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December 15th, 7 pm: "Hold a Stillness," Rev. Diana Smith
The holiday blues service is for all of us who are having a hard time with the holidays this year. It will be a time for all of us, led by a worship team of Rev. Diana Smith, Val Bowman, and Dave Rowe, to create space, together, to hold all of our complex feelings in this challenging year.
We invite you to find or create a gentle, safe, quiet space in your home before the service if you're able. You may want to have a candle, special objects, photos of loved ones, or other items that help you connect and find centering.
Join us on Tuesday, December 15th, at 7 pm via Zoom ( Link to Join, Meeting ID: 925 9848 8555, Passcode: 438441)
And Remember to Pre-register for the Solstice Event on December 19th!
Join the Owl Moon Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS) and Rev. Diana Smith for a special candlelit solstice walk with activity stations on Saturday, December 19th, from 4 to 7 pm. There will be an option to walk through the woods and a more accessible option around the UUS building. Due to COVID, all participants over the age of 2 must wear masks and follow all COVID safety precautions .
To keep distance between families (with or without children), we are asking everyone to sign up in advance. Slots are available every 10 minutes, but the walk does not need to be completed in 10 minutes. Pre-register for a time slot here.
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Musical Prelude (Dave Rowe, UUS Online Music Leader)
Create Sanctuary Together
Welcome & Chalice Lighting (Rev. Diana Smith, UUS Minister)
Chalice Lighting: "In the Bleak and Cold Winter," by Cynthia Landrum (Val Bowman, Worship Associate)
Chant: #352 "Find a Stillness" (Dave Rowe)
Reading: "Forged in the Fire of Our Coming Together," by Gretchen Haley (Val Bowman)
Hymn: #4 "I Brought My Spirit to the Sea" (Dave Rowe)
Sharing (Rev. Diana Smith)
Reading: "Dark and Light," by Jacqui James (Rev. Diana Smith)
Hymn: #391 "Voice Still and Small" (Dave Rowe)
Sharing (Val Bowman)
Reading: "Psalm for the Wintered Soul," by Cynthia Frado (Val Bowman)
Hymn: #15 "The Lone Wild Bird" (Dave Rowe)
Sharing (Rev. Diana Smith)
HEALING PRAYER by Tom Shuman (Rev. Diana Smith)
Invitation to Meditation (Rev. Diana Smith)
Musical Meditation (Dave Rowe)
Closing Reflection (Rev. Diana Smith)
Sharing (Rev. Diana Smith)
Blessing: "Blessing for the Longest Night," by Jan L. Richardson (Val Bowman)
A Holiday Heart (Dave Rowe)
Sharing a Blessing or Hope (Rev. Diana Smith)
Closing Prayer: Adapted from "Night Prayer" from "A New Zealand Prayer Book" (Rev. Diana Smith)
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