Rev. Barnaby looked back on this year’s Thanksgiving with a reflection inspired by Benjamin Franklin’s ironic use of this insult in his largely forgotten essay on Native American civility, which he saw as exemplary and deeply rooted in healthy communal relationships. Watch a recording of … read more.
With Rev. Christina Sillari. “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Watch a recording of it posted here.
Order of Service
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Rev. Christina Sillari returns to our pulpit as guest worship leader. She and Rev. Barnaby exchanged pulpits in Fall 2019. “Beloved community is formed not by the eradication of difference but by its affirmation, by each of us claiming the identities and cultural legacies that … read more.
Rev. Barnaby led us on a “Nature walk” looking for species of heroism we often don’t notice, with readings from our Hymnal as his guidebook. We collected for Honor the Earth as Share the Plate donee for Nov. Coffee hour followed in Fellowship Hall. View … read more.
In celebration of All Souls’ Eve, we shared stories of relatives who had a significant impact on our lives. Led by Karl Lindholm. Watch a recording here.
Order of Service
Entire service indoors (please mask AND distance).
Bell: Land Acknowledgement
Prelude Music: Great Pumpkin Waltz Ronnie … read more.
UU’s should welcome the upcoming launch into space of the James Webb telescope, which is designed to give humanity its deepest look by far into space and time. The leading edge of brain research amazes in a different realm. But no less a scientist than … read more.
We shared stories about how amazing it is that we are here so we can reflect more clearly on an essential building block for community: trust. Led by Rev. Barnaby. Our choir sang Lean on Me as our closing song. Watch a recording of it … read more.
Rev. Barnaby reflected on changes we love. We collected for Habitat for Humanity of Addison County.
Order of Service
Bell: Land Acknowledgement
Music: Now Light Is Less Ronnie Romano, Music Dir.
Welcome & Pathways to Connection: Karl Lindholm, Worship Associate
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Guest speaker Sas Carey of Nomadicare joined us. We collected for UUA Disaster Relief Fund. Sas’s film Transition was shown on Sat, Oct 2, the day before she led the service for us, as part of Middlebury College’s Hirschfield International Film Series. Watch the recording … read more.
There were some tech glitches in parts of this service. We are posting the full text of the readings and sermon in addition to the available video.
Readings — Abi Sessions
Our ancient reading is one of just two passages from the Biblical book of … read more.
