Saturday, December 20, Winter Quiet Solstice Ritual – 2 services! –  Jen Rashleigh and Leanne Hopkins FamilyPrograms, with Rev. Melora Lynngood – Ian Warrander, Worship Associate – Music: Mini-Chalice Choir with Christine Taber, Music Director – In person only  Whether you choose the family service or the later service, join us for a simple candlelit spiral ritual, with music in the sanctuary, to honour the solstice and join in a peaceful pause. This event will be in person only, due to the challenges of video in low lighting. See below for zoom option.  Family service (bring the kids!) 4:00 pm Gathering with snacks and Solstice activity, Lion Hall 4:30 pm Processional begins! We line up with the youngest first, so they get a front row seat to the magical glow of candlelight.  In Between Solstice Social Around 6pm, maybe as early as 5:30 Mac & cheese (with gluten-free and vegan options) & warm toasty drinks for all (those who just attended the family service as well as those preparing to attend the 7pm service). Lion Hall Evening Service 7:00 pm Processional begins. A gift! After the 7pm service, anyone & everyone is welcome to take home cedar & sequoia boughs for home decor.   Solstice Zoom Gathering  —  Jen Rashleigh, Family Programs, with Rev. Melora Lynngood Online only  Join in some simple grounding contemplative time together on this longest night, as we reflect on the past year and prepare for the new year.  A meditation with some sharing and candle lighting. https://zoom.us/j/92379906276?pwd=xy3TO91nCdwbdjeKzHRHX07F3U7Nv0.1 Meeting ID: 923 7990 6276 Passcode: 072543 By phone audio only +1 778 907 2071 Canada or find your local number https://zoom.us/u/adkbVEOCo0