SunStave Midwinter Solstice Celebration

Monday, December 9, 2013


Come Celebrate Midwinter with Sunstave!

Join us on the longest night of the year to sing, drum and dance back the sun.
Please bring a dish for feasting after the ritual.
Silent night, Solstice night
Silver moon shining bright
Snowfall blankets the slumbering Earth
Yule fires welcome the Sun's rebirth
Hark, the Light is reborn!
Hark, the Light is reborn!

Hosted by Leslie Hugo and the
Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans

Friday, Dec. 20th
7:00 pm

South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society
6876 S Highland Dr,
Cottonwood Heights, Utah


SunStave Circle Samhain Ritual

Monday, October 7, 2013







Hosted by The Church of the Sacred Circle   - this family friendly Samhain ritual will honor our sacred dead and the Guardians who speak to us through the veil.

Please bring a dish to share for feasting and dress warmly as we will be spending some time outdoors.

Friday, Nov. 1st
6:30 pm 

3464 W. 3800 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84119

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SunStave Circle Lammas Feast

Thursday, July 25, 2013


Daughter of Saturn, venerable dame,
Who dwell'st amidst great fire's eternal flame;
In sacred rites these ministers are thine,
Mystics much-blessed, holy and divine.
In thee, the Gods have fix'd their dwelling place,
Strong, stable basis of the mortal race.
Eternal, much-form'd ever-florid queen,
Laughing and blessed, and of lovely mien;
Accept these rites, accord each just desire,
And gentle health, and needful good inspire.

-Orphic Hymn to Vesta

Partake in the sacred feast at Lammas and give honor to the Goddess Vesta, she who protects hearth and Home. Please bring offerings to Vesta (food or flowers) to place on the altar, and a Main dish to share for the potluck feast. 

Saturday, August 3rd
6 pm

901 W. 230 North, Orem, UT 

Your hostess for this event is Tiffany. 

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SunStave Circle Summer Solstice

Wednesday, June 12, 2013


The SunStave Summer Solstice Ritual will happen during the Summer Solstice Campout, hosted by Gypsy Wagon. The ritual is at 2 pm on Saturday, but you are welcome to camp out the whole weekend! Your hostess for this ritual is Molly.

We will try to organize carpools from Salt Lake to go down to the ritual, so please post on the SunStave Circle Facebook Event if you can drive or if you want to participate!

For more information, please join Gypsy Wagon's Facebook group for the campout.

Driving Directions:

When starting from north or south I-15 you’ll want to take exit 250 in Payson. If you are traveling from southern Utah you’ll turn right on to SR 115/ Main ST… If traveling from the north turn left on to SR115/Main St in Payson. Travel Main st .8 miles til you come to the first light or 100 N turn left. Go .4 miles to the next light 600 E. turn right. There is a sign posted right before the light on 100 N just before 600 E that reads “MT. Nebo Scenic Loop”

Travel along 600 E. This is a residential area This is the road that leads into the canyon follow it 1.4 miles and you’ll see the entrance to the canyon DO NOT GET OFF 600 E!!

You continue to drive 16.5 miles through the canyon it’s a beautiful drive with tons of wildlife and many butterflies. You should come to a sign at 16.5 miles that is marked Santaquin Canyon, Camp Koholowo, and Tinney Flat. Turn right at this sign and follow this road til you see our banner about 2-3 miles down the road. If you hit Camp Koholowo you have gone to far. OR, if you take the Santaquin canyon road up,we are just past the camp.

SunStave Beltane

Monday, April 22, 2013

Join SunStave Circle for a traditional Beltane Maypole! 

Gathering at 3 pm, ritual at 4

Bring a potluck dish to share, bring drums and rattles to dance the maypole with.

Gather at the back pavilions in Fairmont Park in Sugarhouse.

Your hostess for this gathering is Clove, you can contact her at cloveneville@gmail.com


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SunStave Imbolc

Tuesday, January 15, 2013


Photo Credit: Angie Latham

SunStave Imbolc / Brighid 

Saturday, Feb. 2
5:00 pm

The Sacred Well arises within us as we approach the time of Imbolc. Come to SunStave circle and be at one with the sacred waters of our Land. We ask the Lady for Her blessings and join together in Community.
Please bring a potluck dish to share with Imbolc themed foods, dairy, grains, etc.

