Happy Memorial Day and Blessed Litha to everyone!
A happy coming month of Midsummer to our community in the northern hemisphere and Midwinter to those in the southern hemisphere. The coming Solstice is a turning point of the Wheel and we look forward to celebrating and honoring it with you. We have some wonderful gatherings happening this month both In-Person and Online! We are very excited for our Memorial Day Ritual and PRIDE of Midsummer!
Please join us as we stay connected and come together to honor the Earth, Gods, Ancestors, and Wheel of the Year. We are better together. If you have an internet connection, or even just a phone, you can stay connected to community.
Hope to see you soon. Stay safe out there.
With Love
Wyoming Valley CUUPS
Hail the Community!
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Memorial Day Ritual Blessing
A Pagan Blessing to thank those who served with Military Veterans Eric Peisel, Clark Fahringer and Michael Mullins leading the ritual.
Sunday, May 30th at 5PM EDT
Join us at Wyoming Valley CUUPS as we honor our Veterans and Warriors.
Throughout human history, a small number of brave souls have chosen the path of the Warrior. These rare people choose to serve their communities through sacrifice. They give up years of their lives, relationships, career opportunities, and a certain innocence that can never be regained once lost. These are people willing to serve. Warriors offer to give up their life to serve their people. They return to us changed, injured or sometimes not at all.
We will gather to honor the Warriors who served, to hold them high and to formally give thanks for the gift they gave our community.
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/6g100co3O
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Foundations of Witchcraft
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for a Foundations of Witchcraft series taught by Rath Cobv! Drop-ins are very welcomed.
Saturday, June 5th, 2pm-4pm EDT via Zoom
CLASS 10
Theory of Levels, a discussion of the energetics behind the manifest world, and its utility
Saturday, June 19th, 2pm-4pm EDT via Zoom
CLASS 11
Divination Tools and Techniques, Including Scrying
About your presenter:
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.
Next Course Dates
July 3 - Thought forms, Spirits, Pantheons, Allies
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98174867820
Meeting ID: 981 7486 7820
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,98174867820# US
#10 FB Link: https://fb.me/e/O1S4GBew
#11 FB Link: https://fb.me/e/Qgpes2nD
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Reading into the Poetic Edda with Jonathan Richards
Monday, June 7th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
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.
The stories of the night will be: The Poem of Helgi, Son of Hjorvarth, The First poem of Helgi, Killer of Hunding, The Second poem of Helgi, Killer of Hunding, The death of Sinfjotli, Gripir’s Prophecies to Sigurth
and The Tale of Regin
Through out, Jonathan will be delving in and answering questions as we have an open discussion. 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.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99609660314
Meeting ID: 996 0966 0314
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,99609660314# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/12WQu5pyb
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Dark Moon Coffee and Tea CUUPS
Discussion Facilitated by Shannon.
Topic: Using Astrology in Spellwork
Tuesday, June 8th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
Begin the Lunar Cycle with some coffee and curiosity. The Dark Moon Coffee and Tea CUUPS is an online 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 always 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.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97787615093
Meeting ID: 977 8761 5093
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,97787615093# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/12WQu5pyb
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Monthly Meeting
Planning August's Events
Saturday, June 12th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
Please join us for our monthly meeting where we will be planning events and gatherings for August.
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.
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Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/96009621557
Meeting ID: 960 0962 1557
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,96009621557# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/cUFcDuaI0
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Drum Circle
Sunday, June 13th at 6PM
Come together for community and connection with sounds of rhythm and crackling fire. A drum circle is a celebration of life, community, and music-making in the moment. We will be outside around fire pits.
The first 45 minutes will be following guided chants and rhythms. The last 45 minutes will be reform and open drumming. Please bring hand drums, shakers and other hand percussion. A few small percussion instruments will be available if you do not have your own.
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FB Link: https://fb.me/e/1ICGOHahe
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Answering the Calls - Connection
Tuesday, June 15th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
Answering the Calls is a series of 7 discussion led workshops in Earth-Centered Spiritual Practices developed by Emily Haberkern and Shannon Saylor. These informal workshops are focused specifically on Empowered Witchcraft delving into Paganism, magickal theory, dedicant practices, mysticism, spellcasting, the basics of journeywork, and basic metaphysical self defense. No previous experience in Witchcraft is needed.
Our Seventh Call is the Call of Connection.
This call is focused on Connecting with Deity, Gods, Ancestors and Spirit work.
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Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92406489101
Meeting ID: 924 0648 9101
One tap mobile: +13126266799,,92406489101# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/4tnWjmbmx
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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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Death Chat Cafe with Alexandra Palmer
Wednesday, June 16th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
The Wyoming Valley CUUPS is excited to host Alexandra Palmer for a Death Chat Cafe.
A Death Chat is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. You may be holding old grief and this may be stirred during conversations in your group. Every effort is made to ensure it is a safe space, but it is essentially our community coming together in group(s) to talk and to listen.
Never heard about a Death Chat before? Watch this
As a participant, we ask that you come with the intention to be accepting of others and to listen actively, with no need to ‘fix’ anything or give advice. Often just telling your story/sharing your fears or experiences can reveal what may feel like a ‘solution’, simply as a result of the telling. You’ll be welcome to speak if you want to, in the group. Each person’s story is their own ~ stories don’t need to link together.
