After enjoying a beautiful Winter solstice and settling in for the winter, the Earth-Based Ppirituality Circle will gather on Saturday, February 4 in the UUCWC sanctuary for the quiet and contemplative holiday of Imbolc or Candlemas. Known in this country as Groundhog Day, Imbolc marks the recognition of the returning of the sun as we begin [...]
Our annual Yule Celebration will be held on Saturday, December 17 at UUCWC for Members, Family and Guests. 6:15pm Set up- For those interested in helping; 7:00pm Celebration – A family friendly celebration of the winter solstice and the rebirth of the Sun, complete with candle lighting, chants, a story in the dark, drumming, and [...]
The Earth-Based Spirituality Circle will hold its annual celebration of Samhain on Sunday, October 30. Festivities begin at 5:00pm with a potluck, followed by our ritual at 6:00pm. Samhain is the ancient precursor to today’s Halloween, a day in which the living pay homage to our ancestors. Attendees are encouraged to bring a percussion instrument [...]
The Earth-Based Spirituality Group (EBSC) monthly meeting on Friday, Aug. 5, has been cancelled. The annual EBSC camping retreat will be held the weekend of Aug. 12-14 at Brendon Byrne State Park, in Ocean County. All are welcome. For information, contact Susann Mullins.
The Earth-Based Spirituality Group meeting for Friday, July 1, has been rescheduled for Friday, July 8 at 6:30 pm. We’ll begin with a brown bag dinner, then discuss planning for Lammas and the annual EBSC camping trip. hope to see you there!
Come welcome summer with us at teh Earth-Based Spirituality Groups’s Summer Solstice Celebration on Saturday, June 25, at the home of Susann Mullins. The celebration will begin at 5:00 pm with a potluck picnic, followed by ritual and the required s’mores! The site of our solstice celebration last year, Susann’s home is the perfect location to watch [...]
As this seemingly endless winter makes the slow transition to a cool spring, we begin to see flowers and dream of the Earth warming and celebrations to come. We invite all UUCWC members, friends, and guests to join the Earth-based Spirituality Circle (EBSC) as we celebrate Beltane (May Day) and the warming and fertility of [...]
Celebrate the Spring Equinox on Sunday, March 20 at 7:00PM. Sponsored by the Earth-based Spirituality Circle, this celebration is a multigenerational event. We will proclaim the end of winter and enjoy the traditions of welcoming spring with drumming, chanting and other celebratory activities. Bring a snack to share in fellowship. For more information, contact Parker Cohen.
The Earth-Based Spirituality Circle will host the celebration of Imbolc on Sunday, Jan. 30, at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Imbolc is a cross-quarter holiday celebrated by the Celts as the beginning of spring when days appear to be longer despite the chill of February. It is a time to reflect on new beginnings and [...]
UUCWC’s Earth-Based Spirituality Group will host a Winter Solstice and Yule celebration in the Sanctuary. This festive event evokes an ancient Pagan tradition with chanting and drumming. This year, the group will prepare and present the battle of the Holly King vs. the Oak King. Several parts of the play are available for volunteers; contact [...]
