The Rev. Cynthia Jane Collins

The Rev. Cynthia Jane Collins has served as USM’s Pagan Associate Chaplain since 2002, sponsored by Earthtides Pagan Network and Silver Cauldron Coven.   Although she herself is a Wiccan, she represents and is able to support and guide students in diverse traditions within the larger Pagan community, including  Oasis of the Ordo Templi Orientis that meets only a short distance from the Portland Campus, 13 Moons Coven in Kennebunk, Forest Sanctuary in Jay.  There are also two active Pagan Pride Day groups  Earthtides Pagan Network, Maine Pagan Clergy Association, and a number of other Pagan and Pagan-friendly community groups.