SUNDAY SERVICE 

In Person and Online – 10 am Sunday

Dana Ryon, Melisa Sharpe & Ayanna Gaines

Yule, the Shortest Day: Celebrating the Return of the Light

Today, many Pagans still celebrate Yule on the day of the Winter Solstice. Pagans celebrate the rebirth of the sun through gift exchanges, merriment, and deep spiritual reflection. For Pagans, this is a time of new beginnings, rebirth, transformation, getting rid of unwanted habits, and creativity. Please join us as we honor both the light and the dark.

Monthly Theme – Mystery

Welcome – Dana Ryon 

Introduction – Ayanna Gaines 

Call to Worship – Melisa Sharpe 

Chalice Lighting – Melisa Sharpe 

Opening Hymn – #1063 “Winter Solstice Chant”

Time for All Ages – “Winter: A Solstice Story” by Kelsey E. Gross. Read by Samantha Dickerson

Manna Collection – Samantha Dickerson

Offering – Dana Ryon 

Offering Music – “Yuletide Comes”by Flora Ware.

[Video] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRhfiM9Dvq0

Singing Our Children Out- Ayanna Gaines 

Joys and Sorrows – You may write your Joys and Sorrows in the chatbox during the service if you are online. If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to worship@chaliceuu.org

Time of Meditation – Dana Ryon 

Meditation Song – “Be Here Now” by Merlin Snider

Sermon & Ritual –  “Yule, the Shortest Day: Celebrating the Return of the Light” by Melisa Sharpe 

Closing Hymn – # 235  “Deck the Hall with Boughs of Holly”

Benediction – Ayanna Gaines 

Announcements – Melisa Sharpe 

Extinguishing the Chalice – Ayanna Gaines

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion