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Saturday Earth-Centered Service at Crimson Dawn: Mabon – The Second Harvest

Self-guided museum tours and hiking at 4 pm, potluck at 5 pm, and meditation/devotional activity at 6 pm. Following on our Lughnasadh celebration, the first harvest festival in the sabbat calendar, we will continue to celebrate the themes of harvest and dive deeper into the esoteric and personal meanings of harvesting in our lives and community. Please remember to bring water and jackets, and blankets are recommended to cover the log benches at the Theater.  Everyone is welcome, including well-behaved and leashed pets. Those who wish to may bring a covered dish to share at the potluck dinner.

Annual Water Communion Service

Waters of adventure, waters of peace, waters of joy, waters of struggle, waters of hope.Those who wish to are asked to bring water from (or symbolizing) a special place they have visited during their recent physical or spiritual journeys. The water will be poured into a common bowl to symbolize diversity and unity, and to celebrate coming together in a sharing, loving community. The RE kids will stay in for this service. Childcare is available during the service. Everyone is welcome!

Celebrating the Legacy of James Reeb – Compassion in Action

Come hear the story of UU minister Reverend James Reeb, who grew up in Casper and was tragically killed in 1965 in Selma, Alabama, while protesting in support of voting rights. Let’s also celebrate the completion of the downtown Casper James Reeb Memorial Mural and honor the people whose vision and hard work made it a reality. Youth programming is available, and conversation and refreshments follow the service. Everyone is welcome!

Poetry in Summer

Thomas Hardy said “Poetry is emotion put into measure.” Everyone is encouraged to bring a favorite poem to share – your own or a poem from a favorite poet. Childcare and youth programming are available during the service, and refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!

Connection

Humans are social animals: We crave feeling supported, valued and connected. Sometimes connection is a heart-to-heart, spill-it-all-out talk. But sometimes it’s just a laugh-out-loud e-mail. Connection is universal human need – let’s do it! Childcare and youth programming are available during the service, and refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!

Special Saturday Earth Centered Service: Lughnasadh – Beginning the Harvest

This special Saturday earth-centered service will be held at Crimson Dawn Park on Casper Mountain.   We’ll enjoy a guided tour of Crimson Dawn museum followed by a potluck picnic dinner and sage gathering activity.  Athne Machdane will be our service leader.  Bring a dish to share, and remember to bring water and a small basket or container for sage sprigs.  No glass containers, alcohol or smoking, pets must be leashed. Great for all ages! Time: 4-6 pm tour, activity and potluck dinner.   Guests welcome to arrive early and/or remain in park until closing at 8:00 pm.

Special Music Program: The Bolo Brothers

UU Casper welcomes Casper blues band The Bolo Brothers for a special music program inspired from the heart and offered with love and compassion; featuring original material, past favorites, and selected poetry and readings. Children will stay in the service this Sunday. Refreshments and conversation follow. Everyone is welcome!