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Moon Circle: Oya (Feb 2018)

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For those taking the Moon Circle class in person, or wanting to follow along from home, here are this month’s links.

HOMEWORK

Homework is “pick your level.”

Thinking
Questions:Oya – Change, and Starting Over		  1) How do we develop a relationship with change that allows for graceful acceptance, while giving us room to explore our feelings?

How do we craft a rooted yet flexible approach to life that invites change in without risking our integrity?

2) Tell a brief story about a significant change at any point in your life that was completely unexpected. How did it affect or change your life?  Did you welcome or resist the change? 

Was there a message or lesson in the experience that nourished you spiritually?

Were you surprised at how you handled it?

3) Tell a brief story about a significant change in your life that you purposefully created. What did you lose and what did you gain in the process? Did the change bring you the gifts and challenges you hoped for? 

4) Do you usually embrace change or avoid it? 

It is possible to be “addicted” to change, to the adrenalin rush of leaving frustrations behind and stepping out into the unknown?

Is it possible to call something “security” when really it’s being in a rut?

How do you balance the spiritual and practical rewards or change with the risks of change?

5) Ask yourself — “Where have I become too complacent? Have my routines gone past “comfortable” and into a rut?

How does fear of the unknown stifle my personal growth?”

6) What would you like Oya to destroy and then transform and rebuild in your life?
Small Read your two other deity sheets.
Medium: All the above PLUS

  • Try one charm from either deity sheet.
Large: All the above PLUS
DIY Mix and match your own combo from above and/or select another working that interests you related to this month’s theme.

Ideas:

February News

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Thanks to those who attended Imbolc on Feb 3 and the Feb 4th monthly meeting!  Here’s the notes if you missed it.

CALENDAR

The calendar has been updated with new classes.  We now have more Labyrinth Walking sessions and “The Iliad” series will be starting in April.  You can download and print the updates here:

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Our Google Calendar now has events posted out to June 1st.

SOLAR RITUALS

Our Ostara ritual will be on Mar 24 and there will be opportunities to volunteer. Email us if you feel called to help with set up, call a corner, pass out cake and ale and similar.

If you feel called to lead Beltane, please email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org.  If you need help, we can pair you with an experienced leader.

LUNAR RITUALS

The Jan – June block of Moon Circle is now full.  No more students will be taken. We are trying something new and providing some info for the “at home players” who wish to study along with us. January was “Skadi.”

Our next block will be July – December and email registration will open June 1st.  We will continue our exploration of various deities.

CLASSES 

Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs continues.  Please note date changes on the calendar as we accommodate the new Labyrinth Walking Sessions.

Circle of Song continues in the Spring term on  2nd Saturdays from 1 PM – 3 PM.   This is “easy choir” for the non-singers and experienced singers wanting to play!  Bring your smartphone or tablet to access lyrics if you do not have the book. Kids welcome.

Walking the Labyrinth starts this month on Feb 22, 2018.  This theme will be on 4th thursdays.

The Iliad is a 4 session DVD course that begins April 5, 2018.

CRAFT CIRCLE

coiled bowls

This month’s topic is “Coiled Bowls.” Get an introduction to the world of yarn basket coiling with this $5 kit. This kit is ready to go for any crafter, even for someone at a beginner skill level.This type basket can be made in a single weekend. The finished project makes one complete basket which measures roughly 5 inches (12.7 cm) round and 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall.

We also have the coiling if you opt to choose your own colors for your bowl. Please bring 120 yards of acrylic yarn or Lily “Sugar and Cream” cotton yarn.
MOVIE NITE

Come join us each month on 3rd Sundays in Room 9 for movie night fun. It’s BYO dinner, watch, and discuss! In February we are watching Maleficient (PG).

Form Wikipedia:
“Maleficent is a 2014 American dark fantasy film directed by Robert Stromberg from a screenplay by Linda Woolverton, and starring Angelina Jolie as the titular character with Sharlto Copley, Elle Fanning, Sam Riley, Imelda Staunton, Juno Temple, and Lesley Manvillein supporting roles.
Loosely inspired by Charles Perrault’s original fairy tale and Walt Disney‘s 1959 animated film Sleeping Beauty, the film portrays the story from the perspective of the eponymous antagonist, depicting her conflicted relationship with the princess and king of a corrupt kingdom.[4]”

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next 1st Sunday Monthly Meeting is Mar 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM in Room 1. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Guests welcome to attend.

