Barnaby Feder is the settled minister at CVUUS. Before becoming a minister Barnaby worked for twenty-seven years as a reporter for the New York Times. Barnaby’s wife, Michele Lowy, is an elementary school teacher. They have three children, two sons and a daughter.
Reflecting on the intersection of hope, faith, courage, and compassion led by Rev. Barnaby. Readings and carol singing. Special music by Dr. Francois S. Clemmons and our bell choir.
Come at 7:15 and join in the carol singing with the CVUUS choir!
Join our family-friendly service in which all are welcome to take part in our joyful story with Mary, Joseph, shepherds, sheep, angels, animals, wise ones, and stars – flexible depending on who shows up. We provide costumes or bring your own. Or just sit and sing … read more.
Thoughts about when accepting each other gets in the way of spiritual growth.
Rev. Barnaby explores whether something more than conscience is calling on our better angels. Stay after worship for our Congregational Conversation on navigating the holidays and continued alternative giving options.
Rev. Barnaby wondered whether patience is an underrated spiritual discipline.
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Jason Duquette-Hoffman read Leveling Up by Rev Karen Johnston and Esther Thomas read The Work of Christmas by Rev Howard Thurman.
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Radical Love and Alternative Giving continued.
Rev. Barnaby looked at how our Second Principle affirming justice, equity, and compassion in human relations is challenged by climate change.
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Karl Lindholm read The Great Barrier by Barbara Kingslover and Religion Rejuvenates Environmentalism by Courtney Woo
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Many stayed after worship for our Radical Love … read more.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on how justice, equity, and compassion take on new dimensions for us as we age.
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Worship was followed by a Congregational Conversation on Emergency Procedures led by our Safe Congregation Team about prioritizing where we put our safety emphasis. Also attendees were … read more.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on the changing and expanding identities of the mythical “every person” whose worth and dignity we strive to affirm and promote.
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We welcomed baby Gwendolyn Violet Santerre into our congregation.
Anne Christie offered a testimony.
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Martha Fulda read Edison Invents Voice Recording and … read more.
When we are not our best selves, affirming the inherent worth and dignity of every person gets harder. But we are almost never the whole problem. Led by Rev. Barnaby.
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The congregation was led in a sing-along of Dunk Down by MaMuse
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Jason Duquette-Hoffman read … read more.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on how many principles UU’s really claim to affirm and promote and what this pretending in seven says about us.
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Marnie Wood offered a testimony about how she was led to Flower Co-op service.
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Karl Lindholm and Wren Colwell read Who Says Unitarian … read more.
