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Owing to the rapid expansion of the Fellowship of Isis, a series
of advisory boards, some of which are called ‘Circles’, and additional Global Websites consisting of a plurality
of centres are being established. Each Circle will serve a specific geographic location as an advisory council. Global Websites
will have permission from Lady Olivia Robertson to publish the Fellowship of Isis Liturgy online. They will also be granted
permission to present lists of members and centres, to register new members, new appointments, new centers and other such
information. They will function as central websites for the Fellowship of Isis as part of the decentralizing process. This
network of Fellowship of Isis Advisory Boards and Circles and Global Websites will assist hundreds of members and
centres who require local information. List of the Advisory Boards in chronological order
of their founding:
The
Star of Isis Consultancy (ArchPriesthood Union)
This Consultancy
of members of the ArchPriesthood Union was formed August 18, 2003. They function as an advisory board
and a consultancy for the FOI community. Olivia writes: "Eight
is the special number of the Fellowship of Isis. Eight is the number of rays of the Star of Ishtar, also Sirius the Home or
Soul of Isis, our Patroness. Eight therefore is the number of AU members appointed to offer guidance, help and information
in this star consultancy of AU members.
Eight
members of the ArchPriesthood Union identified with the eight-pointed Star of Ishtar, FOI diagram, offer a consultancy service.
Members all over the world requiring information, ideas and help may apply to the AU Star of Isis." (Isian
News Issue 110, Samhain 2003) The Star of Isis Consultancy was
the first of a planned series of Advisory Boards created within the Fellowship of Isis, it was soon followed by the creation
of the Circle of Brigid in May of 2004 and the Circle of Isis in October of 2004. For more information about the Star
of Isis Consultancy please visit the ArchPriesthood Union page on this site.
The Circle of Brigid (Ireland) On May 17, 2004, the Circle of Brigid was formed by Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson.
The Circle of Brigid operates through the Foundation Centre of the Fellowship of Isis at Clonegal Castle in Ireland.
The Circle of Brigid co-hosts festivals and events held at Clonegal Castle. Attendance at Festivals is by invitation only.
Invitations may be applied for by e-mail to any of the following 3 members of the Circle, placing the words "FOI Invitations"
in the Subject line: Joan Hartigan joanhartigan@eircom.net Lyceum of Isis; Eileen Lawrence rosemerta@eircom.net Druid Clan of Dana; Circle of Brigid Honorary Secretary:
hon.sec.circleofbrigid@gmail.com The Circle of Brigid is authorised by FOI co-founder, Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, to co-host events with her, and
consists of the following members of the Priesthood: The Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, Rt. Rev. Patricia Griffin, Rev.
Eileen Lawrence ArchDrs., Rev. Joan Hartigan, Rev. Karen Brooke, Rev. Minette Quick ArchDrs., Rev. Marian Smiles and Rev.
Stephen Goggin, Knight of Tara.
The Circle of Isis (Geyserville, California, United States)
The Circle of Isis is authorized by FOI co-founder Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson to
accept registrations, appointments, new centers within the Fellowship of Isis, to host an official central Fellowship
of Isis webpage and publish the FOI liturgy. The members include:
Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, AU as Global Advisor (Ireland); Rt. Rev. Loreon Vigne, AU (USA); Rt. Rev. deTraci
Regula AU (USA); Rt. Rev. Caroline Wise, AU (UK); Rt. Rev. John Merron, AU (UK); Rev. Dietlinda Brueckner, Prs. H. (Germany);
Rev. Ronald Cwetna, Pr. H. (Germany); Rev. Elizabeth Kelley, Prs. Order of Mary Magdalene (USA); Rev. Arisa
Victor, Prs. (USA) and Rev. Linda Iles, ArchDrs. (USA), who is Honorary Secretary of the Circle of Isis. The Circle of Isis was founded on October 10, 2004. This Advisory Board operates
under the aegis of the legally recognized Temple of Isis of the Fellowship of Isis, which confers legal status to
FOI clergy. The Temple of Isis is located in Geyserville, California, where a temple holds public ceremonies
on a weekly basis, hosts Lady Olivia Robertson and one of the annual FOI Convocations, many workshops and retreat programs
throughout the year. It is regularly attended by many visitors, FOI members and devotees of the Goddess.
