At 1U, July 1 marks the start of the new church year. While Water Communion in September marks the start of the church program year, the “behind the scenes” folks take the summer to get things ready.
We welcome back Barbara as chair and Lesley as Treasurer. Cat is our new secretary. We welcome Andrea to the WordPress team. Watch for changes as Cat and Andrea update our mini WordPress website over the summer.
Thanks to Sarah, who continues as our Facebook Manager. You can catch current events there as we spruce things up here.
https://www.facebook.com/mysticgrovecfl/events
You can also find our activities on the First Unitarian Church of Orlando website calendar.
https://orlandouu.org/calendars/
MEMBERSHIP MONTH
The time from the July Meeting to the August Meeting is membership month! Annual member dues are sliding scale.
- $10 – Students and Seniors
- $20 – Adults
- $25 – Those willing and able to give a bit more to help the MG Scholarship Fund.
While we aim to keep our classes low cost, every class also has 1 full scholarship and two half scholarships available to those who need it.
You can learn about the path to membership here. We also welcome “perpetual guests” and those who simply like our work but don’t want to do meetings and serve on the program committee.
If you want to, you can donate online at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando website and help us keep providing our various pagan programs. Please put “Mystic Grove CUUPs” in the memo line.
3rd SATURDAY TEA AND TAROT
Join us in the assembly room on July 19, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM for tea, tarot, BYO crafts, and conversation! https://www.facebook.com/events/612497784796747
4th SATURDAY HERB CLASS: VANILLA
Join us in Gore Hall kitchen on July 26, 2025 from 11 AM to 1 PM in Gore Hall and Gore Hall Kitchen! Since this is our last herb class in the series, we’re going out on a celebratory note with “Vanilla!”
*This is a special add on class and so has added extra costs*
For $10 you get: 1oz of vanilla pods, 16 oz jar, and 8oz alcohol. If you want alcohol free, you will need to supply your own food grade glycerin.
You can still join us and receive the knowledge but not make your own vanilla if you choose.
Even if you missed the first series, you can attend this class as they are stand alone classes.
BOOK
Our source text is The Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de la Forêt.
Catch notes from past lessons at https://sites.google.com/view/mg-exploring-herbs/
As lessons are complete, new ones will open.
REGISTRATION
Email Mary at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org to get your name on the student list. Or message us here on Facebook.
COST
Tuition is $5 per class for “drop in” students fplus $10 for the vanilla kit. Optional $5 extra toward the scholarship fund. There is 1 full scholarship and two half scholarships available on a first come, first serve basis.
Email Mary at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org for more info. You can Facebook RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/1162286928890392.
WORSHIP
Our next worship is Wep Ronpet on August 2, 2025 to celebrate the Kemetic New Year in Gore Hall. You can just drop in or Facebook RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/events/700838055895859
Meet & Greet/Set up: 5:30 pm
Ritual start: 6 pm
Feasting: 7pm
This is a GRAND FEAST fit for the Gods <we pray>! We will post an item list of specific foods that will grant us the most favour and blessings before the event. Everyone who is able should choose something from the list, letting us know your choice, and bring it. If you are unable to pick an item, then please bring whatever you are able. And if you can only bring yourself and a hopeful wish to join in community, then that’s also accepted! We usually have loads of food at this celebration and there’s always enough to share, so don’t worry!
For more info or if you have questions, please message us on Facebook or email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org.
1ST SUNDAY MEETINGS
Join us in the Gathering Space of the Enrichment Center on August 3, 2025 at 12 PM. This is a great way to get to know us and how we work. Everyone is welcome to attend in person in the Gathering Space or online via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 921 5964 3381
Discussions include: how the past ritual went, plans for upcoming rituals, classes, craft circles, and more.
We suggest guests get to know us in three ways –attend a meeting, attend a ritual, attend a craft circle or class. All are welcome!
For more info, email us at mysticgrove@orlandouu.org or message us on Facebook.
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