It is with deepest sadness that we hear of the passing of Rev. Abby Willowroot, also known as Abby Perkins. The Beloved Abby passed away on the morning of August 4, 2018. Blv. Abby was a great artist, Priestess, and Pagan leader. Blv. Abby had a number of Tradition affiliations, including a long association with the Correllian Tradition in which she had held the standing of High Priestess since 2004. Blv. Abby is the founder of the Spiral Goddess Grove (SpiralGoddess.com), est. 1997, dedicated to Goddess Spirituality for people of all paths. Blv. Abby contributed several pieces outlining her philosophy to the Common Book of Wicca and Witchcraft.
Blv. Abby’s father was the famous artist Charles M. Kerins, who introduced her to art early in life. Blv. Abby became a skilled jeweler and sculptor, creating Goddess-centered art and jewelry beginning in the early 1970s. The first piece of jewelry Blv. Abby ever made was an Ankh, in 1967. Nine pieces of Blv. Abby’s jewelry in silver and porcelain were chosen for permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution as part of their Women’s History Collections. Blv. Abby is the creator of the iconic “Spiral Goddess” image widely used in the contemporary Pagan community.
Blv. Abby took part in the Twenty-First Century Pagan Leadership Conference where she urged contemporary Pagans to avoid infighting and needless divisions which she feared could derail the movement by sapping its energy and splintering its numbers.
Perhaps Blv. Abby’s most significant accomplishment was the Goddess2000 Project, which began in 1997. The Goddess2000 Project was a Goddess-themed community art project aimed at creating “A Goddess on Every Block”. Not limited to any one Tradition, the Goddess2000 Project was focused solely on the creation of Goddess-themed artwork by anyone who wished to participate. This allowed people from many different Traditions to work together, breaking down many barriers. By focusing solely on the artwork and the simple message of honoring the Goddess, Blv. Abby was able to get people to work together despite strong differences which had otherwise divided them. Rev Ed Hubbard was Regional Co-ordinator for the Goddess2000 Project, which became an inspiration for the creation of Witch School, Pagans Tonight Radio Network, and Magick TV.
Blv. Abby is also the founder of Willowroot’s Real Magic Wands (WillowrootWands.com), a company that creates magic wands for real-world magic practitioners crafted to jeweler’s standards. Willowroot’s Magic Wands are works of art designed by a world class artist.
Blv. Abby leaves an inspiring legacy of accessibility and unity. Through her work Blv. Abby showed that Pagans of all kinds could work together toward common goals, regardless of differing Tradition affiliations. Through her work Blv. Abby overcame deep divisions and long standing bad feelings to show us what our community can be, when we are willing to work together for the common good. The functional part of the Pagan community owes a huge and largely unacknowledged debt to Blv. Abby Willowroot and her work. Blv. Abby was deeply loved by family and friends, and by the community that she had served since the 1960s. May she be blessed and remembered always.
M. Rev. Don Lewis
First Priest and Chancellor, Correllian Tradition
M. Rev. Stephanie Leon Neal
First Priestess, Correllian Tradition
Blv. Abby’s father was the famous artist Charles M. Kerins, who introduced her to art early in life. Blv. Abby became a skilled jeweler and sculptor, creating Goddess-centered art and jewelry beginning in the early 1970s. The first piece of jewelry Blv. Abby ever made was an Ankh, in 1967. Nine pieces of Blv. Abby’s jewelry in silver and porcelain were chosen for permanent display at the Smithsonian Institution as part of their Women’s History Collections. Blv. Abby is the creator of the iconic “Spiral Goddess” image widely used in the contemporary Pagan community.
Blv. Abby took part in the Twenty-First Century Pagan Leadership Conference where she urged contemporary Pagans to avoid infighting and needless divisions which she feared could derail the movement by sapping its energy and splintering its numbers.
