Rocks and Stones, Our Earthly Guide Why are some UU churches adding stones to their candle lighting element in Sunday services? Since Earth Day, we have added stones and water to our table. During this service we will entertain the deeper meanings of stones and water as symbols of our joys and concerns. Maisie Crowther … Continue reading Rocks and Stones, Our Earthly Guide
Greening Power Heals led by Rev. Telos Whitfield. Hildegard of Bingen, born in 1098, experienced her earliest vision at three years old – The Shade of the Living Light and throughout her life, believed deeply in the interconnectedness of the natural world, humanity and the divine. We will explore the timeless teachings she offered through … Continue reading Greening Power Heals
The Poetics of Summer led by Tuckerman Wunderle and Rev. Telos Whitfield As the Dog Days of Summer carry on, we may find ourselves waxing poetic about the beauty and solace of nature in bloom. It begs the questions: What do the seasons have to teach us about humanity? How can art help us purse … Continue reading The Poetics of Summer
The Art of Caregiving. Mary Moriarty and Diana Clark will facilitate a service on Caregiving. Giving care to others can be one of the most significant experiences of our lives, yet many of us receive no training before we are called into service. Conversely, being able to receive help and accept care presents challenges for … Continue reading The Journey of Unforeseen Caregiving
Exploring Empathy led by Marty Shaw. The book Cultivating Empathy – The Worth and Dignity – Without Exception by Nathan C. Walker will be our inspiration that will lead our explorations through music, visual art, contemplation and more We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10 … Continue reading Exploring Empathy
Voices of Summer led by Karen Tyler and Maisie Crowther As we wind through summertime, we will hear reflections that explore leisure and the cycles of life. Join us for an Ice Cream Social after the church service, led by the RE Team! We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly … Continue reading Voices of Summer
Sunday, July 14th – Being Restorative: Reimagining the World led by the Revs. Telos Whitfield and Leaf Seligman. Leaf recently published a new book, Being Restorative exploring how a restorative worldview heal our world. Leaf and Telos share a life-long dedication to Peace work, and will share experiences of how this work has transformed their lives. … Continue reading Being Restorative: Reimagining the World
O Freedom This service, coming right after Independence Day, will be a reflection of freedom and justice as expressed in American music and readings. It will be offered by our own ASC musicians, George Carvill, Steve Squires, and Michael McKinney. There will be ample opportunity for audience participation. Come prepared to sing. We anticipate that … Continue reading Justice and Freedom after July 4th
We will explore the varied ways that our creativity manifests and celebrate our Inclusive Arts Display, works created by people of varying abilities. This partnership is inspiring and demonstrates that each of us has creativity to share! We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10 … Continue reading Creativity Blooms From Within
There will be no service at the West Village Meeting House this Sunday, June 23. Instead, we will join members and friends at the First Congregational Church in West Brattleboro for this Pride service to honor and celebrate the lives of our GLBTQ community. Through music, readings and stories, we will worship together. The church … Continue reading Community Pride Service at First Congregational Church
