Update:
Solstice is less than one week away! Here are a few updates that I promised.
Parking: When you arrive, follow signs for “Quaker Meeting” or “Country Day School.” Parking is permitted in gravel lot in the back of the meetinghouse, along the driveway on its left side, and along the side of Dogue Lane, the street on the right of the Meeting House. The Country Day School has allowed us to use their parking lot for the event, so you can also park in the paved lot to the left as you come in.
Childcare: I haven’t heard from anyone about this, and I was the only one using the paid childcare last year, so we’ve decided not to hire the babysitter this year. But if you plan to bring kids, I’d still love to hear from you so we can coordinate (my toddler will be in the audience with a friend).
Songs: We have a song list for the year! If you want to familiarize yourself with what we’ll be singing ahead of time so you can sing along, check it out here: https://tigrennatenn.neocities.org/solstice_2023
Let me or Rivka know if you have any questions or concerns.
Hey folks!
There will be a Secular Solstice celebration again this year on Saturday, December 2nd at the Langley Hill Friends Meeting in northern Virginia (6410 Georgetown Pike, McLean, VA 22101). Doors will open at 3:30pm for socializing, and the ritual will begin at 4pm, lasting approximately an hour and a half. We will send out more details, including parking, closer to the date.
There will be an afterparty at the party room in 1600 North Oak St, Arlington, VA. There will be food.
Solstice and the afterparty are free to attend. Donations to help cover costs are appreciated, but not required. We’ll have more info about how to donate at the door.
We intend to provide childcare during the ritual. If you want to bring kids, please let me know for planning purposes.
The theme this year is “Failed Experiments.” Please join us for a night of music celebrating how far humanity has come in an uncaring universe, and solemnly contemplating the losses and failures that we have faced and may face in the future.
Hope to see you there!
Maia