The theme for December  is Living Love Through the Practice of Presence

In CRE children will be exploring The Practice of Presence. A goal this month is to help our children leave behind the hustle & bustle of the holiday season as well as escape the all-pervasive consumerist messaging. Instead, we want them to look around and notice the deeper gifts of the season. 

December 15: Presence & Darkness (Exploring the Invitation of Winter Solstice)

In this session, we explore The Practice of Presence through the lens of the Winter Solstice. Winter is a time of dark and cold, and often the messages we receive from our culture and society is that the darkness brings threats. This session invites children to use the pagan tradition and understanding of solstice to see things differently. Instead of something to be afraid of, times of darkness can be seen as spaces of rest, renewal and even regbirth. And from this perspective, we are all called to take on the practice of looking for and being present to the many gifts hidden in and emerging from the darkness.

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