Our Path to Recovery
San Francisco Pagans in Recovery brings together the principles of 12-step recovery and the spiritual traditions of those who honor the Earth, its cycles, and the interconnectedness of all life.
Many of us have found that conventional religious language does not always reflect our understanding of spirituality.
We believe the Twelve Steps can be approached through a variety of spiritual perspectives, without losing their essential purpose: helping us find freedom from addiction and live more honest, meaningful, and connected lives.
Many Paths, One Circle
Our fellowship welcomes people who identify as witches, Wiccans, Druids, Heathens, polytheists, occultists, Pagans, or practitioners of other earth-based traditions.
We also welcome those who are exploring their spirituality, questioning their beliefs, or simply looking for a recovery community where they can feel at home.
For some, a Higher Power may be a Goddess, God, the Elements, ancestors, or Nature. For others, it may be the collective wisdom and strength of the recovery fellowship.
We do not insist on one definition.
Recovery Without Surrendering Our Power
We understand that asking for help is not the same as giving away our personal power.
Recovery teaches us that we need not face our struggles alone. Through honesty, willingness, accountability, and connection, we can discover strengths that isolation and addiction once concealed.
We seek to live in harmony with ourselves, with one another, and with the world around us.
Our Guiding Values
Compassion, personal responsibility, confidentiality, spiritual freedom, service, and respect for the many paths that bring us together.