Our Purpose and Beliefs

The Druid Gorsedd of the First Circle encourages a closeness with nature and a harmony with both the physical and spiritual worlds around us. We believe that everything in the universe is interconnected. We aspire to expand our awareness of these interconnections, and know that this can help us achieve our individual and collective goals.

We welcome people of all paths, whether they choose to follow Druidry as their sole path, or seek to infuse their chosen path with the spirit of Druidry. We embrace individuality, creativity and the perpetual quest for knowledge that cultivates wisdom. We endeavor to share our understanding and knowledge through community, group discussion and a comprehensive study program.

We hold that all living things have within them a spark of The Divine and that all life is sacred. We honor the gods and goddesses of our ancestors. We also believe that all gods are one god and that the one god is many.

Here is an analogy given by Myrddin Faolwen, Eldest Druid of the First Circle: "The Divine can be likened to a very large crystal, shrouded in mist, perfect in shape with many facets, radiating pure white light from within. Seekers often come upon one facet of the crystal, drawn to the light cutting trough the mist and look in it to see one aspect of the light of The Divine refracted there. They say to themselves and anyone who will listen, "I have looked upon The Divine and it is thus...". The crystal, like The Divine, is so awe inspiring and seemingly boundless, that many cannot perceive the numerous other facets just beyond sight. Other seekers come upon other facets and have similar experiences. The seekers are all convinced that the facet they discovered is The True Divine, and often argue and war between themselves to assert their beliefs. The enlightened ones are those who will climb the mountain of wisdom and look down to see that while the seekers have come from many different paths, they have all come to the same Divine Power."

We realize Druidry is not for everyone, but if the gods have set your feet upon this time honored path, it is our hope that your path will bring you to walk with us, here at the First Circle.