Mountain peaks beneath a star-filled night sky

An international nonprofit religious community

Awaken
the North

A community of Universalist Heathens, Norse pagans, and seekers, learning together and honoring the Norse Gods.

Who is Awaken the North?

Our faith

Awaken the North is an international non-profit group of Universalist Heathens who have come together in solidarity and frith to honor the Norse Pantheon. We accept people from all walks of life regardless of any differences. We embrace our own uniqueness, and celebrate the uniqueness of others. With a strong Zero Hate tolerance, Awaken the North will not stand for racism, bigotry, or xenophobia of any kind. Our goal is to create a safe space for all, where we may learn, grow, and support each other on our spiritual walks through Heathenry. We are a Heathen organization, dedicated to the worship and veneration of the Old Gods.

Learning and practice

Awaken the North is an international community of Heathens, Norse pagans, Ásatrúar, and like minded individuals who have a desire to learn and grow in our faith. We provide a safe space for those seekers of knowledge, whether the knowledge is to further your own divine walk with the Old Norse Gods, or to learn more academically about the religions and philosophies of the Viking Era Norse, i.e. their culture, their habits, their day to day lives.

Our Council

Together, we represent all aspects of life: young, old, straight, gay, transgender, non-binary, Pagan raised, and “reformed” Heathens with extensive Abrahamic backgrounds. We have a wide variety of perspectives from Heathens, Pagans, Druids, Witches, and eclectics! Our diversity is what makes us strong, and allows us the opportunity to be exposed to other frames of mind, ideas, and world views.

Belonging without exception.

We put these principles into practice by protecting the dignity, autonomy, and safety of everyone in our community.

Human rights and personal autonomy

Everyone deserves freedom from violence and discrimination, physical and mental health care, education, the right to own property and vote, and a livable wage. We affirm bodily autonomy and sexual and reproductive rights, including access to contraception and safe abortion, and the freedom to choose whether, when, and whom to marry and whether to have children.

Safety from violence

We reject gender-based violence, including rape, sexual violence, genital mutilation, forced marriage, forced pregnancy, forced abortion, forced sterilization, and sexual harassment. Our community should be a place where people can participate with dignity and safety.

There is room at the fire.

The main focus of Awaken the North is on learning, and building local communities, both on-line and off. We are not simply another online social club. We are toes-in-the-dirt, get our hands muddy, light a bonfire, dance around and praise the Gods coalition of local grass-roots organizations working on making the world a better place! Curious about Heathenry or looking for community? Reach out.

All council members, chairs, and support staff are volunteers. No one receives a financial benefit from organization funds; member contributions support the website, supplies, and members. Contact us to learn more.

info@awakenthenorth.net