Chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian
Universalist Pagans (CUUPS)|
Earth
Circle
CUUPS
Affiliated
with
the
Unitarian
Universalist
Congregation in Andover |
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| Mission
Statement We the members of the Earth Circle CUUPS chapter gather together to promote the practice and understanding of earth-based spirituality for members, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover, and the larger community by providing opportunities for the study of a variety of earth-based traditions and ritual celebrations of the turning of the wheel of the year on sabbats. |
| Earth
Circle
CUUPS |
| Unitarian
Universalist
Congregation in Andover 6 Locke Street, Andover, MA 01810 Phone: 978-475-4454 Email Us! |
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| Date and Time |
Event |
Location |
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| Sunday, September 25, 2011 5:00 p.m. |
Mabon - The celebration of Autumn Equinox, this
sabbat celebrates the balance of day and night and marks the beginning
of the transition from summer to winter. The autumn harvest will
be celebrated with a wine tasting and a sampling of other fruits of the
harvest. |
Unitarian
Universalist
Congregation
in
Andover (UUCiA) 6 Locke St, Andover, MA 01810 |
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Sunday, October 30, 2011
7:00 p.m.
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Samhain - The Celtic New Year celebration, this
sabbat focuses on honoring death as part of the sacred circle of life
and remembers those who have crossed over. |
UUCiA |
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Sunday, December 18, 2011
7:00 p.m.
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Yule
- This winter solstice celebration
marks the shortest day and longest night of the year. This sabbat
welcomes the rebirth of the sun with an outdoor ritual around a bonfire
followed by a wassail party. |
Call for location (978-475-4454). In
case of inclement weather, the celebration will be held at UUCiA. |
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Sunday, February 5, 2012
5:00 p.m.
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Imbolc - Otherwise known as Candlemas, this sabbat
celebrates the growing daylight and new beginnings in ourselves. |
UUCiA |
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Sunday, March 18, 2012
5:00 p.m.
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Ostara - The celebration of the Spring Equinox,
this sabbat is a celebration of balance within and the awakenings of
nature without. |
UUCiA |
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Saturday, May 5, 2012
(time TBD)
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Beltane - This is the celebration of the fertility
of the earth made possible by the light and warmth of the sun. |
Call for location. For
Beltane, Earth Circle will be joining EarthSpirit or Cosmic Muse for a
joint Beltane celebration.
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
9:00 a.m.
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Litha - This sabbat marks the summer solstice and
celebrates the sun's life-giving warmth and ability to make things grow. |
Call for location. |
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
5:00 p.m.
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Lammas (Lughnasadh) - This is the celebration of the first
harvest and the recognition of the shortening days and lengthening
nights. |
Call for location. |