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Do what thou whilt shall be the whole of the Law. Join us at Sekhet-Maat Lodge in Portland, Oregon on Saturday December 31st, 2011 for the celebration of the Vulgar New Year. This year’s theme is “The Gods Must Be Crazy: Interpretations of the Divine”. Come dressed as your favorite deity or your individualized concept of your favorite deity. Attendance is open to members of Sekhet-Maat Lodge and their guests. It is ten dollars for members, and fifteen dollars for non-members. Your paid admission does include a wide selection of hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages, plus a complimentary glass of champagne for our Midnight Toast. Our cash-bar will be open offering a wide variety of wine and micro-brews. If you are not a member and are interested in attending as a guest, please contact Paul directly at AndroposTroy@gmail.com Full details and tickets are available at the event’s webpage: http://sekhetmaat.com/wiki/NYE_2012_ev Love is the law, love under will. 
Sekhet-Maat Lodge is pleased to invite you to join us on Saturday, July 16th for an Advanced Series of Lectures on the Man of Earth Degrees presented by M. Dionysius Rogers. On Saturday, a deep array of initiate only materials will be presented, including: Advanced Lectures on the Man of Earth Degrees The Minerval Adventure: Explorations of the dramatic setting and cultural background of the Minerval ceremony, for initiates only. The Powers behind Our First Degree: Esoteric analyses of the First Degree ritual, with a view to the ancient forces at play in the ceremony. Restricted to members who are True Men and Women. The Powers behind Our Second Degree: Esoteric analyses of the Second Degree ritual, with a view to its particular magick. Restricted to members who initiated as Magicians. The Pyramid and the Oasis: A study of the A∴A∴ Neophyte ritual of Liber DCLXXI and its usefulness for Master Magicians of O.T.O., along with a demonstration of ritual work based thereon. Restricted to members who are Master Magicians. A Literary Key to the Man of Earth Ritual System: Tracing a serpent trail of allusions through the language and actions of our degrees. Restricted to full initiates of the Third Triad who are Perfect Initiates. The Holy Guardian Angel in the Rite of E.G.C. In the evening, a reception will feature an expansive selection of appetizers and a cash bar featuring a variety of wines and micro brew beers. Dionysius will be giving a public lecture open to all that evening on the Thelemic cornerstone doctrine of Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel as manifested within the operations of the Gnostic Catholic Church of O.T.O. All are welcome. Parenting the Crowned and Conquering Child The whole family is on the schedule for Sunday, July 17th! Dionysius and his wife, Sister Valerie, will be presenting a discussion of potentials and instruments for manifesting Thelema in the context of families with children, for O.T.O. members of at least the Minerval degree. Presented by Paradoxos Alpha and Sr. Sphinx. See our registration page for full details. 
The System of Aleister Crowley’s A∴A∴:
Methods and Tools of Attainment
with David Shoemaker April 9, 2011 ev Click here for complete information!
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Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
Thelema in Portland, Oregon 
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Events
- Calendar of Events : A complete overview of all our scheduled events.
- Upcoming Special Events : Guest lectures, workshops, holiday celebrations, and other special events are listed here. See also: Past Special Events.
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- Initiation : Initiation is offered on a quarterly basis. Here you will find an introduction to the process of initiation at Sekhet-Maat Lodge, links to more detailed explanations, and Frequently Asked Questions about the guest-level initiation, the Minerval Degree.
- Ecclesiastical Rites : Find out more about Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica, baptism and confirmation, and our weekly celebration of the Gnostic Mass.
- Education : We have a number of educational opportunities every week, including classes, forum discussions, and workshops. Learn about them here.
- Attendance Policies : Some of our events are not open to the public. Read about our attendance policies so that you will know what you can attend.
Creations
- Journal : Our official journal, Lion & Serpent, featuring essays, reviews, rituals, poetry, and artwork by local initiates.
- Rituals : Original rituals written and performed by local initiates.
- Feasts : We feast often! Read about some of our menus and see photos of some of the more memorable spreads.
- Documents : Pertinent writings of Aleister Crowley, addresses by local officers, and other documents of interest.
- Store : Pick yourself up a vial of homemade Abramelin oil, and browse through our vast collection of books, posters, apparel, mugs, stickers, postcards and more.
- Website : Learn about this website and its creators.
Organization
 Main entrance of Lodge in March, 2008 e.v., with the Wand of the Chief Adept. - Goals : Our annual goals as presented to the Electoral College, with current status of each.
- Secretariat : The office of the Secretary includes meeting minutes, organizational file downloads, and our policies, procedures, and other documentation.
- Treasury : Look through treasury reports to get a feel for the financial health of the Lodge.
- Policy : Browse our articles, bylaws, rules, policies and procedures here.
- Community Portal : Connect to others in the community through Sekhet-Maat Lodge communication venues, or by visiting the websites of esoteric organizations and individuals in the Portland area, or using educational sites for your benefit.
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- Wish list : See if you can help us to acquire specific needed items listed here.
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