Greetings and Blessings!

In case you are interested, here is some information about the South Bay Circles
Samhain ritual, which will occur this Saturday, Nov. 7th, at the Unity Church in
Palo Alto.

My family will be assisting with the ritual -- you're all invited.

If you'd like to come, print this out and bring it with you.

Thanks and Blessings!

Bill

---------------------------------

South Bay Circles
and Circle Meyn Mamvro
present

Samhain 2009: Day of the Dead


Saturday November 7th, 2009
At the Unity Church
3391 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto
Gather at 6:30 PM, Start at 7

But thou, O Beauty, art a pledge
That there is purpose in thy mould;
That yet beyond th' horizon's edge
A Summerland that grows not old
Nor yields to Winter's dread embrace
Its heritage of green and gold
And thou shalt grow from grace to grace
Immortal in thy native place.

Please bring a memento of your Beloved Dead to place on an altar, if you wish
(use discretion with fragile, valuable, or irreplaceable items).

This ritual is suitable for children who are not afraid of the dark.

Please bring something for the potluck and a donation of
$5.00 per person or $12.00 per family (if not bringing food, add $5.00).

          Your Name:
_____________________________________________________________

          Invited By:
______________________________________________________________

          Of Member Group:
________________________________________________________



  GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT


Here are some guidelines for those unfamiliar with Pagan rituals in general, or
our approach specifically –


Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become "charged"); please do not touch
items without the owner's permission.

Personal purification and ritual bathing should be performed before you arrive.
Ritual requires a clear mind, so please refrain from the use of drugs or misuse
of alcohol before arriving.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, etc.) before the ritual
begins. Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space and should not be
disrupted lightly. If there is an emergency and you need to leave, a gate will
be opened to let you out of circle.

When the pre-ritual grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual socializing
and focus on the task at hand. There will be plenty of time during the feast for
conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor – laughter is a gift of the goddess. Our attitude,
conduct and energy should reflect both the joyousness and solemnity of our
celebratory religion.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eye of their parents
to avoid disruptions and accidents.

If you do not comply with these guidelines or show respect to the Goddess and
God or our religion, you may be asked to leave, and will certainly not be
invited back.

You have been invited in Love and Trust. Please return our confidence by
remaining discrete when discussing this ritual and its participants outside the
Pagan community.

I'd like to invite you all to the South Bay Circles Mabon ritual on Saturday,
Sept. 26th.

Here is the formal invitation.

Bill

---------------------------------

  South Bay Circles

  Mabon 2009


  Presented by LunaCirca




Season of Change


Saturday, September 26, 2009
Gather at 1:00 pm, Ritual at 2:00 pm
Ritual will start on time

Dragon's Run
44 Roosevelt Cir
Palo Alto, CA  94306

This ritual will contain a meditation, so please bring something comfortable to
sit on.

Please bring something for the potluck and a donation of
$5.00 per person or $12.00 per family (if not bringing food, add $5.00).

          Your Name:
_____________________________________________________________

          Invited By:
_____________________Bill_____________________________________

          Of Member Group:
_________________________Wyrdwyn________________________


  GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT


Here are some guidelines for those unfamiliar with Pagan rituals in general, or
our approach specifically –


Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become "charged"); please do not touch
items without the owner's permission.

Personal purification and ritual bathing should be performed before you arrive.
Ritual requires a clear mind, so please refrain from the use of drugs or misuse
of alcohol before arriving.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, etc.) before the ritual
begins. Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space and should not be
disrupted lightly. If there is an emergency and you need to leave, a gate will
be opened to let you out of circle.

When the pre-ritual grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual socializing
and focus on the task at hand. There will be plenty of time during the feast for
conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor – laughter is a gift of the goddess. Our attitude,
conduct and energy should reflect both the joyousness and solemnity of our
celebratory religion.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eye of their parents
to avoid disruptions and accidents.

If you do not comply with these guidelines or show respect to the Goddess and
God or our religion, you may be asked to leave, and will certainly not be
invited back.

You have been invited in Love and Trust. Please return our confidence by
remaining discrete when discussing this ritual and its participants outside the
Pagan community.

Hi fellow CUUPS-interested!

I'd like to invite you all to the South Bay Circles Lughnasadh which I will be
facilitating on Saturday, Aug. 1st.  It will be in the large backyard of a home
in Palo Alto.

The details follow below.

Summer Blessings!
Bill

-------------------------------


Lughnasadh 2009

Celebrate the Summer Bounty!

