About Goddess/ Earth Circles

Goddess/Earth Circles meets one Sunday a month, 1:00-2:30pm by the UUCC zoom room. Ingathering ritual to honor our time together and personal sharing is followed by  Earth Celebrations, and Goddesses and women's spirituality topics. Our Schedule is noted under MEETINGS, and in the Wednesday E-Blast.  ARCHIVES includes resources.  All ages and genders are welcome.

Earth-based spirituality includes traditions reclaimed from ancient cultures and some new paths that are drawn from many different sources. The common thread that links these various traditions is a deep reverence and connection to the Earth, Moon, Sun and nature, itself. The themes of these traditions may include the cycles of the seasons, understanding the Moon phases, and planting and harvesting according to ancient wisdom. Those who follow these traditions do so to become a part of it in a very real and significant way as they strive to make a difference.

We have also had sessions related to Wiccan practice, especially considering the similarities with the focus and practice of Unitarian Universalism.

We invite you to read the following Book. There are copies in the Library and we may have some discussions around various chapters. Contact Helen Zidowecki if you would like a copy.

Pagan and Earth-Centered Voices in Unitarian Universalism,  Jerrie Kishpaugh Hildebran and Shirley Ann Ranck, Editors, Skinner House Books, Boston, 2017

 

Celebrating the holy days in the earth cycle calendar. Celebrations may include:

Imbolc (im-bulk) — celebrates the beginning of spring and the recovery of the Goddess from giving birth to the God. On February 1.

Ostara — celebrates the Spring Equinox return of the God and the fertility of the Earth (Goddess). Around March 21)

Beltane (b’ yal-t’ n) — celebrates the union of the Goddess and God, and connects the summer months On April 30 or May 1.

Summer Solstice — celebrates the time when the sun is, symbolically, the strongest and so is the God. On or around June 21.

Lughnasadn (loo-n’ sar) — also called Lammas, celebrates the first harvest. The God begins to weaken as the days grow shorter. On August 1.

Mabon (Autumn Equinox) — celebrates the second harvest. The time of day and night are balanced and will soon tip toward darkness.

Samhain (SOW-wen) — marks the passing of the Sun God to the land of the young. The veil between the worlds is the thinnest. On October 31.

 Yule (Winter Solstice) -- celebrates the rebirth of the Sun God. On or about December 21.

 By the Earth that is Her body, and the Air that is Her breath, by the Fire of Her bright spirit and the waters of her living womb, may the peace of the Goddess Be Ever in your heart.

Meeting Information

 

Goddess/Earth Circles  SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2024

1:00-2:30PM Fellowship Hall and UUCC Zoom

Croning and Wisdom Celebration

 Join Us!

Opening Rituals

Light refreshments are welcome.

Sharing: How is it with Your spirit today?

Celebrating the Earth: (Samhain/Halloween decorations, Witch’s hats welcome.)

Phases of Our Lives

Rituals of Croning

New Crones – Reflection on Becoming a Crone (Talk with Helen)

Anniversary Recognition for Crones

Wisdom Bags and Crowns

Closing

Contact Helen (Helen: 207-582-5308, hzmre@hzmre.com)

To be celebrated as a New Crone, and information

Questions and comments

It would be helpful to know if you are coming. Need transportation?

Zoom link: Meeting ID: 8238070673 with the Meeting Code 6971

Script of the session: available at the gathering and is attached.

 

Goddess/Earth Circles, "Pagan and Earth-Centered Voices in Unitarian Universalism", February 25, 2024