The Annual Winter Solstice Singing Ritual Returns!

By Tim posted Sunday, November 27, 2011, 5:15 pm

Our most popular event of the year is just around the corner!

The Winter Solstice Singing Ritual has become a much-anticipated annual event at OCUUC for good reasons: beautiful music, a meaningful story, and the inspiring message of spreading light to the world.

This unique ritual is truly different from everything else we do. Celebrating the darkest day of the year and the beginning of light’s return to the world, we tell the myth of Persephone’s descent into the underworld through narration, poetry, and- most of all- song.

The service is powerful, meditative, and joyful.

Join us in the sanctuary for a special evening performance
on Saturday, December 17th at 8:00 pm.
We also will perform the ritual on Sunday, December 18th at 10:00 am
as the church’s Sunday service.

Come and celebrate the return of light and life to our world!

Saturday night and Sunday morning’s Winter Solstice Singing Ritual is a tradition at OCUUC. If you’ve attended the ritual in years past, you know what a deeply spiritual and moving experience this is. If you’ve never attended the ritual, or if you’re not too sure if a Pagan ritual service is for you, I encourage you to try it out this year. The Saturday night service is magical because of the glowing candlelight. Other than that, the services are identical, and include lots of singing by the Solstice Singers plus the congregation, wonderful readings and poetry, and several opportunities for silent meditation. Come “deep in the dark” and experience a Pagan holiday this year!