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.

Special Saturday Earth-Centered Service: Beltane Festival

This Celtic May Day festival welcomes summer and celebrates love and passion’s fire. The festival will include a Beltane ceremonial, a May Pole, music, dancing, fellowship and merry making with a welcoming and diverse community. Join in! For more information, email info@uucasper.org, or call Laura at 307-259-4469.

Special Saturday Earth-Centered Service: Ostara – the Awakening of Spring

A special earth-centered service, Ostara – the Awakening of Spring, will be held Saturday, March 17th at 2:00 pm. Ostara is a celebration of the awakening of springtime in our minds, bodies and spirits as well as the turning of the seasons in the physical world.  The service will feature a brief discussion of the vernal equinox, associated festivals and the origins of common modern Easter traditions, followed by eclectic Pagan ceremonial invoking the Elements and springtime Goddess forms from around the world.  We’ll also enjoy participatory devotional activities, music and dancing, and light refreshments.  Wear your favorite bright springtime colors! Service leader Athne Machdane.