Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Melinda Lee, Worship Associate Whether this congregation has ever been a tiny acorn could be up for debate. Yet, we are always in the process of touching and tapping our potential – of ever becoming a mighty oak! And not only a mighty oak for its own sake, but … Continue reading “Our Potential, Only Together: A Mighty Oak Home”

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Betsy Ferries, Worship Associate With the quintessential-Vermont Town Meeting Day nearly upon us, we’ll hear some literary perspectives on Vermont, as well some reflections from relative newcomer, Rev. Karen. Agree or disagree with her; laugh or cry. Hone your own perspective on this place where we live and which … Continue reading “Making a Home: Reflections on Vermont Thus Far”

Worship Leaders: Judy Brook & Friends In celebration of Black History Month, our service will focus on works by African American poets. This lay-led service with the participation of multiple readers will include classic poems from well-known Black poets and poems from poets newer on the scene.   Join us for worship at 10 a.m. in … Continue reading “Poetry That Calls Us to Rise: African American Poets & Their Work”

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Mary Beth McNulty, Worship Associate What does it mean, as Unitarian Universalists, to have values of Justice & Equity (our Soul Matters theme for the month)? What is the difference between “equity” and “equality” in our day to day lives? In our congregational life? On the way to building … Continue reading “A Stacked Perspective: Unpacking the Boxes of Justice”

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Warren Baker, Worship Associate Creating more than the sum of our parts means to come as we are, perfect in our imperfection. It means to come with the means we have, knowing that we cannot control the outcome, but must practice trust that it will be enough and more. … Continue reading “Forget Your Perfect Offering”

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Judy Brook, Worship Associate In a world that plies us with lies about perfection and nefarious whispers that we can never be enough, let us proclaim that we are not only enough, but are glorious! Let us do so for every human with our inherent worth and dignity and … Continue reading “Glorious & Enough”

Kathy Bielawa Stamper, Guest Worship Leader; Melinda Lee, Worship Associate “Voices from Ukraine – VT: Are We Still Listening?” What lessons can we learn from Ukrainians displaced by Putin’s war and those remaining in-country to serve Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)? Why should we pay attention to this geopolitically complex region of our world? How might … Continue reading “Voices from Ukraine”

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister; Geoff Duke, Worship Associate Living into the 8th Principle’s commitment to dismantle systemic oppressions within ourselves and our institutions, it is important for us to recognize that “good intentions” are not enough. Dr. King articulated this when he noted that “It may be true that the law cannot change … Continue reading “Best of Intentions”

Rev. Erica Baron, Guest Minister; Warren Baker, Worship Associate Based in Paula Cole Jones’ work on the congregation as a community of communities, we will explore inclusivity through solidarity between the many different small communities that make up the large community, and that connect us to others beyond the congregation. Rev. Erica Baron, our Congregational … Continue reading “A Community of Solidarity”

Premiering on YouTube at 10 a.m. What seeds are you planting for the new year? How are you weaving your magic into your relationships with others? How can we center beauty and goodness and love in all that’s ahead? These questions are at the heart of this pre-recorded Sunday service offered by the UUA’s WorshipWeb … Continue reading Online Worship Service: “Seeds for the New Year”