Podcasts about cuups

The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, or CUUPs, is an organization dedicated to networking Pagan-identified Unitarian Universalists (UUs).  Join us tonight in an encore presentation as we chat with Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand, the president of CUUPs and learn more about this Pagan organization.

In this episode from the Wild Witch series, Enku shares a presentation he did on Pagans for his local UU Chapter. For show notes: http://www.sciencewitchpodcast.com/2022/05/04/wild-witches-9-cuups-with-enku/

As a secular/non-religious person, I live a life of secular ethics, secular morality, and The Ten Humanist Commitments: Altruism Caring for the World Around Us Critical Thinking Empathy Ethical Development Global Awareness Humility Peace and Social Justice Responsibility Service and Participation. https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/beliefs/buddhism (This whole link describes me accurately.) https://www.uri.org/kids/world-religions/buddhist-beliefs (I strongly agree with Buddhist beliefs, I say that responsible usage of alcohol is good.) https://www.uua.org/beliefs/what-we-believe/beliefs/pagan (Many Unitarian Universalists like me draw inspiration from the cycles of seasons, the beauty and complexity of the natural world, and the intricate relationships between humans and all the other life on this planet. Some of us practice indigenous religions and Modern Paganism. All of these are part of the sixth source of our living tradition that I live by, "spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature." Our worship services include writings, poetry, and ritual of earth-centered traditions. As allies in indigenous peoples’ struggles for cultural survival, we do not borrow indigenous practices and use them as our own. We respect indigenous religions as paths to native peoples’ spiritual and cultural renewal, and welcome those who practice them. We also welcome those who identify as Pagans, including Wiccans, Druids, and practitioners of Goddess Spirituality. The Modern Pagan movements have many Unitarian Universalists among them. Some of our congregations have Modern Pagan groups within them, organized as chapters of CUUPS (the Covenant of UU Pagans).  Explore Earth-Centered Connections It's About Time, Persephone from UUWorld Dawn Meditation for the Fall Equinox from UUWorld From Skinner House Books: Aisha's Moonlit Walk: Stories and Celebrations for the Pagan Year From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift Shop: In Nature's Honor: Myths and Rituals Celebrating the Earth From Beacon Press: Ancient Mirrors of Womanhood: A Treasury of Goddess and Heroine Lore from Around the World Connect with Modern Pagans through the Covenant of UU Pagans Aisha's Moonlit WalkStories and Celebrations For the Pagan Year By Anika Stafford From Skinner House Books A fictional modern-day family celebrates the eight pagan holidays over the course of a year. Buy This Book For more information contact info@uua.org. SHARE: --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/antonio-myers4/support

Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, or CUUPs, is an organization dedicated to networking Pagan-identified Unitarian Universalists (UUs).  Join us tonight as we chat with Rev. Jerrie Hildebrand, the president of CUUPs and learn more about this Pagan organization.

Paganism and Unitarian Universalism – Similarities and Differences with Eileen Macholl Many Unitarian Universalist churches have formal affiliations with neo-Pagan spiritualties, typically in the form of having a congregational group called CUUPS, which stands for the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. This session will provide a brief overview of ancient and neo-Paganism and will examine some of the beliefs, principles, and practices that overlap with Unitarian Universalism, and what distinguishes one from the other. There will be time for Q&A. Eileen Macholl has been worshipping within the Reclaiming Tradition of witchcraft for a quarter-century and was initiated as a Priestess over ten years ago. While working at Auburn Seminary, she became interested in exploring the range of traditions and practices under the wider umbrella of Paganism, or earth-based spiritualties, and she helped Auburn expand its definition of “multifaith” in the process. She has served as the Executive Director at All Souls for the past 5 years.

It's Horns and Humpday here on Wednesday.  Jason Mankey's "Raise the Horns Radio" Raise the Horns Radio is Paganism in all of her glory. It's history, practice, ritual, and more.   Followed each week at 8pm Central by Pop Culture Pagan Trends, Music, Books, etc.   "The Pagan Variety Show" with Pamela Kelly.Join Pamela and guests as we talk about music, books, festivals, conventions, tattoos, mead...  Tonight 8pm Central   Jason is still living the Gypsy life on the road this September so we dug up a great show from last year about CUUPS and UU.  Please join us for that.   9pm Central  The Pagan Variety Show is about community involvement.    

