Abbreviation | CUUPS |
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Formation | 1985 |
Type | Religious organization |
Purpose | Serve Unitarian Universalist community who identify with Paganism or Neopaganism |
Headquarters | Cincinnati, Ohio, US |
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Affiliations | Unitarian Universalist Association |
Website | cuups |
The Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (abbr: CUUPS) is an independent affiliate of Unitarian Universalists who identify with the precepts of classical or contemporary Paganism: celebrating the sacred circle of life and guiding people to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.[1] CUUPS members foster the development of "liturgical materials based on earth- and nature-centered religious and spiritual perspectives" as well as encourage "greater use of music, dance, visual arts, poetry, story, and creative ritual in Unitarian Universalist worship and celebration."[2] Many members of CUUPS embrace the cycle of seasons and beauty of all life forms found in nature.[3] Unlike many mainline religious sects, Unitarian Universalists and Pagans both value the "sacredness in the present world rather than on an afterlife."[4] CUUPS is a community open to all Unitarian Universalist members and those who support the tenets.