“Blessed Are the Meek; Our Children’s Trust” In 2015, 21 young people filed a lawsuit against the federal government alleging government officials have known for more than 50 years that carbon pollution from fossil fuels was causing climate change. The suit, which was scheduled to begin next week, also claims that existing policies on oil … Continue reading “Blessed are the Meek; Our Children’s Trust” by Rev. Shayna Appel
The service this Sunday is entitled “Living fully within Limits” and is about the challenge and rewards of embracing life even when it is difficult or disappointing. If we lean into changes as we age or as we say goodbye to places and people who have been important to us, we can find ways to … Continue reading Living Fully Within Limits
We seem to be living in times that feel anything but safe. From the political realm to the natural, our physical safety is at risk. Over time, this “feeling at risk” can have some extremely detrimental outcomes on the quality of our lives and the lives of the people we love. We are not the … Continue reading A Living Sanctuary
“Water, Water:” This service, presented by the Social and Environmental Action Committee (SEAC), will focus on awareness of clean water as the foundation of life, and the need to ensure its availability to all people everywhere. We will highlight the recipient of our shared offerings for October, Pure Water for the World.
Marty Shaw, leader of small group ministry at ASC, shares with us how the practice of active listening changed the dynamic of her church experience and brought greater connection within her community. Our Soul Matters theme for the month of September is “Vision.” What does it mean to be a people of vision? Come envision … Continue reading The power of active listening: building connection, compassion, and presence
Rev. Shayna shares an overview of the principles that guide the vision of Unitarian Universalism. Our Soul Matters theme for the month of September is “Vision.” What does it mean to be a people of vision? Come envision with us throughout September! Our Sunday offerings in September will be shared with Edible Brattleboro! Follow the … Continue reading Our UU Principles
Rev. Dr. Mellen Kennedy is a Sufi Cherga and Universalist minister residing in Lincoln, Vermont, and serving the Springfield Vermont Unitarian Universalist Congregation. She also teaches the Sacred Art of Storytelling and does work nationally on countering Islamophobia. She is co-founder of the UU Small Group Ministry Network. Of this week’s service, she says, “As … Continue reading Leaping Into the World We Need
Reverend Shayna returns to the pulpit with a vision of our principles and how they might guide us through the year. Bring any water you may have gathered from places visited this summer and, with our living water, we will co-mingle our lives and visions with those of our ancestors! Our Soul Matters theme for … Continue reading Service of the Living Waters
This service, led by the Social and Environmental Action Committee, considers the spiritual and social aspects of growing food. Our guest is Marilyn Chiarello of Edible Brattleboro, the organization with which we are sharing our Sunday offerings for the month of September. Follow the links to learn more about ASC’s Shared Offering Program and the … Continue reading From the Garden