Presented by Bill
Hosted by South Bay Circles


Saturday, August 1, 2009.  Gather at 1 pm, Ritual at 2 pm.

DragonRun, 44 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto


Please bring drinks for yourself and a dish for the potluck, preferably
something seasonal and substantial, and a donation of $5.00 per person or $12.00
per family.

If you can't bring a dish, add $5.00, but we'd prefer the food.

A barbecue grill will be hot and available for use, plus a grilling pan for
veggies.

Bring drums, rattles, noisemakers and Singing Voices if possible!

Bring Dancing Feet!



          Your Name:
______________________________________________________________

          Invited By: _____________________________ Of:
_____________________________



GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT


Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become charged).  Please do not touch
items without the owner's permission.

Optional personal purification should be performed before you arrive.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, food, etc.) before the
ritual begins.  Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space and should not
be disrupted lightly.  If there is an emergency and you need to leave, we'll
open a gate to enable you to leave the circle.

When the grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual socializing and focus
on the task at hand.  There will be plenty of time during the feast for
conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor; laughter is a gift of the goddess.  Our attitude,
conduct and energy reflect both the joyousness and solemnity of our celebration.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eye of their parents
to avoid disruptions and accidents.

You have been invited in love and trust. Please return our confidence by
remaining discrete when discussing this ritual and its participants outside the
Pagan community.

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------------------------

We appreciate feedback.  A comment book is available for lavish praise,
exceptional 4-star ratings, and the infrequent (we hope) kindly-phrased
suggestions for improvement.

If you would like to be placed on our email list for future rituals, please be
sure to sign the comment book.



Merry meet to you and yours!

> From: •Laura McCarlos Shulman• <celtdruidgael@...>
> Date: June 17, 2009 6:37:48 PM PDT
> To: uusj-cuups-owner@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: favor, House of Danu Lughnasadh forest conference, Santa Cruz
> County
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/uusj-cuups/
>
> Hi uusj-cuups,
>
>        I am a former LRY Unitarian-Universalist, very-Pagan and still
> very-UU, and have an announcement of a national
> Druid/Pagan/Celtic/Iron age/Pre-Christian event. I'd like to ask a
> favor. (Dare I classify this announcement as "important"?) Would you
> be willing to put any of the following flyers on your Yahoo group
> somewhere, or email it out as an announcement--perhaps with a link to
> houseofdanu.com?
>
>     The Druid-Pagan group I am part of (House of Danu, Northern
> California) is hosting an August 1st weekend-conference at a
> forest-retreat center in Santa Cruz County, California, where the
> three biggest names in Druidry will be teaching workshops:
>
>                  Philip Carr-Gomm     <England>         <Chief of OBOD>
>                  Isaac Bonewits       <New York State>  <Chief of ADF>
>                  John Michael Greer   <Oregon>          <Chief of AODA>
>
>         Philip, as head-honcho of OBOD, is flying from England to
> California. He hasn't taught in the US in decades and won't be back
> anytime soon. This is THE one chance that American Celtic/Druid/Iron
> Age/Pre-Christian community to see Philip in person without traveling
> abroad.
>
>       All are published authors on Druidry.
>
>    It's a substantial conference, 100-350 people. I'd be much obliged
> for any assistance getting word out. If you do put something on your
> site(s), send me the link so I can tell my cohorts. Thanks!
>
> Laura McCarlos Shulman
> Gilroy, south Santa Clara County, California
>

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Friends,

Here is the South Bay Circles Litha Invitation, for those interested.

The ritual will be presented by our own Amy Baldwin.

Summer Blessings!

Bill

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
---------

Litha 2009

Fire, Water and a Beach Party!

Presented by Amy
Hosted by South Bay Circles


Saturday, June 20, 2009.  Gather at 1 pm, Ritual at 2 pm.

DragonRun, 44 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto

Please bring drinks for yourself and a dish for the potluck, preferably
something seasonal and substantial, and a donation of $5.00 per person or $12.00
per family.
If you are unable to bring a dish, add $5.00, but we'd really prefer the food.
A barbecue grill will be hot and available for use, plus a grilling pan for
veggies.

          Your Name:
_____________________________________________________________

          Invited By: _____________________________ Of:
_____________________________


Annettes and Frankies!  Pack your boards and Beach Boys music and boogie on down
to the local "beach" for fun, fun, fun in the midsummer sun!  The pool is used
during the ritual, and you choose which body part to get wet.  If you want full
immersion, please wear a bathing suit under your ritual clothing.
Duuudes, as with Arthur Dent, don't forget your towel, man.
Noise-makers and percussion are welcome.


GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT


Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become charged).  Please do not touch
items without the owner's permission.

Optional personal purification should be performed before you arrive.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, food, etc.) before the
ritual begins.  Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space and should not
be disrupted lightly.  If there is an emergency and you need to leave, we'll
open a gate to enable you to leave the circle.

When the grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual socializing and focus
on the task at hand.  There will be plenty of time during the feast for
conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor; laughter is a gift of the goddess.  Our attitude,
conduct and energy reflect both the joyousness and solemnity of our celebration.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eye of their parents
to avoid disruptions and accidents.

You have been invited in love and trust. Please return our confidence by
remaining discrete when discussing this ritual and its participants outside the
Pagan community.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
------------------------

We appreciate feedback.  A comment book is available for lavish praise,
exceptional 4-star ratings, and the infrequent (we hope) kindly-phrased
suggestions for improvement.

If you would like to be placed on our email list for future rituals, please be
sure to sign the comment book.



Merry meet to you and yours!

Hi all
I am switching my email over to new address, it is active now, and i also have
switched my
yahoogroups, to:
fleigh@...
Please change you address books ..
Thanks
Frey Leigh

Hello San Jose CUUPS folks!

I wanted to make sure you knew about the South Bay Circles Imbolc
event coming up at the Palo Alto church.

Looks like we'll be celebrating Imbolc "on the cusp of Lateness".....

Sunday (!) Feb. 8th
Palo Alto Unitarian Church
Fireside Room

Gather at 6, start at 7 (tentative)

So -- I am hoping you all can make it!!

Have to keep our energies kindled over the winter!!

"Formal" invitations will follow.

Bright Winter Blessings!!
Bill

Hi Everyone,

Just to be sure everyone knows...

The South Bay Circles Yule ritual will be held on --

Sunday, Dec. 21st

At the --

Palo Alto Unitarian Church

"In the evening"

(No, I don't know the exact time).

More details will be forthcoming soon -- Stand by!

Thanks -- and December Blessings!
Bill

Friends,

I just wanted to let you know that I will be leading the South Bay
Circles Samhain ritual on Saturday, Nov. 1st at the Unity Church in
Palo Alto (gather at 6 p.m., ritual at 7).

I know that this is the same time as the Day of the Dead event at the
San Jose Unitarian Church -- I apologize for that.  Since South Bay
Circles has had to find new meeting locations, we did not have many
dates to choose from.

If you interested in attending this ritual, please contact me and I
will send you more details.

Autumn Blessings!
Bill

For those who are interested, here are the details of the South Bay
Circles Mabon ("Harvest Home") celebration in Palo Alto tomorrow
afternoon.

Bill

---------------------------

Waxing Moon Circle
and
South Bay Circles
invite you to
Harvest Home!

Please join us to salute the Lord of Sun and Grain in His Mystery.

Saturday, September 20
Gather at 1 PM for ritual at 2 PM

Dragonrun, 44 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto

Attire:  Fun, festive, comfortable.

Please bring something for the potluck and a donation of $5.00 per
person or $12.00 per family (if not bringing food, add $5.00).

Please bring a clean body especially if you wish to use the pool or
hot tub.

Your Name____________________________________________________________

Invited by___________________________________________________________

Of member group:_____________________________________________________


GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT

Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become "charged"); please do
not touch items without the owner's permission.

Personal purification and ritual bathing should be performed before
you arrive.

Ritual requires a clear mind, so please refrain from the use of drugs
or misuse of alcohol before arriving.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine restroom, etc.) before
the ritual begins. Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space
and should not be disrupted lightly. If there is an emergency and you
need to leave, a gate will be opened to let you out of circle.

When the pre-ritual grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual
socializing and focus on the task at hand. There will be plenty of
time during the feast for conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor as laughter is a gift of the goddess. Our
attitude, conduct and energy should reflect both the joyousness and
solemnity of our celebratory religion.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eyes of
their parents to avoid disruptions and accidents.

Anyone who does not comply with these guidelines, or who shows
disrespect to the Goddess and God or our religion, will be asked to
leave, and will certainly not be invited back.

Please remember that you have been invited in Love and Trust. Please
return our confidence by remaining discreet when discussing this
ritual and its participants outside the Pagan community.

