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 UU
Events
of Special Interest to Pagans
Did
you know that 19% of Unitarian Universalists report that "earth-centered
spirituality" is their PRIMARY
theological orientation?
----Source: UUA Commission on Appraisal 1996. Current estimate is
23%.
What
is Unitarian Universalism?
Main Unitarian Universalist Association Website
UUA
President Applauds Ruling in Favor of Same Sex Marriage
UUA
President Opposes Call for Federal Constitutional Amendment
Download UUA President's Freedom to Marry Fund flyer (.doc)
State
by state coverage on same sex marriage issues:
California, Florida, Massachusetts, New
York, Oregon
Map of Metro Area UU
Churches
Note: schedules may change
during June, July, and August.
Please check with a phone call.
Most UU congregations begin their regular schedule with a special
celebration
on the first Sunday after Labor Day.
First
Unitarian Society
900 Mt. Curve Ave., Mpls. 55403 Map
Directions
Check out their calendar with texts of presentations -- available on
their NEW website:
http://www.firstunitariansociety.org
First Unitarian Society is acquiring a large, room-sized labyrinth!
They are offering a Winter Solstice dinner dance on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
Spirit
of Life UU Church, St. Cloud
This is a very
Pagan-welcoming congregation of about 30 adults with a strong interest in
Earth-centered spirituality. Meeting alternate Sundays year 'round
at 10:30 pm. at
2010 15th
St., NE, Sauk Rapids, MN. For more info, call 320-252-1748
or 320-654-0623 or Neuman@astound.net. http://www.spiritoflife.net
First Universalist Church
3400 Dupont Avenue South, Minneapolis (NOT where CUUPS meets).
Directions: 4 blocks west of Lyndale Avenue and 34th Street. Dupont is a
one-way northbound street. firstunv@unitarian.org Phone: 612-825-1701
Contact the church for info on their Winter Solstice Ritual.
Drumming Groups Twice monthly on Fridays, 7-9:30 pm
Drumming the Soul
Awake - Jaime Meyer guides
the group in consciousness-altering grooves for about 80 minutes. Then,
drawing on his 20 years study of shamanic practices, he leads the group
into a deeper place of meditation, vision and revelation.
All women, men and teens (8th grade & up) are invited. No drumming
experience is needed. Drums are provided.
Registration required. Suggested
donation of $40 for all four sessions; half price for students and those
with limited income. Scholarships are available. http://www.firstuniv.org/drum/drumhome.html
The Labyrinth -- A Sacred Space for Meditation
Please contact the Church at 612-825-1701 for public access times.
Native American
Connections
Committee of First Universalist Church
This committee builds bridges between the First
Nations and Euro-Americans of conscience. She offers a couple mailings
each month on her list of folks interested in networking with and
supporting Native Americans. Learn about events
created by the Native American community and open to the public. Write
her at bethbrownf@aol.com to
get on her announcement list.
1st Universalist Church, 3400
Dupont Ave. S., Mpls. hosts many programs sponsored by the Native American
Connections Committee of First Universalist Church and HONOR (Honor Our
Neighbors Origins and Rights.) For information, contact
White
Bear UU Church in Mahtomedi
If
you're in the eastern part of the Metro, do visit the Drumming Circle on
the 2nd Sunday of each month at 6:30 PM. Bring your own rattles,
drums, and/or other percussion instruments, or use of of the church's.
Details at www.unitarian.org/whitebear
Camp
Unistar: UU Camp
for all ages in Northern MN
The program for the
2004
season of Camp UniStar is available online:
http://www.unitarian.org/pstar/unistar/index.html
Prairie
Star Newsletter
UUs in 7 Midwest states cooperate through
the Prairie Star District which publishes a newsletter three times a
year. Find out about future workshops and other programs in the May 2003 issue
of The Prairie Star now on-line:
http://www.unitarian.org/pstar/newsletter.html
For more info on LOCAL UU congregations,
visit the web home of the Prairie
Star District of the UUA.
http://www.unitarian.org
The Twin Cities is
located in the UUA's Prairie Star District. The February 2003 issue of The Prairie Star is available online at
http://www.unitarian.org/pstar/newsletter.html
FAQ about Unitarian Universalism
from
a Pagan Perspective: cuups-twincities homepage
General
info about
Unitarian Universalism:
http://www.uua.org
General Assembly
ON-LINE
Visit www.uua.org/GA to find out what happens when over 4,000 UUs gather each year to
practice democratic religion.
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