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Peace of Mind: A Selection of Tibetan Buddhist Principles and Practices

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Explore fundamental principles and a selection of contemplative practices intended to liberate sentient beings from suffering as experienced from a Unitarian perspective. Learn of the Four Immeasurables and experience the sublime simplicity of mindfulness meditation. Meet the Dakini, the Tibetan manifestation of archetypal feminine spirit beings known by many names in many cultures from around the world. Childcare and youth programming are available during the service, and refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!

Special Saturday Earth-Centered Service: Imbolc

Embark upon a journey with Brighid – Fire Goddess of healing, poetry, smithcraft – to stoke the eternal flame of love, inspiration and passion within and empower our work as co-creators. Service leader Athne Machdane. 

Poetic Justice: Comedy or Tragedy?

Poetic justice rests on the premise that good characters are rewarded and bad characters are punished. Poetic justice is intertwined with karma, and can be summed up by the phrases “He got what was coming to him,” or “She got what she deserved.” Or as … read more.

In Remembrance of Unitarian Minister The Rev. James Reeb

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The Rev. James Reeb was killed on March 11, 1965, during the voting rights protests in Selma Alabama. Leah Reeb, granddaughter of Rev. James Reeb, will be our guest speaker for this very special service, sharing his history, shedding light on why he was so driven and what kept him involved, and offering her insights into what her grandfather would be doing and how he would reflect on what is happening in today’s world. Childcare and youth programming are available. Everyone is welcome!

Annual Burning Bowl Service

Don Benson will lead the annual Burning Bowl service, a ritual to bid farewell to the old year, and welcome the new: reflecting on and releasing the areas of our lives that no longer serve our highest good: we look forward, creating goals that will advance our journey in the coming year. Childcare and a youth programming is available, and refreshments and conversation follow the service.

Special Saturday Earth-Centered Service: Winter Solstice Celebration, Inanna’s Seven Gates

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Embark on an inward journey with Inanna, Queen of Heaven and Earth and Her sister Ereshkigal, Queen of Shadows, descending into the depths of our own psyche to shed the residue and trappings of our lives which no longer serve us.  Embrace the shadow-self with unconditional love to reconcile our past through the giving and seeking of forgiveness and affirming the natural cycles of death and rebirth.  Find within ourselves the water of life – love and compassion – and arise through its transformative magick.

UU Casper Religious Exploration Holiday Program

UU Casper’s young people will provide the focal point for this service that examines the Yule Season in ways old and new. Through song and storytelling, we’ll see a bit of how our pagan ancestors found spiritual meaning at this time of year. Learn about the Green Man and the battle between the Holly and the Oak, and sing a modern song with us that may tie it all together!  Refreshments and conversation follow the service. Everyone is welcome!

Secular Holiday Traditions

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Join in sharing and celebrating our secular holiday traditions, stories, and keepsakes, and exploring how they bring meaning and joy. A youth RE program and childcare are available during the service, and refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!

Discussion Forum Sunday: “Wisdom”

Janice Holz will lead a discussion forum on the monthly worship theme “Wisdom.” A youth RE program and childcare are available during the service, and refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!