The Beginning
Years ago there was a woman who was searching for her spiritual path. She received information about a Full Moon Circle being held near her and, feeling the pull of Goddess, she decided to attend. The information, which included a map, she put away for safe-keeping. As the days passed and she watched the moon grow full, she began searching for this valuable information. But the map had disappeared. This woman was attending the Unitarian Universalist church of Tampa and she brought up the lost map story to a group 
following a Sunday service. The person with the lost map was Susan Miller, whose memorial in now in our garden. The suggestion was made that they form their own group and, thus, Full Moon Circle was born.
The Chronicles
1992 – With the support of then minister, Rev Mike Young and the “Circle of the Lost Map” was born and a TUUC, Tampa UU Circle began holding Full Moon Circles.
2000 – With the support of Rev. Barbara Childs, Circles in the Wood CUUPS was confirmed and voted as a standing committee in the church bylaws.
Since 1992, there has been a Full Moon Celebration on the Saturday closest to the full moon. Full Moon Celebrations attendance ranges about about 80 to 120.
Over the years, there have been many other types of contributions such as: May Fest, Witches Masquerade Ball, Fall Fest, Dumb Supper. Every year they sponsor a Wicca 101 and have previously lead “Cakes for the Queen of Heaven” and “Rise Up and Call Her Name.” More information about Circles in the Woods CUUPS can be found our the church website at
Click here for the video of the 2014 August Full Moon Celebration!