New ADF Archdruid: Rev. Jan Avende As a Druid who is a member of ADF I am happy to spread the word that we have a new Archdruid: Rev. Jan Avende, who began their service on May 1. Jan was kind enough to respond to my questions about th...

Author John Beckett interviews our new Archdruid about where they came from, and where they’re going.

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Nonbinary person in white robe with stole, gazes calmly at camera. Text below reads “Rev. Jan Avende they/them Incoming ADF Archdruid”

ANNOUNCEMENT: ADF Elects a New Archdruid: Rev. Jan Avende To Focus On Empowerment and Connection

Also elected to the Mother Grove, are Rovena Windsor (CoSD), Matthias Dolgner-Trampnau (NOD), Tami Olsen (NOD) and Mike Bierschenk (Secretary)

Full announcement on the ADF official email list.

Cis allies, if you need help processing this, I encourage you to reach out as well, though please be aware that I will refer you to another ally who can manage the emotional labor better than me at the moment.

~ Rev. Jan Avende (they/them), Vice ArchDruid

Gender diverse members (trans, nonbinary, genderfluid, intersex, and beyond), please know that I (Rev. Jan) am also processing this, but will make time to talk with you. Please reach out if you need to.

Our community will not tolerate hate speech or a debate regarding whether or not someone’s identity and existence is valid. Our cis allies need to step up in this regard, and call out this behavior when you see it, so that appropriate action can be taken.

Our system of practice and belief is centered around *ghosti. Hospitality. Building reciprocal relationships. We welcome all those of good will into our spaces, and expect those we welcome to abide by the social contract of good will.

For our US Druids, especially those who are gender diverse, I know the past few days have been a lot. I want to assure you that ADF is a place where you are explicitly welcome. You are valid. You belong here. Your presence brightens our community and adds vibrance to our practice.