Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa.
New Year’s Day
New Year's Day is a festival observed in most of the world on 1 January, the first day of the year in the modern Gregorian calendar.
Imbolc
Also called Imbolg, Candlemas, Brigantia, The Feast of the Waxing Light, and Oimelc. Imbolc celebrates the increasing strength of the God, given as the first and greatest gift of the Goddess. Many Wiccans honour the Goddess at this time as the source of fire, poetry, arts, crafts, agriculture and smith craft. It is a time […]
Valentine’s Day
It originated as a Christian feast day honoring one or two early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine and, through later folk traditions, has become a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance and love in many regions of the world.
Ostara
Celebrates the return of the Goddess-as-Maiden, the courting of the Goddess by the God, and the reawakening of the seeds within the earth.
Transgender Day of Visibility
International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual event occurring on March 31 dedicated to celebrating transgender and non-binary people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide, as well as a celebration of their contributions to society.
Earth Day
Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. First held on April 22, 1970, it now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally by EarthDay.org including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries.
Men’s Retreat
Men’s retreat will be held on April 25-27 at Mountain Springs Lodge (https://www.mtsprings.com/lodging – Pines Lodge) in the town of Plain, 14 miles north of Leavenworth. Our 2024 retreat went well. April 26-28 saw 16 0f us at Mountain Springs Lodge enjoying each other's company and the mountain atmosphere. A small bit of excitement - […]
Beltane
Also called Beltain, May Eve and May Day, Beltane celebrates the conjoining of the infinite potential of the Goddess with the life-sparking energy of the God in a sacred marriage, the basis of all creation. It is a time for balancing the feminine and masculine tides within the psyche as each celebrant prepares to participate […]
Harmony for Hope
Ditzler HallHarmony for Hope concert at WUUC
Harmony for Hope Concert – Romantic Winds
Ditzler HallHarmony for Hope Concert - Romantic Winds Sunday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at WUUC Music by Beethoven, Farrenc, and Rimsky-Korsakov Featuring Mark Salman on piano with Sean Osborn, Paul Rafanelli, Mark Robbins, Dan Williams, and Susan Telford Harmony for Hope is back for another season of world-class chamber music for a good cause, right […]
Ministry Council (z)
ZoomWUUC Ministry Council Meeting. Every other month on the Wednesdays: September 25, December 4, January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23. Contact: Barabara Bratchl
Litha
Also called Midsummer's Eve, Litha celebrates the consummation of the sacred marriage in which the energy of the God is poured out in the service of life. His sacrifice, resulting in his total immolation by the end of the season, sets the standard of self-giving in service to the Goddess. Litha comes on the June […]
Soul Matters Small Group
Soul Matters small group led by Ann Lu. Are you interested in more deeply exploring the monthly UU Soul Matters themes? Or would you like to be part of a small discussion group? Maybe both? I am currently facilitating a small zoom group every month that reviews and discusses material in the Soul Matters packet. […]
Newsletter Deadline
It’s time again to submit your articles, events, ministry accomplishments, and royalty-free photos for the July 2024 WUUC Newsletter. Please send your contributions to the office administrator at office@wuuc.org. Deadline will be by the end of the day if you wish to be included.