The Circle of Tribes

The Coven of Sangha-Shō, Inc. is a member of The Circle of Tribes, which is a group of Pagans dedicated to creating community in Rochester, NY and surrounding areas.



The Group's Mission: To form a network for established Pagan groups that believes in fostering healthy and harmonious community and practicing open, direct, clear, and tactful communication.

Current Member Tribes:
Group Name                              City Covenstead Location

Circle of the Green __________ Rochester, NY ___ Greece, NY

The Coven of Sangha-Shō, Inc. _ Rochester, NY ___ Irondequoit, NY

Daughters of Bast ______________ Rochester, NY ___ Chili/ Rochester, NY

Sisters of Medusa __________ Rochester, NY ___ Henrietta, NY

Path of Eternal Light _________ Rochester, NY ____ Penfield, NY


Statement of Principles:
  • We support and encourage healthy communication and healthy community
  • We are a symbol of harmony and peace
  • We represent a healthy, cooperative, and connected community
  • We agree that it is ok to disagree
  • We all understand Divine and worship and celebrate in our own unique ways
  • We are alike but different, and as such shall celebrate those differences and find joy in those similarities
  • We have no expectation of one another but I expect myself to be honest, loving, ethical, professional, and clear in my communication and interaction with others in the Circle of Tribes
  • We gather in the spirit of hope to make this community stronger; there are no secrets here.
  • Blessed be all the names of Divine
  • Blessed be each one of us

Purpose:
  • To create harmony & peace in the community by encouraging mutual understanding of differences & to  practice open, direct, clear, and tactful communication.
  • To be an informal network of covens in Rochester, New York (Geographic location may change as need arises)
  • To gather once every three years to celebrate the Sabbat of Lammas (First Harvest)
  • To gather once a year in an informal way; a picnic, a drumming circle, a sledding party, etc.
  • To be a resource for HPs who wish to share what their coven does and pick up ideas from others