Date(s) - 09/17/2023
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Location
Sanctuary
Categories
Choosing Hope: Lessons from Hanukkah
This year the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah is celebrated from the evenings of December 14th-21st. This service is a reflection of two miracles: believing in limitless light and the choice of hope for restoration of what is essential in our lives.
From Darkness Toward Dawn: A Winter Solstice Celebration
Join us for Yule, a celebration of the Winter Solstice. On the longest night, we gather in celebration to honor the turning of the year—drawing from Coast Salish winter traditions and Celtic observances of the solstice. Together we affirm that even in the deepest darkness, the first light is already on its way. Through story, … Continue reading From Darkness Toward Dawn: A Winter Solstice Celebration
Winter Hope: An interfaith Winter celebration.
Join us for Winter Hope, an inclusive Christmas Eve service that celebrates light, community, and resilience across traditions. This warm, family-friendly service weaves readings and reflections from Christianity, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, earth-based/indigenous winter traditions, Buddhism, and Islam. The sermon (≈35 minutes) is followed by about 45 minutes of music, carols, and fellowship.