Temple of the Goddess
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June 23, 2007
Temple of the Goddess
Summer Solstice Ritual and Celebration
Come join us and re-connect with the cycles of life and the seasons of the Earth. The theme of our 2007 Sabbat rituals is reclaiming Mother Earth. We were never kicked out of the Garden but were given the divine edict to be caretakers of this wonderful living planet. With the Solstice Sun high in the sky, we continue the work of growing and tending the Garden of Mother Earth, and our own Garden of Dreams, Goals, and Ideas.

Temple of the Goddess Solstice Celebration & Ritual
Summer Solstice is the shortest night of the year, Midsummer's Night. This is the time of fertility realized. Here the circle wanes toward darkness and winter's mystery, though winter is still far away.



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Newcomer's Meeting
6:45
Before the Ritual

If this is your first Temple of the Goddess Ritual or you just have questions, meet with Kamala in the lobby before the ritual. Bring your questions, fears, hopes, and desires.

Newcomer's Meeting in Lobby at 6:45pm, before the ritual.


Summer Solstice Ritual & Celebration

Saturday, June 23, 2007
7:30, Doors Open 6:45

Neighborhood Unitarian Church, Pasadena

Sun Goddess Suncatcher

Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, is the time for nurturing the seeds we planted in the spring, the time for weeding and pruning that which would limit our harvests. The sun is hot in the bright, azure sky, ready to pour its energy into our projects, but we must have open arms and an open heart, ready to accept its abundance.

Our evening of myth and ritual theater begins by honoring the power of the Sun, the power of growth, and the power of life. We welcome the Sun Goddess and the lessons she offers during this cycle of the season. Having found courage in Spring to plant our seeds and grow the garden of our dreams, now begins the work of caring and nurturing our projects and dreams.

As our Summer myth and enactment unfolds, we realize the great work we must do to keep our Gardens alive and thriving in the heat of the summer sun. The dream seeds we planted in the Spring need tending as they grow into young plants and flowers. In order for them to thrive, we must tenaciously pull the weeds of fear, laziness, or misplaced beliefs that would strangle or block new growth and life. We must constantly keep our gardens nurtured with the water of love and faith.

Journey with us as we seek the essence of true strength to be the successful Gardeners of our Lives.


Sun Goddess
Celebrating the Seasons: Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 23, 2007, 7:30 PM

Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church
301 N. Orange Grove Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
818-771-5778
Website: www.TempleoftheGoddess.org

Temple of the Goddess offers seasonal celebrations for families and community at the Neighborhood Church in Pasadena. Multi-media ritual theater combining , music, myth, visual art, dance, liturgy, spoken word, and participatory theater which fuses drum and dance with personal enactment to re-connect us to the seasons and the Earth.

For more information, download flyer at www.templeofthegoddess.org/events.


Amaterasu
Litha
I am the fire that burns within your soul.
I am the Holy light that fills and makes you whole.
I am the Flame within, that never dies.
I am the sun that will ever arise.

Power of the Sun we honor you this night.
We leap across the fire to keep our spirits bright.
Power of the Sun, fire in the night.
We leave behind, that which blinds, to restore our sight.
I am the fire that clears away the old.
I am the holy light that guides you to your soul.
I am the Flame Of Love for which you yearn.
I am the sun that will always return.

Litha (Summer Solstice Song) lyrics by Lisa Thiel, Sacred Dream Productions
Amaterasu (Japanese Sun Goddess) Mask by artist Lauren Raine, www.rainewalker.com


 

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