Winter Solstice Fire Ceremony

media release: Join us for this unique and uplifting Winter Solstice Fire Ceremony, where Pastor Bryan Sirchio & Shamanic Practitioner Jessica Riphenburg will blend Christian and shamanic traditions for an evening of unity, celebration & healing. Free. Donations are welcome, but not necessary. Space is limited, so please RSVP by 2 pm on the day of the event: jessica@BeTheLightShamanism.com.

Please bring:

1. Rattle, shaker, or drum if you have one. A bottle with pebbles, dried beans, etc works well too! I’ll have shakers for you to borrow if you don’t have one of your own.
2. Camping chair
3. Warm layers and/or blanket (it’s not a bad idea to bring more than you think you’ll need)
4. OPTIONAL: Water or thermos of hot water
5. OPTIONAL: a pen and journal

IMPORTANT: To respect the sacred container of this work, please refrain from alcohol & recreational drugs the day of the event.

Bryan Sirchio has been pastor of McFarland United Church of Christ since December, 2018.  In addition to being a local church pastor Bryan is also a singer/songwriter, recording artist, and co-founder of Haiti Allies, a Madison based nonprofit that works with grass roots organizations in Haiti to promote education and job creation. McFarland UCC is committed to honoring the core Truths of Love, Light, Justice, Earthkeeping, Mercy, and Grace that run through all major religious traditions.  Bryan has studied world religions extensively, including shamanism, and is delighted to draw from Celtic Christian rituals that honor the cycles of the sun and moon.  He and McFarland UCC take great joy in collaborating with other spiritual traditions and celebrating the "common ground that leads to Higher Ground."  

Jessica Riphenburg is a shamanic practitioner at Be The Light Shamanic Healing. She revels in cultivating community through offering shamanic ceremonies, classes, and gatherings. Jessica has trained in both Core & Peruvian shamanism, and has been walking the shamanic path since 2011. Jessica loves supporting her community and clients through group offerings & one-on-one shamanic healing sessions.