Solstice Sunday
Sunday, December 21st, 2025, 10:25 am
Online on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/738363620
Passcode: BUF
Zoom by phone, for audio only: (346) 248-7799
Meeting ID: 738 363 620
Passcode: 306220
Gathering Music Grey Skies, improvisation
Ian Pelot, keyboard artist
Welcome Carrie Koehnline, celebrant
Prelude In the Bleak Midwinter with Pachelbel’s Canon in D
Gustav Holst arr. Lauri Wood
Beth Beyers, flute; Ian Pelot, piano
Opening Words Sunny McMillan, worship leader
Hymn #73, Chant for the Seasons
Chalice Lighting Steffany Raynes, celebrant
“Winter Solstice” Rev. Rebecca Parker
Covenant: Love is the spirit of this fellowship, and service
gives it life. Celebrating our diversity, and joined by a quest
for truth, we work for peace and honor all creation. This is
our covenant.
Time for All Ages Lis Epperson
Children’s Contributions to the Altar
Children’s Blessing: We hold you in our love as you go as
you go. May your hearts be at peace as you go. To nurture
the spark of your precious life, we hold you in our love as
you go.
Reflection I Sunny McMillan
Creation of the Altar Solstice, Liz Hennessy
Celtic Heart, Herman Beeftink
Beth Beyers, flute; Ian Pelot, piano
Reflection II Sunny McMillan
Hymn #1063, Winter Solstice Chant
Offertory One Summer’s Day Joe Hisaishi arr. Clara Obsidian
Beth Beyers, flute; Ian Pelot, piano
Closing Prayer “Prayer for Sacred Pauses” Molly Remer
Closing Words and Extinguishing the Chalice
Closing Song #155, Circle Round for Freedom
Afterward
If you’re with us on Zoom today, please stay after the service for our online coffee hour. If you’re here in person, please join us downstairs for coffee and conversation. Visitors: you may wish to use a red cup — then we’ll know you’re open to a bit of orientation.
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