Monthly Archives: December 2010

Why We Go to Church – a participatory service Worship Leader: Ellen Beeler At the beginning of every year, many of us ask ourselves questions that have to do with our life path, perhaps concerning jobs, school, health, relationships…. We … Continue reading →

Christmas Eve: Unwrapping the Gifts of Christmas Worship Leaders: Jan Ogren and Diana Spaulding Description:  What do you find when you unwrap the gifts of Christmas? Jan and the kids will unwrap a few choice gifts and share a story … Continue reading →

A Mid-Winter Celebration and Drum Circle Worship Leaders: Joyce Tischler and Tony Blake Description: In many cultures, December is a time to celebrate light, the return of the sun and the birth of deities.  For some, mid-winter is observed through … Continue reading →

The Gift of Darkness Worship Leader: Stacey Meinzen Guest Speaker and Musician: Kayleen Asbo Description: So often in religion, the darkness is vilified.  However, in our annual darkness service, we celebrate the darkness one week before our return to the … Continue reading →

Sacred Community Speaker: Rabbi Feldman Worship Leader: Ellen Beeler Rabbi Feldman, during his presentation, will discuss concepts of sacred community and how such a community can make a difference in the life of a congregation. Using Jewish values that highlight … Continue reading →