Sabbats: 2021 Yule Winter Solstice Event Information
This is a past event
2021 YULE / Winter Solstice
Celebration & POTLUCK
& Gift Exchange
Sunday, Dec 12, 2021
1:45-7pm
"She Who Gives Birth to the Blessed One: YOU"
Presented by* Amalya, Panthera, Vee,
Lea, Freya, and Mandella, and Sablewolf
*(see "Priestess Hive" page for an intro to the team!)
1) OUR THEME: "She Who Gives Birth to the Blessed One: YOU". You are both the Mother of Light and the Daughter of Light. At this celebration we will honor both these aspects: the Mother who gives birth to the Divine Spark of light that each of us are and you the blessed bearer of light. In particular, we will pay homage to the symbol of the Mother of Light represented as not only Mary, Mother of Christ, but also Lady Guadalupe who's Feast day is today--and other Mothers of ancient lore!
Also, Winter Solstice is the shortest/darkest day of the year and in many northern hemisphere cultures people gathered to call back the sunlight by lighting candles and fires.
So today we will weave the themes of the rebirth of light by honoring the Mother who gives birth to the Divine Spark of Light that each of us are and honoring ourselves, for we are all the light birth-givers, bearers and the blessed ones.
2) GIFT EXCHANGE: WHAT WE WILL BE DOING:
We won't be making a craft this time, instead we will have a candle lighting ceremony and gift exchange!
Please bring a WRAPPED GIFT ($15-$20 in value) symbolic of the light we are.
3) REGARDING FOOD: We will be having a POTLUCK! Please bring a main dish or side salad to share with all.
4) THINGS TO EXPECT: sharing lore, meditation, ceremony, sisterhood, Yule tide carols and candle lighting & gift exchange. Possibly a Labyrinth walk outside.
5) WEAR: Holiday colors! We will be mostly inside all afternoon/eve, except for a possible labyrinth walk.
6) TIME: 1:45 - 7:00 pm. Please arrive by 1:30 to give yourself enough time to settle in and take pictures! Circle will start at 2:00, and potluck will start about 5:30. This is a progressive event, please be on time. Also, Gate closes at 2:30, see (9) below.
REGARDING COVID PRECAUTIONS: The Priestess team are all vaccinated and we believe in the efficacy of the vaccinations. If you are not vaccinated, please wear a mask while we are inside the studio.
*7) COST: $15 love offerings are appreciated for this event only.
Since we are asking you to bring a gift for a gift exchange, our gift to you this Yule is a 1/2 off discount!
$15 PayPal link for Sabbat Love Offering.
Thank you for supporting our sacred events by making a contribution of $15, if at all possible*. You can honor these events financially and energetically by making a payment in advance, via the PayPal link (see underlined link above or click the PayPal icon) or or by remembering to make your contribution at the door: Cash, or checks (payable to Amy Peck--not Goddess Studio) are preferred, but we can also take credit card or VENMO at the door.
*If you really want to come and can't make a $15 contribution, please contact Amalya directly in advance for other options. Also, on the other hand, if you'd like to donate additional funds for a scholarship for another goddess, please contact Amalya as well.
CANCELLATION POLICY if you have pre-paid, you will be refunded if you notify Amalya 24 hrs prior to the event. (No refunds for no-shows. Payments can not be transferred to another event. Thank you for your understanding.)
$15
PayPal Link
You don't need to set up a PayPal account, just sign in as a Guest.
(You will be re-directed to Amy Peck Productions -Goddess Studio PayPal "purchase details" page. Click continue, and at the "log-in" screen, if you don't have a PayPal account, just click the grey bar "Pay with Debit or Credit card" to sign in as guest.)
Thank you for supporting our sacred events!
8) PLEASE RSVP:
IMPORTANT: PLEASE RSVP "Yes" if you can commit to coming! An RSVP is a must to reserve your space, and most importantly to secure your craft materials, and to receive the final "Delightful Details and Directions" email which will be sent to you a few days before the event. PLEASE rsvp on the MeetUp site OR email Amalya! Thank you! (AmalyaGoddess@aol.com)
Your RSVP is taken very seriously. These events mean alot to us and we devote significant time, energy and money to producing these high quality and meaningful gatherings eight times a year. Unfortunately, due to the rising number of people who RSVP "yes" and then don't show, we have been overbuying supplies and not able to cover our costs. "No shows" are very hard on us, not only financially, but emotionally and energetically as well. If you cannot come after you have rsvp'd "yes", then please simply change your rsvp to "NO" as soon as possible. Also, if you are bringing a guest, please let us know their names too! Thank you for honoring your commitment with integrity, your Goddess Mamas really appreciate it.
9) LOCATION/GATE/PARKING: The Goddess Studio of Escondido. PLEASE RSVP to get address, gate code and parking instructions! The Goddess Studio is on the private property of Amy (Amalya) & Dennis Peck in a gated, residential neighborhood, in Escondido, CA.
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NOTE: The FULL "Delightful Details & Directions", address, parking info & Gate code will be sent to you via email several days before the event! PLZ CHECK YOUR EMAIL that you have associated with your rsvp method (ie Meetup or PayPal account!) Please do not RSVP on Facebook etc.
10) Join our MEETUP CLAN GROUP: The best way to stay informed and to RSVP is on our private Meetup site "The Escondido Goddess Studio Meetup Clan".
For an overview about the Goddess Studio Meetup Clan:
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Please visit the "Sabbats/Wheel of the Year" website page on this site;
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or go direct to the Meetup Site page too to join the group! (You don't have to be an official member of the Goddess Studio MEETUP group to come to any event at the Goddess Studio--but I do encourage you to join!)
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IF you are ALREADY A MEMBER: you can view the Meetup Clan Samhain page at this link too!
11) GUIDELINES for sharing in a group: Please acquaint yourself with our Guidelines for sharing in a circle:
"Council Sharing: Guidelines for sharing in Circle" (links to a pdf doc on this site).
12) SAVE THE DATES for our NEXT SABBATS: check out the schedule on the "Sabbats/Wheel of the Year" page of this site!
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Thank you for your interest in our gathering!
And as I've mentioned before, feel free to invite a woman friend, (just let me know their names & email) and you don't have to be an official member of the Goddess Studio MEETUP group to come to any event at the Goddess Studio!
I look forward to receiving your RSVPs!
Until we merry meet!!
Amalya
NOTE: More description in general about our Wheel of the Year Sabbat Celebrations, and joining our MeetUp clan can be found on the "Sabbats" page of this site!
Pics from 2019 Yule Celebration...
