Milestones in the History of the Church and School of Wicca

Milestones in Our History

Church of Wicca:

Formed in 1968. The first Wiccan Church.

In 1972 gained federal recognition of Witchcraft as a religion.

First to use "Wicca" to describe the religion of Witchcraft.

Longest-lived church of Wicca in the world, with 31 consecutive Samhain observances.

In 1985 convinced a federal appeals court that Wicca was a religion equal to any other.

Convinced the IRS that Wiccan churches did not have to keep financial records, just like other churches.

School of Wicca:

First Craft correspondence school.

Publishes the longest-lived Wiccan newsletter, "Survival": in January 2000, Issue 147 will be distributed.

Reached one million pieces of outgoing mail in one year in 1978.

Helped write the State of Washington Prisoner's Handbook for Wicca.

Has brought more than 200,000 people to the Craft.

Gavin and Yvonne Frost:

Prolific writers and philosophers.

Live under a Vow of Poverty (since 1972). All their material possessions have been given over to the Church.

Twenty-two books and booklets published in five languages.

Thirteen correspondence courses (which are continuously updated).

Former members of the North Carolina Prison Chaplains' Commission.

Have been shot at because of their beliefs.

Have had live bombs at two hotels during events and countless bomb threats.

Countless negative demonstrations against them.

Hundreds of hours of TV, including Donahue, Larry King, and PBS.

Hundreds of hours of radio, including NPR.

Widely known speakers.

They have recently revised their controversial "The Witch's Bible" into "Good Witch's Bible".

Since 1995 directed and produced "Icon" series of videotapes of Pagan/Wiccan leaders and their thoughts.

Ongoing Efforts:

To educate those in authority concerning the Craft and its beliefs.

To remove negative Wiccan stereotypes through their work in the media.

To participate in and promote Pagan Pride Day internationally.

To explore other Spiritual Realities.

To debunk popular myth and stereotypes.

To work for equal rights for Witches and the Craft.

An Invitation:
Dare to get beyond the rumors, hearsay, and vicious accusations. Investigate yourself, and learn the truth about the Frosts, the Church of Wicca, the School of Wicca, and the Craft itself.

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