Chair and Accessible Yoga
Thursdays at 2 PM
At the UUCF Chapel

Join us for chair and adaptive yoga that is truly accessible to every body. Open to teens and adults that are looking to grow a yoga and meditation practice but find traditional classes uncomfortable or out of reach. Variations will be offered from the mat or a chair to allow you to gain the most from your practice. This is a great class for those recovering from an injury or seeking to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Some blocks, straps and mats will be provided, but please bring your own if you have them. Nae is certified in adaptive and trauma informed yoga and has completed her 200hr RYT certification.

Donations welcome but not required

May Labyrinth Clean-up
Wednesday, May 31st, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Our next Labyrinth walk is Saturday, June 3rd, which means it’s time to tidy up the Labyrinth! If you would like to help, please join us. This service to the community is not glamorous, but it is absolutely vital. With four volunteers, it only takes an hour to do.

Remember to wear clothes you can get dirty in and sunblock/bug spray if you need it

The most effective way to clear the stones of the Labyrinth is with a string trimmer. If you have one you can bring along, that would be awesome. We also have a few that are available for use. Spades and shears can also be useful for tidying the beds in the Labyrinth courtyard and clearing dirt where it’s piled up on the stones of the Labyrinth.

June Full Moon Labyrinth Walk & Drum Circle
Saturday, June 3rd, 8:30 PM
At the UUCF

Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! If the weather is good, this will be an outdoor, drumming walk. In the event of rain, we take our labyrinth practice indoors, into the Chapel and our canvas labyrinth.

The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments.

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 9 pm to allow enough time for your walk. For an in-depth article on Labyrinths and what to expect at one of our open walks, visit this link: https://pinkpaganpriestess.wordpress.com/…/an…/

Recommended donation of $5. Please help support Labyrinth Walks at the UUCF.

Donation Yoga for Advancing Beginners
Mondays at 1 PM (no class 5/22, 5/29, 6/14)
At the UUCF

One of the best ways we can stay resilient and healthy is to exercise and cultivate mindfulness. These donation classes with E-RYT 200 Irene Glasse are open to individuals fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks past their last vaccination/booster). At this time, masks are optional. An Advancing Beginners class is most accessible to people who have some basic familiarity with yoga and are able to comfortably take low lunge (lunge with one foot forward and the back knee touching the mat), tabletop, warrior two and other foundational yoga poses. Previous classes can be viewed here.

A Rainbow of Gods
Saturday, June 10th, 12 PM
At the UUCF and on Zoom

Join Brielle for a celebration of queerness in ancient and modern Hellenism. It’s a cultural cliche that the Greeks were “really gay.” But the ancient world had a different set of binaries, and the stories of queer women and trans folks have often been sidelined. Part UPG, part history lesson, and part discussion, this workshop explores how we can empower our community by queering our understanding of the Sacred.

Recommended donation: $10

To make a donation for the class, go to: http://www.frederickuu.org/about/Support_UUCF
Click: To Donate Click Here
Scroll down to Adult Spiritual Enrichment. Type in your donation amount, then write “FC – Gods” in the memo box.

Earth Centered Spirituality Service
Sunday, June 11th, 12 PM
At the UUCF

Join members of the Frederick CUUPS community for our monthly Earth Centered Spirituality Service. This time 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.”

Recommended donation of $5. Please either bring cash to the Earth Service or donate online.

To donate, visit http://www.frederickuu.org/about/Support_UUCF

Click: To Donate Click Here

Scroll down to Adult Spiritual Enrichment. Type in your donation amount, then write “FCUUPS” in the memo box

Reclaiming the Gift of Sacred Movement
Second Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee for a deep dive into learning to love and appreciate what our changing bodies can do. The Sacred Movement series meets the second Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Welcoming to all, focused on the differently-abled, aging, or traumatized body. We’ll start with a discussion of how to get out of the boxes we paint ourselves into, remove the ideas of what a dancer or sacred movement “should” look like and discuss the power movement has for healing and energy building. The second half of the class we’ll put that into practice as we experiment with movement and what that looks and feels like for us as individuals.

