Please come to our services in person from June 30 -- no more Zoom till Fall. (Then you can again click here for Zoom of our weekly services at 10 am).
Led by Liam Battjes Greenwood infused with Braided Sweetgrass reflections from Native Moons group members. View the archived service here: https://youtu.be/olzWn8RMZ9Y. Order of Service Preservice Music: Walking Trails Liam Battjes-Greenwood Bell: Recognition of Land & the Words before All Others Anne Christie Prelude What a Wonderful World (Lyrics inspired by Braiding Sweetgrass) Liam … Continue reading The Art of Being Mindful of the Natural World
Rev. Barnaby shared five poems, assisted by Becky Strum and Chris Murphy. Dr. Francois S. Clemmons sang Lift Every Voice and Sing. Links to recorded portions of this service to come at a later date. Order of Service Preservice & Prelude: Chuck Miller Bell: Recognition of Abenaki Land Becky Strum Welcome & Pathways to Connection: … Continue reading Five Poems that Made My Day
On this day, the United States commemorates the Declaration of Independence. However, it is time for this country to create a new declaration – one that involves emotional, spiritual, and financial reparations to descendants of slavery, America’s Original Sin. The time is now – and accomplishing this will truly make July 4th a day of … Continue reading The United States of Reparations
Today’s challenging times require a nimble and resilient spirituality. We need a demanding, inspiring faith and a love strong enough that it will not let us go. Join us as we draw the circle wide, gather our strength, and promise to stay in the struggle and joy until love wins. Watch the service on the … Continue reading Until Love Wins: Connecting with UUA General Assembly (GA)
Lucy Tenenbaum, Choir Dir, led us in celebrating our favorite worship songs and launching our summer Spirituality and the Arts worship services. Watch the Preservice Photo Montage celebrating Lucy’s years at CVUUS with Chuck Miller’s original music.
Flower Communion is a traditional Unitarian celebration of the way our unique identities weave together to form a beautiful community. This will be our first on site multi-access meeting.
Many years ago, Steve Maier suggested to Rev. Barnaby that this title be used continuously to describe the upcoming worship services. On the occasion of our annual meeting following worship, Rev. Barnaby reflected on what kind of relationships among us might make that truth in advertising. Preceded by our Rhubarb Festival Sat. June 5 (10-12).
We remembered those who have served our country by furthering the civil rights of our LGBTQ citizens, and realized that the work continues, as Ashe Mason invites Vermont to be a Brave Little State that stands up for gender inclusive athletic programs. With special guest: David Moats, editor who received the Pulitzer Prize for covering … Continue reading Remembering Those Working for LGBTQ Rights
When we relocate, willingly or not, we often find ourselves freer to recenter our lives, whether we want to or not. Rev. Barnaby reflected on how our UU values can help us make good choices. Special testimonials from Laurie Borden on her family’s upcoming move to Montana and Dr. Morris Earle on Native American wisdom … Continue reading Finding Our Bearings
Our amazing Coming of Age middle schoolers led this service. They shared reflections about their individual beliefs (credos), along with music, stories, and readings. Watch this meaningful UU rite of passage led by Poppy Rees, Dir. of Religious Exploration, Allie Izzard and Coming of Age kids with Love Activists as their chosen donee for this … Continue reading Coming of Age Celebration