Welcome to issue #32 of the CUUPS Podcast - our highlight this episode is "Packing for ReEnchantment" a sermon which Valerie Freseman delivered on 9/27/2015 at First Parish Church, Cambridge MA. This sermon was selected as the best out of eight submissions by a panel of judges and she was awarded $500 at the General Assembly in Columbus Ohio this June.  We also discussion four new chapters: Colorado Springs, CO, Boone, NC, Orlando FL and Jamestown NY.  We also discuss highlights of CUUPS presence at the 2016 UUA General Assembly in Columbus Ohio and our first national Convocation in a dozen years which was held August 26-28 in Salem, MA.

Hello and thank you once again for joining me down at the crossroads for some music, magick, and Paganism. Where witches gather for the sabbath, offerings are made, pacts are signed for musical fame and we cross paths with today’s most influential Pagans, occultists, and deep thinkers. I am your bewitching, bald headed, host Chris Orapello and tonight Tara and I meet with CUUPS officer, Druid, and Patheos blogger John Beckett to discuss his work and experiences with the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) as well as a recent blog post he wrote titled "The Otherworld is Bleeding Through" which touched upon real life otherworld experiences and dealing with them as people of the 21st century. I grew up in Tennessee with the woods right outside my back door. Wandering through them gave me a sense of connection to Nature and to a certain Forest God. I’m a Druid graduate of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids, the Coordinating Officer of the Denton Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans and a former Vice President of CUUPS Continental. I’ve been writing, speaking, teaching, and leading public rituals for the past eleven years. I live in the Dallas – Fort Worth area and I earn my keep as an engineer. - Patheos: About John Beckett Featured Songs: "The Battle of Evermore" by Finvarra "1157 (Till It's Over)" by S.J. Tucker (from The Green Album) "Hourglass" by Bekah Kelso (from The Green Album) "Point of You" by Elephant Revival "The Swing" by Eivør "How Can We Believe We Own It All" by Damh the Bard (from The Green Album) Links Mentioned: Patheos: Under the Ancient Oaks "The Otherworld is Bleeding Through" by John Beckett "Talking About Our Experiences" by John Beckett Denton CUUPS Chapter Many Gods West Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) CUUPS Convocation 2016 in Salem, MA The Green Album  

In this episode we talk with Pat Mosley, a Gardnerian witch in North Carolina. We talk about how Wicca takes on the culture of where it’s at, and how it’s not that much of a stretch for people to be multi-faith practitioners. Pat discusses his coven, Granny Magick, and his involvement in CUUPs. We also talk politics and #HB2 (also known as the “bathroom bill”) and how, on the ground in North Carolina, there are more people who are against it rather than for it. Pat talks about the uphill battle in challenging their state government and the disconnect of their elected leaders from the people they represent.   Note: After recording this podcast in May, and after another blow up around  transgender women in women’s only spaces (primarily concerning Budapestian Dianic Witchcraft), Pat has announced a call for submissions for a anthology called “Arcane Perfection”. You can click here for more information.   Pat Mosley is a Weirdo Inspired to Create Here (WITCH). He writes semi-regularly at Patheos Pagan, but more of his work can be found at his website. Pat is a Gardnerian Witch, and is currently conspiring to author a book on one Appalachian coven's vision of Wicca in the next year or so. Pat is also a coordinator for Mountain CUUPs (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) in Boone, North Carolina--where everyone is welcome to share a meal and sing a spell.   Links http://www.patheos.com/blogs/commontansy/ https://patmosley.wordpress.com/ https://mtncuups.wordpress.com

This issue features the CUUPS Sermon Contest Runner Up - Seanan Fong speaking about the Chinese New Year and the coming of Spring. This was recorded at First Parish Unitarian in Cambridge MA on March 1st, 2015.  Other items covered: Lots of great UU-Pagan written content on Nature's Path blog at http://www.patheos.com/blogs/naturespath/ CUUPS Convocation is coming the last weekend of August in Salem, MA. For more info (and to register!) see: http://www.couup.roundtablelive.org/event-285450 CUUPS will be at the Columbus General Assembly. We'll be at booth #111 in the Exhibit Hall, our Midsummer Ritual will be noon on Sat. June 25th at Sensebrenner Park. https://www.columbus.gov/recreationandparks/parks/Sensenbrenner-Park/ The CUUPS 2016 Annual Business Meeting will be at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral 555 N. High St. Columbus (across the street from the Convention Center) Room #113 on Sat. June 25th Ingathering at 5:30p Meeting starts at 6p, we'll be done by 7pm.

