Organizations & Networking

While it is easy to find Pagan websites, the real task is to find the sites that are best suited to your needs and style preferences.  If you have browsed much of Solitary-Pagan.net you've learned about my style, and my choices for the most helpful websites reflect my goals for this site.  I've made an attempt to categorize these listing by Organizations & Resources, Networking, and News -- but often that's an artificial distinction.  Many sites are multifaceted, providing organizational information, membership, information, links, news, and even e-mail groups and chats. 

For the most comprehensive list of resources, check Yahoo! and Google:
   Yahoo! Paganism, Organizations
   Yahoo! Paganism, Traditions and Paths (find organizations for Asatru, Celticism, Druidism, Hellenic, Wicca, and many others)
   Google Pagan, Organizations (includes Networking, Activism, and Student groups)

Pagan Organizations

The following are websites I've found particularly helpful.  Because Solitary-Pagan.net is based in the United States most of the websites I have here are in English and most are from a U.S. perspective -- but certainly there are Pagans world-wide and many other quality websites beyond what is listed here.

Also, in your internet searching, remember to check for local and regional organizations.  Many of them have e-mail lists.  A couple that I check closely for events in my area are the Delaware Valley Pagan Network and the  Mid-Atlantic Pagan Alliance.  

Another way to connect with Pagan organizations is to check the recommended resources suggested in your favorite books.  Many are featuring websites as well as postal service contact information.  You may also want to check out a resource guide book, such as Gerina Dunwich's The Modern Witch's Complete Sourcebook.

Organizations for Pagan Professionals

You might be surprised at the groups of Pagan professionals who are forming for support and shared resources.  For example...

Pagan Alliance of Nurses - for Pagan health care professionals

Military Pagan Network - for Pagans in the military

Officers of Avalon - for Pagans in law enforcement

Use a search engine to see what you can find in your career area, and don't forget to try Yahoo! Groups and other e-mail groups services. 

College and University Organizations

Many colleges and universities have student pagan organizations.  Check out these great directories of Student Pagan Groups:

• Google Directory for Pagan Student Organizations (categorized by Europe, North America, and Oceania)

• Student Pagan Organizations, sponsored by the Rensselaer Pagan Association

• Student Pagan Groups, sponsored by Student Pagan Community at Georgia Tech

• Pagans on Campus (scroll down for the directory)

• Pagan Organizations, sponsored by Branwen's Pagan Directory

There is a wealth of information to be found in these sites.  Many have sections on how to start a student group.  Many also have discussions on how to deal with difficult situations on a college campus.  Sites like College Wicca also provide thoughtful advice for college students.  For additional listing you can search for specific schools or enter a generic search, such as Pagan, Student, University, in the Research Tools.  

Digital Newsletters and E-Zines

You can sign up for Pagan news through the following:

• BeliefNet.com, Look in the left column for the newsletter request

• The Cauldron:  A Pagan Forum, Look in the left column under "Newsletter"

• About.com Alternative Religions, Scroll down and look in the left column for subscription

• Blessed Bee Family Newsletter

Or check these directories

• Directory at Branwen's Cauldron

• Magazines and E-zines for Pagans at Google

• Many Yahoo Groups are actually newsletter services (you can save time by searching Yahoo Groups for "Pagan Newsletter")

And, of course, if you go to a search engine and use the words "Pagan newsletter" you will find many, many options!

Paper Magazines and Newsletters

You can find numerous magazines by using the Research Tools.  The magazines listed here among the more popular ones.

Circle Magazine - Published by the Circle Sanctuary

newWitch Magazine - Aimed at young adults

PanGaia - Celebrating Earth-Wise Spirituality, sister magazine to SageWoman

SageWoman Magazine - Each issue explores a particular topic