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Rochelle Richards-Burks

ECS. POC

diosa1029@yahoo.com

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Spiritual Programs in Religious Education (SPIRE)

Earth Centered Spirituality (ECS) at Cadet Chapel Falcon Circle

"Come forth into the light of things, Let Nature be your teacher." William Wordsworth

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What is Earth Centered Spirituality?

Earth Centered Spirituality (ECS) is an umbrella

term used to describe a variety of alternative

spiritual paths that emphasize a reverence for

Nature, and expressions of the Divine present in

the natural world.

Some Earth Centered paths include:

• Wicca

• Witchcraft

• Faery Magick

• Druidism

• Heathenism

• Native American traditions

• Voodoo

• African Orishas

• Goddess Spirituality

The Falcon Circle SPIRE group meets during

scheduled SPIRE times at either our outdoor ritual

circle, or at an indoor location pending weather.

Lessons. and activities are decided on by DFGL with

special attention to cadet requests and interests.

Some past lessons/activities include:

• Intensive energy work

• Introduction to basic ECS theory

• Ritual observance. of Sabbats

• Full Moon Spell Casting

• Divination lessons

• Drumming, chanting, and dancing

Falcon Circle also participates in a variety of ECS

community events with the general public.

Regularly scheduled events often include:

• The Witches' Ball in Denver

• Beltania in Black Forest

• Metaphysical fairs

• Herbal, Metaphysical, Neo-Pagan shopping

• Pagan Pride events

• Exclusive workshops with local and national

ECS writers and teachers

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USAFA FOIA

From: (b)(6) ITSgt USAF USAFA USAFA/HC I (b)(6)

Sent: To:

Tuesday, October 27 2015 11:15 AM I (b)(6) ~Sgt USAF DRU USAF ACADEMY DU/HCX

Subject: Earth Centered Publity 1

-----Original Message-----From:I (b)(6)

Sent: Thursday, October 22,. 2015 8:39 PM To:I (b)(6) trsgt USAF USAFA USAFA/HC Subject: Our earlier discussion

Hello Sgtl (b)(6)

I wanted to clarify the question of advertisement with regard to the ECS community at USAFA. I have served as the. DFGL at USAFA for AY 2013/2014 and 2014/2015,. and have. not ever utilized any kind of advertising .. There are two reasons for this: l. The. work I do with the SPIRE program is designed for the cadets, who can receive SPIRE group information from the chaplains upon request. It has. always been my understanding that religious groups which fall under the purview of the chapel are. not allowed to "advertise" to the cadets,. so I have not engaged in such behavior. In addition, I do not hold services. which are open to the genera l public. I try to coordinate. any rituals/services with our designated SPIRE t ime. on Monday nights, so as not to press cadets to commit extra time outside of their already busy schedules. I refer any inquiries for ECS information from the chaplains to the appropriate resources. There are a variety of ECS organizations suited to the needs of both active military and civilians in Colorado Springs. 2. The second reason I do not advertise ECS services at USAFA is because the Earth-Centered path does NOT proselytize. It is not a part of our spiritual tradition to recrui t or convert in order to increase the size of our community, making advertisement of our group counter to Earth-Centered tenets. ECS is generally a self-driven practice with such a diverse multiplicity of traditions (i.e. Wicca, Heathenism, Druid ism, Witchcraft, Native American Medicine) that it would be nearly impossible for any one individual to provide adequate guidance to all. Such multiplicity lends itself to a unique ind ividual experience, centered around ind ividual goals and desires. While I have discussed the existence and learning objectives of Falcon Circle, I have not advertised in order to encourage increased attendance. In fact, I try very hard to. communicate that Falcon Circle. is for cadets, not the genera l public.

