SUNDAY SERVICE 

Onsite & Online ~  10 am 

Reverend Nica Eaton 

Finding The Light – Solstice Service

On this Winter Solstice we honor the turning of the year, the shortest day and the longest night. Together we will journey to the neolithic tomb of Newgrange in Ireland, where once each year a single shaft of sunlight pierces the darkness, reminding us that even in our deepest shadows the light returns. Join us for this sacred morning of reflection and hope as we share a sabbatical send-off ritual for Rev. Nica. This is her final Sunday service before sabbatical, though she will also lead our Christmas Eve celebration.

Welcome – Reverend Nica Eaton

Introduction – Jill Schlaus

Chalice Lighting – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Opening Song – #16 ‘Tis a Gift to be Simple

Time for All Ages – “A Winter Solstice Wish” by Kate Allen Fox & Elisa Paganelli,  read by Sam Dickerson

Manna Collection – Sam Dickerson

Announcements – Jill Schlaus

Singing the Children Out – Reverend Nica Eaton 

Collection – Jill Schlaus 

Collection Song – “Lean in Toward the Light” by Carrie Newcomer sung by Jill Schlaus

Joys and Sorrows – If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to jns@chaliceuu.org

Time of Meditation – Reverend Nica Eaton

Meditation Song – #1063 Winter Solstice Chant

Talk – “Finding the Light” – Reverend Nica Eaton

Sabbatical Sending Ritual – “Tending the Light” Rev Nica & Annie Barker, Board President

Closing Words – Annie Barker 

Closing Song – “May the Longtime Sun” by Snatam Kaur

Closing Words – Reverend Nica Eaton

Extinguishing the Chalice – Jill Schlaus

Send Off – Reverend Nica Eaton

Postlude – Anthony Concepcion

 

And we hope you’ll stay after service for our “Farewell to Nica Coffee Hour”