Children Of Temple Earth   

                    "Honoring The Past, Empowering Our Selves and Preparing For The Future"

Children Of Temple Earth ( COTE )  is a network of Wiccans and Pagans in the Northern Nevada area. We are not a coven, nor do we adhere to any one tradition. COTE is a not- for-profit group organized to promote communications, understanding, and goodwill between Wiccan and Pagans of our community. Our goal is to build a spiritual network based on love and reverence for nature. We honor all Gods and Goddesses as valid to those who revere them. We strive to promote a meeting space for all seeking others of a like mind. Diversity is welcomed. Each member is expected to harm none while on the path they have chosen. We promote respect for our Mother Earth and all her children, environmental concerns and a striving for balance in our lives.

Our 501c3 State status may be checked here; http://www.nvsos.gov and type Children Of Temple Earth in the entity search box.

You may also check the status of our Licensed Clergy at this the above web page.

Why Join COTE???

1.Support of Fellow Pagans

2.Fellowship and Learning

3.Social and Spiritual Opportunities

4.Educational, Legal and Political Resources

And, the most important of all is the fact that we come from many backgrounds and follow different paths-

But we come together in mutual respect to Honor, Celebrate and Rejoice in our Community.

All of our gatherings are Family Oriented and open to all ages and faiths.

Some of the assets that COTE contributes to the Community are;

*Annual participation and sponsorship in the Northern Nevada Pagan Pride Day

http://www.paganpridenevada.org/

*Proud to be an annual sponsor for " The Witches Voice "

http://www.witchvox.com

*A community " Meet & Greet ", a gathering for members of COTE and their families and friends to mingle, network and feast together.

* Support for and within the Pagan and Non-Pagan Community.

* An annual campout in August.

*Food and clothing donations are given to various charities, organizations and shelters for humans and animals alike.

* Sabbat rituals throughout the wheel of the year.

* Participation in the annual Community Beltane campout.

* Participation in the Annual Community Spring Fling.

* Presenter and supporter of the 1st Annual Inner-Faith Forum at UNR

We also support local Pagan artists, store owners and organizations.

COTE has many ideas for more participation and events in the Community, we are currently working on setting up a Food and Item assistance program for those in need throughout the year.

 Mark Twain, a very wise man, once said "It Is Better To Give Than Receive..."
   Ever thought Why?
   Ever asked yourself;
   How can this be?
    Here is an answer...
   You see, when a person gives/provides, for/to other persons, a
   necessity, basics like food, clothing, and/or other household or personal need.They share the true rewards of life.
   One gives material things and in return, at that very moment
   receives in themselves, the reward for supplying the other with their 
    needs.
   Try it, so you can understand.

 Annual dues are from January 1 to December 31 and are necessary for COTE to be able to sponsor events throughout the Northern Nevada Community.b Dues are as followed:
Membership Donations of $12.00 per year per person are asked for. Family donations are $24.00/yr.
If you are interested in becoming a member of COTE, please contact NNv_COTE@sbcglobal.net for an application.

 For contact information;

Laura- President
Sumrwulf@yahoo.com

Ellyn- Vice President

Elbryah@gmail.com

- Secretary

-Member At Large

Because the Goddess and God love me, they are slow to lose patience with me.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they take the circumstances of my life and use them in a constructive way for my growth.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they do not treat me as an object to be possessed and manipulated.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they have no need to impress me with how great and powerful they are because they are the Goddess and God. Nor do they belittle me as their child in order to show me how important they are.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they do not send down their wrath on every little mistake I make, of which there are many.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they do not keep score of all my "sins" and then beat me over the head with them whenever they get the chance.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they are deeply grieved when I do not walk in the ways that please them because they see as evidence that I do not trust them and love them as I should.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they rejoice when I experience their power and strength and stand up under the pressures of life for their name's sake.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they keep patiently working with me even when I feel like giving up and cannot see why they do not give up on me too.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they keep on trusting me when at times I do not trust myself.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they never say that there is no hope for me, instead, they patiently work with me, and love me in such a way that it is hard for me to understand the depth of their love for me.

Because the Goddess and God love me, they NEVER forsake me, even though many of my friends might.

As you become secure in the love of the Goddess and God, you will discover that you need not surrender your self-worth to the opinions and judgments of others.

Shed, Release ( Chant )

Whatever It Takes, Whoever You Are. Heal The Wounds, Erase The Scars
Allow Your Hearts To Be Wide Open. Shed, Release, Return Unbroken
How Many Times Have You Gone Within. Only To Find Yourself There Again
Shed, Release, Return Unbroken. Know Thyself This Truth Be Spoken
Shed, Release, Return Unbroken. Know Thyself This Truth Be Spoken