“The function of freedom is to free someone else.” Toni Morrison Freedom slides along a continuum; always partial – never absolute – and is frequently taken for granted. We’re all free and bound to others all at once. It’s tricky. This morning (and through June) we’re going to think about freedom and how to grow … Continue reading Free to Be You & Me
This service is our celebratory launch of this year’s exciting campaign: Roots & Wings – a combined stewardship drive both for pledges to next year’s operating budget, and commitments to support capital projects to strengthen CVUUS now and in the future. The service was led by Rev. Tricia Hart; with Ellen Flight, musical offerings from … Continue reading Deepening Roots and Spreading Wings
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
ON SITE & ZOOM Life comes at us fast: full of choices and challenges, wins and losses. Yet (we’re told) each of us has a purpose, and it’s our task to figure out what that might be. What we’re not told is that making and repairing our lives isn’t a solo project. With Rev. Tricia … Continue reading Pieces of Your Puzzle
Sometimes, listening deeply means recalling the voices and stories of those we have lost — family, friends, and mentors who helped to shape us into the people we’ve become. We joined Rev. Tricia and Ellen Flight as we remembered, and gave thanks. We shared our plate with Vermont Abenaki Artists Association. Video recording:
ON SITE & ZOOM. What does it mean to be whole? Can we live our lives as undivided, sovereign beings and be who we truly are everywhere? Can we invite ourselves to free ourselves from the false beliefs of who we think we are? Through reflection, story, music, and poetry we explored the notion of … Continue reading An Invitation into Wholeness – Sept. 15, 2024
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom) Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Join builder Scott Barkdoll with Ellen Flight and Pam Berenbaum. We’ll honor Labor Day and share our offering with Oxfam for Gaza Relief. Stay for social hour in Fellowship Hall. Kids Are Always … Continue reading Canoe Art & Spirit – Sept. 1, 2024
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom). Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Join Jessica Allen who will reflect on the spirituality of teaching music, especially to children, with Ellen Flight. We’ll share our offering with Addison County Parent/Child Center. Stay for social hour in Fellowship … Continue reading Music Together – Aug. 25, 2024
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom). Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Join architect Jean Terwilliger with Ellen Flight. Love is at the center of UU values, but what is the relationship between love, art, and comfort? Inspired by the paper “After Comfort” by Daniel … Continue reading What’s Comfort Got to Do with It? – July 21, 2024
ON SITE ONLY. NO ZOOM. Ellen Flight and Dorothy Mammen share their reflections, accompanied by Chuck Miller on piano for songs and hymns they’ve selected. Ellen and Dorothy are members of the congregation. They both have worked at Songadeewin, a girls’ summer camp on Lake Dunmore where they encouraged campers and staff to partake in … Continue reading Crafting and the Arts Save Lives – July 16, 2023
