Kirk White

Kirk White
Kirk White
Born (1962-05-21) May 21, 1962 (age 62)
Bethel, Vermont, U.S.
EducationMaster's Degree in Counseling
Alma materUniversity Of Vermont And State Agricultural College, Johnson State College
OccupationAuthor
Known forPagan author and leader
TitleReverend
Board member ofCovenant of the Goddess 2001-present (co-President 2007-2008), Church of the Sacred Earth: A Union of Pagan Congregations (1987-present), Cherry Hill Seminary 1997-2007 (Academic Dean 1997-2007)
Spouse(s)Amy Danley-White, 1992-present
ChildrenKillian White

Kirk White (born May 21, 1962) is an American neopagan author and politician.[1] Prior to serving the Windsor-Addison district in the Vermont House of Representatives,[2] he was founder and president of Cherry Hill Seminary.[3][4] White's multidisciplinary education includes a master of arts in mental health and addictions counseling, as well as training in acupuncture.[5]

Contributions to Neopaganism

White was listed among the 25 Most Influential Pagans in 2004.[6] Margot Adler interviewed White for Drawing Down the Moon, and he has contributed material to other neopagan works.[7]

He serves as executive director of Church of the Sacred Earth,[8] and founded the Wiccan Church of Vermont, the first legally-recognized Wiccan congregation in the state. White was subsequently ordained a minister of the Vermont church.

He has served as both national public information officer and co-president of the Covenant of the Goddess.[9]

White is affiliated with Freemasonry and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.[10]

Author

White has published four books:

  • Adept Circle Magick, ISBN 0-8065-2699-8
  • Advanced Circle Magick, ISBN 0-8065-2698-X
  • Operative Freemasonry, ISBN 0-6156-1715-8
  • Masterful Magick, ISBN 1-5403-6174-8

Presenter

White is a frequent lecturer at Neopagan gatherings and festivals, speaking on such topics as organization, pastoral counseling, initiation, and magical practice. White has been on the program for numerous events:

  • Between the Worlds
  • Delmarva Pagan Pride Festival[1]
  • Florida Pagan Gathering[11]
  • Harvest Home Gathering[12]
  • Pantheacon[13]
  • Pagan Spirit Gathering
  • Rites of Spring
  • Council of Magickal Arts
  • Laurelin Community's Annual Lughnasah Festival (which was founded by and organized yearly by White)
  • New York City Pagan Pride Day 2013

References

  1. ^ a b Robin Brown (2008-08-25). "Pagan festival mixes magic and pride". Delaware Online. Gannett. Archived from the original on 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  2. ^ "Rep. Haas Will Not Seek Reëlection". 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  3. ^ "Living the Wiccan Life, Episode 22, Pt. 2". Magick TV. 2008-03-14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  4. ^ Matthew Hay Brown (2005-10-31). "Flourishing, pagan groups get organized". SouthFlorida.com. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  5. ^ Moreno, Manny (2020-11-04). "Kirk White wins seat in Vermont House". The Wild Hunt. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  6. ^ "25 Influential Pagans". Wild Hunt.org. Archived from the original on 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  7. ^ White, Kirk (2005). "Magical Manifestations of Energy Work". In Madden, Kristin (ed.). Exploring the Pagan Path: Wisdom from the Elders. Career Press. pp. 69–84. ISBN 1-56414-788-6.[permanent dead link]
  8. ^ John Elvin (2001-10-22). "Letter Provides a Window on Pagan Groups". Insight on the News. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  9. ^ Diane M. Cooper. "Magic, Witches, and Harry Potter: an interview with Kirk White". Spirit of Maat. Archived from the original on 2008-08-30. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  10. ^ "Kirk White page". Changing Times Changing Worlds. 2019-07-23. Retrieved 2024-04-15.
  11. ^ "Kirk White". Retrieved 2008-09-12.[permanent dead link]
  12. ^ "Speakers 2007". Archived from the original on 2008-06-05. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  13. ^ "PantheaCon 2008 Program Descriptions". Pantheacon.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2008-10-19.


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