I hope this answers any questions you may have, but please let me. know if there is anything else I can. do to clarify. Have. a wonderful day and Blessed Be,

(b)(6) I "Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she. became. a butterfly" Unknown

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USAFA FOIA

From: <bl<6l h s9t usAF usAFA usAFA/HC I (b)(6)

Tuesday, October 27 2015 11:15 AM I (b)(6) ~Sgt USAF DRU USAF ACADEMY DU/HCX

Sent: To: Subject: Earth Centered Publicity 2

-----Original Message-----From:I (b)(6)

Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015. 9:41 AM Toi (b)(6) ITSgt USAF USAFA USAFA/HC Subject: Re: Our earlier discussion

I would also like to. add that attendance. of special events during the AV are. discussed during SPIRE meetings. Cadet requests guide the topics we study, in order to. explore each persons specific interests in the ECS path. There are some events that have. become. perennial favorites and are usually included in our group calender (Denver Witches Ball in Fall, and Beltania inSpring), but other off-site events are requested by the. cadets. and I facilitate them. Again, our meetings during SPIRE on Mondays are. when we. discuss. group "business".

(b)(6)

"Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over,. she. became. a butterfly" Unknown

On Thursday, October 22, 2015. 8:38 PM,._I ________ <b_)(_6l _______ __,l wrote:

Hello. Sgtl (b)(6)

I wanted to. clarify the. question of advertisement with regard to. the ECS. community at USAFA .. I. have served as the. DFGL at USAFA for AY 2013/2014 and 2014/2015, and have. not ever utilized any kind of advertising. There. are two reasons. for this:. 1 .. The work I. do. with the. SPIRE program is. designed for the. cadets, who can receive. SPIRE group information from the chaplains upon request. It has. always been my understanding that religious groups which fall under. the. purview of the chapel are. not allowed to "advertise" to the. cadets, so I have not engaged in such behavior. In addition, I do not hold services which are open to the general public. I try to coordinate any rituals/services with our designated SPIRE time on Monday nights, so as not to press. cadets. to commit extra time outside. of their already busy schedules. I refer any inquiries for ECS. information from the chaplains to the appropriate resources. There are a variety of ECS organizations suited to the needs. of both active military and civilians in Colorado Springs. 2. The second reason I do not advertise ECS services at USAFA is because the. Earth-Centered path does NOT proselytize. It is not a part of our spiritual tradition to recruit or convert in order to increase the size of our community, making advertisement of our group counter to Earth-Centered tenets ..

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ECS is generally a self-driven practice with such a diverse multiplicity of traditions (i.e. Wicca, Heathenism, Druidism, Witchcraft, Native American Medicine) that it would be nearly impossible for any one individual to provide adequate guidance to all. Such multiplicity lends itself to a unique individual experience, centered around individual goals and desires. While I have discussed the existence and learning objectives of Falcon Circle, I have not advertised in order to encourage increased attendance. In fact, I try very hard to communicate that Falcon Circle is. for cadets, not the general public.

I hope this answers any questions you may have, but please let me know if there is anything else I can do to clarify. Have a. wonderful day and Blessed Be,

(b)(6)

"Just when the. caterpillar thought the world was over, she. became a butterfly" Unknown

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Air Force Chaplain Corps Batch 249505 Enter Invoices

LIV EAR LIVING EARTH - Invoice 140328- 1002- 01

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Pro Of! Status : Description : F£S7IVAL Invoice date : 3-28-14 Received: 3- 28- 14 Payment : Accountin9 : 3-28-14

Default paymnnt type: Chnc~ Debit acct : 10-02-22-1202 . 049 Credit acct: ~0-02-22-4000 . 000 Description : FESTIVAL

ENTRY TOTALS

__ (b_)(6_l _I G Number of invoices : l

Total invoice amount : 260.00

GENERAL LEDGt;R RECAP

Account 10-02-22-1202 . 049 10-02-22-4000 . 000

Account Title Worship-Supplies-fellowship Accounts. Payable

General Led9er entries not created.

