Circles in the Woods · CUUPS Tampa · Est. 1992
Earth-centered spirituality, community, and learning in Tampa Bay.
We host family-friendly Full Moon rituals, sabbat celebrations, and educational opportunities — united in community with the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa (UUCT), serving the wider Pagan community.
September 2026 Update
Fall is near! The new council takes office this month, a business meeting will be held on September 13, the Market in the Woods is September 19, and our Exordium Full Moon celebration is September 26.
🍂 MONTH AT A GLANCE 🍂
7:00 PM — Do you have a green thumb? The Garden Committee needs you! All are welcome.
Noon – 1:00 PM — Open to all. Come share ideas and hear updates from the new council.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM — Our Fall Market & Drumming Circle! Vendors, workshops, and live drumming. Vendor sign-ups still open.
A Warrior Cats Ritual presented by Exordium. Workshop at 6PM (Animal Stewardship with Owl's Nest), sage at 7PM, ritual at 7:30PM.
Potluck feasting & fellowship after the ritual. Bring a dish to share!
New Council Takes Office
The newly elected council officially takes office this month. Thank you to everyone who participated in the June elections! The new council is ready to serve and excited about the year ahead.
October brings W.I.T.C.H. Full Moon, November features Earthbound Full Moon, and December rounds out the year with the Witches Ball and CUUPs & SOC Full Moon.
Our average attendance this year is up from last year. Thank you for showing up, bringing friends, and making our circle stronger! We're well on our way to meeting our annual pledge goal.
Calling All Volunteers, Presenters & Workshop Leaders!
We're building the 2027 calendar and we need YOU! Whether you want to lead a Full Moon ritual, teach a workshop before the ritual, or volunteer behind the scenes, now is the time to let us know. All skill levels and experience welcome — we'll support you every step of the way.
Lead or co-lead a Full Moon ritual. Covens, study groups, and individual practitioners are all welcome to claim a month. Outlines are due 2 months in advance for council review.
Teach a pre-ritual workshop! Topics can include crafts, divination, herbalism, meditation, healing arts, or any skill you'd like to share with the community.
Help with setup, kitchen, cleanup, guardian roles, gardens, outreach, or any committee. Even 15 minutes makes a difference!
Ritual outlines are due 2 months in advance for council review. For workshop or volunteer sign-ups, email cuups@uutampa.org and let us know what you'd like to do!
The Summer 2026 newsletter is available — packed with community news, events, feast menus, and more.
Read the Summer newsletter →- •Fall 2026: Submissions by September 24 · Posts October 1
- •Winter 2027: Submissions by December 25 · Posts January 1
All community submissions must be approved by council before publishing.
We're well on our way to meeting our annual pledge goal. Thank you to everyone who has contributed this year!
Look for updated QR code signs at upcoming gatherings to make giving even easier.
Coming This Fall
October through December at CIW-CUUPS Tampa — rituals, celebrations, and community gatherings at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Tampa.
Coming Up
- ✓October 11: Business & Planning Meeting (Noon – 1PM)
- ✓October 24: Full Moon — W.I.T.C.H. (Sage 7PM, Ritual 7:30PM)
- ✓November 15: Business & Planning Meeting (Noon – 1PM)
- ✓November 21: Full Moon — 2026 Paganism 101 Class (Sage 7PM, Ritual 7:30PM)
- ✓December 12: Witches Ball / Yule Ball — TENTATIVE (Details TBD)
- ✓December 13: Business & Planning Meeting (Noon – 1PM)
- ✓December 19: Full Moon — CUUPs & SOC (Sage 7PM, Ritual 7:30PM)
Mark your calendars! CUUPs Full Moon celebrations in 2027 will be held on the Saturday closest to each astronomical Full Moon. Presenters and details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Want to present a ritual or lead a workshop in 2027? Sign up now!
- ✓Paganism 101: Classes start again January 2027. Contact us for details on how to join.
The full year of dates and details lives on the CUUPS Calendar.
🍂 October Events
Our October Business & Planning Meeting and Full Moon celebration.
Noon – 1:00 PM 📌 Open to all.
7:00 PM 📌 Sage cleansing
7:30 PM 📌 Ritual begins
Potluck feasting & fellowship after the ritual. Bring a dish to share!
🍂 November Events
Our November Business & Planning Meeting and Full Moon celebration.
Noon – 1:00 PM 📌 Open to all.
🎓 Presented by the 2026 Paganism 101 Class
7:00 PM 📌 Sage cleansing
7:30 PM 📌 Ritual begins
Potluck feasting & fellowship after the ritual. Bring a dish to share!
❄️ December Events
Our December Business & Planning Meeting, the Witches Ball, and Full Moon celebration to close out the year.
TENTATIVE — Details TBD
Our annual holiday celebration. Stay tuned for confirmed details!
Noon – 1:00 PM 📌 Open to all.
