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SUMMARY:Seeking Joy: Christmas by Candlelight - December 20\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Reprising our popular service\, “Christmas by Candlelight\,” this service will open with shadow and light\, and welcome the Spirit with a memory of the Word made flesh. \n\n\n\nWhat are you seeking? Silence. Direction. Joy. Meaning. A just world. Community. \n\n\n\nLast year\, Br. Matthew of Taizé asked Jesus’ first question in the book of John. Six young adult volunteers in Taizé from six separate countries gave their own answers. In his January introductory letter\, Br. Matthew reflects on their words\, and responds with the Word of God. Inspired by their insights\, we are pleased to announce our theme for 2026-27: “What are you Seeking?” It begins with the Community of Taizé’s theme for their 2026 calendar\, “Que cherches-tu ?” and ends by brings their lessons home to Central Texas. \n\n\n\nPastors and lay speakers will prepare brief homilies throughout the year. Scripture will be selected for meditation based on each topic. This season will combine both Services of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers on various dates. Service type and location will always be noted. \n\n\n\nOur Christmas Songs: The best part of our Christmas by Candlelight service is the candlelight procession of carols. After a brief homily and litany of intercession\, worshipers are invited to light a candle to symbolize a private prayer. The choir will lead you in our favorite songs of the season as you enjoy the candlelight and silence. For an idea of the songs we like to sing\, please enjoy this YouTube playlist.  \n\n\n\nAbout the Service: The Georgetown Ecumenical Wholeness Service meets once per month. All services are open to the public. We pray together by using two very special types of worship templates: the Service of Healing and Wholeness and Taizé Common Prayers. We are led by a diverse community of area Christians\, and these services are open to all who would come. Songs are sung from the Community of Taizé. Opportunities are given for intercessory prayer and the lighting of candles. A time is set aside for private prayer and anointing with oil. Communion is offered to all in attendance\, with gluten-free elements available. \n\n\n\nWe hope to see you\, our friends and neighbors\, in 2026-2027.
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CATEGORIES:What are you Seeking? 2026-2027
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