Earth-Based Spirituality

A Celebration of Yule and a Dramatic Performance, too – Saturday, Dec. 18

Dec 10th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality

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 [...]



Earth-Based Spirituality Circle – Dec. 3

Nov 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality

The Earth-Based Spirituality Circle is meeting Friday, December 3rd at 6:30PM in Room 202.  those attending should bring a brown bag dinner for fellowship and their ideas to help plan for the winter solstice celebration to be held on Saturday, December 18.



Come Celebrate the “Real” Halloween

Oct 26th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality

The Earth Based Spirituality Circle will be celebrating Samhein on Saturday, Oct. 30. We will share an ancestral pot luck dinner at 5:30 pm in the Crossings room. Please bring a dish to share that is reflective of of your family recipes or heritage. After the dinner, we will celebrate the pagan new year. This is [...]



Earth-Based Spirituality Circle: The Original Halloween and Day of the Dead

Oct 12th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality, News & Events

Samhein is a time to reconnect with our ancestors and to honor those who have died. On the Pagan calendar, it is the end of the year, the time when the veil between our world and the spirit world is at its thinnest. Come celebrate Samhein with the Earth-Based Spirituality Circle (EBSC), Sunday, Oct. 30. [...]



Earth-Based Spirituality Circle Celebrates Autumnal Equinox Sept. 19

Aug 24th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality, News & Events

The UUCWC Earth-Based Spirituality Circle will celebrate Mabon, the autumnal equinox, on Sunday, Sept. 19, at 6:00 pm. The event outdoors on the lawn next to UUCWC if weather permits; otherwise, it will be held in the sanctuary. For more information, contact Parker Cohen or Marybeth Carshaw, EBSC co-faciliators.



Earth Based Camping Retreat Aug. 6-8 at Tohickon Valley Park

Jul 10th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality, News & Events

The Earth Based Spirituality Circle will hold its annual retreat, Friday, August 6 through Sunday, August 8. This is a family-friendly retreat — s’mores, hiking, a daytrip, maybe some swimming or kayaking if conditions are right. And, hey, it’s the EBSC group, which is stocked with people who can cook… so the food is ALWAYS [...]



Earth-Based Spirituality Circle Featured in Examiner.com Article on Summer Solstice

Jun 21st, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality

At last Friday’s Earth-Based Spirituality Circle celebration of the summer solstice, attendees reflected on what they appreciate about summer. The exercise was inspiration to Examiner.com UU writer Mike Dalzell, who translated the significance of the ancient pagan holiday into a modern appreciation of gratitude.



Summer Solstice Celebration Changed to June 18

Jun 11th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality, News & Events

The Earth-Based Spirituality Circle’s celebration of the Summer Solstice has been changed from Sunday, June 20 to Friday, June 18. The event begins with a potluck dinner at 6:30, followed by ritual at 7:30. All are welcome to attend. The event will beheld in the fields behind Susann Mullins’ home. For more information, contact Parker [...]



Celebrate the Spring Equinox – March 20

Mar 7th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality, News & Events

After enjoying a cozy and inspiring Imbolc and Candlemas on Jan. 31, the Earth-Based Spirituality Circle is eager to move from the darkness of winter to an opportunity to grow with the spring. We ask all those energized by the returning sun to join us as we plan for and celebrate the Spring Equinox, aslo [...]



Imbolc Celebration – January 31 at 6:00pm

Jan 28th, 2010 • Category: Committee News, Earth-Based Spirituality, News & Events

All are welcome to come to this multigenerational event sponsored by the Earth-Based Spirituality Circle. Imbolc, known in this country as Groundhog Day, recognizes the return of the sun. Join us in this celebration!