In this episode, we talk to Cara Freyasdaughter, where we discuss her journey to Heathenism, her introduction to Freya and Freyr, and some of the issues that are challenging modern Heathenism. What are  CUUPs and ADF? What does the lore say about racism and other issues that have been being dealt with within the Heathen community?   Cara Freyasdaughter is a devotional polytheist dedicated to Freya and Freyr who works within a "reconstructed-ish" Heathen tradition. A current member of The Troth and ADF, she writes a biweekly blog on Patheos' Agora channel called "Happily Heathen". Currently, Cara leads Heathen rituals and Runes 'n Lore classes for the White Oak Grove CUUPs group and is a member of the Sinnissippi Tuath ADF Grove in northern Illinois.   Links Email:  cara@goldandredthread.com The Troth (http://www.thetroth.org) The Troth is the largest International heathen organization. They are open and welcoming to people from all backgrounds. Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (https://www.adf.org)—While this is officially a “druid” fellowship, all Indo-European mythologies are honored. ADF has a large, active, and diverse Heathen contingent. Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans: http://www.cuups.org/ "Happily Heathen" on the Patheos Agora Channel (http://www.patheos.com/blogs/agora/author/cfreyasdaughter/) "Huginn's Heathen Hof" (http://www.heathenhof.com) "A Community of Gods Surround Me" (communityofgods.wordpress.com) "Freya: The Gold Thread" (thegoldthread.wordpress.com)   Books Modern Heathen Practice: Original Sources:  

