We spend much of our lives waiting, and at the very same time, waiting is one of the hardest things for us humans. This Sunday, inspired by spiritual observances of the season, we consider together what it means to wait; how, why and when waiting might be important; and what can help us when we … Continue reading The Waiting Game
Presence is the awareness of what is happening around us and inside of us. Psychological research says presence is a benefit and blessing, but it’s becoming a rarity. The present moment is a hot topic, but do we really know what we mean by it. Can we go deeper and get under the cliche? Led … Continue reading Simple Presence
When has hearing someone’s story changed your life? We turn to the practice of deep listening for October. Led by Rev. Tricia with Becky Strum. We share our plate with Vermont Abenaki Artists Association in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day coming up on Oct 14. Followed by social hour then Addison County CROP Walk. See … Continue reading How We Grow and Learn and Change – Oct. 6, 2024
ON SITE & ZOOM. Led by Rev. Tricia assisted by Becky Strum. We’re exploring Soul Matter’s theme of invitation throughout worship, small group ministry and religious exploration and sharing our offering plate with Oxfam for Gaza Relief. Stay for social hour in Fellowship Hall. See a recording here:
ON SITE ONLY (no zoom). Part of our Spirituality & the Arts summer worship with guest speakers leading us into deeper reflection. Two young CVUUS folks, Elyse Singh and Asa Baker-Rouse, reflect on their spiritual journeys through the theatre arts. They illustrated their thoughts, insights and feelings through dramatic literature and song. With Becky Strum. … Continue reading Empathy, Community, & Centering Through Theater Arts – July 28, 2024
Stories, poems, and songs from the times of our country’s wars – to commemorate Memorial Day, and all those whose lives have been changed, and lost. Led by Rev. Tricia with Becky Strum. We’ll share our offering with Gather, Middlebury’s community living room. More Rhubarb Festival preparations follow. Join the fun! See worship details here: … Continue reading Of Memory and Imagination
Cold and darkness may still surround us, but the calendar declares a new year has begun. Most of us get lots of opportunities to begin anew in our lives. Of course, we’re always free to move past any chance to start over, to try again, to grow into new possibilities. We can hang onto the … Continue reading New Beginnings – Jan. 7, 2024
ON SITE & ZOOM. Rev. Barnaby reflects on how being in transition can be a time of abundant gifts as well as anxiety for us as a community as well as individually assisted by Becky Strum with our Choir. The House Band played selections by Vince Guaraldi from A Charlie Brown Christmas! Followed by our Radical Love … Continue reading Thresholds as a Gift – Dec. 11, 2022
In our Sanctuary (no Zoom). Led by Becky Strum with Stephen Rainville & Cathy Walsh singing and accompanied by Ronnie Romano. We shared our plate with Vermont Adult Learning. This service was not recorded, but you can see details below. About Cathy Walsh Having been in the right place at the right time, Cathy Walsh … Continue reading Children Will Listen: The Humanity and Spirituality in the Music of Stephen Sondheim
IN OUR SANCTUARY & ON ZOOM. Theatre at its best is a collective, spiritual experience. It is church for the heart and mind. It helps us form opinions and gain insight into the lives of our fellow humans. Becky Strum was joined by Melissa Lourie, Middlebury Acting Company’s Artist Director and actors Karen Lefkoe and … Continue reading Change through Theater
