2024 Winter Solstice Jazz Vespers & Light up
With Brad Shipley, John Capon, Ken Lister and Gary Paterson
December 21, 2024
The Full Solstice Experience ~ Jazz Vespers, Chilli, Labyrinth Light up (optional)
4:00-5:15 PM Jazz Vespers (Chapel)
Begin the evening with soulful jazz music featuring the Brad Shipley Jazz Trio, while Gary Paterson will guide us through reflection, poetry, meditation and set the tone for a meaningful solstice celebration.
5:30-6:30 PM – Chili Supper (Main Dining Room)
Warm up with a hearty bowl of chili, a moment of comfort and connection as we gather together.
6:00-6:30 PM – Musical Harmonies (Main House)
Enjoy the serene harmonies of The Life Journey Singers, as they add a touch of magic to your evening.
6:00-7:00 PM – Light-up Labyrinth Walk (Labyrinth)
End the evening with a labyrinth walk under the stars, lighting the path forward with lanterns and shared purpose.
Main House Activities 4:00-8:00 PM
Warm drinks will be available and the Centre Shop will be open. All are welcome to join and feel free to do your own labyrinth walk throughout the day before the group walks.
Price includes a $20 tax receipt.
About the Teachers
Brad Shipley
Brad Shipley makes his home on Gabriola Island when he’s not rehearsing and performing with a diverse makeup of musical projects on Vancouver Island. Sometimes a sideman playing guitar, mandolin, banjo, or lap steel, and sometimes a music director. He enjoys performing jazz, bluegrass, the blues, classical, and musical theatre. Brad is currently the music […]
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John Capon
John Capon started his career as a Bass Trombonist in Vancouver, BC in 1960. He played many shows on CBC Radio and TV, most notably Jazz Radio Canada. He also played in the Vancouver Opera Orchestra. In 1967 Capon moved to Toronto and immediately joined the Canadian Opera and the National Ballet Orchestras. He also […]
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Ken Lister
Ken Lister is a professional jazz bassist and teacher for over 35 years, Ken Lister has played, recorded and toured with some of the top musicians in the jazz world, playing on two Juno Award-winning recordings; one with Hugh Fraser’s Quintet (Best Mainstream Jazz Album – 1997), and another with Phil Dwyer’s Orchestra (Contemporary Jazz […]
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Gary Paterson
Gary Paterson is a Former Moderator of the United Church of Canada from 2012 to 2015. He was the first openly gay person to take the post since the church was formed in 1925 and the first in the world to lead a major Christian denomination. He earned two degrees in English literature and became […]
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