Pagan and earth-centered voices in Unitarian universalism
By: Jerrie Kishpaugh-Hildebrand and Shirley Ann Ranck, editors
Publisher: Skinner House Books
Published: 2017
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781558967953
Subjects: Nature; Unitarian Universalist Association; Religious aspects; Religions; Paganism; Neopaganism
Description: These 22 essays by some of the most prominent leaders in Unitarian Universalist Paganism bring Pagan and Earth-centered theo/alogy to life for a new generation. Featuring the writings of both clergy and laypeople, this vibrant collection demonstrates the many expressions of nature-based spirituality and the ways they feed the souls of so many. The essayists describe a broad array of practices, including Wiccan traditions, Neo-Pagan rituals and celebrations, worship of the divine feminine, and nature-based beliefs and practices that bring us into harmony and balance with our natural environment. Contributors also describe the development of nature-based theo/alogy within Unitarian Universalism including the organization of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, the addition of the sixth Source to the UUA bylaws recognizing Earth-centered spirituality, and the integration of Pagan practices into congregational life.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-239).
Table of contents: title: A Unitarian Universalist journey into paganism  -- Shirley Ann Ranck; title: Vibrant, juicy, contemporary: or, why I am a UU pagan  -- Margot Adler; title: Paths and patterns  -- Misty Sheehan; title: Celebrating seasons  -- Selena Fox; title: Pagan depth in Unitarian Universalism  -- John Beckett; title: Pagan depth in Unitarian Universalism  -- John Beckett; title: Touched by a goddess  -- Om Prekash; title: Born of Earth  -- Jan Ögren; title: Neo-transendentalists  -- Amy Beltaine; title: Taking a stand  -- Wesley Hildebrand; title: Finding resolve in liturgical dilemmas  -- Kendyl L.R. Gibbons; title: Affirming LGBTQ identity in UU paganism  -- Michael Walker; title: A Wiccan ally's perspective  -- Michelle Mueller; title: Welcoming the gods into our congregation  -- Sue Nading; title: A journey of service  -- Jerrie Kishpaugh Hildebrand; title: Cakes for the Queen of Heaven  -- Shirley Ann Ranck; title: Rise up & call Her name  -- Elizabeth Fisher; title: A difference of just a few words  -- Paul L'Herrou; title: Thirty years of CUUPS  -- David Pollard; title: Changing Unitarian Universalist thea/ology  -- Shirley Ann Ranck; title: Drumbeats in the sanctuary  -- Carole Etzler Eagleheart; title: Designing ritual for all  -- Maggie Beaumont; title: Earth song: pagan chant in UU churches  -- Nancy Vedder-Shults; title: Cultural sharing and misappropriation -- Carol Bodeau.