Silver Linings
The things we have unexpectedly been gifted by the pandemic challenge are piling up along with the challenges. Let’s celebrate them. New members welcomed. Led by Rev. Barnaby
Speaker: Rev. Barnaby Feder
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.
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Rev. Barnaby’s annual “Ask me anything” worship service
The Future We Choose
Buddhism would say it is already here. Is that good news? Rev. Barnaby considered the wisdom of a line of poetry that reads “everything is fleeing toward its presence.” DAYLIGHT SAVING time ends Nov 1. Set clocks back one hour.
YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zN6lkpxmWqk
Order of Service
Preservice slideshow: … read more.
Communal Forgiveness
In September, Rev. Barnaby reflected on how forgiveness needs to start with individuals. Now he looks at how justice requires group practices of forgiveness. Stay for a congregational conversation on zoom about new and creative ways we can make our CVUUS holiday celebrations meaningful this … read more.
Blessing of the Animals
We blessed our animal companion(s) and remembered those we lost in a Milestones and Passages.
Order of Service
Preservice: Chuck Miller accompanied by animal images
Bell: Recognition of Abenaki Land Julia Chant
Prelude: Talk with the Animals Kate Gridley
Call to Worship/ Pathways to Connection: Esther Thomas, Worship Associate
Chalice Lighting: Ollie … read more.
Justice, Compassion, Beauty–the Three Sisters of Love
UU’s are deeply engaged in justice struggles, which is one reason we mourned the passing this year of Cong. John Lewis. But what it you are too shy, quiet, sick, or exhausted to look for “good trouble” as he advised? Rev. Barnaby reflected on other … read more.
Lessons in Forgiving
Rev. Barnaby reflected on the spiritual power of adapting an ancient Jewish New Year’s tradition to today’s circumstances.
YouTube link: https://youtu.be/Tg_-45yJFJ8
Order of Service
Preservice: Chuck Miller accompanied by fall garden images
Bell: Julia Chant
Prelude: Chuck Miller
Welcome/ Pathways to Connection: Becky Strum & Julia Chant, Worship Associates
Call to Worship: … read more.
Truth Wars
On the occasion of people going back to school in a time when everyone is on edge and uncertain about the future. Rev. Barnaby reflected on what we may most need to learn, and to teach our children: truth isn’t simple and we shouldn’t be … read more.
Water Communion Ingathering
We collected your summer waters into our communal bowl and poured them onto our gardens as we gathered for our new worship year. UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray offered an inspiring video here reminding us that this is no time to go it alone.
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