Podcast: Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society

Into the Darkness, Light

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

Exploring Mystery

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

Waiting

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

Opening to a New Way

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

Christmas Eve No-Rehearsal All-Ages UU Nativity Pageant! (4 pm)

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)

The Art of Gratitude

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

Honoring the Ancestors

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