River’s Edge Circle CUUPS Chapter of UUCSH

03/12/2026

Ostara – 🌸The Goddess of Spring and Renewal

Ostara is the ancient Germanic goddess of dawn, fertility, and the rebirth of nature. She represents the sacred moment when winter fades and the Earth awakens again under the growing light of the sun.

Her festival is celebrated at the Spring Equinox, a time when day and night are perfectly balanced. It is a moment of harmony, new beginnings, and the return of life to the land.

Ostara symbolizes fertility, growth, and transformation. The sacred symbols connected to her are the egg, representing the seed of life and potential, and the hare, a creature of fertility and abundance. These symbols remind us that life always renews itself, even after the darkest winter.

For many witches and practitioners of the old paths, Ostara is a time to plant intentions, awaken inner power, and celebrate the magic of rebirth within ourselves and the world around us.

As the light grows stronger, Ostara whispers to the soul:
every ending carries the promise of a new beginning.

02/11/2026

Our Imbolc service was beautiful ❤️ Join us for Beltane - details to come!!

01/27/2026

Witches, Pagans, Earth Lovers and everyone else looking for a glimmer of hope during these cold dark winter days. Join us as we celebrate the midpoint of winter - halfway between Winter and Spring. It’s almost time to awaken from hibernation and begin to make plans! What plans do you have for the upcoming Spring? What seeds will you be planting, in your garden and in your heart.
Join us Sunday at 10:30am at UUCSH as River’s Edge Circle members host an Imbolc Ritual. All pagan friendly folks are welcome.

12/07/2025

Please join River’s Edge Circle for a Yule Ritual and Feast on Wednesday December 17 at 7pm in Fellowship Hall. This Winter Solstice, we are going to be releasing that which is not working for us to make room for all the new bright, happy things we want to attract as the wheel of the year turns yet again, and the strength of the sun grows more powerful each day. Pagan, pagan friendly and pagan curious are welcome (those under 18 must come with a guardian). Bring a seasonal dish to share afterwards. For more information, email [email protected]

11/28/2025

From the website - naturallyModernlife -

A Witch's Guide to December
Witchy Ways to Start December
December 1
Hang rosemary and pine on your door, inviting family harmony and unity into your home.

December 2
Place a garlic clove on the threshold for protection and to ward off theft.

December 3
Place a rosemary tree or poinsettia near your door, symbolizing protection and fresh beginnings.

December 4: Full Moon
Freeze rosemary and evergreen in water. As it melts, let it symbolize your wisdom and resilience.

December 5: Krampus Night
Light a single candle. Touch your heart and whisper: “What hunts me now, I hunt in return.”

December 6
Mix moon water with lavender oil. Sprinkle it around your home to invite peace.

December 7
Add a bay leaf to soup or tea for health and strength.

December 8
Place selenite or clear quartz near your bed to reset your energy for a fresh tone.

December 9
Place an acorn near your workspace to encourage steady growth and prosperity.

11/28/2025

10/25/2025

Join us tomorrow at 10:30am at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Somerset Hills (UUCSH) as we lead the congregation in our Samhain Celebration! Bring a photo of a beloved ancestor for our display as we call the spirits of our ancestors as well as the quarters to witness our ritual. Stay after service to enjoy coffee hour and some amazing people :)
Blessed Be

10/14/2025

Members of our CUUPS group - River’s Edge Circle, invite you to join them on Sunday, October 26th at 2pm for a Walking Tour of Columcille Megalith Park in Bangor PA. This tour, lead by an Irish Scholar, walks through this 20 acre park that includes more than 90 stone settings using stones that are approx 3.6 billion years old!
Email [email protected] for more information.

09/19/2025

Our Mabon Ritual was a huge success. We had about 15 attendees who joined us as we invited Ceres and Pluto to join us with their wisdom and protection as we welcomed in the dark half of the year. We drummed, we meditated, we read some Autumn poetry. We shared (gluten and alcohol free!) “cakes and ale” together and enjoyed an Autumn feast afterwards.
If you’re pagan, pagan curious or pagan friendly, consider joining us for our next event. Email [email protected] for more information.
Blessed Beb

09/16/2025

THIS WEDNESDAY - Mabon Circle

Please join River’s Edge Circle on September 17th at 7pm in Fellowship hall to take part in our Mabon Ritual. We will be calling up on the harvest deities to help us celebrate “Witches’ Thanksgiving” and honoring the balance of light and dark of the Fall Equinox as the Wheel of the Year turns. Pagan, pagan friendly and pagan curious are all invited to join! Newbies welcome.

RSVP or for more information, email [email protected]. Potluck feast to be held afterwards, bring a dish to share. (You do not have to be a member of UUCSH to join our circle.)