Wheel of the Year (WOTY)
Wheel of the Year (WOTY)
© Cassie Uhl 2015-2022
Wheel of the Year (WOTY) at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Rockville welcomes and supports the pagan/earth centered practices of members of the congregation and interested public by holding 8 ritual services a year to honor the equinoxes, solstices, and cross quarters (halfway point between and equinox and solstice). All are welcome to attend our ritual services whether you attend Sunday morning services at UUCR or not.
Our members follow a diverse set of pagan beliefs and practices. We honor the earth we live on and the changing seasons, the wisdom of ancient faiths and deities and the heartfelt beliefs of our members. Our rituals are blended using elements from diverse practices that we hope will feel inclusive to all.. We enjoy fellowship and community in our meetings and services, often having a potluck before or after each service.
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Our services usually begin at 6 p.m. on Sunday evenings. (Yule is an exception and is held on Saturday this year). We gather outside on the grounds when the weather is conducive for all members, but always have Founders Hall reserved as a back up. Ritual clothing is welcome. Street clothes are more the norm. Regardless of what you wear, it should be comfortable and allow for movement.
We have a potluck beginning at 5 pm with community efforts to set up our space. While it is helpful for planning purposes to know how many people are coming, registration/RSVPs are not required. Please come and join us! Map & Directions to UUCR.
For more information, please contact woty@uucr.org.