ADDED -- Vendor LIV EAR LlVlNG EAR1'H

Debit 260 . 00 ' ' . 00

260 . 00

Credit . 00

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3- 28-2014 Paqe l

Dsc il.mount Inv Amount

260 . 00

260 . 00

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CHAPEL TITHES AND OFFERING FUND (CTOF) PURCHASE REQUEST

Fill out completely, Incomplete forms will be returned to the requestor and could delay processing.

1, REQUESTER'S NAME (Lasl, First, Middle Initial) 2. DUTY PHONE 3. DATE SUBMITTED (YYYYMMOOJ 4 DATE REQUIRED tYYYYMMDOJ

I (b)(6) I 333·Hbl<6 I 20140318 20140411

5. BASE 6. ACCOUNTING CLASS (Failll Group)

7. EXPENSE CODE

USAFA Cadet Wing Wiccan 1202

8. PROGRAM 9. METHOD OF PURCHASE

049 D PREPAID CHECK D REIMBURSEMENT D PROJECT OFFICER D TRANSFER CREDIT CARO

bZJ USO CHECK D FOREIGN CURRENCY CHECK D ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)

10. DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE

ITEM DESCRIPTION ANO NUMBER (If applicable) QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST TYPE OF

CURRENCY

Registration and meals for Earth Centered Beltania festival I I 260.00 260.00 USO

SHIPPING COST

GRANO TOTAL 260.00 USO

11. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cost will cover two passes at $90/pass and four food passes (two food passes for each day) at $20 a piece. The Earth Centered participants will attend the Beltania festival on May 10th-I Ith 2014.

12. FUNDS PAYABLE TO

a. NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) b. FULL ADDRESS I c. DUTY PHONE Id FAX NUMBER

Living Earth 13 124 Spica Dr., Littleton CO 80124 720-982-0696

e. EMAJL II. WEBSITE

I (b)(6) I http://www.beltania.org/

13. AUTHORIZATION

TITLE NAME (Last, First, Middle Initial) SIGNATURE 1vvf/;..1Joo1

a. REQUESTER I (b)(6) I I (b)(6) I 20140320

b. PROGRAM LEADER I (b)(6) I I (b)(6) I 20140325

c. SENIOR FAITH GROUP

d WING CHAPLAIN ($1.000 or more)

14. ACCOUNT MANAGER

I cerlify that this purchase is authorized under AF/ 52-105, Vol 2 and local instructions.

a. NAME OF ACCOUNT MANAGER b. SIGNATURE OF ACCOUNT MANAGER c DA TE SIGNED /YYYYMMDDI

I (b)(6) I I (b)(6) I 20140327

1 5. NAME OF CHECK RECIPIENT 16. SIGNATURE OF CHECK RECIPIENT 17. DATE SIGNED/YVYYMMOOJ

FOR CHAPLAIN CORPS ACCOUNTING CENTER USE ONLY

18. DATE RECEIVED 19 DATE PROCESSED 20. DATE MAILED 21. CK OR EFT NUMBER 22. PROCESSED BY IYYYYMMDD/ (YYYYMMDDJ (YYYYMMOD/

AF FORM 4356, 20100519 PREVIOUS EDITION IS OBSOLETE FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (When Filled In)

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1/31 4/30 the gate

'Full Festival Admission (incl free parking and tent camping) c:; Adult 18+ S75 S99 $120

Teen 13-17 S60 $70 $60 $100

Child 0-12 $10 $1 0 $10 $ 10

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Adull 18• $45 $50 $55 $60

Teen 13· 17 $~0 $45 S50 $60

' Child 0-12 SS SS $5 $5

$20 Food Punchcard. Use same as cash at "The Cauldron" S20 <=> $20 $20

our churctH'un kitchen tent Meals are SS-6 each, alacarte

:items too 'I-~ RV/Camper space: II you are TOWING or ARE LARGER

THAN ONE PARKING SPACE you must purchase this. $30 $30 $30 $30

Personal Fire Pit or Charcoal Grill Permit. Limited

avallabllity REQUIRED If you wl>h to bring your own fire pit $30 530 $30 $30

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campfires provided ror all to enjoy)

