Celebration of Light

December 20, 2008

7:30pm until

In all cultures and traditions since the earliest recorded times, the Winter Solstice has been honored and observed in a wide variety of ways ranging from ceremony, prayer, feasting, dance, gift giving as well as celebration and purification. A common element in the various expressions of the Winter Solstice in all cultures is light; the most often utilized light is fire. Often these rituals continue for days if not weeks, in conscious recognition of and participation in this celestial and earthly gateway both as an opportunity, and from the ancients' perspective, a necessity to support the return of the light.  

Light Haven invites you all to join us for High Ceremony in which we honor the Birth of the Invincible Sun. In ceremony we will offer our gifts to the world: our gift of love, hope and commitment to good that our prayers and intentions be carried on the solar winds by the Angels of High Magic to do the great work to come in the following year.  

We will honor the closing of the year with thanks for what has been received, gathering wisdom from what has been taught and healing for that which is in need as we set the intention and the energy to bring 2009 forward in its beauty.  

We ask that you arrive promptly at 7:30 to dress in your robe and prepare yourself. Once the ritual begins at 8:00 there will be no further admittance so that the prepared temple space may be held. Upon completion of the ceremony in the sanctuary, we will proceed to the multi-course communal feast in the recreation room. 

Please bring a white ritual robe or a change of white clothing as well as white socks or white temple shoes. There are a limited number of loaner robes available, so please contact the temple in advance to make arrangements if necessary.  

We look forward to our time together and ask that you let us know by December 8^th so we can prepare accordingly. 

Cost - $75.00