Emerging from Darkness
After a long and cold winter, the first day of Spring is only a few weeks away. A time where light and dark is perfectly balanced. A time when we as Pagans seek that balance in ourselves as we begin uncurling out into the growing light.
In our uncurling, Wyoming Valley CUUPS excited to announce our first in-person event of the year. As we move forward, we will be able to add more in-person events in April. We want to do this right for the good and health of our community. Please continue to wear a mask and socially distance at our in-person events. We will be incorporating some of these techniques including a quiet space below as well as these magickal protection tools for reintegration.
In the space of isolation and darkness, there has been some wonderful connections. Our online community has grown far and wide during this pandemic. The local Wyoming Valley CUUPS community as loved connecting with so many others around the world! So much so, we plan to keep a balance of both in-person and online/hybrid events online. Some of our plans going forward through the year:
- In-Person classes held at the church are to be streamed via Zoom.
- Online classes will eventually be available for viewing in-person on our projection screen in the UUCWV Sanctuary.
- Some rituals will remain online like our Full Moon Rituals (usually the day before or after the Full Moon Labyrinth Walks)
- Sabbats will be in-person. We hope to get back to Sabbat Rituals and potlucks with our friends from the Grove of the Ancient River Coven soon, pandemic permitting.
With Love
The Wyoming Valley CUUPS Community
Hail the Community!
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Answering the Calls - #4
The Call of Connection
Thursday, March 4th
7PM EST
Answering the Calls is a series of 7 classes and discussions in Earth-Centered Spiritual Practices developed by Emily Haberkern and Shannon Saylor. This informal training is focused specifically on Empowered Witchcraft while providing a grounding in Paganism, magickal theory, dedicant practices, mysticism, spellcasting, the basics of journeywork, and basic metaphysical self defense. No previous experience in Witchcraft is needed.
Our Fourth Call is the Call of Connection.
Deep within us - no matter who we are - there lives a feeling of wanting to be lovable, of wanting to be the kind of person that others like to be with. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving” - Fred Rogers.
Building community and connection is made possible through opening up to all the possibilities that love brings, letting love lead, and learning how to strike the chords of love both within yourself and towards the world.
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5th Call: The Call to Authenticity - April 7th at 7PM online via Zoom.
6th Call: The Call to Sacred - TBD
7th Call: The Call to Center - TBD
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Introduction to Reiki
with Brianna Zurla
Saturday, March 6th
7PM EST
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for an Introduction to Reiki via Zoom.
This class will delve into the history and principles behind the healing techniques of reiki.
Any attendees will also receive a discount rate for a reiki session with with Reiki Master Brianna Z.
$50 for 1 session
$90 for 2 sessions
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Reading into the Poetic Edda
with Jonathan Richards
Tuesday, March 9th
7PM EST
Come sit with Wyoming Valley CUUPS for a story and discussion focused group on the Poetic Edda. Jonathan will be reading from Jackson Crawfords translation of the Poetic Edda for this discussion. Through out, Jonathan will be delving into the details and asking questions. So grab a delicious beverage and sit for a spell as we nerd out with community and discussion.
Jonathan Richards has been a Heathen in the Pagan community for many years. He is a follower and legally Ordained Minister of the Forn Siðr tradition. Jonathan is a Universalist and has been a follower of Forn Siðr and Ásatrú for most of his adult life. He is a current member of The Troth and hopes to shatter some misconceptions that surround the path. His classes include controversial topics about the history and development of Modern Heathenry. Jonathan is also a signer of Declaration 127.
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Picking up Runes
with Jonathan Richards
Wednesday, March 10th
7PM EST
Come join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for a class on Runes. Jonathan will be going through both the Elder and Younger Furthark sets. So grab your set of Runes if you have them as we nerd out with community and discussion.
Jonathan Richards has been a Heathen in the Pagan community for many years. He is a follower and legally Ordained Minister of the Forn Siðr tradition. Jonathan is a Universalist and has been a follower of Forn Siðr and Ásatrú for most of his adult life. He is a current member of The Troth and hopes to shatter some misconceptions that surround the path. His classes include controversial topics about the history and development of Modern Heathenry. Jonathan is also a signer of Declaration 127.
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Dark Moon
Coffee and Tea CUUPS
Lead by: Michael
Topic: Tarot
Friday, March 12th
7PM EST
Begin the Lunar Cycle with some coffee and curiosity.
The Dark Moon Coffee and Tea CUUPS is a monthly meetup at the New Moon for discussion, learning, healing and deeper work while we enjoy delicious cozy beverages. There is a different topic each meeting. As with all our events, this is a free event and all are welcome.
Each Discussion Facilitator has their own style of leading a discussion. General there is some introductory information about the topic and questions to the circle.
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Foundations of Witchcraft
with Rath Cobv
Class #5: Tools of the Craft
Saturday, March 13th
2PM - 4PM EST
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for a Foundations of Witchcraft series taught by Rath Cobv! This series includes 12 classes and will be bi-weekly every Saturday at 2PM starting January 16th. Drop-ins are very welcomed.
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CLASS 5 - Tools of Craft, and Hermetic Elements
As we continue with the How’s of witchcraft, this workshop on the various tools used is all about magickal techniques. Each tool has it’s inherent nature, that we can choose in the proper time, to make all of our magicks. This tool concept also includes the Hermetic elements and utilizing them for our most effective workings.
This class will cover over a dozen specific magickal formulas and ways of doing things. You will not want to miss this.
