About this Event
The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year in our hemisphere. The North Pole is tilted as close as it will be to the sun. It is midsummer, a time to celebrate light. The next day will be just a few minutes shorter, and the night a little longer as the balance tips toward autumn.
We mark this day with celebration of God’s extravagance, and we express gratitude for spiritual light and clarity. It is a time to be grateful for vacations and renewal; a time to be thankful for the fruitfulness of the earth, and for the life that comes from the sun.
Christians have long marked the seasons and given thanks. In the Christian church, the feast (or festival) day which is at or near the Summer Solstice is St. John’s Day, marking the birth of John the Baptist, June 24. John was a witness, testifying to the light of Christ that was coming into the world.
At the Summer Solstice worship service we mark the changing seasons and pay attention to nature, to God’s good creation. We begin with brief readings from Christian tradition and contemporary writers, followed by our spoken or silent reflections on the readings. After sharing God’s Peace, we celebrate the Great Thanksgiving or Eucharist. We complete the evening with light refreshments and fellowship.
St. David’s is an open and affirming community. You are welcome!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St David's Episcopal Church, 7315 North Wall Street, Spokane, United States
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