Here we discuss how the past ritual went, plan for next ritual, classes, craft circles, and more. Lunch at a nearby restaurant follows for those wanting to enjoy fellowship after the meeting.

Questions or more info?  Please email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

The Iliad

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From the wrath of Achilles to the machinations of Agamemnon that led to the fall of Troy, the Iliad is one of the most compelling meditations on the human condition ever written. Take an in-depth look atHomer’s epic Greek poem in The Iliad of Homer and realize why this literary masterpiece is held in such high regard.

Come join us for this 4 session DVD film course!

WHEN AND WHERE

Thursdays 7 PM – 9 PM starting April 5, 2018 at

Room 1
First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson St
Orlando FL 32803

REGISTRATION AND COST

This class is FREE and is considered “Drop-in” friendly – come for all or just your favorites in this 4 week series! Donations welcome to help support our work.

SYLLABUS

Full description of each segment at https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/iliad-of-homer.html

Suggested translations:

The Iliad of Homer by Richmond Lattimore (Translator),‎ Homer  (Author)

 

Apr 5, 2018

Class 1: The Iliad of Homer
  • Introduction to Homeric Epic
  • The Homeric Question
  • Glory, Honor, and the Wrath of Achilles (Read 1-2)
Apr 12, 2018

Class 2: The Iliad of Homer
  • Within the Walls of Troy (Read 3-6)
  • The Embassy to Achilles (Read 7-9)
  • The Paradox of Glory (Read 10-12)
Apr 19, 2018

Class 3: The Iliad of Homer
  • The Role of the Gods (Read 13-15)
  • The Longest Day
  • The Death of Patrokios (Read 16-17)
May 3, 2018

Class 4: The Iliad of Homer
  • Achilles Returns to Battle (Read 18-21)
  • Achilles and Hektor (Read 22)
  • Enemies Tear’s – Achilles and Priam (Read 23-24)

CONTACT
Email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org for more info or to be put on  the reminder list for this class.

Labyrinth Walking

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LabyrinthIn the 2018 Spring Term from February to June, First Unitarian is offering Thursday Night meditation/contemplative classes in various themes.

  • 1st Thursdays are a 4 part series called “Self Care as a Radical Act”  and are led by Gaby.
  • The second Thursday of each month, Rev. Kathy will lead a Mindfulness Meditation session from 7:00-8:00 pm.
  • Third Thursdays are in development.

On the fourth Thursday of each month, again from 7:00-8:00 pm, Rev. Kathy, with support from Mystic Grove, will lead a Walking the Labyrinth session. We will be reaching out to the community and inviting those unfamiliar with labyrinth practice for an introduction as we welcome those who are familiar to an opportunity to practice with a group.

Dates for just the Labyrinth theme are

 

Moon Circle: Skadi (Jan 2018)

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For those taking the Moon Circle class in person, or wanting to follow along from home, here are this month’s links.

ORIENTATION HANDOUTS

Where do you fall on these:

HOMEWORK

Homework is “pick your level.”

Many people think “courage” means “not being afraid.” But, courage is a quality that people can draw on when they must do something, even when they are afraid. Courage is what allows you to be yourself, to take risks, to have convictions, and to stand up for what you believe, even when it is hard to do so. Skadi had to draw on courage to avenge her father’s death. She also had to draw on courage while trying to make her marriage work. Then she had to draw on courage to let her marriage part ways.

Thinking
Questions:		 What are the moments in your life when you have felt called to take a courageous stand, or to be courageous? Reflect on what happened when you were courageous.

When do you wish you could have been more courageous? What held you back?

Over the past several days/weeks/months, have you seen examples of people being courageous?

Has anything happened in the course of your day/week/ month where you had to summon up courage?

Is there something you have been thinking about doing but haven’t had the courage to do? Is now the time for you to do it? If you are still struggling, what help do you need or what steps can you take towards doing it.
Small Read your two other deity sheets.

Take a look at some Nordic Paganism links:
Medium: All the above PLUS

  • Try one charm from either deity sheet.
Large: All the above PLUS
DIY Mix and match your own combo from above and/or select another working that interests you related to this month’s theme.

January News

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Thanks to those who attended the Jan 7th monthly meeting!  Here’s the notes if you missed it.