What really happened to Pwyll & Rhiannon's child? Part 13 and the final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Pwyll's long-time friend, Teyrnon has beaten off the Monster from the Deeps and has discovered a beautiful baby boy wrapped in silks left in its wake. He and his wife decide to rear the child, but what of the misery of Rhiannon? In this episode, Teyrnon makes a decision and we finally discover what really happened to Pwyll and Rhiannon's child. This episode is also the 13th and final episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. Running Order: Intro 0:37 Recap 4:17 Story 5:05 Listener Feedback - Marco 25:38 Promo - CUUPS Podcast 27:45 Blanche Rowen & Mike Gulston 29:21 Hoodie Competition Results 33:17 All the credits for this episode can be found in our show-notes at http://celticmythpodshow.com/firstbranch13 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x It's always great to hear from you! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us Speakpipe News & Views Overview of the Celtic Myth Podshow Gary and Ruth - your Hosts! We welcome all of our new listeners and guide them through how to find their way around the show. So far, we have completed the Irish Mythological Cycle (which starts at Episode 1 Gods in the Mist) and have started the Welsh Mabinogion with Episode 30 Restless Dreams. This episode completes the first story, or Branch, in the Mabinogi - Pwyll, Prince of Annwn. We also mention that Special Shows (those starting with the prefix SP (SP01, SP02 etc.) will be found which contain modern stories, music, factual pieces and interviews about Celtic History, Music and Culture. You can also find a Help Page that will help you with everything to do with Podcasts, subscribing and how to listen to each new show. Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance Teyrnon Gwri of the Golden Hair Pwyll Rhiannon Dyfed Arberth Gwent Ceffyl-Aur Annwn Calan Mai Beltane Pryderi ("Worry") Pendaran Gwri Gwallt Euryn Teyrnon Twerf Lliant Pwyll Pen Annwn Summerlands Ystrad Tywi Ceredigion Seisyllwch Bryn Caerau Casnar Wledig Gwyn Gophoyw Gloyw Walltlydan Post-Roman Wales This map shows the locations of the cantrefs of Ystrad Tewi and Ceredigion that Pryderi added to the realm of Dyfed. Those seven cantrefs were known as the Seisyllwch. Promo - The CUUPS Podcast Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans The CUUPS Podcast The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) is an organization dedicated to networking Pagan-identified Unitarian Universalists (UUs), educating people about Paganism, promoting interfaith dialogue, developing Pagan liturgies and theologies, and supporting Pagan-identified UU religious professionals. Starting in January 2010 CUUPS began producing monthly Podcasts. These are approximately 45 minute long audio programs which bring together recorded material from a variety of sources. You can find the show in iTunes or listen/download the Podcast directly from the Libsyn website.   Music Welcome in Another Year by Blanche Rowen & Mike Gulston The Dance Goes On This show was released at Samhain in 2015 so this song by the very talented Blanche Rowen and Mike Gulston is especially appropriate. Their album, The Dance Goes On, is an amazing treat with songs for each of the seasons of the year making it a joyous exploration of the Turning of the Wheel! You can find out more about Blanche & Mike on their website or on our Contributor Page.   Competition Results In our last episode we set a competition by asking you if you could find out the name of Charlie Allan's dog. Odin Charlie is from Saor Patrol and the Duncarron medieval Village and his dog, Odin, can be frequently seen at events watching the Burgers cook! The answer to the competition is: the dog's name is Odin and our lucky winner is Helen from the UK. It's on it's way to you, Helen - congratulations! Listener Feedback Marco We play some lovely feedback from Marco from New Mexico. Marco asks about the old drinking habits and the hospitality of the ancient Celts. Ruthie did some research and came across two ancient recipes for beer that might interest him. You can find them at http://byo.com/hops/item/1537-two-ancient-brews ... just scroll to the bottom of the page. Please do let us know how they come out if any of you decide to try them! :) Thank you so much Marco! Sources used in this Episode http://www.maryjones.us/jce/eufyd.html, Hyfaidd Hen as one of the Children of Don. Mabinogi Study: Enlivening Y Mabinogi, Welsh Pronounciation for the Mabinogi Places Mentioned in the First Branch, Fascinating website. Bullfinch's Mythology, The Celts, section 8. The Mabinogion, pp ix-xxxvi, 3-21, 227-232, Sioned Davies, Oxford, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-283242 The Mabinogion, pp 9-41, 45-65, Jeffrey Gantz, Penguin, 1976, ISBN 0-14-044322-3 The Mabinogion, pp ix-xliv, 3-24, 275-278, Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones, Dent & Dutton, 1977, ISBN 0-460-01097-2. Can also be found online at www.donaldcorrell.com Pwyll Pendeuc Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, Mary Jones Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts Notes to Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts The Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1849, Project Gutenberg The Mabinogi of Pwyll, W. M. Parker, mabiongi.net. Notes at mabinogion.info 'The Lord of Dyfed', from Legends of the Celts, p.134ff, Frank Delaney, HarperCollins, 1991, ISBN 0-586-21151-9 Tales from the Mabinogion, Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland, Gollancz, 1984, ISBN 0-575-03531-5 Celtic Myths & Legends, p.147ff, Michael Foss, Selectabook Ltd., 1998, ISBN 0-75252-402-X Prince of Annwn, Evangeline Walton, Del Rey, 1974, ISBN 0-345-27060-6 Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, p.117, 156, Caitlin & John Matthews, Element, 1994, ISBN 1-85230-560-6 The Celts, p.211, Frank Delaney, Grafton, 1989, ISBN 0-586-20349-4 Women in Celtic Myth, Moyra Caldecott, Arrow, ISBN 0-09-955920-X Celtic Heritage, p.41 ff, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Thames & Hudson, 1978, ISBN 978-0500110089 Pagan Celtic Britain, p.288, Anne Ross, Constable, 1967, ISBN 0-09-472330-3 'Myth in the Mabiogion', from A Celtic Reader, p.151, John Matthews, Aquarian, ISBN 0-85030-935-2 Celtic Myths and Legends, p.356 ff, T. W. Rolleston, 1995, ISBN 978-1859580066 Celtic Folklore: Welsh & Manx Vol.2, pp 499ff, John Rhys, Wildwood House, 1980, ISBN 0-7045-0406-5 The White Goddess, p.215ff, Robert Graves, Faber, 1952 And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination!   Additional Thanks We also give thanks to Raincloud, battery Discharger, Jenga Lill and Ariel from the Druidic Craft of the Wise podcast for their superb reviews on iTunes! Special Thanks For Incidental Music Kevin MacLeod, for String Impromptu Number 1, Not As It Seems, Water Prelude, & Minstrel Guild. See his website or our Contributor Page for more details. Bach Cello Suite 1, Beautiful, & Dark Days from Free Stock Music. Jason Shaw for A Moment's Reflection, & Renaissance. See his website or our Contributor Page for more details Adragante for Resonance 3 from Resonance. See his website or our Contributor Page for more details. Doc for Dancers in Mist from An Island of Joy. See his website or our Contributor Page for more details. Kubi for Siempre Contigo and Mystery Dungeon. See his website or our Contributor Page for more details. Therese Schroeder-Sheker for her track Longing from Rosa Mystica. See her website or our Contributor Page for more details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details. For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details. Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you! Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. 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Wednesdays are Great Rite Radio Night on PTRN as Jason Mankey moves to Wednesdays and swaps the 7pm slot with Dr Susan and Michael.   It's Horns and Humpday here on Wednesday.  Jason Mankey's "Raise the Horns Radio" and Dr Susan and Michael Greywolf discuss sex and relationships on "All Acts of Love and Pleasure" at 7pm Central on Wednesdays Followed each week at 8pm Central by Pop Culture Pagan Trends, Music, Books, etc.   "The Pagan Variety Show" with Pamela Kelly.Join Pamela and guests as we talk about music, books, festivals, conventions, tattoos, mead...  Tonight 7pm Central   Jason's guest/topic UU Pagans and CUUPS 8pm Central  Pammit will be talking with Megan about fall preparations to keep your garden healthy all year round. Humpday just got more interesting on Pagans Tonight!

