Upcoming speaking engagements/workshops
Wednesday, July 28: Full Moon Circle. Watch live or later here.
Sunday, September 27: Guest minister at Prairie UU Society.
Sermon: How to Honor the Sacred Forest in a Concrete Jungle
Description: This sermon explores how we can cultivate a deep, sacred relationship with nature even when we live far from forests, fields, and wild places. Many people feel overwhelmed by the noise, pace, and pressure of city life and long for the grounding presence of the natural world. Drawing on my own journey—from growing up surrounded by woods and farmland to finding spiritual rootedness in an urban environment—I will reflect on how the sacredness of the forest can be honored wherever we are.
Coming Soon!
Five-part series: No Longer Ashamed: Reclaiming the Stories that Tried to Silence Us
A weekly women’s spirituality class that will be offered online.
Handfastings & Weddings: Now booking custom handfastings and wedding ceremonies
Tuesday, August 25: Officiating a handfasting in Madison, Wisconsin
Friday, August 28: Officiating a wedding in Door County, Wisconsin
Past speaking engagements/events
Tuesday, June 30: Full Moon Circle. I presented a piece on the Slavic mythological figure Poludnitsa or Lady Midday during Circle Sanctuary’s monthly Full Moon Circle. Watch here.
Sunday, June 28: Guest minister at Lake Country UU Church in Hartland, WI. You can watch the sermon here.
Sunday, June 14-Sunday, June 21: Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) in Northern WI. PSG is one of the oldest and largest Pagan festivals in the United States. In addition to assisting in rituals, I was the official photographer and videographer for the event. I also conducted interviews for my Pagan Spirit Voices podcast.
Wednesday, May 13: Spoke to students about Paganism in a Prayer and Spirituality class at Edgewood High School in Madison, WI.
Thursday, April 30: Full Moon Circle. I’ll be speaking on how to create a Moon Garden during Circle Sanctuary’s monthly Full Moon Circle. Watch live or later here.
April 21: Spoke to students about Paganism in a Sociology and Religion class at Western A&M University, Texas.
April 18: Earth Day
I coordinated Circle Sanctuary’s annual Earth Day celebration, themed “The Sights and Sounds of Our Living Planet.” This year’s program featured Bob Lindmeier, retired Chief meteorologist at WKOW-TV, along with musical performances by Michael Bryant and Blackwillow Starling. You can learn more of about this event here.
March 21: Welcome Spring
I led the closing ritual at Circle Sanctuary’s Welcome Spring Festival.
March 8: International Women’s Day. This was an event by women of Circle Sanctuary in honor of International Women’s Day. I discussed the history of women in religious leadership roles. You can see the event at Circle Sanctuary – YouTube
March 3: Full Moon Circle
I participated in Circle Sanctuary’s monthly Full Moon Circle where I talked about the Slavic Goddess, Morana and her ties to the Hindu goddesses Durga and Kali. You can watch it here.
February 2: Central Sands Community High School (online)
Guest presenter for a World Religions class.
January 11, 2026: Guest minister at Prairie Unitarian Universalist Society
Sermon: Earth-Centered Ministry: Beyond UU Paganism (LINK to audio of sermon can be found here)
Description: Rebecca Malke, a practitioner of Paganism or Earth-Centered spirituality, will explore Pagan ministry and how it both differs from and aligns with traditional forms of ministry. While still holding to the Seven Principles, she will share why she chose to become an ordained priestess rather than a UU minister, how Pagan clergy serve their communities, and why this vocation – although similar to UU Paganism – stands as its own distinct path.
October 1, 2025: Co-led a discussion on Hinduism to middle school students at Edgewood Campus School in Madison, WI
February 24, 2025: Spoke to high school students about Wicca at Central Sands Community High School in Amherst, WI
October 2024: Spoke at a Quaker youth retreat on the meaning of Samhain
January 11, 2024: Interviewed on the podcast, Finding My Religion. Becky Malke: “Embracing Wicca”
Full Moon Circle: Every month, Circle Sanctuary offers a full moon gathering on their YouTube channel, Circle Sanctuary – YouTube. Here are a few of my past contributions:
Pagan Spirit Voices podcast:
My first episode premiered Sunday, April 12 at 6pm CDT.
Title: The Pagan Village of PSG: Interview with Kristoffer Hughes and Damh the Bard
Description: Circle Sanctuary priestess Rebecca Malke chats with Kristoffer Hughes, Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order, along with renowned Pagan singer‑songwriter and storyteller Damh the Bard, and artist and writer Cerri Lee.
April 26th, 2026: People of PSG: Finding Love and Finding Oneself
Description: We all know that Pagan Spirit Gathering is a magical place, one that has helped thousands of people deepen their spirituality. But PSG doesn’t just nurture growth; it also transforms lives. Tonight you’ll hear from two people: one who found love and one who found themselves.
May 10th, 2026: Centering the Circle: Exploring PSG’s Community Centers
Description: Once our Pagan village has been built from the outside, we begin building community from the inside. There are a lot of different community centers for people to visit throughout the week. Tonight we’ll visit the Warrior Spirit Center and Amethyst Circle.
June 28th, 2026: After the Fire: Highlights from PSG 2026
Listen to the people who helped build our Pagan village and those who kept it alive throughout the week.
July 12th, 2026: Interview with Irene and Ash Glasse
This year’s guest presenters at Pagan Spirit Gathering were authors and musicians, Irene and Ash Glasse. Irene is a Heathen witch, a longtime teacher of witchcraft, meditation, and magic. She’s an author, military veteran, and commissioned lay minister for a UU congregation, to name just a few things. Ash is a Heathen practitioner, a spiritual leader for the inclusive Elk Ridge Kindred, a writer, and currently serves on the board of directors for The Troth, a worldwide inclusive Heathenry organization. Together, they’re members of the Pagan folk band Kindred Crow.
Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG) was created by Circle Sanctuary and began in 1980. It is one of the oldest and most diverse Pagan festivals in the United States. I will be hosting a biweekly podcast where listeners can hear expressions of PSG experiences, perspectives, and reflections by Pagans of many paths, whether they are Pagan authors, musicians, or the everyday Pagan folks who help create the magical Pagan village that comes alive each Summer Solstice.
Among the Willows 