Pre Solstice Reflection and Renewal with Dr. Edward Viljoen

The Winter Solstice Ceremony: A Time to Release, Reflect, and Renew

As the year's longest night approaches, we invite you to a special Winter Pre-Solstice Ceremony this evening at the Center for Spiritual Living. This annual gathering is a sacred opportunity to pause, reflect, and release what no longer serves us as we prepare to welcome the returning light.

In the warmth of community, we will honor this ancient rhythm of nature and engage in a beautiful ritual of releasing. Together, we'll take a moment to write down what we wish to let go of and offer it to the fire, making space for new visions, intentions, and hope.

Our service will be a time of quiet strength and reverence, guided by reflections on the flow of life, even during the cold and uncertain seasons. We will embrace the stillness and the promise of renewal—a reminder that even in the deepest darkness, something greater is moving within us.

Come as you are. Bring your hopes, burdens, and willingness to let go and trust the light's return. Whether you’ve joined us before or are new to this tradition, your presence adds to the power and beauty of this shared moment.

When: Tonight, December 12, 2024 at 7 PM
Where: Center for Spiritual Living, Santa Rosa, Social Hall

Let’s honor the Solstice together, welcoming the light within and around us. We can’t wait to share this special evening with you.

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