SPIRALSCOUTS signup meeting
Date- March 15th
Time 12:30-2
Where- First Universalist Society of Salem Church Salem Ma.

General meeting to discuss interest of the community in regards to having your child be a part of SpiralScouts.
This is a perfect time to sign your child up and talk about what dates/times are good for future meets.
Please join us for this meeting and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me at nehani36@hotmail.com

Wendy Rule is coming to Salem!!
April 25, 2009
Please come and join us for an intimate evening with Wendy Rule at the First Universalist Society of Salem Church where she will be performing music from her brand new cd as well as from her others.
She will be available to sign CDs and will be joining us for Beltane Ritual!

Doors open at 4 for meet and greet with light refreshments and ritual. Wendy will perform later in the evening.
Email me at nehani36@hotmail.com if you are interested in seeing her live. Performance is by ticket only which is priced at $20.00 for the entire event!

CUUPS Open Ritual-Ostara
March 21st at 6pm
First Universalist Society of Salem Church
*Enter thru Ash St entrance*

Open ritual with potluck dish of the season to be shared afterwards. Please bring with you a packet of seeds to be part of the ritual offering.
donation of $5.00 at the door to help fund future events.

CUUPS/First Universalist Society of Salem Congregational service Beltane
April 26th at 10:45am

Congregational/ritual to celebrate Beltaine. Join us in the celebration of Spring with the dancing of the Maypole along with a annual congregational celebration which will be held in Bolles Hall and in Sanctuary.

Donation is free for this event however canned goods for the food pantry would be gladly accepted.

EAST - Elements of the East
Wind of enlightenment, and inspiration
be with us this night,
encouraging our minds to be open to new ideas.
Hail and welcome.

SOUTH - Elements of the South
Fire of passion and transformation,
be with us this night
encourage our love which will sustain the land.
Hail and welcome.

WEST - Elements of the West
Water of life and purification, cleanser of our emotions
be with us this night.
Hail and welcome.

NORTH - Elements of the North
Earth as it were from the beginning of time
be with us this night
as we take our place in the endless chain of life.
Hail and Welcome.

GODDESS CANDLE

Goddess of rebirth
You again bring the promise of spring
Be with us this night
As we celebrate the young God
and the growing light. Hail and Welcome.

GOD CANDLE

God of love, and protection
You create and call to the ever-changing dance of life
Be with us this night
As we celebrate the rising of the Mother
And the fertility of the Earth . Hail and welcome.

Casting of Circle

HPS - We stand between worlds
Where Earth and Sky
Night and day
Life and death are one
The circle is cast

The Goddess and God stand together once more
feel their presence in your hearts and minds.

HP - The light grows strong once more
Under the snow, the pulse of life quickens.
Feel the Earth beneath you, the heartbeat of the waking Mother
And the blossoming of new life and creativity.

JOURNEY BLESSING OF CAKES AND ALE -

Share your plans for the spring. Discuss projects with the group. The idea is to encourage acknowledgment that there is new life within us as well as the springtime approaches.

EAST - Elements of the East, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight. Hail and farewell.

SOUTH - Elements of the South, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight Hail and farewell.

WEST - Elements of the West, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight. Hail and farewell.

NORTH - Elements of the North, Thank you for your presence and strength here, tonight, Hail and farewell.

GODDESS CANDLE EXTINGUISH

Goddess of the light we thank you for your presence in our circle,
Let your warmth revive us
Your love support us
And your passion inspire us all.

GOD CANDLE EXTINGUISH

God of the reborn earth,
We thank you for your presence in our circle,
Let your warmth revive us
Your love support us
And your passion inspire us all.
Open circle

The circle is open,
but yet unbroken
Merry meet, and merry part
and merry meet again.