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2023-11-30T04:08:15+00:00

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Words…words…words — Pagan words misused; misunderstood

Last updated on: November 30, 2023 at 4:08 am By Ann Trip

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Often I hear, “You’re a witch! So you’re Wiccan…” This is only the beginning. This is how they relate the two. Words such as witch, warlock, heathen, spells, ritual and even, yes, Pagan and Wicca have different meanings than what’s taught. First off, before I even get into that, I’m going to jump back to “warlock.” No, men practicing Witchcraft are not warlocks, they are witches, just like women. The English version of a Scottish word, Warlock, on the other... Read more

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

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2023-10-31T02:33:58+00:00

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My Pagan path – a look back into when I started my journey

Last updated on: October 31, 2023 at 2:33 am By Ann Trip

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The Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, New Jersey asked, “When did you become a UU?” What she meant was not when we signed our names to the membership registry, but to think further back. She gave us a piece of her history, including when she felt she became a UU. She discussed in her sermon some of those signs that pointed her in that direction. Of course, this made me think about myself... Read more

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Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

2023-09-30T01:15:45+00:00

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Pagan Pet Peeves — things that make me go eck

Last updated on: September 30, 2023 at 1:15 am By Ann Trip

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There’s no standard set of rules for ritual since everyone does them differently. However, sometimes there are things that just don’t add up. These are some of my Pagan pet peeves. I’m sure I have more. Although there is no wrong way to hold rituals, format, quarters, correspondences and deities should make sense too. There needs to be valid reasons why something is the way it is. Saying west is green because it makes the grass grow hurts my head.... Read more

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

2023-08-31T20:48:30+00:00

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Finding that ‘go to’ place for easy grounding and centering

Last updated on: August 31, 2023 at 8:48 pm By Ann Trip

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Last Sunday, during the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, New Jersey’s morning worship service, my mind went to the beach. The Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister, mentioned she finds rest at the shore. She vividly spoke about a bee who paid her a visit landing on her leg. Well, there was more to the sermon that resonated but that had me picturing the beach. And, this isn’t necessarily a bad thing. However, I did have to quickly get my mind... Read more

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Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael

Rev. Foxxy Pullen

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

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2023-08-01T00:50:06+00:00

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The path you travel may wind around some: let it lead you

Last updated on: August 1, 2023 at 12:50 am By Ann Trip

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While reading the summer issue of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair, NJ’s Gazette, I thought about my path. The message from our ministerial intern, Sabrina Trupia wasn’t just about goodbyes but their adventure and taking the right path. Sometimes the wrong path could lead you to the right one. Everything happens for a reason. My path has changed a lot in many directions. As I look back though, I believe that I wouldn’t be where I am if I... Read more

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Rev. Anya Sammler-Michael

Rev. Foxxy Pullen

Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

2023-06-30T19:35:36+00:00

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Get up! Sing, dance, well just get loud — Raise energy during ritual

Last updated on: June 30, 2023 at 7:35 pm By Ann Trip

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“Permission for Maximum Joy” a worship service crafted by both the Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior co-minister and Intern Sabrina Trupia. Joy is a great thing and should be present in everything that we do. We should not be afraid to laugh, dance, sing, clap and get into it when we feel moved during a ritual. Raise energy! Sammler-Michael reflected on churches that had strict policies on what you could and couldn’t do during their services. One wouldn’t allow men to... Read more

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2023-05-31T20:24:03+00:00

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Affirmations — for spellwork and mundane life — direct your con

Last updated on: May 31, 2023 at 8:24 pm By Ann Trip

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Affirmations can help you create a successful spell. Not too long ago I said that spellwork is not just waving your hands; rattle off some words and voila. I focused on the importance of intent and effort. These are all still true and very important to remember. Again, without having clear intention and putting in your effort then your chances of a spell working are slim. However, affirmations are just as important and need to be added. Important knowledge like... Read more

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

2023-04-23T12:40:56+00:00

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Earth Day 2023 — plant a tree, plant a seed and your intentions too

Last updated on: April 23, 2023 at 12:40 pm By Ann Trip

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Well once again, it’s Earth Day. This celebration, founded in 1970, is a day to educate people on environmental issues. However, in my opinion, it is also a day to celebrate Mother Earth, give thanks for her nourishment and give back. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to keep Her healthy. Recently, I interviewed an elderly man in my town who saw a need to step up and donate a few shade trees to our township. He acknowledged that a few were dying,... Read more

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

2023-04-01T00:18:08+00:00

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Vulnerability and Paganism — many still hide in the broom closet

Last updated on: April 1, 2023 at 12:18 am By Ann Trip

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Vulnerability was the Soul Matters theme the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair New Jersey focused on this month. My congregation has been following the themes for a few years now and they really make you reflect and work on the issues. In 2023, one would think that for us, as people in general, vulnerability would not be such a problem. After all, the Salem Witch Trials were over 330 years ago and in 1865, the United States adopted the 13th... Read more

Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Montclair

2023-02-28T05:57:00+00:00

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Spell work is not hocus pocus – it takes intent and effort

Last updated on: February 28, 2023 at 5:57 am By Ann Trip

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Spell work is not just waving your hands; rattle off some words and voila. This was one of many reasons I left Catholicism: I was just blindly going through the motions; no feelings involved. Spell and work are two words that may look and sound easy. However, it’s the second word that is more important than the first. As they say, “nothing worth it comes easy.” I will never forget the Pagan chat rooms on AOL. For a newbie, that... Read more

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