EVENTS

The Spring Term Brochure and calendar are available! Download and print yours and keep up with what’s being offered.

Spring 2018 MG PR Material

SOLAR RITUALS

Our Feb 3 Imbolc ritual will be guest led by the Twisted Oak Coven in the Alexandrian tradition. Ostara on  Mar 24 has a leader. If you feel called to lead Beltane, please email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org.  If you need help, we can pair you with an experienced leader.

LUNAR RITUALS

Moon Circle returns on January 26, 2018 and will be inspired by Gathering for Goddess by B. Melusine Mihaltses.  Both men and women can attend as we study different deities each month.  There will be a main deity plus a few extra for homework reading. Handouts are digital.  There is still space in the Jan- June block.  We meet 4th fridays for study and lunar worship. Learn more here. 

CLASSES 

Decoding the Secrets of Egyptian Hieroglyphs class got off to a good start.  The students learned how to write their first names and began learning the rest of the alphabet.  You can drop in at any of the other sessions!

Circle of Song continues in the Spring term on  2nd Saturdays from 1 PM – 3 PM.   This is “easy choir” for the non-singers and experienced singers wanting to play!  Bring your smartphone or tablet to access lyrics if you do not have the book. Kids welcome.

CRAFT CIRCLE

This month you can learn how to make crochet slippers with a flip flop bottom. We will be using this tutorial:
https://makeanddocrew.com/free-crochet-slippers-pattern-flip-flops-sole/

MOVIE NITE

Come join us each month on 3rd Sundays in Room 9 for movie night fun. It’s BYO dinner, watch, and discuss! This month we are watching “The Witches of Eastwick.”

“Three single women in a picturesque village have their wishes granted, at a cost, when a mysterious and flamboyant man arrives in their lives…”

CUUPS CONVOCATION
April 20-22, 2018 in Ft. Meyers


This year’s convocation is in Ft. Meyers.  Some of the speakers are John Beckett, Betty Osceola,  and Jerrie Hildebrand. The event is about many earth and nature centered traditions. There will also be vendors and a table to purchase your chapter’s CUUPS materials. Rituals will be led by the CUUPS Chapter in Ft. Myers.

Several Mystic Grove members will be going.  Would you also like to come?  There will be limited camping at the Ft. Meyers UU church and CUUPS is currrently arranging discounted rates at nearby hotels.

All are welcome to attend from CUUPS, to the UU universe to the local and regional earth/nature centered and Pagan communities in Florida. 

Read more or register here. 

facebook flier for CUUPS

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next 1st Sunday Monthly Meeting is Feb 4, 2018 at 12:30 PM in Room 1. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Guests welcome to attend.

Here we discuss how the past ritual went, plan for next ritual, classes, craft circles, and more. Lunch at a nearby restaurant follows for those wanting to enjoy fellowship after the meeting.

Questions or more info?  Please email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

December News

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Thanks to those who attended the Dec 2 monthly meeting.  Here’s the notes if you missed it.

WINTER SOLSTICE

It is time to get ready for our biggest ritual of the year! You can download the PDF schedule as a 2-up here.  Come for it all or just the bits you like best. Cut it in half and share one with a friend.  We really do go all night!

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Yule Schedule OOS Insert 2017

VOLUNTEERING FOR YULE

Are you interested in helping out ? There are several opportunities.

Small Job When
Clean Candle Holders, Make Booklets, Decorate Log

  • Put me to work. I’ll get that old wax off, fold paper, staple, whatever you need!
  • I’ve got cotton fabric or ribbons in red, green, or white to help with the Yule Log.
 Show up Dec 15 from 7 PM – 9 PM for Craft Circle in the Assembly Room and pick a station to work at.
Words for All Ages

I’m in the simple skit. I’m coming to rehearse.

  • Joanna = Julia
  • Apple Tree = Jim
  • Mother Winter = Barbara
  • Bread/Oven = Position Open! Is this you?
 Show up Dec 15 at Craft Circle to rehearse.

Show up Dec 21 between 6 PM and 6:30 PM for sound check.  6:30 rehearsal.
Setting Up

I can help move things into the Sanctuary and help set up main altars and put out Yule candles

 Show up on the day. We’ll be bopping back and forth between Room 1 and Sanctuary.
Kitchen Witches Team

6:15 PM – 7 PM Put out holiday cloths. Make punch in crockpots. Receive cookies and treats from guests. I will help label and plate them up nice on the tables and then lock up before heading to service.

