Chorlton Gatherings – 19/12

Chorlton Gatherings - 19/12

Dear Friends
 
Here are the details of our gatherings this week.
 
Tuesday 20th December 10:30 am: Chorlton Breakfast Club
Join Martin in the Sedge Lynn Wetherspoons, Chorlton, for tea/coffee/snacks and an informal social meeting. All welcome.
 
Tuesday 20th December 3 – 4 pm: Yule Earth Spirit Circle in the church
Join us to celebrate the sun’s rebirth at the winter solstice, with music, poetry, story, and song. Led by Martin Singer and Laura Dobson. Please feel free to bring poems, readings, songs, stories, etc. to share with the group. 
 
After the circle celebration, we will share festive food and drink. Please bring something to share if you can. All welcome.
 
Wednesday 21st December 7.30 – 8.15 pm: Solstice Meditation on Zoom
Join the Unitarian Transformers for a meditation on dark and light to honour the winter solstice. Led by Laura Dobson. No previous experience of meditation is required. All welcome.
 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94223648779?pwd=UEVkejhLQnkxV2VrMHU5THg2ZUJNdz09

Meeting ID: 942 2364 8779

Passcode: 3c9Pb1

 
Thursday 22nd December 7 – 8:15 pm: Heart and Soul on Zoom
 
 
Join our contemplative spiritual gathering in which you can take time to reflect on life in the company of others. Each session follows a regular pattern, including readings and music, time for guided prayers of gratitude, compassion for others, self-reflection, and silent meditation. Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
 
This week’s theme is ‘Giving’.
 
‘There are so many wonderful gifts I can give those I love, but the one that lingers when all the others are gone, the one that knits the brightest threads into life, is the gift of time — the gift of one’s self.’ — Sue Monk Kidd
 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/94223648779?pwd=UEVkejhLQnkxV2VrMHU5THg2ZUJNdz09

Meeting ID: 942 2364 8779

Passcode: 3c9Pb1

Saturday 24th December 3 – 3:45 pm:  Christmas Eve Christingle Service in the church and on Zoom 
Join us to celebrate light, love, and oranges! Led by Laura Dobson. All welcome.
 
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Sunday 25th December 10:30 – 11:15 am: Christmas Day Sunday Gathering in the church
Join us to celebrate Christmas Day, with a service titled ‘From the Darkness to the Light’, led by Angela Cooper. All welcome.
 
We look forward to seeing you.
 
Here is a reminder of our bank account details if you are able to make a donation:
 
Sort code: 40 11 56     
Account number: 40716286
Bank: HSBC 
Account name: Chorlton Unitarian Church
 
Blessings,
 
Linda Paris
Administrator
Chorlton Unitarian Church