The Sacred Circle Temple
3464 W. 3800 South

Your hostess is Lady Avalon Starr
801-661-1710

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SunStave Samhain

Monday, October 15, 2012

The wheel has turned and Samhain, known to non magical folks as Halloween is upon us. The Celtic new year is a time for renewing commitments, setting goals and honoring the dead.

This year’s Samhain is a special one since UUPS picked up the Sun Stave Staff and will be hosting Sun Stave for Samhain. Part of this year’s Samhain will consist of drinking to the new year, a druid rite, wiccan death ceremony of Cernunnos, and calling in the dead or ancestors to deliver messages from the other realm, help their living loved ones improve and move forward in their lives.

Please bring an item or photo of a loved one that has passed. There will be a separate ancestral table to set them on. This ritual will included heavy emotions, be prepared to see those beyond the grave. Feast will be after as usual. Dress warmly and if able, please bring a seasonally appropriate dish.

Saturday, Oct. 27th
6 pm

7455 Parkridge Cir, SLC 84121

Contact Daniel Cureton for more information - 801-709-4632 or uofupagansociety@gmail.com

SunStave Circle Lammas / Lughnasadh

Saturday, July 28, 2012

Blessings of the First Harvest!
Ring in the First Harvest with a feast! Bring a potluck dish to share and celebrate the Corn King at Lammas!

Saturday, Aug. 4th, 5 pm

Your host is Josh

532 Julep Drive (460 East), Murray, UT 84107

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SunStave Midsummer Celebration!

Monday, June 18, 2012

Join SunStave Circle for a Midsummer Celebration! 

Thursday, June 28th
7 pm 
Your hostess is Demetria Moonstorm

532 Julep Drive (460 East), Murray, UT 84107

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SunStave Beltane

Monday, April 16, 2012

SunStave Circle Beltane in Utah County?? Yes!


Saturday, May 5th
5 pm

We will celebrate a traditional handfasting and Maypole dance, and then follow it up with a Cinco de Mayo Fiesta feast!

Wear your most festive and colorful clothes in celebration, and bring Mexican themed foods to share afterward! Blankets or chairs to sit on are a good idea also. 

Hosted by Avalon Starr


Location: 901 West 230 North, Orem UT 84057

Directions : (Coming from Salt Lake or north of Orem)

Take the 800 North Exit in Orem, the exit immediately past the Harley Davidson sign. Go East (left) at the light and travel to the second light, go south (right) to 400 North. Turn east (left) at the 400 North light, and then turn (right) south on 900 West. You will run right up to my house , its on the East side of the street. Mint ice cream colored multi level home :)



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SunStave Circle Spring Equinox

Saturday, February 11, 2012

SunStave Spring Equinox

Sunday,
March 18th 

5 pm

DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, the location has been changed to be:

The Sacred Circle Temple
3464 W. 3800 South, 84119

Celebrate the beauty of balance as we join together to honor the spring equinox. Bring flowers as an offering and wear bright colors for the returning life of the Earth. Bring potluck dish to share and your own utensils, plates & cups. Camp chairs or ground blankets are recommended for your sitting comfort. 

This is an outdoor ritual and will be held rain or shine - please dress appropriately for the weather as there is no firepit in this area. There is public parking along the Jordan River Trailhead just off 1700 South and Riverside Dr. The labyrinth is a short walk from the parking area.

Your hostess is Heron - contact her at 801-330-6666 for any questions. 

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SunStave Circle Imbolc / Brighid

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Imbolc / Brighid Celebration

Saturday, Feb. 4th @ 6 pm

The Sacred Circle Temple
3464 W. 3800 South


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Light a candle for Brighid at SunStave Circle's Imbolc. Your hostesses are Shannon and Maddy!

Come welcome the bride both maiden and mother—Brighid,

Rest and prepare for the time of the seed,

Cleansed and refreshed from labors behind her,

With the promise of spring she lays before me...

“Oh sacred fire against darkest night,

Burn for Brigid, burn bright!

Fire in the head...to quicken us.

Fire in the cauldron...to heal us.

Fire in the forge of the belly and heart…to temper us.”

Please join us as we welcome in the Goddess Brighid/Bridget and seek the turning of the wheel away from winter and into spring.

