Entering Darkness Together: Honoring the Winter Solstice Walk

4940 Canal Road Northwest,Washington DC 20007

18 December, 2021

Description

Take a moment to breathe during the busy holiday season, and join us as we honor this shortest day of the year. In nature, darkness is essential. Trees and plants need time to recharge their cycles. Animals and reptiles and amphibians go underground for much-needed rest and replenishment. As humans have for hundreds of years, together we will honor the Winter Solstice—that time in the Northern Hemisphere when the hours of light are at their minimum. We will explore together how the darkness informs our physical and spiritual being, and how it helps us to see and appreciate the Light that is available in its midst.  This casual walk will be led by Beth Norcross, Executive Director of the Center for Spirituality in Nature.  We are limiting attendance and will follow all current federal and local COVID-19 guidelines. Masks and social distancing are required while gathering as a group. More safety details will be included in the confirmation email. Beth Norcross, Founder and Executive Director of The Center for Spirituality in Nature, is also adjunct faculty at Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C. She regularly speaks, teaches and writes about the importance of immersion in nature as an essential way to encounter the Divine Mystery deeply and to foster a healthy relationship with the Earth.