Welcome, and Blessed Be!

Hi everyone,

Here is the "official" invitation for SBC Lammas --- note it is on a  Sunday,
gather at 2, start at 3.

Summer Blessings!
Bill

-----------------------------------------------

South Bay Circles Lammas

Presented by LunaCirca
Hosted by South  Bay Circles

We will be celebrating the grain harvest and the mysteries  of
transformation and renewal.


Sunday, August 3, 2008     <- note Sunday date
Gather at 2 pm,  Ritual at 3 pm     <- note corrected  time!

DragonRun
44 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto

Please food and  drink for the potluck,
and a donation of $5.00 per person or $12.00 per  family.
If you are unable to bring a dish, add $5.00, but we?d really prefer  the
food.

Your Name:
_____________________________________________________________

Invited By: _____________________________ Of:
_____________________________



GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL  ENJOYMENT

Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become charged).  Please do not
touch items without the owner's permission.

Optional  personal purification should be performed before you arrive.

Remember to  take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, food, etc.) before
the ritual  begins. Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space and
should not be  disrupted lightly. If there is an emergency and you need to
leave, we?ll open  a gate to enable you to leave the circle.

When the grounding begins, it  is time to set aside casual socializing and
focus on the task at hand. There  will be plenty of time during the feast for
conversation and  merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor; laughter is a gift of the  goddess. Our
attitude, conduct and energy reflect both the joyousness and  solemnity of our
celebration.

Children are welcome, but should remain  under the watchful eye of their
parents to avoid disruptions and  accidents.

You have been invited in love and trust. Please return our  confidence by
remaining discreet when discussing this ritual and its  participants
outside the Pagan community.

Complying with these  guidelines will garner you return invitations to  future
rituals.




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[Sorry, i did not finish this email before accidently releasing it in the ether]
>
>You may not be aware that the church is working on promoting more rentals of
church spaces (to improve the church budget), for weddings and other events and
purposes.  In the past (before this church year) CUUPS has reserved the
sanctuary or the fireside room some evenings, usually a Friday night.  Is there
an interest in doing this for the future?  I have some input to a church group
(the Wedding Task Force).  If CUUPS wants to reserve space on a regular basis,
we need to let this task force know now.  If we do not want space on a regular
basis, we need to be aware that any reservations need to be made well in
advance, especially for Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.  It looks like space
reservations could get much harder to come by for those days.

Frey
408-283-9383 (new phone no.)

You may not be aware that the church is working on promoting more rentals of
church spaces, for weddings and other events and purposes.  In the past (before
this church year) CUUPS has reserved the sanctuary or the fireside room some
evenings, usually a Friday night.  Is there an interest in doing this for the
future?  I have some input to a church group (the Wedding Task Force)

Hi everyone!

Here is the "official" invitation to the South Bay Circles Litha event
this Saturday.

Hope you can make it!

Bright Summer Blessings!
Bill
---------------------------

Litha 2008

Abracadabra!

Presented by Amy and Friends
Hosted by South Bay Circles




Saturday, June 21st, 2008
Gather at 1 pm, Ritual at 2 pm

DragonRun
44 Roosevelt Circle, Palo Alto

Please food and drink for the potluck,
and a donation of $5.00 per person or $12.00 per family.
If you are unable to bring a dish, add $5.00, but we'd really prefer
the food.

          Your Name:
_____________________________________________________________

          Invited By: ________Bill_________________ Of:
__Wyrdwyn____________________



Come praise and celebrate the Oak King's reign,
and help call forth the power of his twin brother, the Holly King!


GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT



Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become charged).  Please do
not touch items without the owner's permission.

Optional personal purification should be performed before you arrive.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, food, etc.)
before the ritual begins.  Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred
space and should not be disrupted lightly.  If there is an emergency
and you need to leave, we'll open a gate to enable you to leave the
circle.

When the grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual socializing
and focus on the task at hand.  There will be plenty of time during
the feast for conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor; laughter is a gift of the goddess.  Our
attitude, conduct and energy reflect both the joyousness and solemnity
of our celebration.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eye of
their parents to avoid disruptions and accidents.

You have been invited in love and trust. Please return our confidence
by remaining discrete when discussing this ritual and its participants
outside the Pagan community.

Complying with these guidelines will garner you return invitations to
future rituals.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\
------------------------

We appreciate feedback.  A comment book is available for lavish
praise, exceptional 4-star ratings, and the infrequent (we hope)
kindly-phrased suggestions for improvement.

