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.
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby talked about what voting and the intersection of Rt. 116 and 17 just south of Starksboro have in common. Assisted by Esther Charlestin. We shared our offering with Soul Fire Farm committed to uprooting racism and seeding sovereignty … read more.
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby considers Porter Hospital is a holy place, where the thresholds of life and death are interwoven every day. Assisted by Becky Strum with our Choir and the House Band. We shared our offering with Soul Fire Farm committed … read more.
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby shared highlights of what’s new in the long-running conflicts that have been so central to the development of our faith. We shared our offering with the Brigid Alliance. We enjoyed “October CVUUS Birthdays” cake baked by Donna Blaszczyk … read more.
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby reflected on how we can resist an age-old fallacy fueling polarization while remaining open to what is true about it. We shared our offering with the Brigid Alliance in support of Reproductive Civil Rights and spotlighted them and … read more.
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby reflected on the wisdom available to all of us in the Indigenous Peoples’ slogan “We’re still here!” How do we embrace that demand for recognition when so few of us have personal relationships with relatives or neighbors who claim … read more.
Pride in our CVUUS LGBTQIA+ folks and the larger community. We started our intergenerational worship earlier at 9:30 am then headed up to Burlington to MARCH in the parade. Thanks for special music from our ever expanding choir and beautiful seasonal arrangements from Dinah Smith. … read more.
We brought our summer waters to pour into our communal bowl. Led by Rev. Barnaby with music from our Choir and the House Band. We welcomed our Board. Kids started with Poppy and then joined the adults. Zoom resumed. We shared our plate with … read more.
In our Sanctuary (no Zoom). Sure, I can do that, said Rev. Barnaby in his first sermon since returning from sabbatical. Quilts told this story, just as they did Kathryn Schloff’s on a past Sunday. We shared our plate with Campaign Legal Center. Followed by … read more.
IN OUR SANCTUARY & ON ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby shared his plans and goals for his four-month sabbatical beginning April 1 and welcomed questions and advice. He also lead us in our unique Mud Communion during the Time for All Ages. Music was provided by one … read more.
IN PERSON & ON ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby continued our reflection on what it might look like to celebrate Earth Day with as much intention as Christians celebrate Easter after the 40 day build-up period of Lent. We honored the Spring Equinox and talked about some … read more.
