**NOTE PROGRAM LOGISTICS BELOW RITUAL DESCRIPTION.** PLEASE CONTACT EARTHRISING@UUFP.ORG WITH ANY QUESTIONS. Samhain Ritual Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of the “darker half” of the year. It is the dark twin of Beltane, the heart of autumn, and a time when the veil between this world and other worlds is thinly stretched. We gather to honor our ancestors, give thanks for the Final harvest, and renew the magic of Spirit in ourselves. **MEETING LOGISTICS: Prior to the ritual, think about your Ancestors and Beloved Dead. Do any songs, sayings, phrases come to mind? What guidance would be helpful? (Special items to bring to the event are customarily announced in Announcements and/or the EarthRising Facebook group.) Unless otherwise noted, both Planning sessions and Rituals occur at 7:00 p.m. (set-up at 6:00), on the dates noted in the chart, in or around the surrounding property of the UUFP sanctuary. If onsite events are suspended, EarthRising@uufp.org can advise about opportunities for virtual gatherings. PLANNING SESSIONS are open to all of good will. We often state that the “Real Magic” takes place at our Planning sessions, as insights and ideas spark, kindle, and grow into inspiration and creation. RITUALS begin with an in-gathering. Children accompanied by parents are welcome. If you’d like someone to guide you through the Ritual, you may be paired with a friend. Rituals are followed by a potluck feast (unless otherwise noted) and social time. EarthRising strives to be inclusive, fun and safe for all ages and abilities, respectful of the Earth and all her creations, and to provide meaningful opportunities to experience the mysteries of the Universe. Blessed be! 2023 Planning & Rituals Visit EarthRising for more info!