Our service, All Creatures Great and Small, celebrates the Unitarian Universalist principle of respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. Guest speaker Turner Lewis will talk about his experiences as a volunteer veterinarian for 30 years at the Iditarod, the dog sled race in Alaska. The prelude by … Continue reading “All Creatures Great and Small”
This Sunday we celebrate the Unitarian Universalist practice of drawing inspiration from many sources. Church member Ed Burke will reflect on his four years of leading youth through an exploration of what to believe. Readings come from Opinions and Opossums, the latest novel by local author Ann Braden. Shital Kinkhabwala will lead us in chant. … Continue reading Opinions and Opossums
We recognize that change is inevitable, a part of living that can be challenging and transformative. We will reflect on how to adapt to changes happening to us on a personal level, within our community, and the change/transformations happening at the UU national level. We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on … Continue reading “Leaning Into Change”
A festival of songs — Do What Must Be Done, Hope Lingers On, We Are…–and readings about unlocking the power of sleep and dreams. Featuring our talented musicians Steve, George, Marie, Ellie, Catie, and guests. Sweet dreams, everyone. Coordinated by Eva Greene. We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click … Continue reading “Hold Fast to Dreams”
So often we are advised to “let go of our pasts” in order to move forward. Yet by actively remembering our happiest, most whole and satisfying moments, be they from childhood or more recently, we can be reminded of the positive experiences that brought us safely here and we can reinforce our confidence and clarity … Continue reading “Stepping Stones: Your Past is Your Path”
Lurking in any art studio behind brushes, paints, paper, mounds of clay, canvas, and unfinished work you’ll find a dented old box labeled “F is for Fear”. Patrons and viewers of art are unaware that box exists because Gallery walls show only the results of risky, splendid, sacred moments when artists dare to ignore the … Continue reading “Art Making–Go with the Flow!”
Summer can be a time of peace, contemplation, joy and reunion with friends and family, it can offer a time of healing and renewal. Even if we do not travel beyond our own yards, it can be a time to appreciate the abundance of green and growth! Join us as we travel and explore this … Continue reading Following a Summer Path
For this informal poetry service, we will sit in a semicircle and read to each other from a packet of poems about summer. You can choose a poem from the handout to read aloud. There will be several poems suitable for children. If you usually attend on Zoom, come prepared with a favorite. If would … Continue reading “A Bouquet of Summer Poems”
We can proudly reflect on a powerful legacy of activism for justice and independence throughout the history of Unitarian Universalism. What have we learned and what inspires us individually and as a community to stay “fired up”, to take meaningful action steps and face a pivotal crossroad of divisive spirituality in the complicated present days. … Continue reading “Holding Firm on Freedom”
We will gather in at the Guilford Community Church at 10 a.m. There will be no service at the All Souls Church building in West Brattleboro. Together with United Church of Christ congregations from the Windham Union Association along with our friends from the Brattleboro Jewish Community Center and our local rural queer support organization … Continue reading “Out In the Open! Interfaith Pride Service”
