The work of parenting is hard, joyful, and fascinating; it can be overwhelming, but rarely dull. “Raising” children is also one of the most powerful ways people learn to be citizens in society and the world. (Who knew?) May’s share the plate donee is Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Center for Gather & housing renovations at … Continue reading Habits of Love
A celebration of Easter, echoing ancient and modern understandings of Jesus, joy, and resurrection. CVUUS welcomed everyone–people of all backgrounds, many religious and spiritual inclinations, and every age. Many came to this joyful, music-filled celebration of new life. April’s Share the Plate Donee is the Climate Economy Action Center (CEAC). See worship details here: OOS … Continue reading EASTER Resurrection
With Christal Brown returning to our pulpit assisted by Becky Strum. Christal is an assistant professor of dance at Middlebury College and the current chair of the Dance Department. She is an entrepreneur in her own right, having founded several of her own projects: INSPIRIT, Project: BECOMING, and the Liquid Strength training module for dance. … Continue reading Interior Design- Living from the Inside Out
What stories are you carrying forward from 2024? As we move from the January worship theme of “story” to the February theme of “inclusion,” what meaning and wisdom might Love, our Unitarian Universalist values, and our covenant to work collectively for justice and equity have to say about inclusion? Led by Tom Morgan with Becky … Continue reading From Story to Inclusion
Can we co-create our reality? What do religion and mysticism tell us about co-creation? As Ralph Waldo Emerson says “We become what we think about all day long.” Led by Reverend Christina Sillari and Worship Associate Becky Strum. See Worship Details Here. The donee for this service is in honor of our beloved outgoing RE … Continue reading Co-Creation
We spend much of our lives waiting, and at the very same time, waiting is one of the hardest things for us humans. This Sunday, inspired by spiritual observances of the season, we consider together what it means to wait; how, why and when waiting might be important; and what can help us when we … Continue reading The Waiting Game
Presence is the awareness of what is happening around us and inside of us. Psychological research says presence is a benefit and blessing, but it’s becoming a rarity. The present moment is a hot topic, but do we really know what we mean by it. Can we go deeper and get under the cliche? Led … Continue reading Simple Presence
When has hearing someone’s story changed your life? We turn to the practice of deep listening for October. Led by Rev. Tricia with Becky Strum. We share our plate with Vermont Abenaki Artists Association in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day coming up on Oct 14. Followed by social hour then Addison County CROP Walk. See … Continue reading How We Grow and Learn and Change – Oct. 6, 2024
ON SITE & ZOOM. Led by Rev. Tricia assisted by Becky Strum. We’re exploring Soul Matter’s theme of invitation throughout worship, small group ministry and religious exploration and sharing our offering plate with Oxfam for Gaza Relief. Stay for social hour in Fellowship Hall. See a recording here:
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom). Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Two young CVUUS folks, Elyse Singh and Asa Baker-Rouse, reflect on their spiritual journeys through the theatre arts. They illustrated their thoughts, insights and feelings through dramatic literature and song. With Becky Strum. … Continue reading Empathy, Community, & Centering Through Theater Arts – July 28, 2024
