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​Magick ✦ Inclusivity ✦ Connection ✦ Community

A Pagan & Witchy Space that welcomes you as you are

Lots of gatherings this week!

11/6/2022

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Lots of gatherings both online and in-person happening at Wyoming Valley CUUPS the Week!

On Monday at 7PM EST via Zoom, Join us for Magick and connection in our online Full Moon ritual!

On Tuesday 7PM - 8:30PM at UUCWV, Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the Full moon! The labyrinth will be illuminated from 7:00pm-8:30pm. During the cooler months, we take our Labyrinth practice indoors. If you haven't walked a Labyrinth before, there is no ceremony or ritual. A Labyrinth Walk is safe, open Sacred Space for personal exploration. We will also have Tarot and Oracle card readings available.

On Wednesday at 7PM EST via Zoom, we are continuing our Tarot 101 series. This week, we will be going over the 8 of Swords - Courts.

On Saturday, we are very excited for our Annual Veterans Day ritual, Sumbel to Tyr and Legends Lodge. This will be an UUCWV starting at 5PM!

A Sumbel is Norse Pagan ritual consisting of rounds where each participant has a turn to toast, praise or hail a God, ancestor, spirit or self. They then pour a beverage and everyone drinks. Traditionally there are three rounds.
Tyr was the Norse god of war and bloodshed, also renowned as a bringer of order and justice. He was best known for sacrificing his arm to Fenrir so that the gods could trap the giant wolf.

Wyoming Valley CUUPs officer and members, Eric Peisel, Michael Mullins and Clark Fahringer will lead us in our Sumbel to Tyr and our 3rd annual ritual honoring Veteran's on Veteran's Day.

With the reflections from the rounds of the Sumbel, we will then welcome CUUPs officer Shannon Saylor to guide us in Legends Lodge.
The Lodge is a place to gather with friends for the sharing of stories. You're welcome to come to listen or to share! If you would like to tell a story, please plan to share a myth or tale from your tradition, a song or poem, etc. Please plan to speak for no more than 10 minutes.
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This event is Bring-Your-Own-Beverages-And-Food/Snacks (yes, mead is welcome). Many of us pile our drinks and food onto one table and share with all.

You can find all the zoom links & addresses through our events tab on our Events Page.

See you there!!

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Welcoming in November!

11/1/2022

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Thank you to everyone that came to our Samhain rituals and/or UU Service. A special thanks to those that helped, even if only a little. 

Hail the Doers! Hail the Community!

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After a very busy October, November is a little quieter at Wyoming Valley CUUPS. We have lots of both online and in-person offerings. 

For many of us begins the season of study, rest, and inward focus. Unfortunately, it's also the season where we can find the cooler temperatures and lack of daylight challenging. At this time, cultivating connection to like minds and hearts is more important than ever. Join us as we stay connected and come together to honor the Earth, Gods, Ancestors, and Wheel of the Year.

 
We are stronger together. If you have an internet connection, or even just a phone, you can stay connected to the community. 
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An up-to-date listing of events is always available at here www.wyomingvalleycuups.com, our Google Calendar as well as on the Events section of our Facebook page. 

Our mailing list also sends out a monthly newsletter with descriptions and information on all our events if you are interested and don't do the social media thing. 
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Lots of Samhain happenings this weekend!

10/28/2022

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Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for our Samhain Rituals (and Potluck for our in-person gathering)!

Samhain falls at the time of year the light noticeably fades. Pagans reflect on and review the past year and welcome the Celtic New Year. In this season, Pagans also honor death as a part of the sacred circle of life and remember those who have died.

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20 Church Road
Wyoming, PA 18644
Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/j/7480262341
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FOR OUR IN-PERSON RITUAL: 
Arrive between 4:00-4:15pm
Ritual will start at 4:20PM


Please feel free to bring an item or items for the Ancestral/Remembrance Altar. This year, we will have spaces for Ancestors, Beloved Friends, Ancestors of the Order (ascended masters, trailblazing witches - the Mighty Dead of Witchcraft), and Animal Companions. We will also be hosting a Samhain ritual for the children at the same time for our in-person gathering!

Traditional dress for Samhain is harvest colors or dark colors (mourning dress).

After the in-person ritual, we will gather for the Potluck after the ritual. Please either keep ingredient list or label all offerings with the included ingredients to allow those with dietary restrictions to make healthy choices for themselves.

Our rituals like to include drumming, so feel free to bring a percussion instrument if you have one. Depending on the weather, we may do a fire outside and have a drum circle after our potluck. Its late October so probably not, but one can hope...
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In-Person FB Link: https://fb.me/e/29QCKh94d

Online Ritual FB Link: https://fb.me/e/26CQE7oUb
Online Ritual Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93965192173

Online UU Service FB Link: https://fb.me/e/3DA8w8D8v
Online UU Service Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/7480262341

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    Wyoming Valley Chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans

    ​An open and inclusive Earth-Centered Community based in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area.

    We offer open public rituals, meditations, celebrations and gatherings grounded in Witchcraft and Pagan practices.

    We provide support to all seeking to live a life more in balance with nature by exploring the teachings and traditions of various Pagan and Earth-centered religions and philosophies


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    We are located here:

    Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Wyoming Valley
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    20 Church Road
    Wyoming, PA 18644

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    ​Wyoming Valley CUUPS Recommended Books

    Many of us are frequently asked what books we recommend for people beginning to explore Earth-Centered Spirituality.  Here are a few of our suggestions :)

    Beginner's Texts
    Blackfeather Mystery School: The Magpie Training by Irene Glasse and Caine Dreamwalker 

    The Inner Temple of Witchcraft by Christopher Penczak

    Paganism: An Introduction to Earth-Centered Religion by River Higginbotham and Joyce Higgenbotham


    Wicca for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham

    Shamanism as a Spiritual Practice for Daily Life by Tom Cowan

    Spiral Dance by StarHawk

    The Sabbats by Edain McCoy


    Good Magic by Mariana Medici

    Circle Round by StarHawk (great resource for families)

    Pagan History & Culture

    Drawing Down the Moon by Margot Adler

    Reference Books
    Animal Speak by Ted Andrews

    Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Crystal, Gem & Metal Magic by Scott Cunningham

    Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham

    The Complete Book of Incense, Oils & Brews by Scott Cunningham
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    A Book of Pagan Prayer by Ceisiwr Serith

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