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Rath has been called a Witch by Witches, a heathen by heathens, a Druid by Druids, a Shaman by Shamans. He is the High Priest of the Coven of the Black Vulture. Rath has led open to the public rituals for the Fertile Ground Gathering, Moonfire CUUPS, and Open Sabbat celebrations at Sacred Circle Bookshop. He has taught publicly from 2008 onwards. Shenandoah Midsummer, Fertile Ground Gathering, the Firefly Housewarming, Northern Virginia Pagan Pride Day, Moonfire CUUPS group, Sacred Circle Bookshop, Northern Virginia Pagan Moot, Hallowed Homecoming Samhain Retreat, Frederick (Maryland) Pagan Pride Day, Frederick CUUPS.
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Course Dates.
Feb 27 - Foundations of Ritual Construction
Mar 13 - Tools of Craft, and Hermetic Elements
Mar 27 - Etiquette and Ethics in Pagan Community
Apr 10 - Modern Craft Traditions, and Outside Influences
Apr 24 - Meditation, Guided Visualization, Journeywork
May 8 - Foundations of Energy Work
May 22 - Theory of Levels, a discussion of the energetics behind the manifest world, and its utility
Jun 5 - Divination Tools and Techniques, Including Scrying
Jun 19 - Thought forms, Spirits, Pantheons, Allies
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The difference between Answering the Calls and Foundations of Witchcraft
Both of these courses offer a foundation in practice, however, Foundations of Witchcraft primary focus is foundational practices and knowledge while Answering the Calls primary focus is healing and empowerment. Both courses offer learning, empowerment and healing but their primary intentions do differ. Feel free to join us for both!
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Monthly Meeting
Planning May 2021 Events
Saturday, March 20th
7PM EST
Join us for our monthly meeting where we will be planning events and gatherings for May.
All are welcome to attend whether you are a member of WVCUUPS or not. This meeting is for those that have ideas or interest in participating and volunteering in our events. The meeting will be held online via zoom.
We use google docs for our Meeting Agenda, Notes and Discussion points - Will be posting the March Meeting Notes Link in Chat at the beginning of Meeting.
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Ostara Ritual
Sunday, March 21st at
3PM EST
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for our Ostara Ritual!
On the first day of Spring, when day and night are balanced, Pagans honor that balance and seek it within while rejoicing in the stirrings of life in Nature. We begin our unspiraling away from the stillness of winter towards the warmth and growing light.
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Foundations of Witchcraft
with Rath Cobv
Class #6: Etiquette and Ethics in Pagan Community
Saturday, March 27th
2PM - 4PM EST
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for a Foundations of Witchcraft series taught by Rath Cobv! This series includes 12 classes and will be bi-weekly every Saturday at 2PM starting January 16th. Drop-ins are very welcomed.
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CLASS 6 - Etiquette and Ethics in Pagan Community
Now that we’ve talked about the what why and how, we have to ask ourselves should we? This workshop features lots of varying viewpoints so that each of us an individuals can make more informed decisions about the witches we truly are, and how we interact with others. If you have ever found yourself asking "Is it a good idea to do XYZ?”, then you want to be with us for this discussion.
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Rath has been called a Witch by Witches, a heathen by heathens, a Druid by Druids, a Shaman by Shamans. He is the High Priest of the Coven of the Black Vulture. Rath has led open to the public rituals for the Fertile Ground Gathering, Moonfire CUUPS, and Open Sabbat celebrations at Sacred Circle Bookshop. He has taught publicly from 2008 onwards. Shenandoah Midsummer, Fertile Ground Gathering, the Firefly Housewarming, Northern Virginia Pagan Pride Day, Moonfire CUUPS group, Sacred Circle Bookshop, Northern Virginia Pagan Moot, Hallowed Homecoming Samhain Retreat, Frederick (Maryland) Pagan Pride Day, Frederick CUUPS.
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Course Dates.
Mar 27 - Etiquette and Ethics in Pagan Community
Apr 10 - Modern Craft Traditions, and Outside Influences
Apr 24 - Meditation, Guided Visualization, Journeywork
May 8 - Foundations of Energy Work
May 22 - Theory of Levels, a discussion of the energetics behind the manifest world, and its utility
Jun 5 - Divination Tools and Techniques, Including Scrying
Jun 19 - Thought forms, Spirits, Pantheons, Allies
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Full Moon Labyrinth Walk
Inside in Sanctuary
Saturday, March 27th
7PM - 8:30PM EST
Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the Full moon! This will be our first in-person event of the year!!
The labyrinth will be illuminated from 7:00- 8:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. During the cooler months, we take our Labyrinth practice indoors, and will be walking a Classical-pattern Labyrinth.
The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments of choice.
This is a free event. Our events are volunteer and donation based.
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. Please plan to arrive by 8 pm to allow enough time for your walk.
We also have WVCUUPS officer Emily WVCUUPS Member Michael doing card readings.
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We ask that all attendees wear a mask and socially distance during this event.
For the safety of everyone involved, the children spaces are off limits as there is no way to safely sanitize or social distance during their use.
Extra masks are available if needed.
COVID-19 Disclaimer: COVID-19 is highly contagious and is known to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. By attending this event, you agree to abide by the procedures established by the church to protect attendees and staff, and you voluntarily assume the risk that you and/or your family may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19. You agree to assume all the risks of attendance and participation for you and your family, and you waive any liability against the church and any other parties.
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Full Moon Divination Share
With experienced Tarot Readers and WVCUUPS Members/Officers: Emily, Eric and Michael
Sunday, March 28th
6PM EST
Join Emily, Eric, Michael and the Wyoming Valley CUUPS Community on Full Moon at 6 PM Eastern for a Divination Circle! This facilitated open discussion circle is an opportunity for the WVCUUPS community to meet up and exchange ideas and techniques surrounding the different types of divination we all use. Bring your divinational tools, as we share readings, brainstorm ideas and further our esoteric growth
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