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
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.
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.
At our Fall Social Gathering last week, we set the circle and Adopt-a-Spot calendar for 2014. You can always find it on the “circles and service” page under “calendar” on the main menu.
| Event | Day | Date | Time |
| Adopt-a-Spot cleanup | Sunday | December 8, 2013 | 12:45 PM |
| Winter Solstice | Saturday | December 21, 2013 | 7:00 PM |
| Imbolc | Saturday | February 1, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Adopt-a-Spot cleanup | Sunday | February 16, 2014 | 12:45 PM |
| Ostara | Saturday | March 22, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Spring Social Gathering | Saturday | April 5, 2014 | 2:00 PM |
| Adopt-a-Spot Cleanup | Sunday | April 13, 2014 | 12:45 PM |
| Beltane | Saturday | May 3, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Adopt-a-Spot cleanup | Sunday | June 8, 2014 | 8:30 AM |
| Summer Solstice | Saturday | June 21, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Hellenic Ritual | Saturday | August 2, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Adopt-a-Spot cleanup | Sunday | August 10, 2014 | 8:30 AM |
| Winter Finding | Saturday | September 20, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Adopt-a-Spot cleanup | Sunday | October 12, 2014 | 12:45 PM |
| Fall Social Gathering | Sunday | October 12, 2014 | 2:00 PM |
| Samhain | Saturday | November 1, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
| Adopt-a-Spot cleanup | Sunday | December 14, 2014 | 12:45 PM |
| Winter Solstice | Saturday | December 20, 2014 | 7:00 PM |
EVENT: Denton CUUPS Cernunnos Ritual
DATE: Saturday, August 3
TIME: Gather at 7:00 PM, start promptly at 7:30
PLACE: Denton Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
1111 Cordell Street, Denton, TX 76201
Cernunnos. Herne. Pan. Some say the Horned God has many names. Others say there are many Horned Gods. Cernunnos is the Lord of the Animals and the Lord of the Hunt, the God of the Forest and of Green Growing Things. It is no surprise that in our era of environmental challenges he is calling to many who share his love for Nature.
This ritual will feature a procession, drumming and dancing. We will make offerings to Cernunnos and ask for his inspiration and blessing on our work to honor and protect the Earth and all her creatures.
Please bring an item of food or drink to share after the ceremony. As always, a donation of a dollar or three to help defray costs are appreciated, but not required.
Children 10 and older who can participate maturely and respectfully are welcome to join in. Childcare for younger children will be available if requested by Tuesday, July 30.
For more information, contact John Beckett at JohnFranc@aol.com or 972-948-9211.
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.
Which one speaks to you? Which one calls to you? Which one needs you in their Great Work?
Denton CUUPS Winter Solstice
Friday, December 21
gather at 7:30 PM, ritual begins at 8:00