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SUMMARY:Embrace the Darkness Worship Service
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 11\, 7:00 pm \nWorship in the Sanctuary and on-line \nFor the 18th year at First Parish we offer a special evening worship service during the holiday season\, a worship service to “Embrace the Darkness.” Interim Lead Minister Rev. Dr. Jonipher Kwong will lead us in worship and Diane Taraz will offer music. This service will be an opportunity to acknowledge the darkness that surrounds the light of this festive season. This contemplative service of solace is a reminder that our sorrows matter and that we are not alone. \nHanukkah\, Christmas\, Kwanza and New Years are thought to be jolly\, merry and happy. And sometimes they are. We are reunited with loved ones. We sing. We pull out decorations bringing us memories of other good times flood us with delight. We linger over sumptuous meals. We give and receive gifts which remind us we are known and understood. \nOther times the holidays remind us of who or what isn’t at the table. We feel keenly a death or an estrangement. Love lost\, health lost\, job loss may feel more present than joy. We are aware of the poignancy of changes felt or soon to come: children growing older or elders who will not be long with us. This poignancy is part of “Embracing the Darkness.” Many say this worship service is their favorite of the year. All are welcome \n  scroll right  scroll left\n\n\n\nView or download the Order of Service\n\n\nThe Order of Service is generally posted on Thursday before the service\n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick To Join Worship on Zoom\n\n  \nOr use your phone to participate with audio only by dialing 929-205-6099 then enter 859 7713 3204 followed by the pound key. \nIf you have trouble connecting via Zoom\, you may view the sermon on our YouTube channel at a later date. \nBack to Events
URL:https://www.firstparish.info/event/embracing-the-darkness-worship-service/
LOCATION:Sanctuary and Zoom\, 630 Massachusetts Avenue\, Arlington\, MA\, 02476\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual First Parish,Worship
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