Single Date Events/Short Series:

Shadow Work: Embracing Your Darkness
Wednesday, February 3rd, 7 PM   Join longtime Heathen witch Emily Sylvest for a beginner’s introduction to basic shadow work. While this workshop is designed specifically for those new to shadow work, everyone is welcome to join. Recommended tools for this workshop are : Journal/Notebook and writing instrument, printed photo of yourself, a small bowl of fresh water (feel free to add flowers, herbs, oils), a candle and lighter, and incense.  This workshop will be recorded. This class will be presented on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation for class is $10. Facebook event here.    

Frederick CUUPS Imbolc Ritual
Friday, February 5th, 7 PM
  The smallest flame can bring light into even the coldest, darkest night, and so we will honor the sparks that, together, grow into a fiery blaze. In this Imbolc ritual, we will honor the theme of hope and the growing light that is returning to the world. We will feel our hope rekindled within us. This ritual will allow space for visioning, reflection, and intention setting by meditating on the Thorns, Buds, and Blooms currently sprouting from the cold earth in the gardens of our lives and community.   Supplies Needed:
Three Candles.
Three strips of paper (for burning).
A writing utensil.
A safe vessel in which to burn your papers.   This ritual will be presented on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation for the ritual is $5. Facebook event here.    

Dark Moon Meditation: The Shadow Self
Thursday, February 11th, 7 PM
  Join longtime Heathen witch Emily Sylvest for a Dark Moon Meditation, where we will connect to the Darkness of the Moon and our own Shadow Self. All are welcome to join. This meditation will be presented on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation for class is $10. Facebook event here.    

Earth Centered Spirituality Service: Tarot 101
Sunday, February 14th, 12 PM  

The monthly Earth Service provides an opportunity to focus on the Sixth Source of Unitarian Universalism: “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.”  The Frederick CUUPS Ostara ritual will work with the Archetypes of some of the Major Arcana in Tarot. In support of that work, the February and March Earth Services will offer a Tarot 101 focus. This month’s service will focus on the Court cards and Suites. The March 14th service will focus on the Major Arcana. This month’s Earth Service is led by Raven and will be hosted on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation for the Earth Service is $5. Facebook event here.    

Legends Lodge Tavern
Friday, February 19th, 7 PM   Join us for an evening of myth and community at Legends Lodge! The Lodge is a place to gather with friends for the sharing of stories from our faith paths. You’re welcome to listen or to share! This month’s theme is ‘The Origin of Things’ (how the Sun got in the sky, where the raven found his voice, etc). Ancient and contemporary myths welcome.   If you would like to tell a story, please plan to speak for no more than 10 minutes. The Lodge will take place on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation is $5. Facebook event here.    

An Introduction to Kemet
Wednesday, February 24th, 7 PM   Kemet is the original name of the lands that we now call Egypt. Join Lady Amber Dawn for a discussion on what made Egypt the dark, mysterious and wonderful lands that we know of! She will discuss the rise and fall of Kemet, its people including the historical Moors, the original Black people, the customs, the dress and the religion of the Kemetians and Moors!   This class will be presented on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation for class is $10. Facebook event here.    

Frederick CUUPS Witching Hour
Friday, February 26th, 7 PM

Join members of the Frederick 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! Email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Facebook event here.  

Full Moon Divination Circle
Saturday, February 27th, 7 PM
  Join Heather and the Frederick CUUPS Community on Full Moon nights at 7 PM Eastern for a Divination Circle! This facilitated open discussion circle is an opportunity for the FCUUPS community to meet up and exchange ideas and techniques surrounding the different types of divination we all use.  Facebook event here.   Upcoming sessions are:
Saturday, February 27th, 7 PM   Please email CUUPS@frederickuu.org for the Zoom link.    

Earth Centered Spirituality Service: Tarot 101
Sunday, March 14th, 12 PM   The monthly Earth Service provides an opportunity to focus on the Sixth Source of Unitarian Universalism: “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.”  The Frederick CUUPS Ostara ritual will work with the Archetypes of some of the Major Arcana in Tarot. In support of that work, the March Earth Service will focus on learning about the Major Arcana. This month’s Earth Service is led by Raven and will be hosted on Zoom. Please email CUUPS@FrederickUU.org for the Zoom link. Recommended donation for the Earth Service is $5. Facebook event here.