Universalism – the faith that “all will be saved” – has been present among religious ideas in this country from the earliest days of European settlement.  It has always been divisive, sometimes dangerously so.  Rev. Tricia Hart begins her five-part series on UU history and theology with stories of how wrestling with universal salvation played a part in US history, and the evolution of our religious tradition. She’ reflects on October’s spiritual focus on cultivating compassion through the filter of Universalism’s roots. This service features our Children’s Choir. We share our offering this month with Outright VT & Middlebury Pride working to lift up our LGBTQIA+ community and celebrating our participation in Midd Pride Parade & Festival on Sat Oct 11.

See our order of service: OOS 10.26.25

Video recording of the service:

ADULT RE: UU Stories that Got Us this Far a five-part sermon series about Unitarian Universalism led by Rev. Tricia Hart following the worship services that she leads begins this Sunday in sanctuary ~11:45. Explore:

• 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

December 7 ~What’s Up with (Some) UUs Celebrating Christmas?

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

February 22 ~From Abolition to Black Lives Matter (&beyond)

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.