LUUP service this Friday is different (and very special) with three parts - first, our Solstice Circle, followed by supper, then an outing to Roosevelt Park for the Longmont lights - Here's the details! Hope to see you!
December 12 at 5:30: Solstice Ceremony - led by Carolyn Elliot
Celebrate Yule, also known as the Winter Solstice, with us on Friday, December 12th , at 5:30 p.m. at our usual place, the United Church of Christ in Longmont. It’s a time to give thanks to Mother Earth and Father Sky for the shift from the waning sun to the waxing sun as the days grow longer. Do you know where the word “Yule” came from? Come find out. In the ceremony, we’ll
hear a bit of history, call in the four directions, express some of our gratitudes, and then release the directions and open the sacred circle. Our circle will be held in the gallery area.
Supper will follow the Solstice Circle
Our supper will be buffet style and informal, in our usual table area.
Brief Biography of Carolyn Elliott:
Although raised in the Episcopal church, Carolyn began questioning the beliefs and practices in her teens (the 1960s), many decades ago. She realized Mother Earth provides the resources to feed, clothe, and shelter us. With that awareness, she eventually decided to pay respect to Mother Earth by creating a Pagan group in the early 2010s, as well as the eight sabbat
ceremonies that follow the ancient Celtic Wheel of the Year. Her daughter even joined. With compassion and respect for all beings, animate and inanimate, Carolyn, as a good witch, tries to live a life that honors Mother Earth and Father Sky at all times. Blessed be.
Longmont Christmas Light Show - After our Friday Service
After the Yule Ceremony we'll go see the City of Longmont Christmas Light Show! Here are the details:
Friday, Dec. 12 7 pm departure from 1500 9th Street.
Meet at Bross and 8th Street around 7:15
Roosevelt Park
After our Solstice supper, we can fortify ourselves with cookies, bundle up, and head over to Roosevelt Park to enjoy the Longmont Lights Festival, as our annual LUUP all-ages holiday event. We'll don glow necklaces, and arrange carpools (or walk 15 min) to meet in the northwest corner (Bross and 8th).
We'll stroll in the park, lit up with thousands of holiday festival lights, and enjoy Santa visits and crafts. Dress for the weather!
Hot cocoa carts
Costumed characters
Fire pits
Santa’s workshop – Memorial Building
Visits with Santa – Senior Center
Holiday music
The night ends with a sparkle! Don’t miss the laser show at 7:45pm.
https://longmontcolorado.gov/recreation-services/community-events/longmont-lights/
What to Expect from a LUUP Gathering
The LUUP community gathers each 2nd and 4th Friday. Check with the listing for each Friday for specifics, as we experiment with our format.
Feel free to join at any time during the evening or drop by and pick up a supper whether you are attending our service or not. We try to offer dietary options including vegan and gluten free, but if you have special needs you may wish to bring your own. We invite you to bring a take home container to enjoy some leftovers. There is no charge.
These evenings are for all-ages and welcoming to persons vulnerable to covid. We encourage mask wearing. Supper will be unmasked so plan according to your needs. Please dress comfortably, the space is accessible for mobility, and has an all-gender restroom.
Are you willing and able to help set-up, greet attendees, and serve the meal? Please contact
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www.theluup.org
Also check out other Festivals in Longmont, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Longmont, Workshops in Longmont.
