Category Archives: Rituals
Lughnasadh – Saturday July 29th, 2017
Denton CUUPS invites you to our Lughnasadh Celebration on Saturday, July 29, 2017. Join us as we celebrate the first harvest and give thanks to Mother Earth.
Gathering is at 7:00 PM, with the ritual starting at 7:30 PM. Children who can respectfully participate are welcome to attend the ritual. Childcare will be provided for younger children during the ritual. Everyone is welcome to join us for the feast afterwards.
Please bring an item of food or drink for the pot luck social after the ritual.
Donations to defray costs are welcome but not required.
A flyer is attached here for more details. Feel free to share this information with like minded people. We hope to see you there!
Summer Solstice – Saturday June 17th, 2017
Hathor and Horus; from the website of the Temple of Tutankhamen.
In our time of fallowness, as Ra has reached his fullness in the sky, come join us for the Beautiful Reunion of Heru-Wer (Horus) and Hethert (Hathor). We will celebrate the joy of life with Hethert and victories of every type with Heru-Wer as they come together for their yearly nuptials. To celebrate their wedding feast, please bring a dish or beverage to share with your fellow celebrants and the deities.
Gathering is at 7:00 PM, with the ritual starting at 7:30 PM. Children who can respectfully participate are welcome to attend the ritual. Childcare will be provided for younger children during the ritual. Everyone is welcome to join us for the feast afterwards.
Donations to defray costs are welcome but not required.
For more information, message us on Facebook, or consult the flyer attached to this email.
We will have parts for individuals who are interested in playing sistra. To find out more, look for the man in the golden tunic when you arrive.
Hope to see all of you there!
Summer Solstice June 17, 2017 at Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Denton
The Beautiful Reunion
In our time of fallowness, as Ra has reached his fullness in the sky, come join us for the Beautiful Reunion of Heru-Wer (Horus) and Hethert (Hathor). We will celebrate the joy of life with Hethert and victories of every type with Heru-Wer as they come together for their yearly nuptials. To celebrate their wedding feast, please bring a dish or beverage to share with your fellow celebrants and the deities.
Gathering is at 7:00 PM, with the ritual starting at 7:30 PM. Children who can respectfully participate are welcome to attend the ritual. Childcare will be provided for younger children during the ritual. Everyone is welcome to join us for the feast afterwards.
Donations to defray costs are welcome but not required.
For more information, visit or message us on Facebook.
All of our rituals are held at the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, located at 1111 Cordell Street, Denton, TX 76201
DIRECTIONS: From I-35, exit US-380 (University Drive) eastbound. Go approximately 1.8 miles east on University, then turn right (south) onto Fulton Street. Go three blocks, turn right (west) on Cordell. DUUF is on the left, on the southwest corner of Fulton and Cordell – our illuminated sign is on the corner.
Picture from http://kemetic-independent.awardspace.us/reunion-feast.htm
Beltane – The Cernunnos Ritual
Beltane – The Cernunnos Ritual
Saturday, May 6
Gathering begins at 7:00 PM
Ritual begins promptly at 7:30 PM
Come join us for our celebration of Beltane, the Celtic fire festival which in ancient times marked the beginning of Summer. We will begin our circle with a traditional Maypole Dance.
Our main working will be a ritual to Cernunnos, the Lord of the Animals and the Lord of the Hunt, the God of the Forest and of Green Growing Things.
It is no surprise that in our era of environmental challenges he is calling to many who share his love for Nature. This ritual will feature a procession, drumming, and dancing. We will make offerings to Cernunnos and ask for his inspiration and blessing on our work to honor and protect the Earth and all her creatures.
Our circle will be outdoors unless it is raining – please dress for the weather. Children who can participate maturely and respectfully are welcome to join in. We will have childcare available for younger children.
Please bring an item of food or drink to share after the ceremony. Donations help defray costs are appreciated but are not required.
If you have any questions, please contact John Beckett at JohnFranc@aol.com or 972-948-9211.
at the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1111 Cordell Street
Denton, TX 76201
Ostara – March 25th, 2017
Please join Denton CUUPs for our Ostara celebration to welcome Spring on Saturday March 25, 2017. Gathering begins at 7:00 PM and the ritual begins promptly at 7:30. We will be honoring the goddess Persephone and her yearly return from the Underworld. Close-toed shoes are recommended as we will be outside.
Children of all ages are welcome to attend and participate in this ritual if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We will have a potluck dinner afterwards, so please bring food or drink to share.
Looking forward to seeing all of you on the 25th!
Yule Circle – December 17
Please join the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans as we celebrate Yule. Gathering begins at 7:00 PM and the ritual begins promptly at 7:30. On this longest night, we turn our minds to the waning of the dark and the growing strength of the light. We will light the Yule log, tell the ancient story of Balder and the Mistletoe, and celebrate with a toast of Wassail.
Children 10 and older who can participate respectfully are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian. Childcare will be provided.
Please bring a dish to share for the potluck after the ceremony. Donations of a dollar or three to defray costs are welcome but not required
Come experience the mystery of the Winter Solstice!
Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1111 Cordell Street
Denton, TX 76201
DIRECTIONS: From I-35, exit US-380 (University Drive) eastbound. Go approximately 1.8 miles east on University, then turn right (south) onto Fulton Street. Go three blocks, turn right (west) on Cordell. DUUF is on the left, on the southwest corner of Fulton and Cordell – our illuminated sign is on the corner.
Samhain
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Samhain circle last night. We had a beautiful ritual that honored our ancestors and that burned away the old year. And we had the best turnout we’ve had in a year and a half.
There are more pictures on our Facebook page.
Our next circle will be Yule: the Winter Solstice, on December 17.
Lughnasadh
Thanks to everyone who came out for a beautiful Lughnasadh Circle last night. There are more pictures on our Facebook page.
Our next event is our Adopt-a-Spot cleanup at 8:30 AM on Sunday, August 21. Our next circle is Gleichentag: the Fall Equinox on Saturday, September 17 at 7:00.
Egyptian Summer Solstice
Many thanks to everyone who came out for our 13th annual Egyptian Summer Solstice circle. We had a great time honoring the Gods of Egypt and working to restore the ways of Ma’at.
More pictures on our Facebook page.