UUs have a reputation for embracing a Don Quixote approach to life, we rally to causes of social and environmental injustices, write letters to the editor, stand on street corners with picket signs, bend the ears of politicians, attend forums and protests. But are we really champions of change? Along with environmental and social justice … Continue reading “The Challenge of Change”
We continue our Journey of Celebrating 100 Years of Unitarian and Universalists in Brattleboro traveling back to our beginnings as a congregation. We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via Zoom. Click here to read our protocols for in-person attendance.When attending in person, please completely … Continue reading “Joining Together As All Souls – Communion and Song, Turkey Pie Suppers and Coal!”
As the world continues to experience the devastating consequence of climate change, we will hear from members of 350Brattleboro, with whom we are sharing our offerings for the month of November. 350, founded in 2008, is an international movement of ordinary people working to end the age of fossil fuels and build a world of community-led … Continue reading “Our Planet, Our Community”
On Sunday, October 30th, we will celebrate our long tradition of crafting in a lay led service. Out crafters are responsible for our Holiday Bazaar on the first Saturday of December and a new tradition of a Spring Fair. The service this Sunday will explore the history of these activities which not only raise money … Continue reading Our Crafting Community
The origins of our Unitarian and Universalist traditions are diverse and illuminating. We have been a people that sought the truth and built our communities to withstand and last through the centuries. Join in this exploration of our faith as we begin honoring 100 years of UU’s in Brattleboro! We anticipate that this service will … Continue reading Finding Our Way: Origins of Our Faith
Our dear friend Amer Latif returns to the pulpit this morning to tell us about the essence of meditation and worship within the Islamic contemplative tradition of Sufism. His talk will focus on how accepting and attending to the moment opens us to freedom and joy. Amer taught comparative religion at Marlboro College and is … Continue reading Sufi Meditation
Courage is needed to navigate the challenges we face. How do we build courage within ourselves and encourage its expression in each other? Is courage needed? Absolutely. Can it transform the world – Yes! We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via … Continue reading The Courage It Takes
Ruth Nangeroni, the Hospice Program Coordinator of Brattleboro Area Hospice will be the guest speaker at 10:00am at All Souls Church. She will share a brief history of the hospice movement and how it has shifted over time. Ruth will share about the work being done at Brattleboro Area Hospice in offering care and supporting … Continue reading A Good Life to the Very End
Belonging to a community can offer support and inspiration, vision and comfort. There is a yearning to belong, to feel connected, and understood by the people around us. What does it mean to belong? We anticipate that this service will be both in-person and on Zoom. Click right here Sunday shortly before 10:00 a.m. to join via … Continue reading What Does It Mean to Belong?
This special time of year, when day and night are equal, is rich with meaning in the ancient traditions. Come and celebrate with us as we observe the Equinox with a ritual in the manner of these age-old practices, which still resonate with us so deeply today. Through music, rhythm, and ceremony, we will seek … Continue reading In the Balance: An Autumn Equinox Celebration