7:45 PM – Open up again and get ready for the wave of singers. At this point, it is mainly traffic management. They come in one door and out the other.  Help children/elders get punch and keep the lines moving.

9 PM – Condense punch into one, then set up the other crockpots to cook the casseroles.

11:30 Get ready to serve Midnight Buffet, condense cookie plates, make space on food tables, etc

Periodically check in the night and wash dishes, condense plates so it’s done “along the way” and not all piled up at the end.

7 AM — Ziploc and label leftovers.

 Show up in Assembly Room at 6:15 and find Cat.

BYO aprons.
7 PM Children’s Dance Leader

I can lead the parents and babies in a simple “go around in a circle” movement while the others do the more complicated spiral dance all around us. We stay safe inside the labyrinth.

 Show up Dec 15 at Craft Circle so we can show you the space and explain what to do at that point of the service.

Show up on the Day and do it.
8 PM ish – Break Down Main Altar

I can help move things out of the Sanctuary and over to Room 1.

 Show up at Main Altar at the end of service. Follow directions from Mary.
9 PM Bardic Circle

I will help kick off by learning just the chorus or the whole song:

Come and Be Welcome

 Show up Dec 9 at Circle of Song.

Show up Dec 15 at Craft Circle

Or learn it at home an come Dec 21 ready to sing.
10 PM Altar Table Set Up

Help Set up Table for Last Hour Ritual and later clean it up at 7 AM.

 See Cat on the day.
1 AM Bardic Circle

I will help kick off by learning just the chorus or the whole song:

Santa Clause is Pagan Too

 Show up Dec 9 at Circle of Song.

Show up Dec 15 at Craft Circle

Or learn it at home and come Dec 21 ready to sing.
7 AM Morning Ritual

Afterward everyone helps clean up and close down.

 Show up on the day.

As always, bring your instruments, readings, poems, games, movies, camp chairs or tents if you want to nap, etc.

NEXT RITUAL

Imbolc:  Twisted Oak will be our guest ritual leaders for this event.  It will be done in the Alexandrian tradition.  Details and  RSVP info here. 

CLASSES 

Tarot 2: Minor Arcana has its class party on Thursday Dec 14.   Guests welcome to come see student works, explore the study hall centers, play games, and swap.  Bring your tarot decks, books, and other goodies that you are done with and wish to pass on to another student. Maybe you will find something that calls to you?

Requiem Study Group CANCELED until Jan 12,  7:00-9:00 pm, Gore Hall 

Dec 8th session has been canceled so students can enjoy a holiday break in December. We will resume on January 12. If you wish to keep working on your planners over the break, consider filling out your “Key Contacts” tab. This is the “address book” section. (If you wish to join class in January, you are welcome to just jump in. Bring one of the suggested planners and start working on your tabs. ) More info here. Enjoy the holiday season!

Circle of Song is a new “drop in” friendly class on 2nd Saturdays from 1 PM – 3 PM if you would like to learn to sing in a family friendly environment.  This is “easy choir” for the non-singers and experienced singers wanting to play!  Childcare is provided on the coop model.  If you are bringing a child or grandchild, please RSVP over email with your name and ages of children so we can have enough supplies in the Kid’s Club.  The next session is Dec 9. This is our Holiday edition.

3rd Sunday Movie Nite

Our 3rd Sunday movie nite will come back in the Spring Term now that we are settling into the newly remodeled spaces.  We are taking suggestions for the Spring Term movie list.  If you have ideas? Email us! 

OTHER UU NEWS

CUUPS Convocation 2018: Ignite the Flame   —  April 20-22, 2018 in Ft. Meyers

This year’s convocation is in Ft. Meyers.  Some of the speakers are John Beckett and Jerrie Hildebrand. The event is about many earth and nature centered traditions. There will also be vendors and a table to purchase your chapter’s CUUPS materials. Rituals will be led by the CUUPS Chapter in Ft. Myers.

Several Mystic Grove members are thinking about going.  Would you also like to come?  

All are welcome to attend from CUUPS, to the UU universe to the local and regional earth/nature centered and Pagan communities in Florida. 

Read more or register here. 