Renee was once a classically trained dancer with dreams of choreographing on Broadway. Several disabling events compounded to remove that dream and leave her with a body she no longer loved or recognized. After leaving an abusive marriage, she started to feel drawn back to her love of dance but felt she no longer could move in the way she once did. Experimentation in what she could do led to relearning, reclaiming and loving her body for all it has done for her. Unfortunately she quickly learned that yoga and dance classes in the area that advertised “being for everyone” did not mean her. She then made it her mission to become RYT certified in trauma-informed yoga for disabilities. She combines her knowledge of dance with her certification in yoga to create a unique and confidence building experience that truly is for EVERY body.

$10 Recommended Donation

FCUUPS Kids and Teens Litha Ritual
Sunday, June 11th, 3 PM
At the UUCF

Join us as we explore Litha and participate in a teen and child centered ritual.A grownups lounge is available for parents and guardians to relax while the children are in the ritual.
We will be working with plants and in the dirt, please come dressed appropriately.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens offers workshops and rituals appropriate for school age children elementary through high school. 

Shadow Work Circle
Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee and others who are doing their own Shadow Work in a safe space for sharing and learning from each other. The Shadow Work Circle meets once a month in a facilitated but not heavily structured meeting. Come prepared to discuss your own work or just to listen and be in community.

Recommended donation of $5/session.

Crafting Queer Ancestor Talismans
Friday, June 23rd, 7 PM
At the UUCF

In this workshop participants will learn about different ways to work with Queer Ancestors, including a short guided journey. Following the journey, participants will work to create tokens, talismans, and amulets to commemorate our shared community ancestors. These mementos can be placed in the home, given as gifts, incorporated into a personal queer spiritual practice, or carried the next day during Frederick Pride.

Participants are encouraged to bring an item to place on a Queer Ancestor community altar for the duration of the workshop.

Recommended donation: $10. Please bring cash or donate online.

To make an online donation, visit https://www.frederickuu.org/give
Click on “To Donate, Click here”
Select “Adult Spiritual Enrichment”
Type in the amount, select “once, now” for the Frequency, and type in “FC- Queer Ancestors” in the Note section.

Bio:

Ron Padrón (he/him/his) is a gay Cuban-American folk witch from the swamps of Florida now living in the mid-Atlantic with his husband and their small cryptid dog. He has been a member of the pagan community for two decades with specific interests in divination, Queer Ancestor veneration and necromancy, hedge witchery, and social justice activism. He is the creator of White Rose Witching through which he manages a blog sharing Queer Ancestor Spotlights and rituals, and hosts workshops across a variety of topics. He has presented at the Salem Witchcraft and Folklore Festival on spiritual activism, locally at Hallowed Homecoming discussing working with Queer Ancestors, and as a guest speaker for local pagan groups, historic sites, and small museums discussing colonial witchcraft politics and queer history.

June Labyrinth Clean-up
Wednesday, June 28th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Our next Labyrinth walk is Friday, June 30th, which means it’s time to tidy up the Labyrinth! If you would like to help, please join us. This service to the community is not glamorous, but it is absolutely vital. With four volunteers, it only takes an hour to do.

Remember to wear clothes you can get dirty in and sunblock/bug spray if you need it

The most effective way to clear the stones of the Labyrinth is with a string trimmer. If you have one you can bring along, that would be awesome. We also have a few that are available for use. Spades and shears can also be useful for tidying the beds in the Labyrinth courtyard and clearing dirt where it’s piled up on the stones of the Labyrinth.

Late June Full Moon Labyrinth Walk & Drum Circle
Friday, June 30th, 8:30 PM
At the UUCF

Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! If the weather is good, this will be an outdoor, drumming walk. In the event of rain, we take our labyrinth practice indoors, into the Chapel and our canvas labyrinth.

The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments.

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 9 pm to allow enough time for your walk. For an in-depth article on Labyrinths and what to expect at one of our open walks, visit this link: https://pinkpaganpriestess.wordpress.com/…/an…/

Recommended donation of $5. Please help support Labyrinth Walks at the UUCF.

Introduction to Heathenry
Monday, July 3rd, 7 PM
At the UUCF and on Zoom

Heathens are Pagans that follow the ancient Norse, Germanic, and Anglo-Saxon pantheons. Their beliefs were widespread throughout the Scandinavian countries of northern Europe, Germany, Ireland, Iceland, the Mediterranean, and even North America.