Perhaps Blv. Abby’s most significant accomplishment was the Goddess2000 Project, which began in 1997. The Goddess2000 Project was a Goddess-themed community art project aimed at creating “A Goddess on Every Block”. Not limited to any one Tradition, the Goddess2000 Project was focused solely on the creation of Goddess-themed artwork by anyone who wished to participate. This allowed people from many different Traditions to work together, breaking down many barriers. By focusing solely on the artwork and the simple message of honoring the Goddess, Blv. Abby was able to get people to work together despite strong differences which had otherwise divided them. Rev Ed Hubbard was Regional Co-ordinator for the Goddess2000 Project, which became an inspiration for the creation of Witch School, Pagans Tonight Radio Network, and Magick TV.
Blv. Abby is also the founder of Willowroot’s Real Magic Wands (WillowrootWands.com), a company that creates magic wands for real-world magic practitioners crafted to jeweler’s standards. Willowroot’s Magic Wands are works of art designed by a world class artist.
Blv. Abby leaves an inspiring legacy of accessibility and unity. Through her work Blv. Abby showed that Pagans of all kinds could work together toward common goals, regardless of differing Tradition affiliations. Through her work Blv. Abby overcame deep divisions and long standing bad feelings to show us what our community can be, when we are willing to work together for the common good. The functional part of the Pagan community owes a huge and largely unacknowledged debt to Blv. Abby Willowroot and her work. Blv. Abby was deeply loved by family and friends, and by the community that she had served since the 1960s. May she be blessed and remembered always.
M. Rev. Don Lewis
First Priest and Chancellor, Correllian Tradition
M. Rev. Stephanie Leon Neal
First Priestess, Correllian Tradition
First Elder Arch Priestess Windy Lajoie in robes for the Investiture of the First Priestess. May the Blessing Be upon the Beloved Windy as she takes her place among the Ancestors
August 8, 18 Aq. was the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Crystal Web! See the attunement ritual HERE! Learn more about the Crystal Web HERE
Blv. Windy Lajoie
It is with deepest sorrow that the Correllian Tradition announces the passing of Her Grace the Arch Priestess Rt Rev Windy Lajoie, First Elder of the Correllian Tradition. Arch Priestess Windy was deeply loved by friends, students, and all who knew her, and will be deeply missed. Arch Priestess Windy was a wonderful friend, a dedicated Mentor, a conscientious and caring Spiritual Leader, and an important part of the lives of thousands of people, Correllian and non-Correllian alike.
Hail unto you Arch Priestess Windy, as you take your seat among the Beloved Ancestors. Though you are gone from us, yet you remain with us. May you be blessed by all hearts!
Arch Priestess Windy achieved her Third Degree on September 2, 2005, one of the first Correllian High Priesthood trained using standardized materials. Lady Windy was acclaimed an Elder of the Correllian Tradition on April 23, 2011. And on January 1, 2016 Arch Priestess Windy was acclaimed First Elder of the Correllian Tradition.
In addition to being First Elder of the Correllian Tradition, Arch Priestess Windy also served as Dean of Mentors and Dean of Students at Witch School, the Seminary of the Correllian Tradition. Arch Priestess Windy was also the Head of the Correllian Membership Office, as well as the Shrine Keeper for the Shrine of the Hooded Crone, and Head of the Order of Web Weavers, Head of the Order of Recovering Correllians, and Head of the Order of the House of Survivors.
This is the first time in twenty-nine years that a Correllian Elder has died. In respect for the Arch Priestess the Tradition will observe a six-month period of formal mourning. During this period, if State Robes are worn they should be Mourning Robes. At the end of the period of mourning, the next First Elder will be announced. Former First Elder Rt Rev Ser Ed Correll will resume the role of First Elder until the New First Elder is announced.
May the Blessing Be upon the Beloved Arch Priestess Windy Lajoie as she continues her journey. May the blessing be upon all who loved her!
M. Rev. Donald Lewis, First Priest and Chancellor, Correllian Tradition
M. Rev. Stephanie Leon Neal, First Priestess, Correllian Tradition
* The Mailing Address for the Correllian Tradition and Correllian Educational Ministries is:
Correll Mother Temple, 708 Bryan Ave, Danville, IL 61832
* For all of your Correllian needs, check out the Tradition's new CORR STORE!
