Events & Celebrations, Musings
Disney’s The Sword and The Stone meets Druidic Alban Arthan
Hello dear ones,
For our Winter Solstice Celebration, I led a Druidic Alban Arthan ritual adapted from a ceremony written by the Order of Bards Ovates and Druids (of which I’m a member). Alban Arthan means “The Light of Arthur”.
The Land Dreaming by Rosalie Kohler
Some of you may know that I have been exploring Gnostic Christianity and alchemy, and that it has spoken deeply to me. The particular organization I have been learning from is The Gnostic Church and Academy of Lord Jesus Christ. Here is what they say about their connection with other paths:
Though we are exclusively a Christian church, our Order dutifully and honorably celebrates the creeds and beliefs of many of the great traditions and faiths of the world.
We teach the Prisca Theologia which asserts that “a single theology exists which threads through all the religions, and which was anciently given by God to humans”, and thus we educate and teach our congregation on the beliefs and faiths of many religions and spiritual doctrines. Our teachings highlight the fact that all of the great traditions, beneath their exoteric veil, hold at their core a foundational esoteric truth, which transcends all belief systems, languages, cultures, terms, categories, names, symbols or otherwise.
Seeking out brotherhood with our fellow man without dissolving our own unique racial, cultural, and religious characteristics is a practice that we uphold and honor.
As I will talk about more in the future, there is no conflict in being a Druid and a Christian. So with that introduction, I would like to share this video (especially for those who attended the Alban Arthan ceremony), which gives some profound insight into what it’s all about by exploring the story of King Arthur.
If you want to watch it, please do not delay, because I can’t guarantee how long it will be available. The videos are only made available for awhile before they are taken down from the public platforms and only accessible to members of the academy. It’s a long one, so be ready to settle in and enjoy!
Many Blessings and Warm Wishes to each of you,
Jean
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Written by : Jean Cavanaugh
Jean Cavanaugh is the founder and steward of Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, established in 2019 as a living, learning community devoted to reconnecting people with the wisdom of nature, the sacred order of creation, and the presence of Christ within all life. Her work brings together spiritual formation, ecological stewardship, ancestral wisdom, and hands-on community practice.
Through years of practical work on the land, study of the Mysteries, and the healing of her own severe health challenges through natural methods, Jean has come to recognize God’s hand at work throughout creation. Her teachings, rooted in the Mystery School tradition and Christian gnosis, explore how the patterns of heaven, earth, and the human body reveal the way back to divine presence, peace, and inner strength.
Jean leads with honesty, integrity, and a deeply welcoming spirit, inviting others to let go of inherited assumptions and rediscover truth through lived experience and embodied understanding. She works with all ages—from preschoolers to elders—offering programs and celebrations that emphasize direct engagement with nature, music, story, homesteading skills, and in-person community.
She and her family live at the 21-acre Crossing Hedgerows Sanctuary, where daily life reflects a commitment to simplicity, beauty, and harmony with the land. The sanctuary includes gardens, woodland trails, a seasonal creek, gathering circles, and spaces designed to nourish both people and wildlife. Jean is especially passionate about creating environments that are grounding, beautiful, and spiritually restorative.
Through her writing and teaching, Jean encourages others to know themselves, know creation, and recognize Christ as the living truth present within and around us—always inviting a return to love, beauty, and the sacred order of life.