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L --Merchant Booth Space: a 10x10 space on Merchant's Row

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to 2 spaces per Merchant

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and/or program for your special m&ssage or ad. All program Images (300+dpl) and website content must be sent

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CHAPEL TITHES AND OFFERING FUND (CTOF) PURCHASE REQUEST

Fil out co,,,ptetely Incomplete forms will be returned to the requestor and could delay process•ng

1 Rf QUESTERS NAME (Last, FlfSI M.ddle tmlodl) 2 OUTYPHONE 3 DATE SUBM'ITEO YYYYAf',100) 4 DA TE REQUIRED (YYYYM'.•DDI

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;)'.l USAFACadet ~ 6~.Jt I t:Li!£• 1002:N-_mt_ j/}.D). O~)

8 PROGRAM 9. METHOD OF PURCHASE

Earth Centered/Pagan SPIRE PREPAID CHECK REIMBURSEMENT PROJECT OFFICER TRANSFER ~ CREDIT CARD

v3} USO CHECK FOREIGN CURRENCY CHECK ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)

10. DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE

ITEM DESCRIPTION ANO NUMBER (If appl1cable} QUANTITY UN1T UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST TYPE OF CURRENCY -

·I Tickets To the Denver Wuche~ Ball 4 ea 30.00 120.00 USO - --- -USO

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-SHIPPING COST 0 .00 USO

-GRAND TOTAL 120.00 USD

-11 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

What 21rd Annual Denver Witchc\' Ball, When . Saturda)', October 25th. doors open 6pm, Where: Highlands Masonic Center, 3550 h:deral Boulevard. Den\er for Earth CenieredfPagan Cadet~

-- 12. FUNDS PAYABLE TO

a NAME (last. F·rst. M cld!e /rot.al} b FULL ADDRESS I c DL/TY PHOf\OE Id FAX I\ MBER

1 I (b)(6) I N/A ----e FMAll I WEBSITE

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13. AUTHORIZATION TITLE NAME (Last, First. Mldd'e Initial) SIGNATURE DATE

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d WING CHAPLAIN ($1,{JOO or more) .._ -'-

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18 DATE RECEIVED 19. DATE PROCESSED 20 DA TE MAILED 21 CK OR EFT NUMBER 22. PROCESSED BY (YYYYMMDOJ (YYYYMMDDJ /YYYYMMOO)

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Qty Price

3 $25.00

Grand Total $75.00

Subtotal: $75.00 Tax: $0.00

Shipping Cost: $0.00

Grand Total: $75.00

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~t13inJl:IQl~~A ~BtRili1~h . ~rps Income Statement

Account Title

Income 10-02-22-8300 . 055 Other Cont : General Fund Al

Total Income

Cost of Sales Total Cost of Sales

Gross Margin

Expenses 10-02-22-1202 . 032 Worship-Supplies-Community 10-02-22-1202 . 049Worship- Supplies- Fellowship

Total Expenses

Other Income Total Other Income

Net Income (Loss)

FY 14

$ 261

$ 261

$ (261)

Confidential : For Internal Use Only

FY 13

260 $ 260

$ (260)

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FY 12

$ 1 , 000 $ 1 , 000

$ 1 , 000

$ I (bX4)

Account Ti t le

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Cost of Sales Total Cost of Sales

Gross Margin

Expenses

~ieJnJi'jQie~A ~~ilil~h.~rps I ncome Statement

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Total Expenses

Other Income Total Other Income

Net Income (Loss)

FY 15

$ 260 . 61

$ 260.6 1

$ (260. 61 )

Confidential : For I nterna l Use On l y

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FY 14

260 . 00 $ 260.00

$ (260.00)