Do you have the Worship Weekend with Jason Shelton on your calendar?  On February 10-12, 2012, OCUUC will be hosting a Worship Weekend with Rev. Jason Shelton (Music Minister at the Nashville UU church, and composer of “Standing on the Side of Love,” “Morning Has Come,” and many more).  A worship workshop led by Jason Shelton will occur all day Saturday February 11 — it’s open to anyone who is interested in creating worship.  There will be a concert featuring Jason Shelton, our own Orange Coast Choir, plus a mass choir and special guests on Saturday night, February 11th.  And Jason Shelton will be presenting the service on Sunday morning, February 12th.   We are looking for volunteers to help with the planning and execution of this big event. Contact Beth Syverson  (musicdirectorocuucorg)   if you’d like to volunteer to help out.

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!