* Check out the Correllian Tradition MEMBERSHIP HUB on Facebook
* Check out our Spanish language blog at http://tradicioncorrelliana.blogspot.com
* Check out the new Correllian Intensive Program!
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE CORRELLIAN TRADITION
Blv. Windy Lajoie
It is with deepest sorrow that the Correllian Tradition announces the passing of Her Grace the Arch Priestess Rt Rev Windy Lajoie, First Elder of the Correllian Tradition. Arch Priestess Windy was deeply loved by friends, students, and all who knew her, and will be deeply missed. Arch Priestess Windy was a wonderful friend, a dedicated Mentor, a conscientious and caring Spiritual Leader, and an important part of the lives of thousands of people, Correllian and non-Correllian alike.
Hail unto you Arch Priestess Windy, as you take your seat among the Beloved Ancestors. Though you are gone from us, yet you remain with us. May you be blessed by all hearts!
Arch Priestess Windy achieved her Third Degree on September 2, 2005, one of the first Correllian High Priesthood trained using standardized materials. Lady Windy was acclaimed an Elder of the Correllian Tradition on April 23, 2011. And on January 1, 2016 Arch Priestess Windy was acclaimed First Elder of the Correllian Tradition.
In addition to being First Elder of the Correllian Tradition, Arch Priestess Windy also served as Dean of Mentors and Dean of Students at Witch School, the Seminary of the Correllian Tradition. Arch Priestess Windy was also the Head of the Correllian Membership Office, as well as the Shrine Keeper for the Shrine of the Hooded Crone, and Head of the Order of Web Weavers, Head of the Order of Recovering Correllians, and Head of the Order of the House of Survivors.
This is the first time in twenty-nine years that a Correllian Elder has died. In respect for the Arch Priestess the Tradition will observe a six-month period of formal mourning. During this period, if State Robes are worn they should be Mourning Robes. At the end of the period of mourning, the next First Elder will be announced. Former First Elder Rt Rev Ser Ed Correll will resume the role of First Elder until the New First Elder is announced.
May the Blessing Be upon the Beloved Arch Priestess Windy Lajoie as she continues her journey. May the blessing be upon all who loved her!
M. Rev. Donald Lewis, First Priest and Chancellor, Correllian Tradition
M. Rev. Stephanie Leon Neal, First Priestess, Correllian Tradition
* The Mailing Address for the Correllian Tradition and Correllian Educational Ministries is:
Correll Mother Temple, 708 Bryan Ave, Danville, IL 61832
* For all of your Correllian needs, check out the Tradition's new CORR STORE!
* Check out the Correllian Tradition MEMBERSHIP HUB on Facebook
* Check out our Spanish language blog at http://tradicioncorrelliana.blogspot.com
* Check out the new Correllian Intensive Program!
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE CORRELLIAN TRADITION
Correllian First Director Rt. Rev. Ser Jason Highcorrell and then
First Elder Blv. Windy Lajoie with the
Correllian Book of Life, containing the names of all Correllians. Ser Jason is based in Illinois, Lady Windy was Massachusetts, USA
Here you can learn more about the Correllian Nativist Tradition, its leading members, activities, and locations around the world. Through our Adventure Pages you can also enjoy photo essays about Correllian events past and present.
The Correllian Nativist Tradition/Correllian Nativist Church is a legally incorporated church in the US with 501(c)3 recognition. As of 2015 the Correllian Nativist Tradition has approximately 147,000 members located in 114 countries around the globe. Among the countries where Correllians can be found are the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Australia, India, Uruguay, and many more. For a full list of current Correllian Temples and groups around the world, go HERE
The Correll Mother Temple is located in Danville, Illinois, USA, but meets in many locations. Any location in which the Mother Temple meets is said to be "Under-the-Hill" after the name of its original meeting place.
The Correllian Nativist Tradition/Correllian Nativist Church is a legally incorporated church in the US with 501(c)3 recognition. As of 2015 the Correllian Nativist Tradition has approximately 147,000 members located in 114 countries around the globe. Among the countries where Correllians can be found are the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Spain, South Africa, Australia, India, Uruguay, and many more. For a full list of current Correllian Temples and groups around the world, go HERE
The Correll Mother Temple is located in Danville, Illinois, USA, but meets in many locations. Any location in which the Mother Temple meets is said to be "Under-the-Hill" after the name of its original meeting place.
