. Join us for our last service with our interim ministers followed by a celebration to thank them for their support over two years as we searched for our settled minister. Hear a farewell message from them. We’ll share our offering plate with Vermont Abenaki Artists Association in support of their annual heritage festival on … Continue reading Goodbye!
We recognized CVUUS’ 20 new members, and celebrated the power of congregations! We’share our offering plate with CVUUS Discretionary Fund, a vital safety net for members, friends, and neighbors who are in need of essential care. See our order of service: OOS 5.31.26 See video of this service at
How do children grow up to be good citizens? What experiences change people’s attitudes toward those different from them? What makes love stronger than hate? Some thoughts on where goodness, faith and commitment come from, and the role religious communities play in all this learning to be good. We share our offering plate with Climate … Continue reading Teaching One Another to Be Good
Religion and politics have always been powerful in human societies. And religious movements have always been intertwined with political forces, however much we might wish to keep them separate. The back story to “Palm Sunday” might surprise, and inspire you! Explore this month’s Soul Matters theme of paying attention with Rev. Tricia Hart. We share … Continue reading Knowing Our Religious Roots
Unitarian and Universalist women began to be ordained to the ministry in the late 19th century. It was a big change, for everyone… one that is still happening. Some thoughts about what we’re learning about being an inclusive faith. Explore this month’s Soul Matters theme of paying attention with Rev. Tricia Hart. We share our … Continue reading Women in Ministry and Why It Matters
In this service we honor Black History Month and this month’s Soul Matters theme of resilience. We share our offering plate with the CVUUS Discretionary Fund which is a vital safety net for members, friends, and neighbors who are in need of essential care. See our order of service: OOS 2.22.26 Video available at https://youtu.be/voZuoHwHCJ4 … Continue reading From Abolition to Black Lives Matter (& Beyond)
A great deal is happening these days: in our country, in the world, not to mention Addison County and Vermont. Religious communities offer inspiration and learning; but sometimes it helps to bring up what we don’t understand and wonder aloud together. This service is all about your thoughts and ideas. Bring your questions for Rev. … Continue reading What’s Your Question?
Working for racial justice has played a central role in Unitarian Universalism for many decades. We considered the roots of this commitment, how it has defined us, and where we’re headed. Third in the “Stories That Have Shaped Us” series on Unitarian and Universalist history and theology. Rev. Tricia leads us in exploring this as … Continue reading How Martin Luther King Jr. Changed Unitarian Universalism
The Jewish holiday of Chanukah celebrates the victory of the Jews over their imperial occupiers in ancient Judea – symbolized by the miracle of the holy lamp that burned for eight days. Do the stories of religions of the past have something to teach us in this darkening time? We continue to sell ornaments made … Continue reading Choosing Hope: Celebrating Chanukah
How does the evolving history of UUism fit into the larger story of religion in this country? We decorate our holiday tree with ornaments made and sold by our RE children for a good cause (Green Mountain Justice’s Warmth with Dignity Project) and share our offering plate this month World Central Kitchen. See our order … Continue reading Why Do (Some) Unitarian Universalists Celebrate Christmas?
