The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). Speakers from diverse religious traditions (Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim) reflected on the symbolism of "light" within their own faith traditions. The welcome and opening remarks were given by Pastor Steve Halsted.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Festival of Lights - Prelude (Flute, Organ, and Choir)
The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). Amy Jensen (flute), Doug Barrick (organ), and the CUCC Choir presented this prelude.
Festival of Lights - Prayer of Invocation
The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). Pastor Steve Halsted here delivers the Prayer of Invocation.
Festival of Lights - Liturgical Dance
The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). This 4-minute liturgical dance was performed by Alex Cox, Brooke Lipman, and Emily Perkins as part of the Festival of Lights service and may be viewed in full screen HD.
Festival of Lights - Children's Sermon
The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). This children's sermon given by Pastor Steve Halsted was a part of the Festival of Lights service.
Festival of Lights - Guest Speakers
The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). Speakers from diverse religious traditions (Bahai, Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Jewish, and Muslim) reflected on the symbolism of "light" within their own faith traditions. Those diverse reflections are encompassed in this 42-minute video (which may be viewed in full screen HD). The speakers are Mehran Ghofrani, Venerable Choekyi Lhamo, Bhupender Gupta, Janet Mayer, Rev. Steve Halsted, and Zubaida Khan.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Festival of Lights - Closing Music
The "Festival of Lights" program was held at Community UCC in Raleigh NC on November 30, 2014 (the first Sunday of Advent). The choir and congregation sing the response "Masithi", the hymn "O Splendor of God's Glory Bright," and the benediction response "We are Walking a Path of Light."
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