Sermon Description:
As Halloween approaches, we’ll take a closer look at Samhain, Wicca, and some of the neo-Pagan practices that have become familiar in UU worship and celebration. Where did they come from, how did they become what we practice today, and what might we discover about their history and context? What happens when curiosity leads us beyond what is familiar? More importantly, how can we honor the sacred without treating it as if it is ours to take?
Joss Bergeron Bisbano (They/Them) has been a Wiccan Priestess since 1998 and an Interfaith Minister (ULC) since 1999. They resurrected the Covenant of UU Pagans at Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church with CJ Vazquez, and now serve as Vision Keeper of Thistle & Honey CUUPs. Rooted in Indigenous CHamoru heritage, earth-centered spirituality, and intersectional identity, their work centers on restoring deep relationship with land, self, and community. A trained chaplain, facilitator, and certified life coach, Joss creates experiential safe spaces that bridge cultures and challenge beliefs while honoring the interdependent web of existence. Their mission is to guide others to reclaim belonging, cultivate intentional community, and live in alignment with the Sacred.
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