thelemic themes present in the magic of the Church of Night, conjure the Witches’ Devil and bind familiars in an act of authentic conspiratorial witchcraft drawing on contemporary artistic aesthetic and traditional historical magic. A Feast of Feasts – We will celebrate our heresy with a potluck feast, drinks, and unholy fellowship. Join us as we live deliciously. Please bring a dish to share! Also earlier in the day, check out our event "Magic in a World of Spirits" See more details • •	21 Freddie's Easter Bonnet Brunch (Open) Freddie's Easter Bonnet Brunch (Open) April 21, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Freddie's Beach Bar & Restaurant, 555 23rd St S, Arlington, VA 22202, USA Sun. Apr. 21, 2019: Freddie's Easter Bonnet Brunch (Open) 12:00pm Deadline to RSVP wss March 31, 2019. \ Join us at Freddie’s Beach Bar for a champagne brunch and Easter Bonnetcontest. Wear your fancy Easter bonnet! Winners, announced later in the day, receive bar gift cards. Everyone has fun! You are responsible for paying for your own brunch, which costs $30 plus tax and gratuity. See more details •
22	23	24	25	26 Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+) Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+) April 26, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @ William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA This event has been postponed one year. It will take place April 17-19, 2020. More information and registration. See more details •	27 Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+) Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+) April 26, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @ William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA This event has been postponed one year. It will take place April 17-19, 2020. More information and registration. See more details •	28 Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+) Postponed: Lee Harrington Presents (18+) April 26, 2019 - April 28, 2019 @ William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA This event has been postponed one year. It will take place April 17-19, 2020. More information and registration. See more details Lodge Meeting (Open) Lodge Meeting (Open) April 28, 2019 @ 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm Teleconference Lodge Meeting via teleconference (Open) 7:30pm Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Dial-in number: (605) 472-5397 Access code: 187-042 PIN: 2050 If you would like an outline of the meeting agenda or the draft calendar of events, please email master@williamblakeoto.org. See more details • •
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