Pagan Community Notes: Week of January 29, 2026

In this week’s Pagan Community Notes, the Covenant of the Goddess releases a statement addressing ICE actions and recent events in Minneapolis, with personal reflections from the National First Officer. The ADF Archdruid also shares a video statement on the Minneapolis situation. Meanwhile, ATC’s Southern Delta Church of Wicca reports extraordinary food bank distribution numbers. We close with Star’s Tarot of the Week and send Imbolc and Lughnasadh blessings to our community.

Ár nDraíocht Féin elects Rev. Jean Pagano (Drum) as new Archdruid

TWH – This month, the Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship membership voted on a new board of directors. Included in that process was the election of a new Archdruid. This position serves as the president of the ADF board and is considered to be both the organization’s administrative and spiritual leader. This year, members chose Rev. Jean Pagano, also known as Drum, to take the organizational reins from outgoing Archdruid Rev. Kirk Thomas. In a press release, Drum said, “I am touched and honored that people have chosen me to be their Archdruid – it is not a challenge that I take lightly and I promise to be Archdruid to all members.”