The Fall 2015 issue of the CUUPS Podcast feature "The Mother of Us All" a Dec. 2013 sermon from Rev. Arvid Straube of First UU Church in San Diego. We also welcome new chapters in Shoreline WA, Binghamton NY, and Beaufort SC.  There are last minute reminders to CUUPS members to vote in our 2015 Election which is a few days from ending - and our 2015 Sermon Contest's deadline for entering is October 31st. Jessica Grey has a new divination deck out which you can see at www.TaraWisdomCards.com For the latest essays on UU-Paganism check our the Nature's Path blog on the Patheos Interfaith website http://www.patheos.com/blogs/naturespath/  

The late Spring 2015 issue of the CUUPS Podcast includes the sermon "Dancing To a Living Drum" by ministerial intern Randy Partain from First Unitarian Universalist Church of Houston. We also have news about two new CUUPS Chapters: White Oak Grove CUUPS of Rockford, IL and CLF CUUPS which is associated with the Church of the Larger Fellowship which is the UUA's online congregation for people who don't live near a UU congregation. There's is also a preview of our activites at the upcoming UUA General Assembly in Portland,  OR (June 24-28) and some information on our Facebook Page, Twitter account @CUUPS_Media, and the Nature's Path blog on Patheos.com's Pagan Channel.

    As an eclectic pagan, Peggy Lagodny incorporates her practices into UU worship. Peggy has led monthly Earth-Centered Spirituality Groups and Pagan 101 Classes sharing ritual with a variety of people. She is a member of the UU Society of Cleveland and has participated on the worship team for several years. Peggy Lagodny describes herself as, "Gracefully aging (sort of), witchy, quicksilver sliding into wisdom (I hope). I'm a liturgy junkie and love creating ritual." Peggy's Favorite Quote: from the Charge of the Goddess by Doreen Valiente And you who seek to know Me, know that the seeking and yearning will avail you not, unless you know the Mystery: for if that which you seek, you find not within yourself, you will never find it without. For behold, I have been with you from the beginning, and I am That which is attained at the end of desire. Links of Interest: Reclaiming … main site … http://www.reclaiming.org/ Witch Camps … http://witchcamp.org/ CUUPS … http://www.cuups.org/     Final Credits: music thanks to: "Carefree", "Open Those Bright Eyes", "Sweeter Vermouth" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

