ON SITE & ZOOM. Family-friendly. Come be part of our joyful story with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, shepherds, sheep, angels, animals, wise ones, stars, and a UU justice slant. Our casting is inclusive: anyone can play any part and we often have multiples and also unusual animals. Come in costume or wear one of ours. Or just … Continue reading Christmas Eve No-Rehearsal All-Ages UU Nativity Pageant! (4 pm) – Dec. 24, 2023
ON SITE & ZOOM. Family-friendly. Thanks for being part of our joyful story with Mary, Joseph, Jesus, shepherds, sheep, angels, animals, wise ones, stars, and a UU justice slant. Our casting was inclusive: anyone could play any part and we often had multiples and also unusual animals. You could come in costume or wear one … Continue reading Christmas Eve No-Rehearsal Interactive Pageant! – Dec. 24, 2023
Rev. Tricia reflected on centuries-old celebrations of light in this season of Solstice – the darkest time of the year. Why it matters to light a fire, hang sparkly lights, or gather with friends to bring warmth and joy into the cold and sadness that surrounds us. Plus, a few stories about how Unitarians and … Continue reading Into the Darkness, Light – Dec. 17, 2023
Special guest Gregory Akinbiyi, with Esther Charlestin, explored the highs, lows, and everything in between as he remains dedicated to unraveling life’s enigmatic paths. Greg is a Middlebury resident, devoted husband, and caring father deeply committed to both his community and family. With a background as a former minister, Greg’s life has been shaped by … Continue reading Exploring Mystery – Dec. 10, 2023
ON SITE & ZOOM. Advent is a season of waiting, and of mystery. Rev. Tricia will talk about the power of curiosity and imagination as we wait. Poppy, our Dir. of Religious Exploration, and our kids will decorate our holiday tree, along with all of you! There will be ornaments and ribbons for making Memory … Continue reading Waiting – Dec. 3, 2023
Opening to a New Way. Change is hard. There’s way too much uncertainty in the world as it is — why should we invite in more? The answers have a lot to do with freedom, inspiration, and learning to grow, together. During the service, we recognized the members of this year’s Board of Trustees, and … Continue reading Opening to a New Way – Nov. 26, 2023
An inside conversation with the amazing Haitian American artist Sophia Domeville, assisted by Esther Charlestin. We explored her journey, process, practice of gratitude, and a showing of her work. Supported in part through the Vermont Humanities Council for the Arts. A sampling of Ms. Domeville’s work was shown in the Fellowship Hall after the service. … Continue reading The Art of Gratitude – Nov. 19, 2023
ON SITE & ZOOM. What is this human capacity for forgiveness? Where does it come from? How can it save the world? We explored forgiveness through powerful stories and personal reflection on our own lives. Led by Rev. Christina. Followed by our Radical Love Exchange special luncheon and drawings during social hour. See worship … Continue reading Forgiveness: The Ultimate Act of Generosity – Nov. 12, 2023
ON SITE & ZOOM. An ancient Buddhist tale illustrates what it means to live with a “generosity of spirit.” The Brave Little Parrot tells the story of a small bird who desperately wants to save the whole forest and all the animals – and how she fails, again and again. Will compassion, perseverance, and courage … Continue reading Generous and Brave Go Together – Nov. 5, 2023
How did you get here? How did you come to be who you are? Do you have an ancestor, an antecedent who perhaps determined or transformed the circumstances or destiny of your family, or you in particular? Karl Lindholm will lead this service and introduce our four speakers: Louise and Ashley Cadwell, Laura Asermily and … Continue reading Honoring the Ancestors – Oct. 29, 2023
