At UU Casper, we honor the rhythms of the year and the beauty of seasonal change through joyful, community-centered services. Celebrate the Seasons services mark the natural cycles and milestones that connect us all—spiritual, symbolic, and festive.
These gatherings invite reflection, gratitude, and shared celebration, welcoming people of all ages, backgrounds, and beliefs. Whether through ritual, music, storytelling, or simple moments of togetherness, we come together to acknowledge the passage of time, the gifts of each season, and the enduring bonds of community.
Charlie Scott will present his philosophy of how the Declaration of Independence can be a political creed.
The Share the Plate recipient for July, August, and September is TBD (suggest ideas to the board). We collect Share the Plate donations on the first Sunday of each … read more.
In the Flower Communion, each person brings a flower to share, placing it in a communal vase. At the end of the ritual, everyone takes home a different flower, symbolizing the beauty of our individuality and the gift of community. This tradition, first introduced by … read more.
Spring, and especially Easter, represents a time of rebirth in ourselves, our relationships, and in nature. We often seek to leave the old behind and struggle on the path to the new. Also, we often struggle with finding the new in the world around us. What … read more.
As the Spring Equinox arrives, day and night stand in perfect balance, reminding us that change is constant and renewal is inevitable. In this Unitarian Universalist service, we explore the theme of trust—trust in the cycles of nature, in unseen connections, and in our own … read more.
Come join as we remember our ancestors during Winter Nights. Megan will lead a blót (ritual or blessing) to remember and honor the gods, our ancestors, and those of our Kith (friends) and Kin (relatives) who have passed from Midgarth’s (middle earth, earthly) realm.
Service leader Elizabeth Jo Otto will introduce April’s theme – Mother Nature with ritual, meditation, and discussion.
Photo credit: Rain drops by Luis Parravicini/ CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 DEED
Flower Communion, originally created in 1923 by Unitarian minister Norbert Capek of Prague, Czechoslovakia, is an annual ritual that celebrates beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community. In Reverend Capek’s original ceremony and traditionally, everyone in the congregation brings (or is given) a flower and places … read more.
Come join as we remember our ancestors during Winter Nights. Megan and Elizabeth will lead us through a guided visualization and blót (ritual or blessing) to remember and honor the gods, our ancestors, and those of our Kith (friends) and Kin (relatives) who have passed … read more.
The theme for February services is “Openness.” People come from all over the world to experience the beauty and open spaces of Wyoming, especially Yellowstone National Park. We are lucky to live so close to the park. It is wonderful in all seasons, and especially magical … read more.
Attend this “dual” service in person, or on Zoom. Megan Jessup and Elizabeth Jo Otto will share about the energies and themes of spring from an Earth-based spirituality perspective and lead a hands-on activity utilizing these energies and themes. Click on the service title above for a supplies list for Zoom participants and Zoom instructions. Everyone is welcome!