This workshop will cover the basics of the modern belief system known as Heathenry from a Norse Heathen perspective. You will learn a basic overview of Heathen Cosmology, Gods, and ritual practice. This will in turn allow you to delve further into this spiritual path with a good understanding of what and what not to do. The Introduction to Heathenry workshop teaches inclusive Heathenry – we are inclusive and welcoming to all who wish to learn about and practice Heathenry. We stand in support of Declaration 127 and in opposition to the AFA and other folkish, discriminatory groups.

No prior knowledge of Heathen beliefs or practices is necessary. This workshop will be led by Ash Glasse, gothar of Elk Ridge Kindred. A Zoom feed will also be offered. Please email FCUUPS(at)gmail(dot)com for the zoom link.

Recommended donation: $10. Please bring cash or visit FrederickUU.org/give. Click “To Donate click here.” Select “Adult Spiritual Enrichment.” Write in your donation amount, select “once, now” from the “Frequency” drop-down, and write “FC-Heathenry” in the Note box.

Earth Centered Spirituality Service
Sunday, July 9th, 12 PM
At the UUCF

Join members of the Frederick CUUPS community for our monthly Earth Centered Spirituality Service. This time 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.”

Recommended donation of $5. Please either bring cash to the Earth Service or donate online.

To donate, visit http://www.frederickuu.org/about/Support_UUCF

Click: To Donate Click Here

Scroll down to Adult Spiritual Enrichment. Type in your donation amount, then write “FCUUPS” in the memo box

Reclaiming the Gift of Sacred Movement
Second Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee for a deep dive into learning to love and appreciate what our changing bodies can do. The Sacred Movement series meets the second Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Welcoming to all, focused on the differently-abled, aging, or traumatized body. We’ll start with a discussion of how to get out of the boxes we paint ourselves into, remove the ideas of what a dancer or sacred movement “should” look like and discuss the power movement has for healing and energy building. The second half of the class we’ll put that into practice as we experiment with movement and what that looks and feels like for us as individuals.

Renee was once a classically trained dancer with dreams of choreographing on Broadway. Several disabling events compounded to remove that dream and leave her with a body she no longer loved or recognized. After leaving an abusive marriage, she started to feel drawn back to her love of dance but felt she no longer could move in the way she once did. Experimentation in what she could do led to relearning, reclaiming and loving her body for all it has done for her. Unfortunately she quickly learned that yoga and dance classes in the area that advertised “being for everyone” did not mean her. She then made it her mission to become RYT certified in trauma-informed yoga for disabilities. She combines her knowledge of dance with her certification in yoga to create a unique and confidence building experience that truly is for EVERY body.

$10 Recommended Donation

Open Blót (Heathen Ceremony)
Sunday, July 9th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Join Elk Ridge Kindred for a blót (pronounced blōt), which is a traditional way of toasting and honoring Deity and our ancestors. Elk Ridge Kindred is a small local group who practice the Norse traditions of Heathenry. While open to the public, blóts require supplies, so we are asking that people make reservations by emailing ElkRidgeKindred(at)gmail(dot)com if you wish to attend.

Please bring your own horn or ritual cup, donations of mead/other libations are welcome.

Elk Ridge Kindred practices #inclusiveheathenry and seeks to foster openness and inclusivity both individually and through our religious practices.

From Hearth to Hall: Heathen Practices for the Everyday
Monday, July 10th, 7 PM
At the UUCF and on Zoom

Join Ash Glasse, the Gothar (priestx) of Elk Ridge Kindred and members of Frederick CUUPS on Monday, July 10th, at 7 PM Eastern for a workshop on everyday Heathenry.

This class will demonstrate foundations for building a daily practice as a Heathen. We will cover personal solitary practices, Hearth practices for the home, starting or joining a group, and some common ritual forms used in Heathenry.

“From Hearth to Hall” teaches inclusive Heathenry – we are inclusive and welcoming to all who wish to learn about and practice Heathenry. We stand in support of Declaration 127 and in opposition to the AFA and other folkish, discriminatory groups.

A Zoom feed will also be offered. Please email FCUUPS(at)gmail(dot)com for the zoom link.

Recommended donation: $10. Please bring cash or visit FrederickUU.org/give. Click “To Donate click here.” Select “Adult Spiritual Enrichment.” Write in your donation amount, select “once, now” from the “Frequency” drop-down, and write “FC-Heathenry” in the Note box.

