Greetings, and welcome to the “Leaves of the Willow” blog, a new blog feature on the Three Cranes Grove, ADF, website!
This blog earns its name from the central mythology that surrounds the Grove’s name, the myth of Esus. This Gaulish god is shown on two inscriptions pruning a willow tree, and maintaining it (and, potentially, the world) with the sacrifice of a bull. This myth teaches us a lesson about maintaining our relationships, and balancing the mundane work of life with the sacred duty of piety.
In this blog, we hope to talk about what the Grove is doing, where it is going, and how we can help maintain it throughout its life. As of this writing, Three Cranes (or 3CG for short) is five years old and the fourth largest Grove in ADF. We expect to be around for some time to come, and with the beginning of this new year starting with our Samhain ritual, we hope to start many new projects and further serve the Central Ohio community, along with the greater Pagan community (and, of course, ADF as a whole).
So, sit back and enjoy the ride! I know we will!
-Rev. Michael J Dangler