ON SITE & ZOOM. Traditional and new readings that evoke the spirit of the season – plus carols to sing together led by our choir accompanied by guest musicians! Ends with traditional lighting of candles and singing of Silent Night. Led by Rev. Tricia Hart with Karl Lindholm. We’ll share our offering plate with our CVUUS Discretionary Fund … Continue reading Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols (7pm)
ON SITE & ZOOM. Led by Rev. Tricia with Abi Sessions. The Winter Solstice marks the turning of the year: when darkness finally begins its long retreat, and we allow ourselves to remember the warm, sunny months to come. But let us not turn away too quickly — the darkness has much to teach us about … Continue reading On the Longest Night
How much does repairing the world (our human work) have to do with repairing ourselves, and one another? Rev. Tricia leads our service assisted by Pam Berenbaum concluding our month’s theme of repair. We share our plate with CVUUS Discretionary Fund. Followed by social hour and help with completing our Stewardship Campaign Survey (due by … Continue reading Repair of the World
ON SITE & ZOOM Life comes at us fast: full of choices and challenges, wins and losses. Yet (we’re told) each of us has a purpose, and it’s our task to figure out what that might be. What we’re not told is that making and repairing our lives isn’t a solo project. With Rev. Tricia … Continue reading Pieces of Your Puzzle
Sometimes, listening deeply means recalling the voices and stories of those we have lost — family, friends, and mentors who helped to shape us into the people we’ve become. We joined Rev. Tricia and Ellen Flight as we remembered, and gave thanks. We shared our plate with Vermont Abenaki Artists Association. Video recording:
Many hopes and dreams and commitments that will help to shape CVUUS’ future are already present in this congregation. We need to listen closely to hear what they are, and what they’re built on. Rev. Tricia is joined by Mark Ewert, CVUUS’ Stewardship Consultant for this year’s exciting “combined” campaign. Assisted by Liam Battjes Greenwood. … Continue reading Listening for the Future
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 & BACK ON ZOOM All were invited to mark the beginning of a new year at CVUUS – a time of learning and joy, caring and challenge for all generations. We honored our connections to one another and the earth through water (but you didn’t need to bring any water this time). Rev. … Continue reading Ingathering – Sept. 8, 2024
ON SITE ONLY (NO ZOOM FOR SUMMER). Led by Melissa Sallée with Rev. Tricia. Melissa, a classically trained and professional ballerina who studied with Maria Tallchief, Salt Creek Ballet, and Ballet Chicago, was the Co-Director of Dance Detour, the first integrated, professional dance company in Chicago. We shared our offering with National Alliance on Mental … Continue reading Embodiment as the Ground of Spirituality – June 30, 2024
