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Spring burst upon the central valley in a fragrant snow of almond blossoms. Soon it will be Beltane: the Celtic festival of fertility. While we can see why that festival would make sense to our ancestors who lived close to the seasons of the year, what significance does it have in our modern lives? Join us for the Lore and Songs of the season and just possibly a May Pole Dance out in the backyard! Worship leaders: Bernadette Burns and Sharon Arpoika.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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