As the cold winds of December embrace us, we gather to celebrate a turning point in the cycle of life—the Winter Solstice. This sacred day, the longest night of the year, has been honored by cultures around the world as a moment of renewal, reflection, and hope. The Egyptian Celebration of the Rebirth of HorusIn … Continue reading Celebrating the Winter Solstice
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Samhain Blessings!
O Samhain, the end of the year;There's spirals on the pumpkin leaves.O Samhain, the start of a year;Bonfire orange dresses the Rowan trees.We reach out a hand, to those from before,We set our table, for family gone.They take our hands, in circles we form,For this eve above most, the spirits we beckon.Our forefathers, foremothers, sisters … Continue reading Samhain Blessings!
Sermon – Dedication and Miracles
The Reverend San Aset (Sandra Fawn) was asked to lead a service at the Universalist Church in Orange, Massachusetts this last weekend. Her topic was Dedication, Miracles, and Shelter. The Hebrew word Hanukkah means “dedication,” and the Hanukkah Festival commemorates the rededication of the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. In 164 BC, a band of Jewish … Continue reading Sermon – Dedication and Miracles
Festivals of the Dead: Celebrating Life and Remembering Ancestors
Festivals of the Dead are celebrated by many cultures around the world and offer a poignant, beautiful, and sometimes somewhat disturbing way to honor and remember deceased family and community members. These observances typically occur after the harvest season, falling in the months of August, September, October, or November. The festivals serve as a bridge … Continue reading Festivals of the Dead: Celebrating Life and Remembering Ancestors
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