UUCB Spirit Feast 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024 - 6:00 pm

This year, over the course of March and April, several religious traditions include observations and rituals that include or center around sharing food together.  Christians observe Maundy Thursday, a commemoration of the last meal Jesus shared with his friends before his death, and a celebration of open table fellowship as an ongoing part of congregational life.  Jewish people observe Passover, which for many families and communities includes a Seder celebration that both remembers and looks forward to liberation.  Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr when Ramadan draws to a close, and these celebrations also include literal and ritual feasts. And, of course, nature-based spiritual traditions have many ways of celebrating the fruitfulness of the earth in Spring.

As Unitarian Universalists, we trace our religious roots from many spiritual traditions. It is a challenge and an opportunity for us to honor the various heritages we bring to this place, even as we create new traditions together.  Another consideration is our desire to lean into cultural appreciation vs. cultural appropriation.

This year, rather than hosting individual observations for these religious holidays, we are hosting UUCB Spirit Feast at which we'll include some education and sharing about various food rituals and traditions that give us meaning.  This is for all generations, and we encourage you to bring your family and even invite a friend to join you.

At the heart of the gathering is a potluck dinner, and more information about the specific details will be forthcoming.  Just know we’ll be asking you to share and consume some good food with one another, so your bodies will be nourished even as our time together nourishes our spirits.

We’ll include some music, readings, and community sharing as we eat together.  So mark your calendars now for Spirit Feast 2024!