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 ...

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions. Have a question you don't see answered? Please feel free to contact us and ask.

Can a trans man (FTM) attend Coph Nia?
I noticed that many but not all of the staff members have "Frater" before their names. What does this mean?

Can a trans man (FTM) attend Coph Nia?
Yes! We welcome all gay, bi, queer and questioning men who follow pagan or alternate paths of spirituality. Our general policy is that as long as you identify as a man who loves men and have a legal picture ID that states your gender as male, you may attend. NOTE: We understand that not all states are very progressive with the laws surrounding changing one's gender on legal forms of ID. If this is the case for you, please note your situation on your registration in the special needs section and we will make arrangements for you to attend. The event staff will absolutely respect your privacy and will be as discreet as possible while admitting you to the gathering.
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I noticed that many but not all of the staff members have "Frater" before their names. What does this mean?
The term "Frater" mean "brother" in Latin. The Ordo Aeternus Vovin sponsors and organizes Coph Nia and many of our staff members are initiates in the order. The term "Frater" before a staff member's name merely denotes that they are an initiate in the OAV. As Coph Nia is a community based gathering, we also have staff members from the larger community who are not initiates. These staff members do not have the "Frater" title preceding their names.
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