Celtic Celebration for the Winter Solstice

Christians have long marked the seasons and given thanks. The Solstice occurs during the season of Advent, a time of anticipation and preparation for the Light of Christ to enter the world.  This can also be a season and time of sadness or anxiety because grief, the death of a loved one, or the perceived demands of the holiday season may weigh heavily upon us.  Our worship service marking the Winter Solstice is a way to mark the changing season and to pay attention to God’s good creations of nature and of human relationships.  We take time to honor the sadness and stress of the season with plenty of quiet and light, while we also intentionally step into the light of Christ.