About Death Chats with with Alexandra
A bit about Alexandra P.
Alexandra holds a designation of Human Services Counsellor through George Brown College, is a Certified Death Doula and a Certified Funeral and End of Life celebrant with CCAOC. Her work is focused on supporting the LGBT2+ community, athiest, and alternative religious communities who may be seeking theistic or non-theistic rituals to accompany their death planing in a non traditional way. These are areas that traditionally have not been served well in the Funeral Industry and it is her passion to make sure a good death and grieving process is within reach for all.
Alexandra is very active in her community promoting a death positive approach towards the end of life. She offers community specific Death Chats and End of life ritual design workshops Via Zoom or Google Meet.
Her two blogs can be found here and here
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Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93423723682
Meeting ID: 934 2372 3682
One tap mobile: +19292056099,,93423723682# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/2cIkX7O4M
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Online Litha Ritual
Friday, June 18th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for an open online Litha Ritual! As we appreciate all that is in full blossom around us, we will also contemplate ways in which we can harness our gratitude, and our creativity for change and healing. Change in our own selves, change in our communities, and perhaps change that will ripple out across our extraordinary planet.
For this ritual, you will need:
- A central (white) candle, lighter / matches
- An item to represent the Ancestors if desired
- An item to represent Air (incense / a feather / clear or white item)
- An item to represent Fire (ashes / hot spices / red, orange or yellow item)
- An item to represent Water (a small dish of water / seashells / blue item)
- An item to represent Earth (small bowl of soil, sand or salt / green item)
- A ribbon, cord, string, anything that can hold 3 knots
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In-Person Litha Ritual
Saturday, June 19th at 5:30PM
Join Wyoming Valley CUUPS for an open Litha Ritual! On the longest day of the year, with the Sun at its highest point in the sky, Pagans rejoice in the Sun's life-giving warmth and ability to make things grow. We will honor the Green ones and share a Litha celebration together.
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/6emVe5KoJ
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PRIDE of Midsummer
Sunday, June 20th, 3PM-5PM, Frances Slocum State Park
Wyoming Valley CUUPS and The Asatru Community are excited to announce the PRIDE of Midsummer!!
Join us as members and allies of the LGBT+ Community for a family-friendly Pagan celebration of the Summer Solstice this June 20th. We will have free food, games, drumming circle, and divination readings.
At the end around 4:30pm, we will be doing a Blót (Heathen Ceremony) honoring Loki and the LGBTQ+ community.
We will be at the pavilion 001 closest to the playground near the pools overflow parking lot.
All state covid guidelines will strictly be enforced.
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/DUZIhZpY
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PRIDE of Midsummer
Wednesday, June 23rd, 830PM-10PM at UUCWV
Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the Full moon!
The labyrinth will be illuminated from 8:30pm-10pm. Everyone is welcome. During the cooler months, we take our Labyrinth practice indoors and as the weather warms, we bring our practice outside.
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 930pm to allow enough time for your walk.
We also have WVCUUPS officer Emily doing Tarot and Oracle card readings.
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/hsmgP67L0
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Online Full Moon Ritual
Thursday, June 24th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
Join us for Magick and connection in our online Full Moon ritual! Any materials needed for ritual will be posted in FB Event and on www.wyomingvalleycuups.com
Many of us started out as solitary practitioners on our Pagan and Witch paths. To those of us introverts, it can be quite a leap to seek out other like-minded groups. Online rituals can offer the best of both worlds to those who are more comfortable casting alone. You can turn off a video feed if you are more comfortable, set up your space and connect while being led in ritual simultaneously.
"In Pagan practices, the Full Moon means many things. Abundance, spirituality, peak psychic ability, fertility, a good time for Magick, The Mystery. Something about that silvery light sets the subconscious to dreaming. Things are possible by moonlight that are not in the revealing light of day. We can be more truly ourselves, casting off some of the masks we layer on in order to fit in during our daytime lives. Our truths are easier to manage in moonlight. We’re more willing to step into Mystery, to allow dreams, and to listen to what our inner voice has to say."
-Irene Glasse
President of Frederick CUUPS
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91413431085
Meeting ID: 914 1343 1085
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,91413431085# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/5Ir6t0ocb
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Online Witching Hour Social
Monday, June 28th at 7PM EDT via Zoom
Join members of the Wyoming Valley CUUPS community for an informal hangout and check-in.
The Witching Hour is a social time. Everyone should have their favorite beverage at the ready. There are no rules about this beverage. ALL beverages are equally welcome.
This event does not have a structure per se. You are invited to attend as your true self, in the company of other Pagans. You may wear a hat, or not. You may paint your face, or not. Do you have a new tattoo? You can show us if you'd like! Did you just get a new item for your altar that is the absolute BEST THING YOU'VE EVER SEEN? Why yes, we would love to see that. Depending on the number of attendees, breakout rooms may be employed. See you there!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97201211255
Meeting ID: 972 0121 1255
One tap mobile: +13017158592,,97201211255# US
FB Link: https://fb.me/e/jSmXAnh8s
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