Join CVUUS adult religious exploration with opportunities to broaden your spiritual journey, deepen your learning about Unitarian Universalism and other faith paths, while sharing your development with other searchers. We offer a variety of classes, workshops, and discussions open to all members and friends of CVUUS.  See Martha Fulda or Abi Sessions with questions.

UU Stories that Got Us this Far

A sermon series about Unitarian Universalism led by Rev. Tricia Hart with deeper discussion after these worship services exploring:

• What’s the difference between Unitarianism and Universalism? Why did they decide to join together?
• How does the evolving history of UUism fit into the larger story of religion in this country?
• Can UUs understand and explain our theology? (Do we really have to?)

October 26 ~Where Universalism Came From Watch recording here.

December 7 ~What’s Up with (Some) UUs Celebrating Christmas? Watch recording here.

January 18 ~How Martin Luther King, Jr. Changed UUism  Watch recording here.

February 22 ~From Abolition to Black Lives Matter (&beyond)  Watch recording here.

March 15 ~Women in Ministry, and Why It Matters

All are welcome to any of these Sunday services (10 am) – you don’t need to hear these stories in order! If you’d like to hear more or have a story of your own, plan to stay after the service for a brief informal discussion with Rev. Tricia.

Death & Dying

Monthly Online Death Café with Reverend Christina Sillari (2nd Wednesdays of month Jan – May 2026)

A Death Cafe is a group directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. At its core, Death Cafe is a group-directed discussion where participants are encouraged to talk openly about death. There are no set agendas or experts dictating the conversation. Instead, it is a safe and supportive environment where we can explore how our own beliefs, cultures and experiences shape our relationship with death. The goal is simple: to increase awareness of death in a way that helps us make the most of our finite lives. Evenings 6– 7:15 PM (2nd Wednesday of the month) 1/14, 2/11, 3/11, 4/8, 5/13 (can attend one or all). Open to all. No registration required. On Zoom.

Resources from previous Death and Dying Events: links here.

Positively Pan!

Awaken your mind – heart – body connection during this four-session steel drumming workshop led by CVUUS director of music, Jen Cohen.

Making music together is a natural stress buster! Come learn about the fascinating history of the steel drum (also known as pan) and then try your hand at playing a tune or two. No musical experience is necessary to join in the fun of this enlightening series.

Wednesdays, from 7-8 pm

March 4, 11, 18, 25

Number of participants: 6 minimum, 16 maximum. REGISTRATION FULL!

People who are not members or friends of CVUUS were welcomed to join, on a sliding scale of $25-$40.

Faith and Spirituality in Short Stories

Led by Brett Millier, Teacher of literature for over 40 years and CVUUS member

We will read and discuss approximately a dozen American short stories concerned with questions of faith, morality, spirituality, and mystery. We’ll start with 19th-century Unitarian Nathaniel Hawthorne, and continue into the 20th century with stories by Flannery O’Connor, Alice Munro, Margaret Laurence, Isaac Bashevis Singer, Bernard Malamud, and Raymond Carver. The stories are challenging and we will take them slowly.  No final exam!

6 Tuesdays, March 31 – May 5, 4:00 – 6:00pm. At CVUUS in person.

Minimum 5 people, maximum 18. People outside CVUUS are welcome at no charge.

Participants sign up for the whole series. – Sign up using this form: shortstories

Bagels and Building Your Own Theology

– with Rev. Johanna Nichols, Minister Emerita

What is Unitarian Universalist theology?

Do you know that you are your own theologian?

Let’s explore how your beliefs about the nature of God/Ultimate Reality, being human, and what you value contribute to a meaningful life. Participants will share their spiritual timeline and develop a statement of belief.

3 Saturdays, April 18, May 16 and 23, 9-11 am in Fenn House.

Limited to 12 people.

Sessions build on each other, so attendance at all three is presumed.

Sign up using this form: yourtheology

Getting to Know UU and CVUUS

Curious about what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist? Have questions? Ever wonder, why do we do that?  Then consider joining us where we will answer your questions. Sessions are open to all. Anyone can participate in these sessions, and we particularly welcome folks who are potentially interested in CVUUS membership.

• Getting to Know Unitarian Universalism
  Sunday, April 12, 11:45 to 1:15, Fenn Chapel
  An in-person session where we will explore Unitarian Universalism.  Sample questions: Why did the Unitarians and Universalists merge? Are there core principles and beliefs that unite all UU congregations?
• Getting to Know Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (CVUUS)
  Sunday, May 17, 11:45 to 1:15, Fenn Chapel
  An in-person session where we will explore and answer your questions about CVUUS.  Sample questions: I want to be more deeply involved, what groups and committees are there that I might join?  How are decisions made at CVUUS?  What is the purpose of the 3rd Sunday Congregational Conversations?

Sign up with any member of the Welcoming Team (at the Welcome Table in the lobby)

In person  Beverages and a light snack provided. Childcare and lunch for children provided.