Morning Glory Zell‑Ravenheart, born Diana Moore, became a prominent priestess of the Church of All Worlds and is credited with coining the term “polyamory.” She blended Pentecostal roots with witchcraft practices to shape her unique spiritual path.
Early Days
Raised in Long Beach, California, she first explored faith through Pentecostalism before briefly attending a Methodist church. By seventeen she embraced witchcraft and joined the nascent Neopagan community that would become the Church of All Worlds.
Fun Facts
She edited the influential Church publication Green Egg, helping to disseminate Pagan ideas. Though little is recorded about her later life, she reportedly maintained a polyamorous household, pioneering relational models that influenced many modern practitioners.
Family Life
Morning Glory divorced her first husband, Gary, with whom she had a daughter named Rainbow. She subsequently married Oberon Zell‑Ravenheart, the founder of the Church of All Worlds, and together they formed a central leadership pair within the movement.
Collaborations With
She worked closely with fellow Neopagan figures such as Panamanian‑American religious leader Aidan Kelly, sharing teachings and expanding the reach of Pagan spirituality across diverse communities.