 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Here’s what is coming up in the next month until the next meeting.

Dec 7
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class Tarot 2: Some Final Thoughts (Class 9)
Dec 8
7 PM – 9 PM
Gore Hall, Classroom B		 Monthly Study Group  Requiem Class 3 Canceled for Holidays
Dec 9
1 PM – 3 PM
Assembly Room		 Monthly Class  Circle of Song Easy Choir Holiday Edition
Dec 14
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		   Thursday Clas  Tarot 2: Final Project & Celebration (Class 10)
Dec 15
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		  Monthly Class Teaching Craft Circle: Decorate Yule Log and More!
Dec 21
7 PM – 8 PM
Sanctuary		 Worship  Winter Solstice Evening Service
Dec 21-Dec 228 PM – 7 AM

Assembly Room & Courtyard

 Annual Event Annual Yule Bonfire Vigil
Dec 1
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		  Craft Circle  1st Friday BYO Craft Circle

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next 1st Sunday Monthly Meeting is Jan 7, 2017 at 12:30 PM in Room 1. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Guests welcome to attend.

Here we discuss how the past ritual went, plan for next ritual, classes, craft circles, and more. Lunch at a nearby restaurant follows for those wanting to enjoy fellowship after the meeting.

Questions or more info?  Please email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

November News

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Samhain 2017 Main Altar

Thanks to those who came out for Samhain 2017!  We had a lot of fun. You can find more pictures here.

Thanks also to those who attended the November 5 monthly meeting.  Here’s the notes if you missed it.

RITUALS

Samhain: It went well and was well received. Thanks for all the feedback!

Yule: We now move on to planning for the Winter Solstice evening service and the Annual Yule Vigil.  If you would like to help with these events, please email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

Imbolc:  We are currently working with Twisted Oak who will be our guest ritual leaders for this event. Details soon!

CLASSES CONTINUE

Tarot 2: Minor Arcana is about half way done but it is not too late to join the Facebook Group version and take the class as an “at home player.”

Requiem Class on 2nd Fridays might be the class for you if you need help getting your personal affairs in order. The next session is Nov 11.  This study group is “work at your pace” so just bring your planner and jump in on whatever tab we’re discussing next. Class is free, and either of the two suggested planners are $12 on amazon.

Circle of Song is a new “drop in” friendly class on 2nd Saturdays from 1 PM – 3 PM if you would like to learn to sing in a family friendly environment.  This is “easy choir” for the non-singers and experienced singers wanting to play!  Childcare is provided on the coop model.  If you are bringing a child or grandchild, please RSVP over email with your name and ages of children so we can have enough supplies in the Kid’s Club.  The next session is November 18.  Please Note the date change due to the 1U Open House. 

3rd Sunday Movie Nite

Our 3rd Sunday movie nite will come back in the Spring Term now that we are settling into the newly remodeled spaces.  We are taking suggestions for the Spring Term movie list.  If you have ideas? Email us! 

OTHER UU NEWS

1U Open House 

Come check out our newly renovated campus on November 11 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm!
There will be food trucks, lawn games, mini-campus tours, a bounce house for kids, and live music. Please attend, and bring your family, friends and neighbors.

CUUPS Convocation 2018: Ignite the Flame   —  April 20-22, 2018 in Ft. Meyers

This year’s convocation is in Ft. Meyers.  Some of the speakers are John Beckett and Jerrie Hildebrand. The event is about many earth and nature centered traditions. There will also be vendors and a table to purchase your chapter’s CUUPS materials. Rituals will be led by the CUUPS Chapter in Ft. Myers.

Several Mystic Grove members are thinking about going.  Would you also like to come?  

All are welcome to attend from CUUPS, to the UU universe to the local and regional earth/nature centered and Pagan communities in Florida. 

Read more or register here. 

