Honoring the Earth
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Topic: Earth-Centered
At UU Casper, we honor the rhythms of the natural world and the wisdom of earth-centered traditions. Our Earth-Centered services draw inspiration from seasonal cycles, indigenous teachings, pagan practices, and the deep interconnectedness of all life.
These services invite us to slow down, notice the turning of the seasons, and celebrate the sacredness of the earth. Through ritual, music, story, and reflection, we cultivate gratitude for the gifts of nature and renew our commitment to care for the planet we call home.
In keeping with our Unitarian Universalist values, Earth-Centered services are inclusive, intergenerational, and open to all who seek deeper connection with the natural world and its enduring cycles of life, death, and renewal.
Trusting the Turning of the Wheel
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.
Winter’s Night
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.
Mother Nature: Spring Energies
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: Offerings from Nature
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.
Winter Nights Blót
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.
Esoteric Earth Mother – Mother Goddesses
Special Saturday Online Earth-Centered Service: A Harvest Odyssey, Part 2
In celebration of the coming harvest season, we invite you to embark with us upon an odyssey of personal discovery, realization and empowerment. Click on the service title above for details, handouts, and how to attend online. Everyone is welcome!
Special Saturday Online Earth-Centered Service: A Harvest Odyssey, Part 1: The Treasure Hunter
In celebration of the coming harvest season, we invite you to embark with us upon an odyssey of personal discovery, realization and empowerment. Click on the service title above for details, handouts, and how to attend online. Everyone is welcome!
Special Online Earth-Centered Service: Gather With Hestia Around the Hearth of Heart and Home
The summer solstice, the longest day of the year, is a time of rest after sowing and before the harvest. Click on the service title above for details, handouts, and how to attend online. Everyone is welcome!