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May 2023 Mystic Grove Events

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The Mystic Grove CUUPs May 2023 Monthly Events is posted.

We’ve recently added a 4th Wednesday family friend drum circle as part of the “Welcome Home Wednesday” program at 1U!


All events are in Eastern time zone. For the full calendar please visit
www.tinyurl.com/MGAnnualCalendar2022-2023
Email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org for more info.

Thanks to those who came out for Beltane 2023!

Next ritual will be Summer Solstice on Sunday June 25, 2023 at 10:30 AM in the Sanctuary. All welcome to come in person or watch online on First Unitarian Church of Orlando’s Youtube or Facebook livestream.

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Winter Solstice Evening Service 2021

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Did you miss it last night? You can catch our annual Winter Solstice service online in two place.

1U’s Video archive on Facebook or over at 1U’s Video archive on Youtube.

Though we did not host the All Night Yule Vigil on the church campus this year due to pandemic, some of us did stay up to watch over the community Yule log while it burned from home and had the poem and song to greet the dawn.

Special shout out to Rainbow CUUPs at First Unitarian Church of Honolulu. It was a pleasure to contribute out labyrinth lighting visuals for your first Winter Solstice celebration!

Mystic Grove 20th Anniversary Weekend Events

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Come celebrate Mystic Grove CUUPs 20th Anniversary over a whole weekend of activities!

Friday Nov 26, 7 PM ZOOM
“Circle of Sacred Song and Sound” with Abigail Spinner Mcbride

Together, we will create a sacred, safe space, to explore our breath and sing like we’ve never sung before.  When our voices have opened to sounds we didn’t know we could make, to heights and depths of harmony and dissonance we didn’t know existed?  We will make sweet memories to remember through the season of the coming dark of winter.

Cost is suggested sliding scale $15-$30 donation. Nobody turned away for lack of funds.  Pay online at www.orlandouu.org and click on DONATE.  Please put “Circle of Sacred Song” in the memo line. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/92997635557?pwd=VEZ6dXJaWjhlZ2gwVGJsd3luTXFlUT09

Meeting ID: 929 9763 5557
Passcode: Spinner

Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/438729971022805

Saturday, Nov 27, 7 PM ZOOM
Virtual Bonfire

Gather around the virtual bonfire with your stories, songs, and memories.  We’ll take a look back in the Mystic Grove photo album, share our favorite memories, and listen/sing to some of our fav songs. 

Come celebrate 20 years of learning, worshipping, playing, and sharing together! 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91354334159?pwd=UWQ3ZXRnNnZEUW9hVXMvWHFjeFlQQT09

Meeting ID: 913 5433 4159
Passcode: MGBonfire

Facebook RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/606875270362246

Sunday, Nov 28 10:30 AM EST Sanctuary
“Origin Stories” Sunday Morning Worship

We celebrate the 20th anniversary of Mystic Grove CUUPs by reflecting on how the various threads of our origin stories weave together. How will you add your story to the colorful, ever unfolding tapestry at First Unitarian Church of Orlando?

You can RSVP to attend in person from the link in the Weekly Bulletin or tune in online over 1U Facebook Live and 1U YouTube. 

Sunday, Nov 28, 12 PM EST in Classroom A and over Zoom
“Ask Me Anything”
Did you enjoy the music in today’s service? Come meet our special musical guest, pagan artist Abigail Spinner McBride and “ask her anything” about her work. pagan music, and experiences!  We will Zoom from Classroom A in person, or you can join from your device anywhere. 

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97023915294?pwd=dlpuRTl2bjQxNE45SVVWL01DWlRBZz09

Meeting ID: 970 2391 5294
Passcode: AskMe

Facebook RSVP:  https://www.facebook.com/events/218718690403769/

For more info about any of the weekend activities, email mysticgrove@orlandouu.org

Paganism 101 Lesson 2 is posted

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Thanks to everyone who was able to come to Lesson 2 today!
REVIEW
Both the slide deck PDF and the Study Hall sheet for Lesson 2 are posted online at
That is the main “hub” for all the class stuff. You can use the LESSONS tab at the top to get to the ones available so far. Both Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 materials are posted.
You can talk to classmates in between sessions on the matching Facebook group if you wish.
HOMEWORK
Homework is “pick your level.” Suggested minimum is from the red square area of the study hall 2 sheet.
These are the main items
  • Read Article #2 “What is Ritual?”
  • Practice #2 “A Solo Hour in Nature”
  • Think about what “sacred space” means to you.
As willing and able, you can explore other ideas on the sheet if you wish. We do NOT expect you to try to do it all! It’s just for ideas. You can also pick your own activity or idea to explore for your spiritual practice this month.
NEXT TIME
Next time we talk about creating “sacred space.” We add a few more components to mini ritual — practicing casting the circle, calling elements, calling the lord and lady, raising energy in a simple way, and cakes and ale. Then we practice releasing all the things and opening the circle back up as we leave sacred space.
Our new tool is the pentacle plate. You can use any plate to serve your “cakes” at the home altar.
Minimal supplies are your
  • UU chalice/candle/finger chalice
  • a small plate with bread, cookies, or other treat for “cake”
  • a glass with a beverage for “ale.”
You can set up your student altar with extra items if you wish.
You can bring a drum if you have one or you can drum on your lap or table.
We enjoyed seeing you today and look forward to seeing you next month! 🙂