Rowan Tree Church
Bio
The Rowan Tree Church is an earth-based religion founded by Rev. Paul Beyerl, a Third Degree Initiate in the Alexandrian Tradition of Wicca, and incorporated on February 4, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The church is now based in Kirkland, Washington with many communities throughout the United States and Canada. The roots of the Church extend back to 1976 when Rev. Beyerl began teaching Wicca, Astrology, and Herbalism out of his home. The Church's religion, The Tradition of Lothloriën, embraces inclusiveness and accepts all people regardless of faith, sexual orientation, race, or gender, a noted departure from early Alexandrian Wicca. The Tradition has elements of Herbalism, Astrology and Tibetan Buddhism in its structure, and is deeply rooted in its Mystery School, an in-depth study program that leads to Ordination, and the Hermit's Grove, its educational and publishing entity. Noted publications are The Unicorn, The Littlest Unicorn for children, and The Hermit’s Lantern.
Found in 34 Collections and/or Records:
Annual Report, 1982 - 1983
The first Annual Report, although stated Hallows 1982-1983 ce, provides historical background information on the humble beginnings in spring 1979 of The Tradition of Lothloriën. Each report includes historical information on the Church and programs as well as their financial state.
Children of the Earth. 1, no.1 (Candlemas, 1981)
Children of the Earth. 1, no.3 (Lammas, 1981)
Children of the Earth. 1, no.4 (Samhain, 1981)
Children of the Earth. No. 5 (Candlemas, 1982)
Children of the Earth. no.6 (Beltane, 1982)
Children of the Earth. no.7 (Fall Equinox, 1982)
Children of the Earth. no.8 (1983)
Children of the Earth. No.9 (Midsummer, 1983)
Children of the Earth. no.10 (Samhain, 1983)
Children of the Earth. no.11 (Yule, 1983)
Children of the Earth. no.12 (Lammas, 1984)
Children of the Earth. no.13 (Spring, 1986)
Children of the Earth. no.14 (1986)
Hestia. "'Round Mountains, Through Valleys." In Children of the Earth. no.11 (Yule, 1983)
Rowan Tree Church Periodical Collection
Series 1: The Unicorn Newsletter
Series 2: Rowan Tree Church Annual Reports, 1982 - 2023
The first Annual Report, although stated Hallows 1982-1983 ce, provides historical background information on the humble beginnings in spring 1979 of The Tradition of Lothloriën. Each report includes historical information on the Church and programs as well as their financial state.
The Rowan Tree Church and The Hermit's Grove, Website Archive (Bag), November 5, 2021
The Rowan Tree Church and The Hermit's Grove, Website Archive, downloaded from https://www.therowantreechurch.org/, November 5, 2021 by the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections. © 2020 The Rowan Church and Hermit's Grove - 16501 County 13, Houston, MN 55943-2204