Changing Women
“Changing Woman” in Native American legend
represents the feminine in creation.
This mythic figure is a rich and powerful archetype.
Changing Women is an Earth-centered spirituality
discussion group and women's wisdom circle.
All women are invited to join us for some sacred time on Sundays at 9:00 AM
We are currently meeting on Zoom on first and third Sundays and
in person in Room 303 on second, fourth and fifth Sundays.
(While we encourage meeting at church; we are also available on Zoom on those Sundays as well.)
For more information and to receive the Zoom meeting link,
contact us at programs@firstuu.org.
Native American spirituality has had a lasting effect on religious
practices, especially in the United States.
UU Changing Women embraces this tradition as we reflect upon the sacred
at work in our own lives. We are a respectful
and supportive group of diverse women who meet to share thoughts and feelings
as we travel life’s pathways. All
sharing is confidential.
We begin with lighting a chalice and introducing a theme. Most Sundays we have a brief check-in
followed by a reading from Earth
Medicine: Ancestors’ Ways of Harmony for Many Moons by Jamie Sams.
Then we have a talking circle guided by questions inspired by the
reading.
For each New Moon, we draw Medicine Cards and Sacred Path Cards as tools
for examining the role synchronicity plays in teaching life’s lessons. On Sundays closest to the New Moon,
participants are invited to share the cards they have selected and discuss the
life lessons and challenges they may be exploring. This New Moon ritual reminds us of the wisdom
sharing of the Clan Mothers as members of the group offer their individual
insights to one another.
We close our circle by extinguishing the chalice and acknowledging: “We
belong to the oldest religion in the world, and we practice it exactly as our
foremothers did 10,000 years ago. We make it up!”
Currently Changing Women are making donations to "Adopt A Native Elder" at www.anelder.org.
The Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program supports the traditional Elders who live in the cultural and spiritual traditions of The Dine (Navajo) People. Most live in remote portions of the Dine's reservation. The Program provides food, simple medicines, clothing, fabric and yarns to help these Elders live on the land in their traditional lifestyle. As they have become elderly, it has become more difficult for them to support themselves on the Land in their traditional ways. The Program supports 800 traditional Elders who live in the Northern portion of Arizona and Southern Utah.
In addition, the Program facilitates rug weaving and provides an outlet for sales.
The Program has had 4-star ratings (highest) on Charity Navigator since 2005 (first rating) and has been in existence for over 30 years.