**NOTE PROGRAM LOGISTICS BELOW RITUAL DESCRIPTION.** PLEASE CONTACT EARTHRISING@UUFP.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS. FOR THIS MONTH’S EVENTS: NOTE DATE CHANGES: Planning has been rescheduled for 9/9 and the Ritual for 9/23/22. Planning and Ritual are onsite (varying indoors and outside, weather permitting). For in-person attendance, masks policy depends on local COVID rates; please check uufp.org for current status. No virtual platform offered at this time. Ritual: Special items to bring to the event are customarily announced via Announcements and/or the EarthRising Facebook group. Unable to join an onsite or virtual gathering? The beauty and meaning of the Ritual can still be appreciated. This harvest festival encourages us to “reap what we sow,” both literally and figuratively. It is when Light and Darkness are equal (since day and night are the same duration). Thus, is it a time to express gratitude, complete projects and honor a moment of balance and bounty. May we rest, relax and reflect in solitude, with family and friends, and in the “Presence” of our Earthly abode. click to enlarge Mabon’s Mystery Sunlight waning, dark impending, Warmth behind us, cold ahead. Gather harvest, not for hoarding, Share the bounty, spirits fed. Day and Night be equal partners, Harmony, the Dance of Life– Gifts of Gaia, behold her treasures, Gratitude replacing strife. **LOGISTICS VARY DEPENDING UPON LOCAL COVID RATES: Unless otherwise noted, both Planning sessions and Rituals occur at 7:00 p.m. (set-up at 6:00), on the dates noted in the chart, in or around the surrounding property of the UUFP sanctuary. If onsite events are suspended, EarthRising@uufp.org can advise about opportunities for virtual gatherings. PLANNING SESSIONS are open to all of good will. We often state that the “Real Magic” takes place at our Planning sessions, as insights and ideas spark, kindle, and grow into inspiration and creation. RITUALS are followed by a potluck feast (unless otherwise noted) and social time. EarthRising strives to be inclusive, fun and safe for all ages [children accompanied by parents] and abilities, respectful of the Earth and all her creations, and to provide meaningful opportunities to experience the mysteries of the Universe. Blessed be! 2022 Planning & Rituals Visit EarthRising for more info!