If you would like to be placed on our email list for future rituals,
please be sure to sign the comment book.



Merry meet to you and yours!

Just a note to let you know that South Bay Circles Litha is coming up
in a few weeks.

It is set for --

Saturday, June 21st
Gather at 1, Ritual at 2
At DragonRun
Presented by Amy

More details will be forthcoming soon -- along with invitations!

Summer Blessings!
Bill

Hello and Winter Blessings!

Two notes about tomorrow's (Feb. 2nd) ritual at the church.

1)  You can ignore what was on the South Bay Circles invitation about
the entrance fee.  For CUUPS folks (and church folks), any donation is
strictly voluntary.

2)  I have a key for the back door, but not for the Fireside Room.  If
anyone with *that* key is coming, please let me know.  Otherwise, I
may give Rev. Nancy (or anyone I can find) a "panic call" tomorrow
morning!

Many Thanks! --

Bill

Fellow CUUPS People --

Members of South Bay Circles, Wyrdwyn coven, and CUUPS will be leading
an Imbolg ritual this Saturday at the San Jose church.

We will arrive at Noon, and hope to begin the ritual at 12:30.

We are planning to use the Fireside Room.

Since this is being presented on behalf of South Bay Circles, I am
including the South Bay Circles invitation below.

I hope you can join us for this special event.

Winter Blessings,
Bill

---------------------

Amy, CUUPS, and South Bay Circles present

IMAGINATION UNLEASHED !

Love and Laughter in the Time of Imbolg

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008
Gather at 12:00 noon, Ritual from 12:30-3:00 p.m.
First Unitarian Church of San Jose, 160 N. Third Street, San Jose
(across from St. James Park and next door to the San Jose Athletic Club)



Please bring utensil-free, finger-foods for the potluck.
No chips or drinks, please.  These items will be provided.

Donation requested of $5.00 per person or $12.00 per family.  If not
bringing food, add $5.00.

Your Name: _________________________________________________  Invited
By: ________________________________


In keeping with the nature of the ritual, feel free to bring an
unbreakable object.  We don't care what it is (no animals or edibles)
-- silly, serious, colorful, bland, noisy, quiet, small, not too
large, tasteful, kitchy, soft, hard, squishy, natural, artificial...
We promise you that no objects will be harmed during the making of
this ritual.

	 Due to an unforeseen appliance failure, the church has no working
heater at this time.  Dress warmly.  If you have a space heater and
extension cords to lend for the ritual, may the gods bless you and
yours for all eternity.
	 We recommend you eat lunch before you come.
	 Because the church has an event scheduled at 4:00, we must be off the
premises by 3:00.  The ritual will start and end on time, and stick to
its planned schedule.  We appreciate your cooperation.



GUIDELINES FOR RITUAL ENJOYMENT

Consecrated objects absorb energy easily (become "charged"); please do
not touch items without the owner's permission.

Personal purification and ritual bathing should be performed before
you arrive. Ritual requires a clear mind, so please refrain from the
use of drugs or misuse of alcohol before arriving.

Remember to take care of your needs (medicine, restroom, etc.) before
the ritual begins. Once the circle is cast, it becomes sacred space
and should not be disrupted lightly. If there is an emergency and you
need to leave, a gate will be opened to let you out of circle.

When the pre-ritual grounding begins, it is time to set aside casual
socializing and focus on the task at hand. There will be plenty of
time during the feast for conversation and merrymaking.

Do not be surprised by humor – laughter is a gift of the goddess. Our
attitude, conduct and energy should reflect both the joyousness and
solemnity of our celebratory religion.

Children are welcome, but should remain under the watchful eye of
their parents to avoid disruptions and accidents.

If you do not comply with these guidelines or show respect to the
Goddess and God or our religion, you may be asked to leave, and will
certainly not be invited back.

You have been invited in Love and Trust. Please return our confidence
by remaining discreet when discussing this ritual and its participants
outside the Pagan community.

Please attend the Samhain ritual at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 28, in the church
sanctuary, and welcome our special guests—several members of the fifth grade
religious education class.  The main working of the evening will be a guided
walking meditation through the times of our ancestors.  Frank Farris will lead
us in a simple chant and dance to honor the ancient ones.  After the ritual, we
will gather in the Fireside Room to socialize and share food and beverages. 
Bring something to share.  For further information, contact Sandra Lewellen
Jones, 408-573-7579, slewellenjones@....

