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Earth-Based Spirituality

About This Group

Earth-Based Spirituality

At Cedar Lane, we honor the sacredness of the Earth through seasonal celebrations rooted in Unitarian Universalist values, especially our commitment to the interdependent web of all existence. Earth-based spirituality reminds us that we are not separate from nature, but deeply woven into its rhythms and cycles.

Drawing from Pagan and Earth-centered traditions, we mark eight sacred festivals throughout the year, known as the Wheel of the Year:

Solar Celebrations

  • Ostara (Spring Equinox – March)
  • Litha (Summer Solstice – June)
  • Mabon (Autumn Equinox – September)
  • Yule (Winter Solstice – December)

Agricultural Celebrations

  • Imbolc (February – awakening of seeds)
  • Beltane (May – fertility and new life)
  • Lughnasadh (August – first harvest)
  • Samhain (October – final harvest, honoring ancestors)

Our rituals are usually held outdoors in the bench circle near the front entrance on Sundays at 9:30 AM, rain or shine. Recent gatherings have been offered in partnership with Quiet Callings, our Sunday morning reflective service. Come as you are. Bring your love for the Earth and a spirit of curiosity. Join us in honoring the turning seasons, the wisdom of nature, and the sacredness of life.

For more information, contact

Pagan Celebrations Coordinator
pagancelebrations@cedarlane.org
Celtic wheel of a year made of sweet spices. Green and brown cardamom, star anise, vanilla pods, crystals of sugar on wooden background.

Sliding Scale Options

suggested love offering of $20 / seat

Sliding Scale Guide

We know it can be complicated to decide how much to pay, and there’s no one right answer for anyone. Many thanks to UU@UN for providing an equitable model for payments.

Consider paying at a lower tier if many of these are true for you:

  • I am directly affected by environmental racism.
  • I have immigration-related expenses.
  • I’m supporting children or have other dependents.
  • I have significant debt.
  • I have medical expenses not covered by insurance.
  • I receive public assistance.
  • I am an elder with limited financial support.
  • I am an unpaid community organizer.
  • I have been denied work due to incarceration history.
  • I would need to budget in order to afford a $25 expense.

Consider paying at a higher tier if multiple of these are true for you:

  • I or my family owns the home I live in.
  • I have investments, retirement accounts, or inherited money.
  • I can travel recreationally.
  • I have access to family money and resources in times of need.
  • I work part time by choice.
  • I have a relatively high degree of earning power due to level of education, gender and racial privilege, class background, etc.
  • In terms of its impact on my lifestyle (e.g. my ability to pay this month’s bills), $50 means functionally about the same as $15. My bank account would look pretty much the same either way.


A reflection from Pronoia Coaching:

When I pay more, I know that I am helping others to access the event.

When I pay in the middle, I know I am helping the organizers cover costs.

And when I pay less, I know I am letting my community hold me and support me.

All of these are wonderful and acceptable ways of participating.