12/14:  Bodhi Day – To Do Good and Be Good     presented by Ryan Moyers
Bodhi Day, named for the tree Siddartha Gautama sat under when he was seeking an end to suffering, is the Buddhist holiday that commemorates the day he attained enlightenment. Today we will learn about how this tradition teaches living a life of goodwill and care, to enrich the soul by also enriching those around us. We can relate these teachings to those from across the world and see that living this life does not require us to be part of one group.

12/21: The Longest Night of the Year Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Join us for our annual Winter Solstice celebration, as we create once again the Solstice Spiral—a magical labyrinth of green, white and red, on the floor of our sanctuary.  We meditate on the magic inherent in this darkest time of the year, and on the beauty of the season of so many light. 
Earth Church celebrates Yule from 12:30-3 today, with a special Winter Solstice ritual using our labyrinth.  Potluck lunch at 12:30 and ritual at 2pm.  All are welcome. 

Wednesday, 12/24 at 6:30pm—Candlelight Christmas Eve Service:  Away In A Manger Rev. Carol Bodeau 
Join us for this traditional recounting of the Christian Christmas story, with readings from the Christian scriptures and traditional Christmas carols.  This 2000 year-old narrative reminds us to reflect on the possibility of birth in a time of darkness, of light that brings hope and inspiration, and of comfort for those who are most at risk.  

12/28: We Are Each Other's Harvest: A Celebration of Kwanzaa  Rev. Carol Bodeau 
African American poet Gwendolyn Brooks said that "We are each other's harvest; we are each other's business; we are each other's magnitude and bond."  As we honor the African American heritage holiday Kwanzaa, we learn about the 7 core principles of community care echoed in her words and taught in this important tradition.