The CUUPS Podcast wakes up from a long winter's snooze with two new chapters (Raleigh, NC & Grand Traverse, MI) the 2015 CUUPS Sermon Contest and a new blog on Patheos.com and a sermon on the First Principle Project! CUUPS is acting as curator for the new "Nature's Path" blog on the Patheos Pagan channel. http://www.patheos.com/blogs/naturespath/ For more information on the First Principle Project visit: http://firstprincipleproject.blogspot.com/p/the-project.html

After a LONG hiatus the CUUPS Podcast returns with: * A Sermon "Why We Love Vampires" by the late Margot Adler who passed away in July.  This was recorded 10/18/2012 at All Souls Church in New York City. * Unidos En, the Spanish translation of the popular UU chant "Gathered Here" The English version can be found in the UU hymnal Singing The Living Tradition #389. * News about two new chapters in California at Santa Rosa, and in the Napa Valley. * CUUPS Election results - new board members coming on: Maggie Beaumont, Martha Kirby Capo and Jessica Gray. Board members who are leaving, or have recently left: John Beckett, Rev. Christa Landon, David Pollard and Niko Tarini.

"Pagan Spirit & Nature Circles" is what Selena Fox of Circle Sanctuary speaks about at this sermon recorded at Williamsburg UU in Virginia on Oct. 23, 2011. We also include Jim Scott's Rainforest Song and info on how to join CUUPS. New chapter of the month: Spiral Paths CUUPS at the UU's of Gettysburg in Pennsylvania.

The UUA Board has propsed that the UUA General Assembly repudiate the Doctrine of Christian Discovery. Here is a Dec. 2009 interview from the Pagan Newswire Collective featuring Jason Pitzl-Waters interviewing Zay Speer on that Doctrine along with other indegenous related issues. Also, Calypso Chant from Jim Scott and the CUUPS Page on Facebook, and three new chapters.

Jerrie Hildebrand speaks at Williamsburg UU on "When the UU's & the Pagans Got Together" 7/17/11. Also, music "May Your Life Be As A Song" from Jim Scott. News on the new CUUPS Facebook Page, and the upcoming Intl Assoc of Religious Freedom meeting.

Interview with Kimberly Gwier from Gaia Community, an Earth-Centered UU Congregation near Kansas City. She covers their approach to worship, children's religious education, ritualist training and how they pick their annual Patron. Also, we introduce two new CUUPS chapters in Terre Haute, IN and Salem, MA Gaia Community on the web at: http://www.facebook.com/groups/GaiaCommunity/ and also at http://www.gaiacommunity.org Wabash Valley Crow Circle CUUPS http://crowcircle.blogspot.com/ and also at http://www.cuups.org/content2/chapters/state.php?state=IN&id=132 Salem CUUPS  http://www.facebook.com/groups/202942263075666/ and also http://www.cuups.org/content2/chapters/state.php?state=MA&id=133

This episode features "A Very, Very Brief Intro to UU Paganism" originally recorded in 1999 by then CUUPS President Joan Van Becelaere. Also welcome aboard to Confluence Grove CUUPS of Piitsburgh, PA.

Features the Summer Solstice service from the 2011 General Assembly organized by Rebecca Benner on behalf of the Ohio Meadville District. Also, info on the new online bookclub for CUUPS at goodreads.com and a couple  full moon services are highlighted.

The second half of an interview about Panthea Pagan Temple the first Earth-Centered UU Congregation with founders Rev. Christa Landon and Phaedra Bonewits. News from the 2011 GA, info about Gaia Community's 2011 God Auction and info on several of the many Lammas Celebrations taking place at UU Societies across the US.

First half of an interview with Rev. Christa Landon and Phaedra Bonewits about the founding of Panthea Pagan Temple (which in 1990 became the 1st liturgically Earth-Centered UU Congregation.) Also, the winner of the CUUPS Sermon Contest is announced, and the topic for the 2011 Sermon Contest is revealed.

This is a 60 second promo for the CUUPS Podcast. Any podcasters who wish to use it are welcome to do so.

In a very brief episode, we have our 4th CUUPS Sermon Contest entry: Samhain - A Reflection by John Beckett of the Denton (TX) UU Fellowship. Also, we welcome our newest CUUPS Chapter Spiral Earth Explorations which is part of Palomar UU Fellowship in Vista, CA.

