Winter Solstice Potluck & Ritual – hosted by Earth Centered Spirituality
Date: Saturday, December 21st
Time: 5 – 7 pm
Location: First Unitarian Church of Dallas, potluck in the foyer, ceremony in Channing, fire in the courtyard
Join us for a Winter Solstice celebration where we honor the longest night of the year as a time of reflection, renewal, and community. Through crafts, ceremony, and connection, we’ll find meaning in the darkness and set intentions for the return of the light. This event is open to all ages!
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🕯 Evening Schedule
5:00 PM – Arrival and Solstice Crafts
5:15 PM – Potluck Meal
6:00 PM – Community Ceremony
6:30 PM – Intention Setting Ritual
6:40 PM – Fireside Singing
🕯 Choose Your Archetype:
As part of our Winter Solstice ritual, we will invite you to embody the timeless archetypes of Maiden, Mother, Crone, and Protector—symbols of life’s cycles and the unique energies we bring to the world. These archetypes transcend age, gender, or life circumstances and can be chosen based on the energy you feel most connected to in this moment.
🤍 Group One – The Maidens (White): Representing beginnings, curiosity, and potential. Choose this archetype if you feel drawn to the fresh energy of the Maiden, embracing discovery and growth.
❤️ Group Two – The Mothers (Red): Symbolizing creation, nurturing, and strength. This archetype is for those who resonate with acts of care, generativity, or the power of bringing forth life and ideas.
🖤 Group Three – The Crones (Black): Embodying wisdom, introspection, and transformation. This archetype is for those who connect with the guidance of lived experience and the quiet power of endings and new beginnings.
💚🤎 Group Four – The Protectors (Green or Brown): Representing grounding, support, and guardianship. This archetype is for those who feel aligned with the role of providing safety, tending the fire, and holding space for the community.
🕯 What to Wear
Dress in the color of the archetype you choose to represent:
White for the Maiden
Red for the Mother
Black for the Crone
Green or Brown for the Protector
🕯 What to Bring
A dish to share for the potluck.
Extra layers of warm clothing for our intention setting ritual and fireside singing which will take place outside in the courtyard.
Seasonal elements from nature for the community altar – greenery, berries, sticks, etc.
This Winter Solstice, let’s gather to honor the cycles of nature and the promise of light’s return. Together, we’ll find meaning in the quiet of the night and celebrate the hope that comes with the dawn.
This monthly event is open to individuals of all backgrounds and beliefs who wish to come together in reverence for nature and community. All ages welcome and wanted – bring the whole family!
⭐️ Contributions Appreciated
Each event requires group leaders to pre-purchase a modest amount of supplies. We ask for your contributions to cover these expenses. If you are able to give, the suggested contribution is $5-10 per gathering. Contributions are not required, but much appreciated.
You can send your contributions via Venmo to @SharonNissen or Zelle to 970-817-0726. Any leftover funds from this event will go into the Earth Centered Spirituality account to be used for future gatherings.
Please RSVP and sign up for potluck items if you can.
