Announcements

Dec. 11, 2012 - We've just launched our web site with some very general information about the gathering. Over the next few weeks we'll be adding content and expanding the site so please visit often and consider following our pages on Google+ and Facebook. If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Dec. 11, 2012 - We've added a "Queer Spirit bookstore" powered by Amazon.com to our web site. If we're missing any books that have been influential to your practice of queer spirituality, please drop us a line and let us know
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Jan. 23, 2012 - We've just announced that KC Wilkerson will be our musical guest for Coph Nia 2012. KC Wilkerson brings energy and passion to his musical performances. He'll be performing an initimate concert around the main Fire Circle. We've got a bio of KC on our guest page if you'd like to learn more about him and his music. KC will also be presenting a workshop on "Alchemy Astrology" during the event
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Jan. 23, 2012 - We've added a second musical guest to Coph Nia 2012. Nathan Bowers will also be joining us and playing a concert around the bonfire during this year's event. You can read a bio of Nathan on our guest page.
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May 9, 2012 - We're pleased to announce that Michael G. Lloyd, author of the upcoming book Bull of Heaven The Mythic Life of Eddie Buczynski and the Rise of the New York Pagan, will be giving a talk at Coph Nia followed by a book signing.

Michael's book tells the story of Eddie Buczynski, the founder of the Minoan Brotherhood, a branch of traditional witchcraft for gay and bi men. More than that though, Michael's book talks about the circle of friends centered around Eddie that sought to create acceptance for alternative religions and create a spiritual home for GLBT ...

Presenters for 2012

Fr. Ziku

Fr. Ziku has been working with tarot cards since his first deck was gifted to him 21 years ago. It is his preference when divining and he has used several decks and several spreads in his 21 years.

Fr. Ziku and Fr. Ea

Frater Ziku has been working with rituals and practicing ecstatic techniques for many years. He is an initiatie in the OAV. Frater Ea is the current Draco Rex of the OAV and has been practicing the occult, ritual and ecstatic techniques for over 20 years.

Frater Ea

Frater Ea has been involed in the occult and pagan community for over 20 years. He practices Thelema and ceremonial magick and is the founder of the Ordo Aeternus Vovin. He currently serves on the board of the OAV as the Draco Rex, a position which is responsible for setting the spiritual direction of the order.

Frater Ea & Coph Nia Staff

The staff of Coph Nia is comprised of a group of talented individuals who have willingly volunteered their time and efforts to ensure that Coph Nia runs smoothly.

Frater Ea & OAV Initiates

Frater Ea is the founder and Draco Rex of the Ordo Aeternus Vovin, a ceremonial magick order for gay and bisexual men. He has been facilitating rituals similar to this for over 20 years.

Frater Ennugi

Frater Ennugi is an 1st degree initiate of the OAV with an interest in storytelling and adapting stories for a queer audience.

Frater Ziku & Coph Nia Staff

The staff of Coph Nia is comprised of a group of talented individuals who have willingly volunteered their time and efforts to ensure that Coph Nia runs smoothly.

KC Wilkerson

Tim "KC" Wilkerson, author of the new handbook "Alchemy and Astrology: Lost Key To The Philosopher's Stone", studied Herbal Alchemy and Spagyrics at Paracelsus Research College, with Frater Albertus in 1984. He lectured on Alchemical Astrology at the 2008 International Alchemy Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is currently the laboratory manager producing herbal products for Laughing Lady Bug Botanicals, and co-founder of the Midwest Herb Fest where he presents an introduction to Laboratory Alchemy. He is also a member of the International Alchemy Guild.

Michael Lloyd

Michael Lloyd is an engineer and writer. A 3rd degree initiate of the Minoan Brotherhood, Lloyd is the biographer of the founder of that tradition and author of Bull of Heaven: The Mythic Life of Eddie Buczynski and the Rise of the New York Pagan (in production). He is a co-founder and former co-facilitator (2002-2011) of the Between the Worlds Men's Gathering. He was interviewed for the most recent revision to Margot Adler's seminal work, Drawing Down the Moon (Penguin, 2006); and was the author of "Chapter 2, The History of Oils" in Lady Rhea's The Enchanted Formulary (Citadel, 2006). A long-time resident of Columbus, Ohio, Michael was named in the 2011 Who's Who of GLBT Columbus.

OAV Initiates & Friends

The opening ritual is facilitated by the initiates of the OAV and various community members.