Shadow Work Circle
Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee and others who are doing their own Shadow Work in a safe space for sharing and learning from each other. The Shadow Work Circle meets once a month in a facilitated but not heavily structured meeting. Come prepared to discuss your own work or just to listen and be in community.

Recommended donation of $5/session.

FCUUPS Kids Family Potluck & Game Night
Saturday, July 15th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Join FCUUPS Kids for a family potluck (sign up genius will be available soon to avoid a whole meal of cookies ) and games. We will all eat together. After the potluck, the children will move to their own space with childcare provided by donation. They are welcome to bring their own games to share and come in their PJs for a fun night with friends.
Grown ups are encouraged to bring a card or board game to share. Depending on the number of players and games available, we’ll determine what to play once we get there. We’ll have the space to have multiple games going at once if we have enough players. BYOB is welcome in moderation. Please remember this is an all ages family event.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens offers workshops and rituals appropriate for school age children elementary through high school. 

Learning the Runes
Mondays July 17th, 24th, and 31st, at 7 PM
At the UUCF and on Zoom

Join Ash Glasse, the Gothar (priestx) of Elk Ridge Kindred and members of Frederick CUUPS for a three session workshop series on learning the Runes: the ancient Norse alphabet and magical system.

This series will cover the names, associations and myths of each Rune as well as how to use Runes in magic and divination. Each session will focus on one aett – one 8 Rune set from the 24 Runes of the Elder Futhark.

Classes are approximately 2 hours. This class will be offered in person and on Zoom. Please email FCUUPS(at)gmail(dot)com for the Zoom link.

In person attendees: please bring a notebook and pen or pencil. If you have a set of Runes, you are welcome to bring them for reference and practice, but you do not need to own Runes to take the series.

“Learning the Runes” teaches inclusive Heathenry – we are inclusive and welcoming to all who wish to learn about and practice Heathenry. We stand in support of Declaration 127 and in opposition to the AFA and other folkish, discriminatory groups.

Zoom attendees: please have a notebook and pen or pencil nearby. In order to participate in the practice portion of the class, you will need a set of Elder Futhark Runes.

Recommended donation of $10 per session. Please bring cash or visit FrederickUU.org/give. Click “To Donate click here.” Select “Adult Spiritual Enrichment.” Write in your donation amount, select “once, now” from the “Frequency” drop-down, and write “FC-Heathenry” in the Note box.

Ritual Jewelry Making Workshop
Saturday, July 22nd, 3 PM
At the UUCF

During this workshop learn about common correspondences for deities, moon cycles, sabbats, etc, and an understanding of skills needed to create a variety of jewelry pieces. You will come away with a bracelet of your own creation and the knowledge to continue creating ritual jewelry on your own.

Workshop includes a workbook and a variety of materials for bracelet construction (including hypoallergenic and non-metal based options).

Preregistration is required to cover class supplies. Sliding scale payment options are available for folks facing financial challenges. Register here.

FCUUPS Kids Elements Workshop
Sunday, July 23rd, 3 PM
At the UUCF

In our second energy focused workshop we will use our previous explorations into the elements and learn about their energetic makeup and uses when working with them.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens offers workshops and rituals appropriate for school age children elementary through high school. 

July Labyrinth Clean-up
Wednesday, July 26th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Our next Labyrinth walk is Friday, July 28th, which means it’s time to tidy up the Labyrinth! If you would like to help, please join us. This service to the community is not glamorous, but it is absolutely vital. With four volunteers, it only takes an hour to do.

Remember to wear clothes you can get dirty in and sunblock/bug spray if you need it

The most effective way to clear the stones of the Labyrinth is with a string trimmer. If you have one you can bring along, that would be awesome. We also have a few that are available for use. Spades and shears can also be useful for tidying the beds in the Labyrinth courtyard and clearing dirt where it’s piled up on the stones of the Labyrinth.

July Full Moon Labyrinth Walk & Drum Circle
Friday, July 28th, 8:30 PM
At the UUCF

Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! If the weather is good, this will be an outdoor, drumming walk. In the event of rain, we take our labyrinth practice indoors, into the Chapel and our canvas labyrinth.

The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments.

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 9 pm to allow enough time for your walk. For an in-depth article on Labyrinths and what to expect at one of our open walks, visit this link: https://pinkpaganpriestess.wordpress.com/…/an…/

Recommended donation of $5. Please help support Labyrinth Walks at the UUCF.