From Sandra Jones:

CUUPs Members:  Please attend the Samhain ritual at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October
28, in the church sanctuary, and welcome our special guests—several members of
the fifth grade religious education class.  The main working of the evening will
be a guided walking meditation through the times of our ancestors.  Frank Farris
will lead us in a simple chant and dance to honor the ancient ones.  After the
ritual, we will gather in the Fireside Room to socialize and share food and
beverages.  Bring something to share.  For further information, contact Sandra
Lewellen Jones, 408-573-7579, slewellenjones@....

What do folks think - churchwide or just CUUPS?  The labyrinth walk Sandra
refers to is not actually "walking the labyrinth", but using it as a spiral
place to walk, i believe; right, Sandra?

-----Forwarded Message-----
>From: Sandra Jones <slewellenjones@...>
>Sent: Oct 3, 2007 6:20 PM
>To: Frey Leigh <fleigh@...>
>Subject: Samhain ritual
>
>
>Frey,
>
>As I think I mentioned earlier, I estimate that we can only accommodate 25
persons or so walking on the labyrinth.  More than that and it may get awkward. 
So...do we want to advertise the Samhain ritual to the whole church?  If we get
more than 25 persons, some may have to "sit out" the journey to the ancestors
and do it as a sitting guided meditation instead.  Of course if we don't
advertise the event to the whole church, we may not get very many celebrants at
all.  I'm still mulling it over.  How many people have we gotten at CUUPs events
advertised to the whole church?  As I remember, we got more than 25 at Frank's
Bridgit ritual.
>
>--Sandra
>

Yes, its a special Samhain ritual, one-time date - dont you remember we talked
about selecting a date more people could attend?
Frey

-----Original Message-----
>From: wabaldwin@...
>Sent: Oct 3, 2007 5:57 PM
>To: uusj-cuups-owner@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: [uusj-cuups] Samhain Ritual October 28
>
>
> Is this the correct date?
>
>Oct. 28th is a Sunday.
>
>Bill
>
>>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Frey <fleigh@...>
>To: Sandra Jones <slewellenjones@...>
>Cc: CUUPs <uusj-cuups@yahoogroups.com>
>Sent: Wed, 3 Oct 2007 5:43 pm
>Subject: Fw: RE: [uusj-cuups] Samhain Ritual October 28
>
>>
>
>We should get some church-wide advertising out on this soon; Sandra, will you
be
>able to do that?  I hope this date & time are good for everyone.  The rooms
have
>been reserved.
>Frey
>
>-----Forwarded Message-----
>>From: Sandra Jones <slewellenjones@...>
>>Sent: Aug 27, 2007 7:21 PM
>>To: uusj-cuups-owner@yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: RE: [uusj-cuups] Samhain Ritual October 28
>>
>>
>>CUUPs Members: Please save the date and time--Sunday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m.
>in the sanctuary of the church--for a Samhain ritual honoring the ancestors. 
We
>can share refreshments in the Fireside Room after the ritual. More details
>later, but I wanted to let you know the date.  For those of you who asked, this
>date should not conflict with South Bay Circles' Samhain ritual, which will be
>the next weekend. Sandra Lewellen Jones
>
>

We should get some church-wide advertising out on this soon; Sandra, will you be
able to do that?  I hope this date & time are good for everyone.  The rooms have
been reserved.
Frey

-----Forwarded Message-----
>From: Sandra Jones <slewellenjones@...>
>Sent: Aug 27, 2007 7:21 PM
>To: uusj-cuups-owner@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: RE: [uusj-cuups] Samhain Ritual October 28
>
>
>CUUPs Members: Please save the date and time--Sunday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m.
in the sanctuary of the church--for a Samhain ritual honoring the ancestors.  We
can share refreshments in the Fireside Room after the ritual. More details
later, but I wanted to let you know the date.  For those of you who asked, this
date should not conflict with South Bay Circles' Samhain ritual, which will be
the next weekend. Sandra Lewellen Jones

