The Give and Take of Lammas

Last updated on: July 24, 2015 at 12:01 am By Rev. Catharine Clarenbach

In the Stone Circle, Lammas was not just the First Harvest, but also the celebration of the Gift of the Godself and the reaping sickle in the Goddess’ hand. One example, one full moon of Lammas in the early 2000’s, we stood in that Stone Circle on the hill. There was one ceremony full of drama, one ritual I experienced as real and magical. I floated between seeing my friends, priests and priestesses, and seeing the determination and fear and... Read more

Love is the only magic —

Last updated on: July 23, 2015 at 5:01 am By Guest Contributor

Love is the only magic --- It enriches the giver as it nourishes the object. Read more

Forest Meditation

Last updated on: July 22, 2015 at 5:10 am By Allison Ehrman

I stop and think about how someday my molecules and atoms will be part of this place. It will look quite different then and I will be part of that difference. I will be the toads, frogs, chipmunks, birds, bugs, fish, and trees. I will feed the eagles. I will be the eagles. Read more

Solar or Earth-centered Spirituality?

Last updated on: July 21, 2015 at 5:00 am By Guest Contributor

Kalen Cap writes, "To me, earth-centered spirituality is anchored in a love of life on this planet. " Read more

What Have You Done for Me Lately?

Last updated on: July 20, 2015 at 5:00 am By Amy Beltaine

As we deepen our skills and resources, broaden our relationships, and act for justice, we are creating the vision of the world enlivened by Pagan and Earth-centered wisdom. Read more

The UUA's Future Lies with CUUPS

Last updated on: July 17, 2015 at 5:00 am By Peter Dybing

Without CUUPS and other groups that attract younger followers UUA congregations will shrink while maintaining their established infrastructure continues to be more costly. Is it not our responsibility as spiritual sisters and brothers to support those who have provided us sacred space and honored our beliefs? Read more

Gaia Community's Annual Patron

Last updated on: July 16, 2015 at 5:00 am By Kimberly Gier

Every year, we choose, or are called to serve and work with, a different god or goddess. The annual patron gives specific focus to our work, and we devote a lot of ritual, discussion, and learning to that deity, whomever they happen to be. Read more

Years, Seasons, Moons, and Weeks: The Holiness of Time

Last updated on: July 15, 2015 at 12:01 am By Rev. Catharine Clarenbach

Time is holy, and this is the time we have been given, the time we have, spend, kill, or inhabit. May we find time to remind ourselves of the sacredness of life, of the holiness of work and of rest, of mirth and of reverence, all bound together in the tapestry of time. Read more

New Moon Chalice Lighting – July 2015

Last updated on: July 14, 2015 at 5:00 am By Guest Contributor

May the light of this chalice give light and warmth to our community, when we are joyful and when we despair. Read more