Called to Serve

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On this Sunday before the Dr. King holiday, we explore the spiritual practice of service. How are we called to serve, and what role might service play as we navigate our world as it is right now. This service will continue our Soul Matters theme of “Story”. With Reverend Mara Dowdall back in the pulpit and Abi Sessions as Worship Associate. Rev Dowdall currently serves as UVM chaplain. Our January “Share the Plate” donee is the Rutland Chapter of the NAACP.  

See worship details here: OOS 1.19.25

You can view video of this service by clicking on the window below:

Congregational Conversation About This Year’s Budget: While the CVUUS annual budget for 2025-26 is not finalized as yet, we do have a draft which we would like to share with you. We will also put it in the context of the past few budgets so that you can better evaluate changes and trends. Budgets can be confusing and it is expected that you might have some questions and observations. At the Congregational Conversation on Sunday the  19th, after the service, you will have an opportunity to provide input into our next operational budget. Look for Alan Moore and other members of the Finance Team to learn more if you couldn’t attend the Conversation.

NAACP Rutland Chapter honors Martin Luther King Jr. and furthers the work of our anti-racism covenant and Shaping the Leading Edge group guided by Paula Cole Jones. Middlebury College invites all to a special vigil on College Park 3-4 pm on Monday Jun 20 and Indivisible Middlebury invites you to join one at the top of the town green from 12-1 pm standing for help over hate.  

Gather for Gather, Middlebury’s drop-in living room, by pitching in on Help Over Hate service opportunities for MLK Jr Day. Cook lasagna after social hour in our kitchen ~12-4 pm. Deep clean at Gather 1-4 pm on Monday.