Chalice Order of Service 12.21. 25 10am
Chalice Admin
SUNDAY SERVICE
Onsite & Online ~ 10 am
Reverend Nica Eaton
Finding The Light - Solstice Service
On this Winter Solstice we honor the turning of the year, the shortest day and the longest night. Together we will journey to the neolithic tomb of Newgrange in Ireland, where once each year a single shaft of sunlight pierces the darkness, reminding us that even in our deepest shadows the light returns. Join us for this sacred morning of reflection and hope as we share a sabbatical send-off ritual for Rev. Nica. This is her final Sunday service before sabbatical, though she will also lead our Christmas Eve celebration.
The registration link below will allow you to register for the service with your preferred email address. A service link will then be sent to that email. This service link will be active 5 minutes prior to the service. As an added benefit, you’ll be sent a recording of the service after it is done streaming!
Registration Link for the StreamYard Meeting:
You can also view our Livestream on FB: https://www.facebook.com/ChaliceUUF
Welcome - Reverend Nica Eaton
Introduction - Jill Schlaus
Chalice Lighting - Reverend Nica Eaton
Opening Song - #16 ‘Tis a Gift to be Simple
Time for All Ages - “A Winter Solstice Wish” by Kate Allen Fox & Elisa Paganelli, read by Sam Dickerson
Manna Collection - Sam Dickerson
Announcements - Jill Schlaus
Singing the Children Out - Reverend Nica Eaton
Collection - Jill Schlaus
Collection Song - “Lean in Toward the Light” by Carrie Newcomer sung by Jill Schlaus
Joys and Sorrows - If you are in person please fill out an index card. You can also email your joys or concerns during the week to j...@chaliceuu.org
Time of Meditation - Reverend Nica Eaton
Meditation Song - #1063 Winter Solstice Chant
Talk - “Finding the Light” - Reverend Nica Eaton
Sabbatical Sending Ritual - “Tending the Light” Rev Nica & Annie Barker, Board President
Closing Words - Annie Barker
Closing Song - “May the Longtime Sun” by Snatam Kaur
Closing Words - Reverend Nica Eaton
Extinguishing the Chalice - Jill Schlaus
Send Off - Reverend Nica Eaton
Postlude - Anthony Concepcion
And we hope you’ll stay after service for our “Farewell to Nica Coffee Hour”