 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Here’s what is coming up in the next month until the next meeting. Here is the PDF “fridge version” for this month: MG Calendar Nov 2017

Nov 9
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class Tarot 2: Position Pairs in the Celtic Cross Spread
Nov 10
7 PM – 9 PM
Gore Hall, Classroom B		 Monthly Study Group Requiem Class 2
Nov 16
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class  Tarot 2: Reversed Cards (Class 7)
 Nov 17
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		  Craft Circle  Teaching Craft Circle: Exploring Polymer Clay
 Nov 18
1 PM – 3 PM
Assembly Room		  Monthly Class

Circle of Song Easy Choir
 Nov 23 NO TAROT CLASS  We’re taking Thanksgiving off.
Nov 30
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		   Thursday Class  Tarot 2: Creating the Story (Class 8)
Dec 1
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		  Craft Circle  1st Friday BYO Craft Circle
Dec 3
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Room 1		  Meeting  1st Sunday Monthly Meeting

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next 1st Sunday Monthly Meeting is Dec 3, 2017 at 12:30 PM in Room 1. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Guests welcome to attend.

Here we discuss how the past ritual went, plan for next ritual, classes, craft circles, and more. Lunch at a nearby restaurant follows for those wanting to enjoy fellowship after the meeting.

Questions or more info?  Please email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

October News

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MG at Pagan Pride 2017 300 wideThanks to those who came out for for the  October 1, 2017 monthly meeting!  Highlights?

PAGAN PRIDE

We had a great time meeting a lot of you at Pagan Pride on September 30, 2017.  We hope you enjoyed the event also!

Annual Member Dinner in October

The date has been chosen! The annual member dinner will be at the Willow Tree on October 21st.  Please RSVP on the member Yahoo! list.

Are you interested in learning about the pathway to membership? 

Gore Hall OPEN! Open House is Nov 11th.

While the “official” Open House and unveiling is not until Nov 11th,  this past saturday church volunteers helped move all the furniture stored in the pods into Gore Hall.  So much work got done that the the first “coffee hour” after the service was able to happen the following day in the bright new space. First Unitarian church members and guests were able to enjoy coffee and snacks while exploring all the new rooms!

Fall Term Classes Begin

Our Fall and Spring Term offerings are now posted!

Tarot 2: Minor Arcana begins this week on Oct 5th.  If you aren’t sure if this is the class level for you? You can come attend the first class to find out.

Requiem Class on 2nd Fridays might be the class for you if you need help getting your personal affairs in order. It starts Oct 13th.

Circle of Song is a new “drop in” friendly class on 2nd Saturdays from 1 PM – 3 PM if you would like to learn to sing in a family friendly environment.  This is “easy choir” for the non-singers and experienced singers wanting to play!  Childcare is provided on the coop model.  If you are bringing a child or grandchild, please RSVP over email with your name and ages of children so we can have enough supplies in the Kid’s Club.

3rd Sunday Movie Nite

Our 3rd Sunday movie nite will come back in the Spring Term now that we are settling into the newly remodeled spaces.  We are taking suggestions for the Spring Term movie list.  If you have ideas? Email us! 

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Here’s what is coming up this month. If you like it “fridge style printable” you can grab it off the calendar page.

Oct 5
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class Tarot 2: Principles of Interpretation (Class 1)
Oct 6
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		 Craft Circle & Fellowship  1st Friday BYO Craft Circle
Oct 12
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		  Thursday Class

Tarot 2: Major and Minor Arcana Cards
(Class 2)
Oct 13
7 PM – 9 PM
TBA		  2nd Friday Class Requiem Class 1
Oct 14
1 PM – 3 PM
Assembly Room		 2nd Saturday
Family Friendly
Fellowship		 Circle of Song. 
Oct 19
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class  Tarot 2: Aces (Class 3)
Oct 20
7 PM – 9 PM
Assembly Room		 Craft Circle & Fellowship

3rd Friday Teaching Craft Circle: Simple Pagan Prayer Beads
Oct 26
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class

Tarot 2: Court Cards (Class 4)
Nov 2
7 PM – 9 PM
Room 1		 Thursday Class
Tarot 2: Card Pairs (Class 5)
Nov 3
7 PM – 9 PM
TBA		 Craft Circle

1st Friday BYO Craft Circle  + Possible Samhain Ritual Decorating

NEXT RITUAL

Samhain approaches.  We will be celebrating on Nov 4, 2017 at 7 PM with a potluck to follow.  The theme is “Many Faces of the Goddess. ” Join Mystic Grove as we honor “The Many Faces of the Goddess,” honor our ancestors, and walk the new labyrinth for the first time in ritual!

Come as you are or dressed in colors of the season: (grey, black, white, blues). “Pagan formal” is encouraged. This is your chance to break out the fancy clothes!
Please bring a photo of your ancestor(s) for the community altar if you would like.
Ritual begins at 7 PM. Potluck to follow at 8 PM. As a kindness to others, please be sure your dish is labeled with name of dish, name of cook, and any allergenic ingredients.

