Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus and the Tree of Knowledge Community Coven will be hosting their annual interfaith Winter Solstice celebration Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. at 7850 W Goeller Blvd. This all ages event is open to the wider community and people of all faiths.
The celebration will include a communal pitch-in dinner at 5 p.m., with an optional ritual following at 6 p.m. Brittany Phillips, minister and community coordinator with Tree of Knowledge, said this ritual will reflect upon the importance of caring for neighbors in the harsh winter months ahead.
Weather permitting, a lantern walk around the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbus’ nature trail will also be held. The walk will take visitors to the fire circle to sing, share stories and support through the longest night of the year, Phillips said. Hot cocoa and warm apple cider will be available as well.
“We also have one of our favorite traditions which is where we invite the children of our community to organize and direct a play,” Phillips said. “They get to boss the adults around and direct the adult actors.”
Tree of Knowledge also collects donations for local charities during their holidays. For the Winter Solstice, guests can donate hats, scarves, socks and mittens and decorate a Giving Tree with them. These donations will go to Brighter Days.
