Welcome to the Neo-Pagan community of Pagan Unity!
Pagan Unity is run by members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin with the intent of hosting public Wheel of the Year Ritual Celebrations at the church.
This is in accordance with our denomination's 7th Principle: "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part" that is drawn from "Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature."
We encourage those who practice as Solitaries and well as those in small Covens, Circles or Moon Groups to join together with us on Sabbats to honor our Mother the Earth and weave the bonds of community with singing, dancing, drumming and feasting. All Wheel of the Year or Sabbat rituals are designed to be inter-generational (kids welcome) and are open to the public. We provide an open and safe environment to Meet and Greet other neo-pagans in the Elgin and Fox Valley area.
To cover costs, we ask for a "suggested donation" of $5 at the door. However, if you RSVP via the Pagan Unity - Elgin Meetup Group, the donation is only $3 for each adult which can be paid via PayPal or at the door. Children Age 10 and under can attend for free. Attendance is also free to members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin.
We also sponsor quarterly business meetings to prepare, plan and organize the Sabbats.
Now you may be asking yourself, "Why would I want to come celebrate Pagan Unity Wheel of the Year Sabbat rituals at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Elgin?"
Because, we are located west of Randall Rd. on Highland Avenue in a beautiful, natural prairie setting that includes a circular Meditation Garden, our Prairie Cathedral (the church was built using reclaimed wood from an old Dairy Barn) and the Earth Wisdom Labyrinth, which is one of the 3 largest permanent outdoor labyrinths in North America with 25 tons of stone in the Chartes Cathedral design. It's a private location in a rural setting that is just perfect for outdoor rituals.
- Where?
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39W830 Highland AvenueElgin, IL 60123(847) 888-0668
- Who’s coming?
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8 Yes / 1 Maybe(RSVP deadline: December 19, 2009 11:00 PM)
Join Pagan Unity to celebrate Yuletime and the Winter Solstice; the shortest day and longest night of the year with a ritual and potluck feast. We traditionally do a lot of singing at this ritual, so come prepared for alternative lyrics to some of your favorite Christmas Carols ;)
And, since it's the longest night of the year, we'll be decorating our altar and ritual space with candles, candles, candles!!
Past Meetups
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2 attended
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What's new?
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Nov 20
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New Greeting for“Hi Kassandra. Thanks for the warm welcome and looking forward to meeting at one of the events very soon.”posted by Georgia
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New Greeting for“Thanks for the shout out! Looking forward to meeting you at one of the events...”posted by Georgia
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New Greeting for“Bright blessings and merry meet!!”posted by Kassandra
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New Greeting for“Merry meet Dan!!”posted by Kassandra
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New Greeting for“Welcome to Pagan Unity Cynthia and Merry Meet!”posted by Kassandra
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New discussionStarted by Kassandra.
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New Greeting for“Merry Meet, Georgia! (FYI - Georgia is one of my favorite States in the US =P) Hope to see you soon.”posted by Lindsay
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Nov 19
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New member
“I hope to meet new people in my area for fun and fellowship...” -
New member“Getting interested in pursuing Paganism”
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New Greeting for“Whats up? Schaumburg here”posted by Dan
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Nov 18
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New member“I am relatively new to the area and have been searching in the wrong directions -- I should have asked Google sooner!”
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What members are saying
“ This meetup group is very enthusiastic. If one wishes to learn then this is a great place to start that. That is what I recommend. ”
“ If you have long practiced, you'll find the traditional rituals comforting and familiar. ...
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