Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans
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| Abbreviation | CUUPS |
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| Formation | 1985 |
| Type | religious organization |
| Purpose | Serve Unitarian Universalist community who identify with Paganism or Neopaganism. |
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| Website | http://www.cuups.org/ |
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS) is an association of Unitarian Universalists who identify with the precepts of classical or contemporary Paganism: celebrating the sacred circle of life and guiding people to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. CUUPS members foster the development of "liturgical materials based on earth- and nature-centered religious and spiritual perspectives" as well as encourage "greater use of music, dance, visual arts, poetry, story, and creative ritual in Unitarian Universalist worship and celebration."[1]
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History
CUUPS was formed at the 1985 UUA General Assembly and incorporated as a not for profit organization in 1997. It was an Independent Affiliate of the Unitarian Universalist Association until 2007[2] and is now a Related Organization.[3]
Purpose
CUUPS works to enrich and strengthen the religious pluralism of Unitarian Universalism; promote the study and practice of contemporary Pagan, Earth-, and nature-centered spirituality; enable networking among pagan-identified Unitarian Universalists; develop educational/liturgical materials on Pagan spirituality for Unitarian Universalist congregations; encourage theological inquiry into the contemporary Pagan resurgence; promote inter-religious dialog; and work for the healing of the Earth. Members and friends receive the online CUUPS Bulletin, which reports continental and local chapter activities and explores contemporary Paganism.[4]
The organization maintains ties to the U.K.-based Unitarian Earth Spirit Network, which serves a similar role of representing contemporary Pagan spirituality in the British Unitarian community.[5]
References
- ↑ CUUPS: Vision Statement
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- ↑ Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, Inc., official web site
- ↑ UESN Background, UESN official web site
External links
- Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans, Inc., official web site
- CUUPS Chapters at DMOZ
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