Help harvest excess crops from local farms to provide to food shelves. Gleaning was a service project organized by Elizabeth Golden to qualify us as a Green Sanctuary. Below is what a typical gleaning week looks, but please note that this is subject to change. Gleans usually start at 10 am and run for about 3 hours … Continue reading Gleaning Opportunities Abound
As a way to live our values and respond to needs in our community, CVUUS is experimenting with hosting a “Community Cupboard” on our grounds! It is a free food and goods pantry, open Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays 9 am – 5 pm to all. It is a way to share our resources (including … Continue reading Charles Ave Community Cupboard Open to All
From Organizer Susie Davis Patterson: We brainstormed a bunch of great outings, challenging and relaxed, for our 2026 season at Sue Rasmussen’s home in May. Many joined us for our crafty pot painting activity after eating our brown bag lunches together. Be sure to get on our UU Gals email list and read every one … Continue reading UU Outdoorsy Gals Beckons You
Look for the many ways we welcome our LGBTQIA+ community here. Midd Pride Day Saturday Oct 10, 1-4 pm CVUUS was well represented in past ones by marching in the parade and having a booth and we hope for this again. Everyone is invited and encouraged to wear your yellow Side With Love t-shirts. The parade … Continue reading CVUUS Has Pride!
More and more people are singing in the streets, for Justice, Safety for our Neighbors, Joy & Resilience, and Community Care. You may have seen some beautiful videos of the Singing Resistance that’s been happening in Minneapolis. It’s our turn now! Singing for the World We Long to Live In CVUUS worship service Sunday June 28, 10 … Continue reading Protecting Democracy: Singing Resistance Opportunities
Come 3rd Friday of month 6-9 pm to release some stress and play games. We’ll take off for July & Aug and resume in Sept. Potluck dinner 6 pm; games at 7. We’ll provide a special treat, and you can contribute, if you are able and willing, a cold or warm salad or soup, a … Continue reading CVUUS Game Night 3rd Friday of Month
Donate Items Charter House Coalition (CHC) Emergency Shelter is looking for the items listed below. Please be sure items are usable, clean and place them in a bag. Donations may be delivered to 27 N. Pleasant St (at the door on the side porch) between 8 am and 4 or call 989-8621 to arrange pick … Continue reading Charter House Support Expanding
Visit a special exhibition from Vermont Abenaki Artists Association arranged by Eloise Beil in our Fellowship Hall starting May 9. This is the next in our Fellowship Hall Art Gallery hangings. See more about that along with our application to show your work here. The annual Abenaki Heritage Weekend takes place each mid-June and this year … Continue reading “Nebizun: Water Is Life” Exhibition at CVUUS
YOU CAN HELP EASE THE HOUSING CRISIS Spread the word among your friends, family and neighbors in Addison County. Housing advocates say that only about 1,000 people in Addison County know about these resources. 1) HomeShare Vermont (homesharevermont.org) 2) Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Basic Info (accd.vermont.gov/adu) Addison County Guide (acrpc.org/regional-programs/housing) 3) Homes First (Tiny Homes) (homesfirstvt.org)
Here in Addison County, Vermont UUs seek to build the beloved community by supporting local farms and migrant workers from Mexico and Central America who live in our community. For many years CVUUS has collaborated with other local groups to respond where help is needed, with language, legal aid, banking, shopping, transportation, health and housing. … Continue reading Migrant Worker Support Opportunities Coming Up
