Wintering:
A Mini retreat for the Winter Solstice
At the Vancouver Unitarian Center
(949 West 49th Avenue)
2-5pm Sun. December 21st
The Vancouver Unitarian Earth Spirituality group invites you to spend some time with other creative souls on the longest night of the year.
Winter is a time to focus on our inner life, and yet the world sometimes pulls us out and about, spinning us around.
We'll gather in Hewett Hall, cast a circle of sanctuary to protect us from the busy world outside. We’ll ritually bid farewell to whatever we are eager to leave behind from the past year.
Then people will choose one of three workshops and spend 2 hours together, whether circle dancing, crafting garlands or reading and writing. The workshops will be a way to connect with others and possibly make new friends.
Come and experience the power of rest and retreat and enjoy a time of quiet joy in community with other creative souls.
At 4: 30, we gather in the hall together in a circle for a winter solstice ritual and to release directions and open the circle, followed by a giveaway of pre-loved goods.
At 5:00, go if you must, stay if you will. (Help with cleanup appreciated.)
Early registration is open now.
To make this a comfortable and cozy space, we have a maximum enrollment so please do register early.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/zAr24emLrgv9hjyS9
What to bring:
Some goodies to share. Labels re gluten, nuts and dairy are helpful. Providing serving plates and utensils is much appreciated so we can minimize cleanup.
A giveaway item. (Any leftover items will be donated to the Vancouver Unitarian refugee committee table.)
Depending on the workshop you choose, you will receive confirmation and further instructions from your facilitators.
We look forward to sharing this magical event with you! All ages welcome.
Take care,