Correllian High Priest Rev. Phoenix Williams. Rev. Phoenix is based in New York, USA
THE CORRELLIAN TRADITION
So what is the Correllian Tradition, and what makes it different from other Wiccan Traditions?
Usually when people ask this they are expecting a liturgical answer -some special beliefs or ritual forms that are unique to Correllianism.
Correllianism does put an unusually strong emphasis on the philosophical aspects of Wicca, and on the spirituality and inner mysteries of the Wiccan religion, but liturgically our beliefs do not especially differ from those of other Wiccan Traditions. Rather it is our attitudes toward the Pagan community and its future that tend to set us apart.
The Correllian Tradition is dedicated to the advancement of the Pagan people. We believe strongly in the need for increased communication and co-operation between Pagans everywhere, from all Traditions.
So what is the Correllian Tradition, and what makes it different from other Wiccan Traditions?
Usually when people ask this they are expecting a liturgical answer -some special beliefs or ritual forms that are unique to Correllianism.
Correllianism does put an unusually strong emphasis on the philosophical aspects of Wicca, and on the spirituality and inner mysteries of the Wiccan religion, but liturgically our beliefs do not especially differ from those of other Wiccan Traditions. Rather it is our attitudes toward the Pagan community and its future that tend to set us apart.
The Correllian Tradition is dedicated to the advancement of the Pagan people. We believe strongly in the need for increased communication and co-operation between Pagans everywhere, from all Traditions.
Ser Apu Aghama of Liuntang Aghama Shrine. Ser Apu is based in the Philippines
We stress the importance of the Pagan Clergy as teachers and facilitators, and the need for a strong public presence.
The Correllian Tradition emphasizes celebratory as well as initiatory Wicca, and is strongly committed to accessible public ritual.
But perhaps the one thing that most sets Correllian Wicca apart is that we have embraced the internet as an educational tool.
Correspondence teaching is nothing new in Wicca, but we were the first to utilize the internet as a serious tool for training new initiates. This has brought great expansion and many changes to our Tradition.
The Correllian Tradition emphasizes celebratory as well as initiatory Wicca, and is strongly committed to accessible public ritual.
But perhaps the one thing that most sets Correllian Wicca apart is that we have embraced the internet as an educational tool.
Correspondence teaching is nothing new in Wicca, but we were the first to utilize the internet as a serious tool for training new initiates. This has brought great expansion and many changes to our Tradition.
Correllian First Priestess M. Rev. Stephanie Leon Neal and First Priest M. Rev. Donald Lewis. Lady Stephanie is based in Georgia, Lord Don in Florida, USA
Another thing that makes Correllian Wicca different from many other Traditions of Wicca is that we are a unified Tradition with a single leadership. The entire world-wide Tradition has a single structure allowing us to act together as few other Traditions can.
The leading bodies of the Correllian Tradition include; The Witan Council, which is made up of all Temple Heads, Elders, and Officers of the Tradition; and the Correllian Council of Elders which includes the Heads and Officers of the Tradition, and its most respected members.
The chief administrator of the Tradition is the Chancellor, who represents the Tradition’s leadership. The leadership of the Tradition includes the Tradition’s Heads and Officers, a description of whom may be found under STRUCTURE.
Additions are made to this website with increasing frequency, especially the Temples page and the adventures pages, so check back often.
May the Blessing Be upon you!
The leading bodies of the Correllian Tradition include; The Witan Council, which is made up of all Temple Heads, Elders, and Officers of the Tradition; and the Correllian Council of Elders which includes the Heads and Officers of the Tradition, and its most respected members.
The chief administrator of the Tradition is the Chancellor, who represents the Tradition’s leadership. The leadership of the Tradition includes the Tradition’s Heads and Officers, a description of whom may be found under STRUCTURE.
Additions are made to this website with increasing frequency, especially the Temples page and the adventures pages, so check back often.
May the Blessing Be upon you!