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office@uuutica.orgAs we experience the longest night of the year, it can feel like the sun may never return. This is why pagan rituals often included active ways to bring light into their lives and regain the energy that can feel lost in these darkest days. … read more.
Lughnasadh, the point halfway between Summer Solstice and Fall Equinox, is the beginning of the harvest season and the end of the summer. It is a celebration of Lugh the sun god, just at the point that his power is beginning to fade. We will … read more.
Music and caroling with Melissa Barlett, plus healing stories led by Deb Faust. Perhaps you have a favorite carol, or a story about how you tamed the holiday blues. All are invited to sing and share.
In the 1990s, the musical RENT spoke out about the LGBTQ+ community, the AIDS crisis, and finding connection when the world seems stacked against you. In this service, we explore the themes of RENT and what they still teach us today about community, hope, … read more.
December 21 will be Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year. Traditionally, it is a time of both foreboding and expectancy, as the longest night leads to the return of the sun. Some consider this time the seasonal dark night of … read more.
Beltane, or May Day, is the Great Wedding of the God and Goddess. It is a time for making connections and crossing over thresholds into something new. Join us in an Earth-centered, pagan style ritual to celebrate new life, new beginnings, and creating our own … read more.
About six weeks after the summer sun peaked in the sky, ancient peoples celebrated the first harvest of the season, known as Lughnasadh or Lammas. This morning, we will give gratitude for these harvests, create a charm for gathering abundance, and connect with the energies … read more.
