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Holiday services at First Parish

Winter Solstice Service
Thursday, Dec. 21 at 6 p.m., outside FPL sanctuary, 4 Bedford Rd. (across from library)
First Parish in Lincoln welcomes you to celebrate the longest night of the year at our annual Solstice Service, featuring the return of our traditional Abbots Bromley Horn Dance! Bundle up and join us around the fire as we honor the darkness and await the light in community. With special guest musician John Tyson on recorder.

Christmas Eve services
Sunday, Dec. 24 in the sanctuary, 4 Bedford Rd. (across from library)

• 4 p.m. — A service for all ages, especially families with younger children. Lessons and carols, and a short message. Service led by Rev. Nate Klug and Director of Religious Exploration Lora Venesy.
• 8 p.m.— Candlelight service featuring the First Parish choir, special music, and lessons and carols. Service led by Sarah Klockowski.
• 10 p.m.— Candlelight service featuring the First Parish choir, special music, and lessons and carols. Service led by Rev. Nate Klug.

Solstice stargazing, family hikes at deCordova

On Thursday, Dec. 21 and Friday, Dec. 22 from 5-7 p.m., bring beauty and light to the darkest days of winter and watch the last rays of sunset disappear into the night sky as you explore the deCordova Sculpture Park and learn about the season’s celestial bodies with the Aldrich Astronomical Society amateur astronomy club. Take part in self-guided activities for all ages, or join one of our museum guides for a lantern tour. Bring a flashlight or lantern. Click for Thursday or Friday tickets ($24 for Trustees members, $30 for nonmembers).

On Sunday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m.–noon, outdoor instructor Kate Hamm will lead all-ages, all-levels hikes for families. Celebrate the New Year surrounded by the inspiring creativity of art and beauty of nature. Click here to purchase tickets.

LincFam hosts early New Year celebration

LincFam will ring in the New Year on Saturday, Dec. 30 from 3-5 p.m. with music, a photo booth, snacks, and a special craft in collaboration with beehive ART at the First Parish stone church. Free for LincFam members, $10/child for nonmembers (maximum $20/family). Click here to RSVP. Pay at the door or via Venmo to @LincFam. Questions? Email info@lincfam.org.