Open Lughnasadh Ritual
Saturday, August 5th, 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Frederick CUUPS for an open, family-friendly Lughnasadh Ritual! Lughnasadh marks the beginning of harvest season and falls at the midway point between the summer solstice and the autumnal equinox. At this time, we take joy in the abundance of the world around us and celebrate our first harvests of summer bounty. Details TBA.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens Lughnasadh Ritual
Sunday, August 6th, 3 PM
At the UUCF

Join us as we explore Lughnasadh and participate in a child centered ritual. A grownups lounge is available for parents and guardians to relax while the children are in the ritual. We’ll be making butter and breaking bread together.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens offers workshops and rituals appropriate for school age children elementary through high school. 

Orlog, Wyrd, and Luck
Monday, August 7th, 7 PM
At the UUCF and on Zoom

Join Ash Glasse, the Gothar (priestx) of Elk Ridge Kindred and members of Frederick CUUPS for a workshop on the Heathen concepts of Orlog, Wyrd and Luck.

We are constantly building our own fate. Who we associate with and where we come from all come into play when building our metaphysical store of energy. Our decisions open and close possibilities. Our friendships influence the path we’re on. What’s the best way to build a strong energetic framework?

Orlog, Wyrd, and Luck are important parts of Heathen spirituality. This workshop will focus on these three concepts, how they are connected, and how to positively increase their influences in your life and the lives of people you choose to spend your time with.

“Orlog, Wyrd, and Luck” teaches inclusive Heathenry – we are inclusive and welcoming to all who wish to learn about and practice Heathenry. We stand in support of Declaration 127 and in opposition to the AFA and other folkish, discriminatory groups.

A Zoom feed will also be offered. Please email FCUUPS(at)gmail(dot)com for the zoom link.

Recommended donation: $10. Please bring cash or visit FrederickUU.org/give. Click “To Donate click here.” Select “Adult Spiritual Enrichment.” Write in your donation amount, select “once, now” from the “Frequency” drop-down, and write “FC-Heathenry” in the Note box.

Shadow Work Circle
Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee and others who are doing their own Shadow Work in a safe space for sharing and learning from each other. The Shadow Work Circle meets once a month in a facilitated but not heavily structured meeting. Come prepared to discuss your own work or just to listen and be in community.

Recommended donation of $5/session.

Earth Centered Spirituality Service
Sunday, August 13th, 12 PM
At the UUCF

Join members of the Frederick CUUPS community for our monthly Earth Centered Spirituality Service. This time 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.”

Recommended donation of $5. Please either bring cash to the Earth Service or donate online.

To donate, visit http://www.frederickuu.org/about/Support_UUCF

Click: To Donate Click Here

Scroll down to Adult Spiritual Enrichment. Type in your donation amount, then write “FCUUPS” in the memo box

Reclaiming the Gift of Sacred Movement
Second Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee for a deep dive into learning to love and appreciate what our changing bodies can do. The Sacred Movement series meets the second Sunday of the month at 1:30 PM.

Welcoming to all, focused on the differently-abled, aging, or traumatized body. We’ll start with a discussion of how to get out of the boxes we paint ourselves into, remove the ideas of what a dancer or sacred movement “should” look like and discuss the power movement has for healing and energy building. The second half of the class we’ll put that into practice as we experiment with movement and what that looks and feels like for us as individuals.

Renee was once a classically trained dancer with dreams of choreographing on Broadway. Several disabling events compounded to remove that dream and leave her with a body she no longer loved or recognized. After leaving an abusive marriage, she started to feel drawn back to her love of dance but felt she no longer could move in the way she once did. Experimentation in what she could do led to relearning, reclaiming and loving her body for all it has done for her. Unfortunately she quickly learned that yoga and dance classes in the area that advertised “being for everyone” did not mean her. She then made it her mission to become RYT certified in trauma-informed yoga for disabilities. She combines her knowledge of dance with her certification in yoga to create a unique and confidence building experience that truly is for EVERY body.

$10 Recommended Donation

Queer Identities in Heathenry
Monday, August 14th, 7 PM
At the UUCF and on Zoom

Join Ash Glasse, the Gothar (priestx) of Elk Ridge Kindred and members of Frederick CUUPS for a workshop on Queer Identities in Heathenry.

