Transformation and How it Happens
ON SITE & ZOOM. With Rev. Tricia and Pam Berenbaum. March’s Share the Plate donee is Atria.
Speaker: Rev. Tricia Hart
Crossing Another Bridge
On this 60th anniversary of the March from Selma to Montgomery, we find ourselves at another crossroads moment. There was no good reason for those long-ago marchers to trust each other – to believe that society could become more free, and their actions could help that happen. Yet they did. In what do we place … Continue reading Crossing Another Bridge
Deepening Roots and Spreading Wings
This service is our celebratory launch of this year’s exciting campaign: Roots & Wings – a combined stewardship drive both for pledges to next year’s operating budget, and commitments to support capital projects to strengthen CVUUS now and in the future. The service was led by Rev. Tricia Hart; with Ellen Flight, musical offerings from … Continue reading Deepening Roots and Spreading Wings
Inclusion: What Are Congregations for, in These Times?
Our world is changing fast. Events happening around us often feel scary, confusing, even threatening. Given this context, how can religious communities help? What roles might Unitarian Universalism play – for adults, children and families, and in our communities? With Rev. Tricia and Abi Sessions and Jordan Young. February’s Share the Plate donee is the … Continue reading Inclusion: What Are Congregations for, in These Times?
Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols (7pm)
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 the Longest Night
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
Repair of the World
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
Pieces of Your Puzzle
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
Remembrance
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:
Listening for the Future
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