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November/December, 2000
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Winter Solstice
or Yule
Solstice means "sun stands still" and "Yule" is
derives from the Norse word for "wheel". This is the
longest night of the year, the night that darkness rules, when we
internalize and synthesize the outward-directed activities of the
previous summer months. Remember that darkness ... is neither
benevolent nor malevolent; it is simply dark and part of the
dualistic nature of deity and therefore of the cosmos. The
Winter Solstice has long been associated with the birth or awakening
of a "Divine King," since before Christianity came about.
Since the sun is usually thought to represent the male aspect of
divinity, ... this time is celebrated as the "return of the Sun
God" during which he is reborn. We honor the winter
solstice by gathering together to honor the passing year and
preparing ourselves for birth into a personification of the new
sun. We give thanks for the lessons learned throughout the
year. From here on the days will slowly be getting a little bit
longer and the light a little bit stronger as the Wheel turns back
towards Springtime. Yule is halfway around the Wheel Year from
Midsummer, which is the Summer Solstice. It's the first
official day of Winter.
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Classes may be
cancelled/changed without notice. If you know someone who is
qualified to speak to the Group, please call Alice at (631) 423-0459.
Questions about the Group should be directed to an officer (see back
page for Officer Listing). A suggestion box has been provided at the
front desk for your convenience.
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Mission
Statement: In our mission of spiritual growth we will gain
wisdom, understanding and insight, for the purpose of sharing, with
compassion, oneness, through love and light.
Purpose and Intent:
Our Group has been created as a focus of understanding, wisdom
and Love. We have joined our energies together to discover,
experience and co-create reality without regard for the divisions
that tend to separate. We gladly share what we have learned with
those who are willing to evolve spiritually.
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Weekly
Donations: Members, $5. Non-members, $6.
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