Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate Spring (and it sure felt like Spring in Denton yesterday) and honor their many Mothers at our Ostara circle.
See you at Beltane on May 7!
Category Archives: Rituals
Ostara, the Spring Equinox
Come celebrate Ostara, the Spring Equinox!
Saturday, March 12
gather at 7:00 PM
ritual begins promptly at 7:30 PM
History and archaeology show us that our ancestors worshiped the Divine as feminine, masculine, and sometimes both. While more recent myths have focused entirely on the masculine, this year’s Ostara ritual will focus on the feminine. Come celebrate the Goddess as Divine Mother, as we welcome her manifestation in the coming Spring into our lives.
Please bring an item of food or drink to share after the ceremony. Donations of a dollar or three to help defray costs are appreciated, but not required.
This ritual is suitable for all ages. Due to building reconstruction, we have no nursery and are unable to provide childcare.
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
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.
artwork courtesy of Jeanne Lloyd
Samhain 2015
Thanks to all who came out to our Samhain Circle last night, and especially to those who worked so hard to get it set up. It was a night to honor the Gods, ancestors, and spirits of the land, and a night journey within.
More pictures on our Facebook page.
See you at Yule on December 19!
Samhain – The Spiral Labyrinth
Saturday, October 31
gathering begins at 7:00 PM
ritual begins promptly at 7:30 PM
Please join the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans on Saturday, October 31 as we celebrate Samhain, the final harvest festival of the year. We will gather at DUUF at 7:00 pm and begin promptly at 7:30 pm.
This is Samhain, the season of the Thinning of the Veil, when the ordinary world and the world of the Gods and Ancestors draw close, and perhaps, overlap. As you walk the Spiral Labyrinth, we encourage you to listen. Listen for your beloved ancestors and listen for the Gods and Goddesses of our ancestors.
In case of inclement weather, the Spiral Labyrinth will be set up in Miller Hall.
Please bring a picture or other memento for our Altar of the Ancestors. Please bring an item of food or drink to share after the ceremony. Donations of a dollar or three to help defray expenses will be appreciated but are not required.
Children who can participate maturely and respectfully are welcome to join in. We will have childcare for younger children.
For more information, please contact John Beckett at JohnFranc@aol.com or 972-948-9211
Gleichentag Photos
Thanks to everyone who came out to our Gleichentag Circle. It was a great evening exploring virtues and regaling our Gods and ancestors! See you again at Samhain.
More photos on our Facebook page.
Gleichentag
The Autumn Equinox
Saturday September 12, 2015
Gathering begins at 7:00 PM
Ritual begins promptly at 7:30 PM
Please join Denton CUUPS for our Autumn Equinox celebration of the Norse festival of Gleichentag. The day when light and dark are equal and the celebration of the second harvest of the grain was a time to take stock of the year, to gather together and share food and drink with each other, the landvettir, ancestor spirits, and the gods of the harvest time. We will be holding a feast as part of the ritual, or as the Norse would have commonly called their High Day rites, a symbul or blot, where we will share food and drink amongst those here, and with all those who come in peace to join us for feasting and song.
The first part of the celebration will be outside (weather permitting, which it usually is this time of year) and the ritual feast will be inside in the RE wing. Please bring a dish to share if you wish, and a favorite poem, reading or song if you want to honor you ancestors, spirits, or deities aloud.
Children 10 and older who can participate respectfully are welcome to attend with a parent/guardian. We will have childcare available for younger children.
For questions or information, please contact Cyn Talbot at Amalleigh@msn.com, or John Beckett at 972-948-9211 or JohnFranc@aol.com
Hermaea: A Rite of Hermes
Saturday, August 8
at the Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1111 Cordell Street – Denton, TX 76201
gathering begins at 7:00 PM, ritual begins promptly at 7:30 PM
Please join us for our celebration of the Hermaea, our reimagining of an ancient Hellenic festival in honor of Hermes, God of Travelers and Messenger of the Gods. We will tell a story of Hermes, make offerings, draw omens, and contemplate our own travels through life.
Please bring an item of food or drink for the social hour afterwards. This ritual is suitable for children 10 and up. We will have childcare available for younger children.
For more information, please contact John Beckett at JohnFranc@aol.com or 972-948-9211.
Beltane
Miss our Beltane ritual? A recap is on John Beckett’s blog: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2015/05/beltane-an-inclusive-ritual-that-works.html
And pictures are on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.893270694055004.1073741845.169263913122356&type=3
Our next ritual is our Egyptian Summer Solstice on June 20. Here’s what we did last year: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2014/06/egyptian-summer-solstice-4.html
Denton CUUPS Samhain – November 1
Our Samhain Circle is titled “Communion With the Beloved Dead” and it will be Saturday, November 1. As usual, gathering begins at 7:00 PM and the ritual begins promptly at 7:30.
Egyptian Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 21
gathering begins at 7:00 PM
ritual begins promptly at 7:30 PM
For the 11th consecutive year Denton CUUPS will present a Summer Solstice ritual dedicated to the Neteru, the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Egypt. Our ritual is a modern adaptation of ancient Egyptian practices, drawn from the Pyramid Texts, the Book of the Dead, and other sacred writings. Expect a spirit of absolute reverence and awe for the Divine, and to walk away with a unique Pagan experience like no other.
Please bring an item of food or drink to share after the ceremony. Donations of 2-3 dollars to help offset expenses will be appreciated but are not required.
Children 10 and older who can participate maturely and be respectful of the sacred nature of this circle are welcome. We will offer childcare for younger children if requested by Tuesday, June 18.
