Welcome to CUUPs at UUCE
(Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans) 

The Eugene chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) is affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist Church in Eugene (UUCE). Everyone is welcome whether or not they identify as UU. All ages are welcome, including children. All we ask is good will toward all and openness of mind, heart, and spirit as we explore all realms of existence, physical and nonphysical, for the sake of doing good work in the world and growing in our own spirits.

Eugene CUUPS is an experiential group. As such, we regularly engage in energetic healing for each other and others, focusing our consciousness to achieve desired positive results, shamanistic explorations, rituals to celebrate the natural cycles of Earth and Moon, and personal emotional support. We hold frequent discussion groups, workshops and classes relevant to our goals and purposes, as well as partially or purely social events such as potlucks, movie nights, weekend celebrations of the major Pagan holidays, campouts, etc.

Healing, perception beyond the five senses, and the like are not limited to a few gifted individuals; they are the birthright of all of us, as spiritual beings who inhabit bodies (rather than physical bodies that have a spirit). You are welcome among us whether you are well experienced in these realms, or whether you are not aware of any such abilities or experiences in yourself.

The people in CUUPs from many faith traditions. Each tradition varies from the others, sometimes just a bit and other times a great deal. These discussions have done a lot to foster understanding. These discussions are not limited to Earth-Based traditions. We would love it if people of other Religions (Christian, Buddhist etc) would join us and share how this is experienced in their Pathway.

Thus, the way to be a part of Eugene CUUPS is to join us in our in-person meetings and events in whatever way you can. Come walk our path with us, as we share and learn together.

Activities

The CUUPS group provides ritual events for the UUCE congregation as a way to provide regular earth-based worship to its pagan members and as a way to offer non-pagan members opportunities to learn more about the sixth source of Unitarian Universalism. All members of the congregation -- pagan and non-pagan alike -- are invited to attend CUUPS events. Those wishing to lead or help with ritual are encouraged to use the CUUPs e-mail list to organize and to sign up on the volunteer sheet in the church's Social Hall. Rituals usually begin at 6:30pm. Full Moon rituals typically celebrate times of fruition and increased intuitive faculties. Solar festivals inspire us to observe and honor how we interact with the earth and the seasons.

Meeting Times

We usually meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at at 6:30pm at UUCE Church at the new location on 13th and Chambers. We also have occasional rituals, retreats, and events at other locations. We sometimes present the Sunday morning service for UUCE as a whole, especially at the major Pagan holidays.

Becoming Active in Eugene CUUPS

You can become a member of Eugene CUUPS by attending several meetings or events and then signing the CUUPS membership book (not the same as the membership book for UUCE). Formal membership in UUCE is not required to be a member of Eugene CUUPS. The elected chapter offices of chair and treasurer do require formal membership in UUCE, but other CUUPS positions and roles do not require church membership.

There are no chapter dues; rather, a “cauldron” is set out during meetings and events for voluntary contributions, to cover the chapter’s modest financial needs.

In addition to in-person activities, we maintain an email list for event announcements and general communication with each other. To join the email list, visit http://lists.uueugene.org/mailman/listinfo/cuups . In order to join the email list, you will be asked to provide your real name.

Further CUUPs information at our blogspot:
      http://uucecuups.blogspot.com/
and a month at a glance calendar for both CUUPs events and community events:
      http://uucecuups.info

Contact Information

     Secretary, Pete Benson 541-953-4084
     Grace Hart - 541-935-3708
     Elan - 541-686-2778