Winter Solstice Expereince

Winter Solstice Experience

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 7:30 pm

First Parish in Lexington

On Friday, December 20, 2024, First Parish in Lexington will present a Winter Solstice Experience at 7:30 pm.  With music, ritual, candles, dancing, and darkness, we will experience the quiet of the longest night, and welcome the sun as we wait for her return. Led by Rev. Anne Mason, with Minister of Music, Rip Jackson, this event will be a mystical experience exploring earth-centered imagery, with an invitation to cherish the darkness. You are invited to set aside your frenetic everyday concerns and take this hour for your own inward journey.  The Solstice is honored by indigenous religions around the world and we will have music, dance, and poetry which honor many traditions. The musicians will include vocal soloists, Chelsea Cannon, Liz Savir, and Natalie Brierre, soprano sax player, Katie Runde Sanchez, along with guitar, electric bass, piano, electronic synthesizer, drums, rain stick, gong, Tibetan singing bowl, and other atmospheric musical instruments. They will sing music from diverse genres including music by Paul Winter, Loreena McKennitt, Enya, and original music by Rip Jackson. A free-will offering will be taken and public parking is available in the rear of the church. For more information call 781-862-8200 or visit www.fplex.org.