Please bring a Pot Luck Dish For Imbolc, celebrate with foods that honor the hearth and home -- breads, grains, and vegetables stored from fall such as onions and potatoes -- as well as dairy items.

SunStave Circle Samhain / Halloween

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Visit the Dark Celtic Goddess Cerridwen at SunStave Circle Samhain!


Cerridwen, keeper of the
Cauldron and Underworld

Inspiration and
divine knowledge,
brewed in your pot

The sow, your
holiest totem,
Welsh crone of
fecundity

Mother of Gwion
and Taliesin,
most gifted of the
Welsh poets

Mother Cerridwen,
of the divine cauldron*





Sunday, October 30th
6 pm - 9 pm


The Church of the Sacred Circle Temple
3464 W. 3800 South
West Valley City

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Please bring a potluck dish to share and celebrate the dark half of the year with us!
Your hostess is Lessa

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*Prayer source - http://northernway.org/school/onw/prayers.html

SunStave Circle Fall Equinox

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Bring a dish to share and celebrate the dawning of Autumn with SunStave Circle! We will do some apple magic and feast! 


We will honor the dark mother and meditate on finding balance in our lives.


Hosted by Elena Grayowl




Friday, Sept. 23rd
6 pm 


The Church of the Sacred Circle 
3464 W 3800 South 


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Happy 15th Anniversary to SunStave Circle!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Happy 15th Anniversary to SunStave Circle! Community supported since June 1996! Thank you to all the keepers of the staff throughout the years, because of YOU it is still going strong! Here's to 15 more and beyond!

Here's a small slideshow of SunStave photos for your enjoyment:

SunStave Summer Solstice

Friday, June 10, 2011

Come one, come all to Celebrate the Goddesses
During the Summer solstice
June 21, 2011

6 pm potluck dinner
7 pm ritual begins

We will celebrate the goddesses

Freya for her creativity

Saravati for her artistic abilities

Lakshmi for her generosity

Venus for her beauty

There will be some white shirts provided but you can wear your own white or light colored shirt if possible, one that is ok to get stained or painted. Very small children may need their own shirt too.
We will be having a pot luck so bring what you wish then the fun will start
Donations accepted for the cost of the supplies.

Your hostess for this event is Shawn

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SunStave Beltane 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Sunday, May 1
5:30 pm 

Sugarhouse Park
Lakeside Pavilion
1300 E. 2100 South 


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Celebrate the greening of the May with Sunstave, as we join a couple in handfast and dance the pole! Bring a dish to share and dress in your spring finery!




SunStave Spring Equinox / Ostara

Monday, March 7, 2011

Come out to celebrate the Spring with SunStave Circle!

Saturday, 
March 19th
2 pm

Parley's Creek Pavilion
1300 E. 2100 South
Salt Lake City



We meet at the equinox, the point of equal day and equal night to celebrate the dance between opposites and equals.

Bring a potluck dish for the feasting, dress for the weather (rain or shine, this event will not be canceled!) and contact your hostess Emeralde at emeraldefae@yahoo.com for more info or questions.

Directions:
Sugarhouse Park is located at the corner of 1300 East and 2100 South  in the Sugarhouse neighborhood of Salt Lake City. You can only enter the park via vehicle from the entrance on 2100 South.

Parley's Creek Pavilion is the last pavilion as you drive around the one-way loop in the park. After you go down the hill and drive around the sharp left hand curve near the basketball hoops, the entrance to the pavilion will be on your left.



SunStave Imbolc

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Enter the realm of crystal healing on the eve of the new moon and the Chinese New Year!

Celebrate Imbolc with SunStave Circle on Thursday, Feb. 3rd starting at 7:30 pm.

Held at the Church of the Sacred Circle
3464 W 3800 South

Hosted by Jennifer

SunStave Yule

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Saturday, Dec. 18th

4 pm

Come and join me for a Christmas Carol themed yule party! It's going to be potluck style and it's an open event brought by Sunstave and the pagan community of utah but all people are welcome to come. I'm hosting the event at my church. There is going to be a short production of A Christmas Carol and a few other things happening. This event is family friendly so bring anyone!

By Tif, your event hostess

The Church of the Sacred Circle
3464 W 3800 South
Salt Lake City, UT

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