​ The Glastonbury Unity Candle

​This candle shares light and hope in such a dark world - so much love. W.D. Shipley

​​In 2009, Morgana West and Jamie Evans of Starchild, on behalf of the Pilgrim Reception Centre, explored the idea of creating candles that could be used to represent Glastonbury and in 2010, the first one was lit by Elisabeth Tham in a simple ceremony involving the Pilgrim Reception volunteers.

Since then the Candle, in its familiar lantern, has been taken to ceremonies and events of all kinds, attended churches, temples and sacred venues, weddings, anniversaries, christenings, funerals, talks, workshops, conferences, civic events, festivals and concerts.

​It also stands on the Glastonbury Town Council table every month, where, all members of the council and public are asked to stand and, following its lighting, observe a Minute’s Silence. 

Each host lights it in a way that is appropriate to them, so they are personally and energetically engaged in the process of igniting not only the flame of the Candle, but their own inner flame and reminded that peace starts within. ​

When not out and about, it can be found lit in the Glastonbury Information Centre during opening hours. 

The candles are made by Starchild, right here in the heart of Glastonbury. Each candle is charged with a unique infusion made with herbs, trees and flowers including the Glastonbury Thorn, and collected in tune with the cycles of the moon from various sites in and around Glastonbury.

An Invitation to join in online with the Glastonbury Unity Candle and the Silent Minute of Peace
9pm, every evening. 
​Find out how...

"We ask that the Glastonbury Unity Candle be a constant reminder that we are all part of the One. ​May its light remind us to be accepting, loving and open to all those we meet, regardless of different backgrounds and opinions. Let us learn to all work together, in a creative and non-competitive way, and take our world into a brighter and peaceful future, filled with better understanding."

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