This class will explore examples of diverse gender identity in Heathen Lore. We will discuss how these examples can help us to create a more inclusive and gender expansive Heathen Practice that is welcoming to individuals of all genders and gender expression.

“Queer Identities in Heathenry” teaches inclusive Heathenry – we are inclusive and welcoming to all who wish to learn about and practice Heathenry. We stand in support of Declaration 127 and in opposition to the AFA and other folkish, discriminatory groups.

A Zoom feed will also be offered. Please email FCUUPS(at)gmail(dot)com for the zoom link.

Recommended donation: $10. Please bring cash or visit FrederickUU.org/give. Click “To Donate click here.” Select “Adult Spiritual Enrichment.” Write in your donation amount, select “once, now” from the “Frequency” drop-down, and write “FC-Heathenry” in the Note box.

August Labyrinth Clean-up
Wednesday, August 20th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Our next Labyrinth walk is Friday, September 1st, which means it’s time to tidy up the Labyrinth! If you would like to help, please join us. This service to the community is not glamorous, but it is absolutely vital. With four volunteers, it only takes an hour to do.

Remember to wear clothes you can get dirty in and sunblock/bug spray if you need it

The most effective way to clear the stones of the Labyrinth is with a string trimmer. If you have one you can bring along, that would be awesome. We also have a few that are available for use. Spades and shears can also be useful for tidying the beds in the Labyrinth courtyard and clearing dirt where it’s piled up on the stones of the Labyrinth.

September Full Moon Labyrinth Walk & Drum Circle
Friday, September 1st, 7:30 PM
At the UUCF

Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! If the weather is good, this will be an outdoor, drumming walk. In the event of rain, we take our labyrinth practice indoors, into the Chapel and our canvas labyrinth.

The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments.

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. For an in-depth article on Labyrinths and what to expect at one of our open walks, visit this link: https://pinkpaganpriestess.wordpress.com/…/an…/

Recommended donation of $5. Please help support Labyrinth Walks at the UUCF.

Shadow Work Circle
Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee and others who are doing their own Shadow Work in a safe space for sharing and learning from each other. The Shadow Work Circle meets once a month in a facilitated but not heavily structured meeting. Come prepared to discuss your own work or just to listen and be in community.

Recommended donation of $5/session.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens Family Camp-out
Saturday, September 23rd, 6 PM – Sunday, September 24th, 9 AM
At the UUCF

Last year’s favorite has returned! Join us as we explore Mabon and gather in community. Lots of fun and of course a fire with s’mores to end the night. We’ll have breakfast and pack up, leaving the grounds clean before the start of the 10:30 Sunday Service.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens offers workshops and rituals appropriate for school age children elementary through high school. 

September Labyrinth Clean-up
Wednesday, September 27th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Our next Labyrinth walk is Friday, September 29th, which means it’s time to tidy up the Labyrinth! If you would like to help, please join us. This service to the community is not glamorous, but it is absolutely vital. With four volunteers, it only takes an hour to do.

Remember to wear clothes you can get dirty in and sunblock/bug spray if you need it

The most effective way to clear the stones of the Labyrinth is with a string trimmer. If you have one you can bring along, that would be awesome. We also have a few that are available for use. Spades and shears can also be useful for tidying the beds in the Labyrinth courtyard and clearing dirt where it’s piled up on the stones of the Labyrinth.

Late September Full Moon Labyrinth Walk & Drum Circle
Friday, September 29th, 7 PM
At the UUCF

Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! If the weather is good, this will be an outdoor, drumming walk. In the event of rain, we take our labyrinth practice indoors, into the Chapel and our canvas labyrinth.

The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments.

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 7:30 pm to allow enough time for your walk. For an in-depth article on Labyrinths and what to expect at one of our open walks, visit this link: https://pinkpaganpriestess.wordpress.com/…/an…/

Recommended donation of $5. Please help support Labyrinth Walks at the UUCF.

Earth Centered Spirituality Service
Sunday, October 1st, 3 PM
At the UUCF

Join Lauren for a crash course on veneration art and creative mindfulness.

Explore the use of symbolism in art over the centuries and learn to create your own catalog of associated imagery, color, pattern, etc that relate to your deities and ancestors. We will release tension and ground before connecting to our own mental database. A mind mapping exercise will allow us to reveal our own personal correspondences with the deities and ancestor to draw inspiration from during creation.

