The Council
P.O. Box 140168
Dallas, Texas 75214
Warmest Greetings,
Most of you are aware that in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area there has been a
Council Of High Priestesses since 1980. This council is dedicated to
preserving our tradition and establishing ethical guidelines. With that in
mind and after much consideration, we feel it is necessary to change the name
of our tradition. Mark Roberts, who we recognize as the first High Priest of
the Mother Coven of our Americanized tradition, has branched off to establish
a "pure" Faerie Faith Tradition. Therefore, it is no longer appropriate for us
to use the term "Dianic Faerie Faith" to describe our tradition.
Years ago, Mark shared the Faerie Faith mysteries with our tradition as an
adjunct to our Dianic rituals. Many High Priestesses incorporated into their
rituals what Mark now refers to as "the first layer" of the Faerie Faith
mysteries. At this time, to continue identifying ourselves as Dianic Faerie
Faith would be a source of confusion for the community.
Since the word "Dianic" encompasses any and all traditions that are Goddess
oriented, it does not in itself set us apart from the many other Dianic
traditions. Therefore, after due consideration, and with the permission and
support of our Matriarch, Morgan McFarland, we have decided to identify
ourselves as The McFarland Dianics. This change is effective immediately.
Those of us who have Faerie Faith rituals may elect to continue to utilize
them or not. Each High Priestess is autonomous. The Faith in the Fey is in
no way diminished by Mark Roberts' recent interpretations or teachings. Any
High Priestess who does not wish to identify herself as a McFarland Dianic,
but would rather create a new tradition, has our blessing. The solidarity of
the majority, those who proudly claim the name McFarland Dianic, is truly
awesome. We are after all, matrilineal and wish only to separate ourselves
from Mark Roberts in a proper and ethical fashion.
Although many of our High Priestesses have already voiced overwhelming support
for this move, we would welcome questions or comments. A special email
address has been set up just for this purpose:
mcfdianic@aol.com. Or, you
can write to The Council, P.O. Box 140168, Dallas, Texas 75214.
May the Goddess Continue to Smile Upon Your Path!
The Council of High Priestesses McFarland Dianics
cc: Starhawk, Margot Adler, Zsuzsanna Budapest, Lady Olivia, Doreen Valiente, Maxine Sanders
41 McFarland Dianic High Priestesses 5 Faerie Faith High Priestesses
The Covenant of the Goddess, Circle Sanctuary, C.M.A., The Green Egg
