Earth Circles are special evening worship services that honor the changes in nature and in our cycles of life. They are done in the sanctuary in the evenings at 7 p.m near the solstices, equinoxes, and the four days between them known as the cross-quarter days. The services are done in a circle and involve a lot of music, poetry, and personal sharing. Anyone of any faith who joins in respect is welcome to participate.
7 pm in the Sanctuary
*temporarily suspended*
Date: near September 21
Age: Elderhood 65+
Themes: Gratitude and Celebration?
Color: Blue
Milestone: retirement
Date: near November 1
Age: Death
Themes: Challenge and Transformation, Endings
Color: Black
Milestone: honoring the dead
Date: near December 21
Season: Winter Solstice (early Winter)
Age: Birth
Themes: New Beginnings, freedom and struggle, Living with purpose?
Color: Green
Milestone: Birth
Date: near February 1
Age: Childhood 2-17
Themes: Creativity and Imagination
Color: White
Milestone: Childhood
Date: near March 21
Age: Adolescence 18 -21
Themes: Mystery and Wonder/Resurrection, courage to act
Color: Yellow
Milestone: Adulthood
Date: near May 1
Age: young adult 22-30
Partnership (Connections)
Themes: Healing and Forgiveness
Color: Orange
Milestone: Unions and separations
Date: near June 21
Age: mid life 30-50
Life Work
Themes: Belonging and Home?
Color: Red
Milestones: Careers and Avocations, Moving
Date: near August 1
Age: 50 - 65
Adulthood (fulfillment)
Theme: Love and Loneliness?
Color: Purple
Milestone: Relationships
Earth Circle Order of Service
Set the Space
Opening Words
Welcome
Opening Chant: Gathered Here
Check In
Light the Chalice
Invocation Chant: Chant for the Seasons
Readings
Chant: Sing and Proclaim (Rejoice)
Ritual of the Walking Stick
Seasonal Music
Prayer and Meditation
Meditation Chant: Let Your Heart Speak
Check Out
Closing Words
Parting Chant