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Replay: Blue Christmas Service

Books, Holidays and Holy Days, Sermons, Twinkle's Musings, Worship Services

“It is possible, practical and incumbent to hold these two truths:
– The holidays are wonderful, merry and bright.
– The holidays are hard, dark and dreary.
For some, it’s one or the other.
For most, it’s both.”

~ Rev. “Twinkle” Marie Manning

“For those who are hurting, lonely or sad this time of year, and for those who wish to support those who are, this service is for you. A time and place to hold grief sacred during the holiday season. Whether it is your Christmas, Hanukah, Kwanzaa or Solstice and Yule, the holiday season, while filled with light, can create palpable darkness. Together may we offer comfort and solace.”

Order of Worship for the Service:

This service was recorded at the Universalist Church in Waterville, Maine on December 18th – where Twinkle is the contract minister serving the congregation in worship leadership twice a month until June 2023. Interfaith services such as this are Twinkle’s trademark in a landscape of religious and spiritual diversity. Check Twinkle’s Place Upcoming Events and Gatherings page for information about 2023 Services, Retreats, Workshops and more.

For many years Twinkle has hosted Blue Christmas gatherings during the holiday season. In 2020 she published a Blue Christmas Reflection Book.

For additional Reflection and Blessing books, visit: http://matrikapress.com/blessing-books/

COMING DECEMBER 15TH! WOMEN OF SPIRIT REFLECTION BOOK!!

Art, Books, Twinkle's Musings, Women's Spirituality

http://matrikapress.com/women-of-spirit-reflection-book/

The Women of Spirit Reflection Book is part of the Matrika Press Reflection & Blessing Book series and the Women of Spirit series. It is designed to be used as a self-led retreat that you guide yourself on. It can be used to mark a milestone such as a significant birthday or important season of your life. It can help you process a loss or transition. It can be the place you affirm what is next for you as you cross a threshold and visualize your greatest intention for your life. 

Reflection & Blessing Books are created by “Twinkle” Marie Porter-Manning and are a source of intentional inspiration to be used to record personal messages to the owner of the Blessing Book. These mementos and keepsakes can be used in rituals, celebrations and communions as well as for self-reflection and documentation of one’s innermost thoughts, feelings and beliefs. At the heart of Reflection & Blessing Books is the desire to share sentiments, messages and stories that we can draw upon as sources of comfort and a reminder that we are loved. This Reflection Book was created for self-exploration and contemplation. 

Empowering Women Maine Authors Series

Blog, Promotions for Friends and Colleagues, Television Work
Full Series set to air early 2023!!

We are so delighted to share that while “Twinkle” is insisting that she is “semi-retired” in the television realm, she is still working on projects that are near and dear to her heart. The Empowering Women programs, including studio sessions and signature events among them.

Maine’s Empowering Women Maine Authors series had a soft launch earlier this year. In 2023 the full slate of episodes will air. Check local listings in January! For more info, visit: http://www.empoweringwomentv.org/introducing-maine-authors-series/

Upcoming Service Year Announcement 2022-2023

Blog, Contemplative Services, Retreats, Sermons, Worship Services

The Reverend “Twinkle” Marie Manning will present the following services during the 2022-2023 service year from September 2022 through June 2023. Join Us!

Above pictured at the Community Universalist Church of Waterville in Maine

Each worship service will be presented on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month in Waterville (live in-person or via Zoom) (except December will be the 1st & 3rd Sundays). 10:00AM 69 Silver Street, Waterville, Maine. The Wednesday following the live worship service Twinkle will host a Contemplative Service (online – typically in Rockwood) with the same theme, and a replay of that recording on the next Sunday. Visit Twinkle’s Place Calendar Page for dates and links.

Visit the following websites for additional details:

www.uucwaterville.com

www.TheChurchOfKineo.org

Sermon Titles:

– The Edge of Summer
– Anam Ċara & the Divine Echo – The Shoreline of Courage
– Amalek Within
– Death Changes Everything
– Thanksgiving – Got Leftovers?

– Damascus Experiences
– Blue Christmas
– Envisioning a Year
– Operator’s Manual
– Let’s Talk About Sex!
– Roses in Winter

– Sacred Rebels
– Fold as You Go
– In Our Own Image
– Love the Land You’re With

– Mothering Mothers
– Intentional Creativity
– June’s Calling
– Our Favorite Things

For links to the Contemplative Service, click HERE.