December 23, 2024
Winter Solstice Ceremony and Celebration at Dayspring 5 PM back
December 21, 2024
We celebrate the Winter Solstice with a ceremony, a simple supper, and a time of sharing at Dayspring.
Cradled in darkness,
be restored to the embrace of mystery.
be restored to the embrace of mystery.
Glory wakes here.
Let it kindle
your joy.
-- Rebecca Parker
your joy.
-- Rebecca Parker
On the day of the Winter Solstice we come together for a ceremony both ancient and new to honor and give thanks. Thanks for the embrace of mystery that winter embodies. For the Glory that wakes here. And for the way that winter kindles joy.
In these dark times we seek another, deeper darkness. A fertile darkness. The darkness of God. And in the coming light we seek not the brightness of mid-day, but a little light, dappled in shadow (TS Eliot). A light that sets our hearts dancing, alive with dream and possibility.
5 pm -- We will gather outside the Dayspring Farmhouse (11301 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876) at 5:00 pm and walk to the labyrinth fire circle for this ceremony of poetry, silent wander, and shared prayer on the land, inspired by the “Thanksgiving Address” of the Native People known as the Iroquois.
5 pm -- We will gather outside the Dayspring Farmhouse (11301 Neelsville Church Road, Germantown, MD 20876) at 5:00 pm and walk to the labyrinth fire circle for this ceremony of poetry, silent wander, and shared prayer on the land, inspired by the “Thanksgiving Address” of the Native People known as the Iroquois.
6 pm -- We will gather indoors at Overlook Retreat House for a simple supper.
7 pm -- We will circle for creative sharing time around the seasonal theme. Please bring a poem or story ...share a favorite work of art or image ...bring your own musical instrument and play a song ...guide us in singing or sacred dance.
NOTE PLEASE:
You are welcome to come for all or part of this time of ceremony and celebration.
You are welcome to come for all or part of this time of ceremony and celebration.
For planning for the outdoor ceremony and for seating and food at Overlook, RSVP to Jim or Cheryl at jimhallmd@yahoo.com or 301-916-4827.
To inquire about the possibility of staying overnight in the Overlook retreat space, contact Trish at stefanik.trish@gmail.com or 240-357-3551.