2025 Samhain

WiCoM Samhain Ritual Celebration

Samhain, one of the most sacred Sabbats of the Wiccan year, marks the turning of the Wheel into the dark half of the year. It is a time when the veil between the worlds grows thin, allowing us to honor the mysteries of death and rebirth, and to draw close to the wisdom of those who came before us. Traditionally celebrated at the end of the harvest, Samhain invites reflection, remembrance, and renewal as we step into the quiet season of introspection and transformation.

This year, WiCoM will hold a special ritual dedicated to celebrating and honoring our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. Together, we will create sacred space to remember their lives, share their stories, and feel their continued presence in our hearts. Through ritual, prayer, and fellowship, we will weave a tapestry of connection across generations, finding strength and blessing in the lineage that unites us. Join us as we honor the past, embrace the present, and look toward the future with reverence and hope.

When
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Gather in starting at 6:00 p.m., ritual at 7:00 p.m.
Potluck to follow the ritual

Where
The Minnesota Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
10715 Zenith Avenue South
Bloomington, MN 55431

Google Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/10715+Zenith+Ave+S,+Minneapolis,+MN+55431/@44.8099187,-93.3215201,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x87f624b706222ccb:0xcf6d004de80a24c5!8m2!3d44.8099187!4d-93.3215201!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4dg2sl?entry=ttu

What to bring
• Potluck food to share, if you can do so without difficulty. Please label your offering (meat, vegetarian, vegan, ingredients).

• Your own silverware, cup, and plate suitable for a picnic if you can (we will have some disposables if you can’t do this)