December 15, at 10:00 am, 3845 North Swan Street – "The Pagan Solstice"
"What is this paganism stuff anyway? Why was and is the solstice important to them? How was and is it observed? And will there be candies after?" asks Akien Maciain.
Maciain will discuss historical pagans and the persecutions they suffered, as well as what the meaning of some historical pagan sites, such as Stonehenge, might have meant. He will also address how the ancients inspired today's neo-pagans, along with addressing some modern pagan rituals.
Akien Maciain has been a pagan priest, an ordained minister, a computer guy, a DIYer, a volunteer, a random fixer of things, or maybe a fixer of random things, a professional test automation architect, an actor, a husband, a father, a neurochemical hacker... And a community leader and professional relationship coach in the San Francisco Bay Area polyamory community for about 15 years. And might be headed to being a chocolatier.
"Hence, the question above about candies," Maciain said.
Children are welcome to participate on any Sunday, but they will get the most out of the program if they attend second and fourth Sundays somewhat regularly. Family adults may stay for the children's program or attend the adult program. Children are encouraged to bring a small item that represents someone or something they are grateful for that week.
UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines:
Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome.
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