Peace Is Every Step – A Mindfulness Retreat led by Rev. Telos Whitfield Saturday, August 21st from 10am – 1pm To be held in person at the West Village Meeting House! I will be leading a mindfulness retreat where we will explore Buddhist monk and peace leader Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings of “engaged Buddhism.” We will … Continue reading Peace is Every Step-A Mindfulness Retreat led by Rev. Telos Whitfield
Gratitude & Summer Happenings at All Souls – Reflections from the President Wow – it’s July! Typically summer is a time to relax and slow down but as the State of Vermont opens up and All Souls Church prepares to offer more in-person opportunities, church life continues at an exciting but breathless place. I’d like … Continue reading July/August Message from ASC Board President
Catching up with one another at the All Souls Ice Cream Social on July 22 brought beautiful smiles to everyone’s faces. This photo of Tom Baehr, Jamie Gibson, and Lois Reynolds offers proof that a social event was a perfect way to ease back into gathering in person. It may have helped that the morning’s … Continue reading Delight at the Ice Cream Social … being together again is even better than ice cream!
Thanks to the efforts of many who donated time, talents, food, and smiles for the hungry travelers. Travelers headed for a variety of destinations and activities, stopped to refuel, enjoying every thing from fresh home-made doughnuts and blueberry muffins to made-to-order sandwiches as well as hot and cold beverages. Fresh fruit and veggies were very popular, … Continue reading I-91 Fundraiser a Success!
Restrictions lifted on July 1; Services on Zoom until September All Souls Church will lift previous restrictions in place for COVID-19 as of July 1, 2021, including limitations on numbers of people in the building or on the grounds and other required protocols. The facility will be open for both congregants and renters following pre-pandemic … Continue reading Reopening Update from the ASC Board of Trustees
Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield “For all that is our life, we bring our thanks and praise, For all life is a gift which we are called to use, To build the common good, And make our own days glad.” (For All That Is Our Life, Singing the Living Tradition) Welcome Summertime, Dear Ones! Welcome … Continue reading July/August Message from Rev. Telos
Seeking Inspiration – Reflections from the President It’s been a long couple of weeks — it’s 10:30 pm and the newsletter deadline is tomorrow! My hope for writing a thoughtful message earlier today evaporated with meetings and other appointments and now I am once again staring at a computer screen. I’ve been thinking about … Continue reading June Message from ASC President of the Board
Present: Marie Gorst, Rev. Telos Whitfield, Eva G, Tom B, Becky C, Karen T, Linda H, Ron N, Christina G, Kathy & Steve S., Maisie C., George C., Marty S., Catie G. Berg. Greetings/Introductions Chalice Lighting and Words from Marie: – Audre Lorde’s essay, Poetry Is Not a Luxury: “Poetry is the skeleton … Continue reading Parish Council Minutes, April 2, 2021
April Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield “Morning has broken like the first morning Blackbird has spoken like the first bird Praise for the singing, praise for the morning Praise for them springing fresh from the world” For many years, I have helped to lead Easter Sunrise services where our circle of people gathered and would … Continue reading April Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE It is an honor and a somewhat daunting task to take on the presidency of All Souls Church. Many thanks to our esteemed member Ed Burke, for the invaluable leadership he has provided to the congregation and the Board. I won’t step into his shoes but will certainly try to follow in his … Continue reading We Welcome our new ASC President of the Board of Trustees, Leslie Kinney
