Occurring on June 21st, Litha, also known as Midsummer or St John’s Night, is the Summer Solstice. Litha is the longest day and the shortest night. At this time of year, the Sun God has reached the moment of his greatest strength. From this moment forward, darkness will increase ever so slightly each day until … Continue reading Litha 2026
Occurring on May 1st, Beltane is a fire ceremony held to signify the midpoint between Spring and Summer. Beltane was historically an Irish celebration/festival that later spread throughout the British isles. Likely the name comes from the Irish word bel, meaning “bright” or fortunate and the Gaelic word “teine,” which means fire. Beltane is a … Continue reading Beltane 2026
Starting in 1951, radio pioneer Edward R. Murrow asked Americans from all walks of life to write essays about their most fundamental and closely held beliefs and how these beliefs guide their daily lives. This Spring, each month, we will uphold our value of pluralism and explore the diversity among our members and friends as … Continue reading This I Believe Series