No prior creative experience required. All supplies to create a 5”x5” composition will be provided. Just bring curiosity, a longer for a deeper connection to your ancestors and deities, and an open heart.

Preregistration is required to cover class supplies. Sliding scale payment options are available for folks facing financial challenges. Register here.

Earth Centered Spirituality Service
Sunday, October 8th, 12 PM
At the UUCF

Join members of the Frederick CUUPS community for our monthly Earth Centered Spirituality Service. This time 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.”

Recommended donation of $5. Please either bring cash to the Earth Service or donate online.

To donate, visit http://www.frederickuu.org/about/Support_UUCF

Click: To Donate Click Here

Scroll down to Adult Spiritual Enrichment. Type in your donation amount, then write “FCUUPS” in the memo box

Shadow Work Circle
Second Tuesday of the month at 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Renee and others who are doing their own Shadow Work in a safe space for sharing and learning from each other. The Shadow Work Circle meets once a month in a facilitated but not heavily structured meeting. Come prepared to discuss your own work or just to listen and be in community.

Recommended donation of $5/session.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens Samhain Ritual
Sunday, October 15th, 3 PM
At the UUCF

Join us as we explore Samhain and participate in a teen and child centered ritual.
A grownups lounge is available for parents and guardians to relax while the children are in the ritual.

Open Samhain Ritual
Saturday, October 21st, 7 PM
At the UUCF

Join Frederick CUUPS for an open Samhain Ritual. Details TBA.

October Labyrinth Clean-up
Wednesday, October 25th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

It’s time to clean up the Labyrinth one last time for the year. If you would like to help, please join us. This service to the community is not glamorous, but it is absolutely vital. With four volunteers, it only takes an hour to do.

Remember to wear clothes you can get dirty in and sunblock/bug spray if you need it

The most effective way to clear the stones of the Labyrinth is with a string trimmer. If you have one you can bring along, that would be awesome. We also have a few that are available for use. Spades and shears can also be useful for tidying the beds in the Labyrinth courtyard and clearing dirt where it’s piled up on the stones of the Labyrinth.

October Full Moon Labyrinth Walk & Drum Circle
Friday, October 27th, 7 PM
At the UUCF

Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! If the weather is good, this will be an outdoor, drumming walk. In the event of rain or cold temperatures, we take our labyrinth practice indoors, into the Chapel and our canvas labyrinth.

The first half hour will be a quiet walk, the remainder drumming, so feel free to bring hand drums and other percussion instruments.

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 7:30 pm to allow enough time for your walk. For an in-depth article on Labyrinths and what to expect at one of our open walks, visit this link: https://pinkpaganpriestess.wordpress.com/…/an…/

Recommended donation of $5. Please help support Labyrinth Walks at the UUCF.

FCUUPS Kids Family Potluck & Game Night
Saturday, November 18th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

Join FCUUPS Kids for a family potluck (sign up genius will be available soon to avoid a whole meal of cookies ) and games. We will all eat together. After the potluck, the children will move to their own space with childcare provided by donation. They are welcome to bring their own games to share and come in their PJs for a fun night with friends.
Grown ups are encouraged to bring a card or board game to share. Depending on the number of players and games available, we’ll determine what to play once we get there. We’ll have the space to have multiple games going at once if we have enough players. BYOB is welcome in moderation. Please remember this is an all ages family event.

FCUUPS Kids & Teens offers workshops and rituals appropriate for school age children elementary through high school. 

FCUUPS Kids Legends Lodge
Saturday, December 9th, 6 PM
At the UUCF

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. This Legends Lodge is being jointly hosted with Frederick CUUPS Kids, our Pagan scouting program. Families are encouraged to wear their comfiest jammies, bring a pillow, blanket and maybe even a stuffy that loves stories as much as we do. This event will be open to the whole CUUPS community with children or families with a tale to tell given priority in the sign up. Legends and stories should be all-ages appropriate, preferably dealing with winter or winter holidays and can be told in under 5-10 minutes. We will provide hot cocoa and encourage families to bring goodies (with ingredients) to share.

Email frederickcuupskids@gmail.com to sign up for a story telling spot and let us know what your story will be (so we don’t have repeats!).

Recommended donation of $5. Also, if you have large floor cushions or pillows and don’t mind them being used, please bring them along. We’re hoping to make a big cushy nest as one of the seating options (along with tables and chairs).