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Kirk White (born May 21, 1962) is a Pagan author and leader in establishing a seminary system and pastoral counseling credentials for the Neopagan faith.[1] He is the founder and past president of Cherry Hill Seminary[2][3] and co-founder of the National Association of Pagan Schools and Seminaries. He is a member of the Vermont House of Representatives representing the Windsor-Rutland district.[4]

Kirk White
Kirk White
Born (1962-05-21) May 21, 1962 (age 60)
Bethel, Vermont
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationMaster's Degree in Counseling
Alma materUniversity Of Vermont And State Agricultural College, Johnson State College
OccupationAuthor
Known forPagan author and leader
TitleReverend
Board member ofCovenant of the Goddess 2001-present (co-President 2007-2008), Church of the Sacred Earth: A Union of Pagan Congregations (1987-present), Cherry Hill Seminary 1997-2007 (Academic Dean 1997-2007)
Spouse(s)Amy Danley-White, 1992-present
ChildrenKillian White

Contributions to Neopaganism


White is listed as one of the 25 Most Influential Pagans in the Wild Hunt blog.[5] He was interviewed for Margot Adler's Drawing Down the Moon, and has contributed material to other Pagan works.[6]

He founded the Church of the Sacred Earth: a Union of Pagan Congregations (for which he serves as executive director[7] as the Wiccan Church of Vermont; White was later ordained as minister through this first legally-recognized Wiccan church in Vermont. He has served as both national public information officer and co-president of the Covenant of the Goddess.[8]

White's multidisciplinary education includes a master of arts in mental health and addictions counseling, as well as training in acupuncture and Chinese herbalism; he also holds an honorary doctorate of divinity.[citation needed] White holds positions in the organizations of the Freemasons, Knights Templar, Rosicrucians, and the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.


Books


White has published four books:


Festivals


White is a frequent lecturer at Pagan gatherings and festivals. He speaks on such topics as organization, pastoral counseling, initiation, and magical practice. Those festivals that have featured White include:


References


  1. Robin Brown (2008-08-25). "Pagan festival mixes magic and pride". Delaware Online. Gannett. Archived from the original on 2020-03-10. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  2. "Living the Wiccan Life, Episode 22, Pt. 2". Magick TV. 2008-03-14. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  3. Matthew Hay Brown (2005-10-31). "Flourishing, pagan groups get organized". SouthFlorida.com. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  4. "Rep. Haas Will Not Seek Reëlection". 2019-10-24. Retrieved 2020-05-21.
  5. "25 Influential Pagans". Wild Hunt.org. Archived from the original on 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  6. White, Kirk (2005). "Magical Manifestations of Energy Work". In Madden, Kristin (ed.). Exploring the Pagan Path: Wisdom from the Elders. Career Press. pp. 69–84. ISBN 1-56414-788-6.
  7. John Elvin (2001-10-22). "Letter Provides a Window on Pagan Groups". Insight on the News. Archived from the original on 2007-12-19. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  8. Diane M. Cooper. "Magic, Witches, and Harry Potter: an interview with Kirk White". Spirit of Maat. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  9. "Kirk White". Retrieved 2008-09-12.[permanent dead link]
  10. "Speakers 2007". Retrieved 2008-09-12.
  11. "PantheaCon 2008 Program Descriptions". Pantheacon.com. Archived from the original on 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2008-10-19.


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