A Solstice Meditation

Barbara Khan

EUUF board member, Barbara Khan brought this beautiful meditation to the Fellowship on our winter solstice service December 21, 2025.

What is the Winter Solstice? On Sunday, Dec. 21, at exactly 9:03 a.m. CST, the Northern Hemisphere's astronomical winter officially begins with the winter solstice. That's the moment when the Northern Hemisphere is tilted furthest from the sun.

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A Winter Solstice Blessing
By Mary Anne Byrne from “Spirit of a Hippie”

The winter solstice is a sacred time,
infused with quiet magic and returning light.
It is a moment when the universe, in its infinite kindness,
awakens our hearts to tender and brighter possibilities,
rekindling the light of hope within our souls
as a new cycle of light slowly begins.

In this holy pause between darkness and dawn,
we are invited to release,
to loosen our grip on old patterns, heavy sorrows,
and lingering wounds that we may continue to carry.
With open hands and gentle hearts,
we step forward,
cradling the promise of brighter, more hopeful beginnings.

May all who have known loss or disappointment
find comfort in this peaceful turning.
May the light, though small at first,
guide us faithfully through the darkest days,
reminding us that even the longest night
must yield to morning.

As we give thanks for all that has nourished us,
every lesson, every kindness, every tenderness
that shaped our year,
we honor the path that brought us here.
And in gratitude,
we begin again,
walking onward with renewed hope,
gentle anticipation,
and the quiet courage
to welcome the year ahead.

~ Art Unknown via Pinterest