7:00 PM 📌 Sage cleansing
7:30 PM 📌 Ritual begins
Potluck feasting & fellowship after the ritual. Bring a dish to share!
Regular Gatherings
Special rituals throughout the year. All public events are family-friendly.
Paganism 101 is now underway! Contact us for details on joining. Additional education offerings vary by season.
Community Outreach
CIW-CUUPS Tampa stays connected to the wider Pagan community through outreach events, gatherings, and group outings.
Members of CIW-CUUPS attend the Witches Tea Party at The Witches Portal as schedules allow. It's a great way to connect with the broader Pagan community in the Tampa Bay area.
The council has agreed to plan a Saturday day trip to FPG 2027, held in May. More details will be shared as the event approaches. A fun opportunity to experience one of Florida's largest Pagan festivals together!
Our Outreach Committee promotes CIW-CUUPS by attending community events, distributing flyers at local metaphysical shops and coffee shops, and connecting through social media and word of mouth. If you know of an event where we should have a presence, let us know!
What to expect
New to CUUPS or new to Pagan practice? You're welcome here. We'll explain what's happening as we go.
- ✓Arrive a little early if you can (it helps with parking and settling in).
- ✓If you're bringing kids, they're welcome to participate quietly with family.
- ✓Donations are appreciated but never required.
- ✓If you need accessibility support, email us ahead of time.
All ages are welcome. Public-facing events are kept PG / family-friendly unless clearly labeled otherwise.
Announcements, introductions, casting the circle, the ritual, cakes and ale, singing/feasting, then cleanup together.
No special clothing required. If you like, bring a dish to share at feasting.
We aim to create a safe space for spiritual growth. Ask before touching people or their tools, and follow facilitator guidance.
Guardians are present at events to support a calm, respectful environment and to help with any issues.
Get involved
Whether you're curious, returning after time away, or ready to dive in, there's a place for you here.
Join us for our monthly esbat. Sage cleansing begins at 7pm, ritual at 7:30pm. No experience necessary. We explain as we go.
See the calendar >Help with setup, kitchen duties, cleanup, or guardian roles. Even 15 minutes makes a difference.
Email us >CIW-CUUPS sponsors affiliated pagan study groups. Wicca 101 is a 6-week curriculum offered periodically by Sacred Oaks Circle.
Ask about classes >All are welcome, all voices matter, and all are heard. Official voting is open to CUUPS National Members — want to make your vote count? Membership starts at $25/year (1 yr), $60 (3 yr), or $400 (lifetime).
Join CUUPS National >We keep this plain-language on purpose. If you're unsure what's a good fit, email us and we'll help you find a role that matches your skills and capacity.
Leads council meetings, coordinates ritual and event scheduling, and serves as the main liaison between CUUPS and UUCT.
Tracks donations and expenses, maintains financial records, and reports on budget and pledge progress.
Records meeting minutes, tracks attendance, and helps maintain council documentation.
Manages public communications (website, announcements, newsletters, and social updates) and keeps key info current.
Support projects and committees as needed; take on special initiatives and help represent community needs.
To be considered for council elections, please have your letter of intent in by the May Full Moon each year.
Important: Please include your CUUPs National Member ID # in your letter of intent.
Elections are held at the June Council Meeting, and the new council takes over in September.
Email: cuups@uutampa.org
Not sure what to include? Here's a simple template to get you started. Copy, fill in, and email to cuups@uutampa.org.
Subject: Letter of Intent — [Your Name]
Dear CIW-CUUPS Council,
I am writing to express my interest in running for the position of [Role Name] on the CIW-CUUPS Council.
About me: [A few sentences about yourself — how long you've been part of CIW-CUUPS, what drew you to the community, and any relevant experience or skills you bring.]
Why this role: [Why are you interested in this position? What do you hope to contribute?]
Membership status: I am a current member in good standing with CUUPs National [and UUCT, if applying for an executive position].
CUUPs National Member ID #: [Your Member ID Number]
Thank you for considering my candidacy. I look forward to serving our community.
Blessed be,
[Your Name]
[Your Email]
If you're leading or co-leading a ritual, please submit your written outline at least two months before the event for council review. This helps us coordinate and support you. Email outlines to cuups@uutampa.org.
The Winter 2027 schedule will be announced after the new council takes office in September 2026. Stay tuned!
Donations help cover ritual supplies, event costs, and community outreach. We're a volunteer-run chapter, and every contribution matters.
Ritual Playlist
Watch recordings from our Full Moon rituals and community gatherings.
🎥 CIW-CUUPS Tampa Ritual Playlist — browse through our recorded rituals and celebrations.
Suggestion Box
Have a suggestion, complaint, or request? We want to hear from you. Your feedback helps us grow and serve our community better.
Contact us
Have a question about our events, accessibility, or how to get started? We'd love to hear from you.