The Church of All Worlds exists as a web of Nests and Proto-Nests; these groups are the basic congregation of CAW. They are generally small and more intimate groups (as compared to a Branch which may be comprised of several Nests as well as unaffiliated members). CAW doesn't dictate the form or beliefs of a Nest; each Nest is essentially autonomous, setting their own rules, internal structure, goals, etc. They can be a closed coven or open grove, have a traditional focus or a more eclectic one, concentrate on Druidism, faery magick, ceremonial magick, or ecological activism, etc. While there are certain values and rituals such as water sharing that are common to CAW as a whole, there is no specific dogma that a Nest must follow.

For more information, see So You Want to Start a Nest and Topics for Nest Meetings.

The current Nests and Proto-Nests are listed below by region. All Nests invite contact and participation from local Pagans. If you are within driving distance from any of these locations, please contact them and ask for information about activities. Those with an asterisk* also publish a Nest Newsletter. Send $1 for a sample.

At least three active, registered CAW members meeting at least once a month are required to start a Proto-Nest or Prisoner Study Group. After a Proto-Nest has been in operation for a full year and has one Scion (4th Circle or inward), it may be chartered as a full CAW Nest and be covered under our IRS Group Exemption Letter.

If you are interested in starting a Proto-Nest, please contact CAW Central at PO Box 758, Cotati, CA 94931. Our Central Nest Liaison will send out a starter packet, list you in these Nesting Notes, answer questions and help you locate members in your area.

Contact CAW Central with nesting questions at office@caw.org.