(If you forget a label, find the star basket on the table with Sharpies and blank index cards and make one.)

You may bring photos of your ancestors for the community altar.

This is our second largest ritual of the year! There are volunteer opportunities for this event — help decorate, put out chairs, be a greeter, call a corner,  help clean up etc.  Please email if you are interested.

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next 1st Sunday Monthly Meeting is Nov 5, 2017 at 12:30 PM in Room 1. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Guests welcome to attend.

Here we discuss how the past ritual went, plan for next ritual, classes, craft circles, and more. Lunch at a nearby restaurant follows for those wanting to enjoy fellowship after the meeting.

Questions or more info?  Please email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

September News

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celestial flagThanks to those who came out for for the Sept 3, 2017 monthly meeting!  Highlights?

START OF NEW CHURCH YEAR

New Officers

We welcome our brand new new historian and welcome back the officers who are reprising the roles in 2017-2018!

New Membership & “Steering Committee”

The annual Aug – Sept membership month  is over.  New roster will be distributed soon to members on file.  We have 12 voting members and 2 regular volunteer members this year on the “steering committee.”

While Mystic Grove events are all open to the general public, this core group of volunteers are the ones who choose to do the “heavy lifting” and represent the greatest level of commitment and participation. They all sign up to serve for one year doing this programming work so Mystic Grove can offer a variety of of programs to the general public.

Anyone is free to participate in Mystic Grove at the level they feel best and new members are accepted year round. You can best keep up with us and our events on Facebook.

Annual Member Dinner in October

Most years we end the summer and welcome fall by cleaning up our classroom in late August and then celebrating with the annual member dinner.  This year with the church remodel, there was nothing to clean up!

We’re still going to have our annual celebration dinner at the Willow Tree Cafe though. Watch for the Doodle link to go out so we can set a field trip date in October.

Annual Water Service  & “Sneak Peek” Tours — CANCELED DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA

Sept 11, 2017  is the Annual Water Service at 11 AM.  It marks the last service of the summer schedule before First Unitarian goes back to the usual 9 AM and 11 AM fall worship schedule.  After the service, there will be “sneak preview” tours of Gore Hall!

Main remodeling is over and we are down to the “punch lists” on both the fellowship hall and the education building.  These last touches will be completed and the Open House will be held on Oct 7, 2017 for the community at large to check out our new spaces.   If you have never attended a Unitarian Universalist service, this is a good one to visit on!

New Classes Posted

Our Fall and Spring Term offerings are now posted!

Registration for Tarot 2: Minor Arcana is OPEN!  Please email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org to register.

Registration will open in Mid September for Requiem Class if you need help getting your personal affairs in order and for Circle of Song if you would like to learn to sing in a family friendly environment.

MONTHLY CALENDAR

Here’s what is coming up this month.

 Sept 10, 2017

11 AM in Sanctuary

  Worship & Sneak Peek Tours  Annual Water Communion Service and “sneak peek” tours of Gore Hall afterward
Sept 15, 2017

7 – 9 PM in Assembly Room

  Craft  Teaching Craft Circle: Monster Bookmarks
Sept 23, 2017
Education Courtyard		 Worship Mabon Ritual
Register NOW. Education Tarot 2: Minor Arcana registration is now open!
Mid September Registration Education Requiem Class starts Oct 13th. Save the dates!
Mid September Registration Education Circle of Song Class starts Oct 14th. Save the dates!
Sept 30, 2017

11 AM – 5 PM
Westmonte Civic Center

 Special Event Mystic Grove goes to…
Orlando Pagan Pride 2017! 
Oct 6, 2017

7 – 9 PM in Assembly Room

 Craft BYO Craft Circle

NEXT MONTHLY MEETING

The next 1st Sunday Monthly Meeting is October 8, 2017 at 12:30 PM. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Guests welcome to attend. Due to remodel work, exact room is TBA. Look for the door signs in the education building or the celestial lawn flag!

Here we discuss how the past ritual went, plan for next ritual, classes, craft circles, and more. Lunch at a nearby restaurant follows for those wanting to enjoy fellowship after the meeting.

Questions or more info?  Please email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org