Unitarian Universalism honors wisdom from many sources—world religions, philosophy, science, art, and personal experience. At UU Casper, our Interfaith services draw on this rich diversity, exploring spiritual practices, teachings, and stories from traditions across the globe.
These services celebrate the beauty of religious pluralism and invite us into deeper understanding of the common values that unite humanity—compassion, justice, hope, and reverence for life. Whether through music, ritual, history, or storytelling, we seek to learn from one another and to honor the sacred in its many forms.
By lifting up voices and traditions beyond our own, Interfaith services help us practice respect, cultivate curiosity, and build bridges of peace in our community and our world.
Beginning in the 1970’s, farmers or passersby in Great Britain discovered circles and in later years more complex pictograms impressed upon grain fields, mostly wheat, oats and barley. By the early 1990’s, immense geometric circles, some the size of football fields, graced the countryside of … read more.
Most of us would like to be happy. One way to encourage happiness in ourselves and others is the practice of compassion. Bodhicitta is the Buddhist aspiration to practice compassion for the benefit of all beings. In the UU context this is reflected by living … read more.
Live broadcast and accompanying self-guided ritual practice of ceremonial flower planting for use in home and community gardens. Planting flowers provides nourishment for bees and other pollinators for their vital work in nature. Ritual will include original music recordings, meditation and visualization practices and a mantra invocation of Bhramari, a Vedic Goddess associated with bees. Join us in Zoom room 459 187 0381. For security purposes, Zoom events now require a password. Click on “Attend an Online Service” on the main menu for more information.
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This Ostara/Spring Equinox Celebration will invoke Eostre, a Fertility Goddess of European pagan tradition. We will cast the sacred circle, call the Elements and raise energy for the coming season of warmth, new growth and abundance. We will embark upon an esoteric journey to meet Eostre in Her court of eternal springtime and discover what messages She may have for you. Zoom meeting ID 459 187 0381, or join by phone (audio only) 1-253-215-8782. Click on the main menu option “Attend an Online Service” for more information.
Genny Trickett and Stuart Mackenzie will present some aspects of Islam. As the world’s second largest religion, Islam shares roots with, and incorporates aspects of both Judaism and Christianity. The practitioners of these three great religions have historically often been in conflict, but their commonalities are greater than their differences. Youth programming and childcare are available, and conversation and refreshments follow the service. Everyone is welcome!
Imbolc—Festival of the Eternal Flame. 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.
Continuing our exploration of the inspiration behind each mandala displayed at the back of the sanctuary and how the set is a reflection of our shared values. Youth programming and childcare are available, and conversation and refreshments follow the service. Everyone is welcome!
Drawing Inspiration from Many Different Faith Traditions: A Unitarian Universalist Story
by, Rev. Leslie Kee
Until William Ellery Channing delivered what is considered to be the most important Unitarian sermon ever preached anywhere, diversity was not a defining feature of Unitarianism. Historically, Unitarian theology differed … read more.
UU Casper Ostara/Spring Equinox celebration invoking Eostre, a Fertility Goddess of European pagan tradition. Cast the sacred circle, call the Elements and raise energy for the coming season of warmth, new growth and abundance. Embark upon an esoteric journey to meet Eostre in Her court of eternal springtime and discover what messages She may have for you. Service leader Athne Machdane. Everyone is welcome!
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!
