After our annual Day after the Solstice liturgy this morning, we had the traditional annual pointing out on the Facebook page that in fact it is not the nights drawing in - dusk holds pretty steady just after the Solstice - but the dawn is getting later
I would like to respond in two ways.
Firstly, we don't define which end of the night is drawing in.
Secondly, we have referred the suggestion for amendment to our Beaker Liturgical Committee. They should report back with whether it's a valid point in no fewer than 5 years. And then if they think it has any merit, will propose a draft amended version about 10 years after that.
If the world is still here, we may have an amended service round about 2057. I can't wait.
I can never even remember whether it is supposed to be the nights or the days that are drawing in. If I could get my head round what "drawing in" means, it might help.
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