ZOOM ONLY Silence is not emptiness—it is radical inclusivity. Silence is not passivity– it is disruption. Silence is not soundless-it is harmony. Drawing on the teachings of ancient and contemporary Zen masters, such as Hongzhi, Dogen, and Thomas Merton, this talk explores silence as the boundless field at the root of all of life and … Continue reading The Silence that Holds Everything
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
ON SITE & ZOOM. When it comes to creating a multicultural “community of communities,” we don’t often think about families in the foster care system. When it comes to understanding the needs of the marginalized, we don’t often consider the needs of kids who lose their birth families and homes because of abuse or neglect and … Continue reading Foster “Care” Sunday
ON SITE & ZOOM. Middlebury College Muslim Chaplain and Interfaith Advisor, Zahra Moeini Meybodi, was our guest minister. She offered her reflection on the intersection of faith and justice, assisted by Tom Morgan. This month’s theme is repair. We share our plate with CVUUS Discretionary Fund. Zahra Moeini Meybodi has served as an educator in … Continue reading Where Is God in Gaza?
Whose stories get told in our community? How do we listen to the narratives of others, and how are we moved? Tom Morgan will offer a reflection on these questions using stories you probably either haven’t heard, or maybe you were missing the rest of the story. Assisted by Karl Lindholm. We’re exploring Soul Matter’s … Continue reading A Story of a Life: There Is a Power in Storytelling – Sept. 29, 2024
How can CVUUS and our faith travel the path of justice? Who are we and where are we going, led by Rev. Christina & Tom Morgan. We share our offering with Gather, Middlebury’s community living room. Followed by a congregational conversation on diversity, equity and inclusion. See worship details here. See a recording here:
Cold and darkness may still surround us, but the calendar declares a new year has begun. Most of us get lots of opportunities to begin anew in our lives. Of course, we’re always free to move past any chance to start over, to try again, to grow into new possibilities. We can hang onto the … Continue reading New Beginnings – Jan. 7, 2024
ON SITE & ZOOM. Our Unitarian Universalist values celebrate the plurality of diverse cultures and experiences, as we know we are all enriched by them. Irena Pavlin, Avi Freund, and Jordan Young, assisted by Tom Morgan, led us in an exploration of the immigrant’s view of America. We share our offering plate with Resource VT … Continue reading Immigrants’ Perspective – Sept. 24, 2023
As Black History Month comes to a close, Tom Morgan and Esther Charlestin invite the congregation to consider how simple questions can lead to opportunities for generative change. They are preparing us for our Congregational vote after worship on March 5 on a proposed covenant from our CVUUS Board. It is based on language from … Continue reading Questions & Callings – Feb. 26, 2023