-----Forwarded Message-----
>From: Sandra Jones <slewellenjones@...>
>Sent: Aug 28, 2007 7:55 PM
>To: Frey Leigh <fleigh@...>
>Subject: FW: [uusj-cuups] Samhain Ritual October 28
>
>
>Frey, Could you forward the message below to the members of the CUUPs list? 
Apparently my message didn't reach the list members. --Sandra
>
>
>From: slewellenjones@...: uusj-cuups-owner@...:
RE: [uusj-cuups] Samhain Ritual October 28Date: Mon, 27 Aug 2007 19:21:08 -0700
>
>
>CUUPs Members: Please save the date and time--Sunday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m.
in the sanctuary of the church--for a Samhain ritual honoring the ancestors.  We
can share refreshments in the Fireside Room after the ritual. More details
later, but I wanted to let you know the date.  For those of you who asked, this
date should not conflict with South Bay Circles' Samhain ritual, which will be
the next weekend.
Sandra Lewellen Jones

Everyone-
Sandra Jones has created an ancestors focused ritual which she has offered to do
for Samhain.  The best dates would be the weekend before Halloween (the 31st is
Wed.): Friday the 26th, Saturday the 27th, or Sunday the 28th.  These evenings
are currently still available on the church calendar, but we should choose ASAP.
What do you think?
Frey

Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans at First Unitarian Church of San Jose
will gather for a ritual in honor of Spring, hosted by Ed Bolton, at 7:45 pm
(ritual at 8:00) in the Fireside Room.  All are welcome.

Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans at First Unitarian Church of San Jose
will gather for a ritual in honor of Spring, hosted by Ed Bolton, at 7:45 pm
(ritual at 8:00) in the Fireside Room.  All are welcome.

-----Forwarded Message-----
>From: Nancy Palmer Jones <revnpj@...>
>Sent: Feb 7, 2007 11:34 AM
>To: Browni1199@..., Frank Farris <tenorfrank@...>, fleigh@...
>Subject: Ride for Alex Hendrick for this Thursday? Can y'all help?
>
>Hi, Susan, Frank, and Frey,
>
>  I'm forwarding Susan's question about getting a ride for Alex for this
Thursday's Brigid ritual because I'm hoping that you, Frank or Frey, could
forward this on to our CUUPS group or to anyone else who you know might be
coming from their area.
>
>  We can try! It would be GREAT to have Alex there!
>
>  Warmly,
>
>  Nancy
>
>Browni1199@... wrote:
>  Do you know of anyone coming from my area (Cupertino, Mountain View,
Sunnyvale or even Santa Clara)?
>
>I'd really like Alex to go to this, but we have a conflict with Back to School
night.  I won't stay long at school, so I'm hoping I'll have time to catch the
tail end of the event.
>
>But she'll need a ride there.
>
>Susan

A RITUAL FOR BRIGID  Thursday, February 8, 7:45 pm in the sanctuary of the First
Unitarian Church of San Jose. As the Earth begins to quicken, we honor Brigid,
the great Irish goddess of fire, smithcraft, and poetry.  We take a symbolic
trip to Brigid's Well, to gaze into the depths and see what the new season
holds.  Join members of our church's CUUPs group for this simple, meditative
ritual.  Please arrive at 7:45 to prepare for an 8 pm ritual, which will last no
more than an hour.

Unfortunately, we will not be having a CUUPS meeting this evening.

First of all -- I know some of you are most anxious to have
rituals.  However, no one has volunteered to get the rituals going
again after our summer break.  Many of us, who help present rituals
for CUUPS and other groups, have pretty full plates -- between our
work, our families, and our other pagan activities.  We need some
way of spreading the work around the group.

Second -- me myself -- I am committed to an open mic activity this
evening, so cannot come tonight.  This open mic is scheduled to
occur now every month on the 2nd Friday.  Currently it looks like
I'm only free for sure on the 4th Friday of the month.  That may
change, depending on how my open mic hostings evolve.  But, for now,
I'm only available for CUUPS on the 4th Friday.

I'd be interested in hearing other ideas and perspectives.  I know
there is interest in CUUPs here in San Jose -- it just seems to be a
question of who can contribute to rituals, and when.

Thanks -- I appreciate your interest!!

Bill

Hi Everyone!

I hope you all had a pleasant summer!

I think our original plan was to meet for our usual 2nd Friday of the
month meeting, in September.  So, after a summer's rest, we would
start up again some time around "Water Sunday" (I'm not quite sure
when that is this year).

In any case, our meeting would be Friday, September 8th.

Unfortunately, I will be in Salinas that weekend, helping to run the
East of Eden writing conference.

I won't mind if other folks meet on Sept. 8th, though.

How do people feel about meeting then?  Do we still want to meet on
the 2nd Fridays?  I may or may not be available.