The online group and website are managed by Rt. Rev. deTraci
Regula, AU; Rt. Rev. Caroline Wise and Rev. Linda Iles, ArchDrs. The online group url is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/circle_of_Isis/ The Circle of Isis website staff can be reached at isiscircleonline@yahoo.com The Circle of Isis
online publication, The Mirror of Isis, was first published at Beltane, 2006. The editors and staff welcome materials from
all members of the Fellowship of Isis. Submissions of articles, poetry, spiritual experiences, artwork, photos, news
and listings of events may be sent to: isiscirceonline@yahoo.com The Mirror of Isis is available online at http://mirrorofisis.freeyellow.com The Circle of Pelagia (Los Angeles,
California, United States) By request
of FOI co-founder Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson, The Circle of Pelagia was founded on October 2, 2006 by the Reverend
Laura Janesdaughter, Priestess Hierophant of the Lyceum of the Living Ast of Collegium Isidis. The work of this Advisory Board
is dedicated to the free flow of friendship celebrating the Love of The Goddess for all that is.
There are eight members with
FOI co-founder Rt. Rev Olivia Robertson acting as Overseeing Consultant. The Circle of Isis Pelagia hosts Lady
Olivia and an annual FOI Gathering, public rituals and workshops. More about the work of members of the Circle of Pelagia
can be viewed at this website: http://www.toila.org/TOILAintro.html More about their publication, "The Isis Papers" can be viewed here:
www.isispapers.org Additional information is provided by Reverend Laura Janesdaughter
at: isishazel@yahoo.com Nemeton
of Dana (Advisory Board for the Druid Clan of Dana) Founding of this Advisory Board was announced by Lady Olivia Robertson on November 21, 2006. The Druid Clan of Dana
of the Fellowship of Isis has no affiliation with any other Druidic organization. The Druid Clan of Dana has no overall
Chief. Members of this "Organizing Circle" of the Druid Clan of Dana include: Rt. Rev. Patricia Griffin, (Ireland), Rt. Rev. John Merron, (UK) Rt. Rev. Cathryn-Anne Rogers, (USA), Rt. Rev. Bishop
Afarri, (Ghana), Eileen Lawrence, ArchDrs. (Ireland), Rev. Daniel Campbell, (USA), Rev. Vincent Akpabio, (Nigeria), Rt.
Rev. Olivia Robertson, (Ireland). The Round Table of Tara (Advisory Board for the Noble Order of Tara) Founding of this Advisory Board was announced by Lady Olivia Robertson on November 21, 2006. The Noble Order of Tara
of the Fellowship of Isis has no affiliation with any other Order of Chivalry. The title "Chancellor"
is to be held only by the remaining Fellowship of Isis co-Founder, Lady Olivia Robertson. Members of this
"Organizing Circle" of the Noble Order of Tara include: Sara
Robinson, GDC (UK), Rt. Rev. Swami Prem Sudheer, (Scotland), Rt. Rev. Connia Silver, (USA), Rt. Rev. Chief Michael Okoruwa,
(Nigeria), Rev. Mary Browne, (USA), Rt. Rev. Professor Tadahiro Ohnuma, (Japan), Rev. Dr. Henri Roca, (USA), Rt. Rev. Olivia
Robertson, (Ireland).
The Star of Elen (United Kingdom)
Chartered by FOI co-founder Rt. Rev. Olivia Robertson on July 8, 2008. The Star of
Elen has been created to serve the needs of Fellowship of Isis members in the United Kingdom and in Europe. Members are Olivia
Robertson as overseeing consultant, Rt. Rev. Caroline Wise (UK), Rt. Rev. John Merron (UK), Cressida Pryor (UK), Störm
Poorun (UK), Rev. Laura Janesdaughter, Prs. H., (USA), Michael Staley (UK) and an eighth candidate shortly to be
announced. In accordance with Olivia's wishes, the Star of Elen will work closely with the Star of Isis, the Circle of
Brigid and the Circle of Isis.
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