Phaedra Bonewits discusses the Life & Times of Isaac Bonewits, also the  unreleased title track "She Says" from Isaac Bonewits & Real Magick.  General Assembly plans and a new chapter in Maryland are also mentioned.

"I'm Pagan, Don't Bite!" is the third entry for this CUUPS Sermon Contest finalist. It comes from Joe Gonzales, Jr. who is from the UU Society of Stamford, CT where he's currently serving as President of the Board of Trustees.

Features the Rev. David Bumbaugh discussing Universalist history and presenting his vision of what a UU faith statement could look like. Also, news about UU and Pagan efforts to raise funds for tsunami relief, and a listing of places where people are working on starting CUUPS chapters.

"You Must Go Thru the Door" by Coleen Renee is featured as our second Sermon Contest finalist. Also, info on a scholarship for UU Seminarians to study shrine Shinto in Japan and new of local Earth-centered events.

This issue features the conclusion of Margot Adler's "State of Paganism Today" talk given at the 2006 General Assembly in St. Louis, MO. Also, we discuss plans to bring a CUUPS Convocation to this years General Assembly.

We start 2011 with our first finalist in the CUUPS Sermon Contest: Holly Anne Lux-Sullivan with her talk "The Gospel of Compost." Also, there a bit of chapter news as well as the chant "The Ocean is the Beginning" from a 1991 Chant Workshop led by Margot Adler.

An interview with Spelcastor and Sophia from the Moonpath CUUPS chapter in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

The last section of "UU Paganism in Liberal Religious Thought" by Rev. Dr. Rudha Dundzilla, includes an extensive Q&A discussion. Also, music by Cornell Kinderknecht from his 'Returning Home' album which can be found on iTunes.

This month features music from Lu Mitchell and the first half of "UU Paganism in Liberal Religious Thought" from the Rev. Dr. Rudra Dundzilla. For a pdf see http://www.uua.org/events/generalassembly/2007/choicesthat/30784.shtml

This includes "Personal Spiritual Practice for Pagans" a talk given by Denton CUUPS coordinator John Beckett at the 2010 North Texas Pagan Pride Day Celebration at Oak Cliff UU Church in Dallas, TX.

This episode features part of a panel discussion from the June 2010 General Assembly "Are You UU Enough" which included representatives from UU organizations focusing on Humanism, Judaism, Christianity, Mysticism, Buddhism and Paganism. Also includes a brief apology/explanation as to the absence of a July episode.

Includes David Pollard talking on the history of Earth-centered Spirituality in UUism, and Amanada Udis-Kessler performing her hymn "Mother Earth, Beloved Garden" which is #1067 Singing the Journey. Email her at audiskessler@coloradocollege.edu if you like to buy a copy of her CD by the same name.

This issue includes a lecture from Prof. Sara Pike on the religious experiences which shape the lives of Pagan radical environmental activists as well as news about CUUPS activities at the upcoming General Assembly in Minneapolis.

This issue includes several segmants from the 1999 GA Workshop "Paganism & Humanism: Can This Marriage Be Saved?" Featured speakers were: Rev. Patrick Price, Rev. Stephan Jonasson, Rev. Joan VanBecelaere and Rev. Dr. Kendyl Gibbons. Also, music from Nancy Vedder Shultz is featured.

This month we focus on Celtic Spirituality. Invocation by Lisa Willow-Dunne, lecture by Roxanne Reddington-Wilde and homily by the Rev. Robert Murphy. Also music from Omnia (www.worldofomnia.com) News on upcoming GA and letter from Our Freedom Coalition.

Margot Adler discusses the changes in Paganism and Pagan Festivals since the 1970's in the State of Paganism Today (from 2006) and Brian Schorr from Evergreen CUUPS in New Jersey talks about Everyday Magick from a service his chapter did at Montclair UU Church on 11/29/09. Music from Carole Eagleheart and Faith and the Muse (www.mercyground.com) help liven things up.

First episode of the CUUPS Podscast features basic info about CUUPS and an interview with British academic Michael York recorded at the Dec. 2009 Parliament of World Religions provided to us courtesy of the Pagan Newswire Collective.