Who are we?

Membership is open to all who are interested in worshipping the old Gods in a dynamic and spiritual way. Neo-pagan Druidry is a religion of joy and celebration. We try to balance solemnity and reverence with mirth and fun in our rituals. We take our spirituality and beliefs seriously, but we try not to take ourselves too seriously. Religious group worship is also a social gathering for us and all are welcome.

In affiliation with ADF, we also promote scholarship and study in the ADF Dedicant and Study Programs, utilizing the best of modern archeological, historical, sociological and religious research. We adhere to the ADF motto, "Why not excellence?"

So wander around our site and visit the web site of our mother Grove, the ADF! When in Tucson, feel free to attend one of our rituals, held on the eight High Holy Days, or come to one of our meetings!

On July 21, 2004, Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF became a Fully Chartered Grove. To do this, a Grove must be a Provisional Grove, have had at least nine members for two years and have a Dedicant Priest as a Grove member At this time (March 2013) we are now a Grove, but not fully chartered

Our Beliefs

ADF embraces the religion of all the Indo-European cultures, but each Grove usually specializes in a specific culture. Our Grove's orientation is Pan-IndoEuropean, meaning we embrace the Gods and beliefs of all the IndoEuropean peoples (e.g. Celtic, Nordic, Greek, Indian, etc.).

However, our Druidry is an orthopraxic religion (where right action is emphasized) rather than an orthodoxic religion (where right belief is emphasized). This is probably one of the main differences between ADF Druidry and other religions.

We also see our priests as Sacrificial Clergy rather than Sacramental Clergy. Our priests (male and female) are ritual specialists, acting as the face of the people, leading them in ritual and making the proper sacrifices, or offerings, to the Powers. Any sacraments can be done by anyone - we do not need priests to intercede between the people and the Gods.

We are polytheists, which means that we worship many Gods and Goddesses, who are not merely parts of some greater whole, but rather complete entities in themselves. We also worship the Nature Spirits of fur and feather, leaf and stone who inhabit the world as well as our Ancestors, be they our own forebearers, family of heart or the ancient peoples of this land.

The links below will take you to articles and rituals which explain much about our beliefs.

The Vision of ADF

What do Neopagan Druids Believe?

Outline of Druidic Worship

Neopagan Druidry - Concepts and Organization

Questions and Answers About ADF

Rituals of the Sonoran Sunrise Grove, ADF

Druidry Vs. Wicca