100th Annual Meeting! Reflections from the President On May 22nd we held our 100th Annual Meeting as a UU Congregation in Brattleboro, VT. The church’s history dates back to the early 1790’s but the joining together of the Unitarian and Universalist Congregations of Brattleboro occurred in 1922. We celebrated this milestone with a robust Annual … Continue reading President’s Message for June
“Palm Sunday” by Charles F. Flagg, adpt. “We light our chalice and remember that every endeavor begins with a first step, and encounters darkness and difficulty along the way. We know the darkness of ignorance, of fear, and of tyranny. Yet we know the dawning of light, the beginnings of hope, and the renewal of living. … Continue reading Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield for April 2022
The Board approved the following updated COVID protocols at the end of March: The choir may resume live performances whenever they are ready, under the following conditions: The singers wear masks, N95 or equivalent OR, a singer may perform unmasked if the individual passes a rapid antigen test earlier the same morning. Members of the … Continue reading We can sing — with masks on
Dear ASC Members and Friends – As planned, our long-awaited start to Hybrid Services will begin this Sunday, March 13. However, we realize that it has intersected with a winter storm and the start of Daylight Savings Time (remember to turn your clocks ahead)! The leadership at All Souls wants you to stay safe when inclement … Continue reading In-person services are a go
“Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – Francis … Continue reading Message from the ASC President of the Board
“One light through many windows in different colors shines; one flame from many candles burns bright within our minds. One life to us is given, its seconds ours to spend; how manifold its living and infinite its ends! One God with many faces we meet on many roads, who dwells in holy places and lives … Continue reading December Message from Rev. Telos Whitfield
Dear Members and Friends of All Souls Church – Due to the growing number of covid cases, even among folks who are vaccinated, safety is our priority. The ASC Board and Rev. Telos have agreed that we need to continue holding our worship services by Zoom through at least the month of September. We know … Continue reading Late Breaking News – Services stay on Zoom
Given the spread of the Delta variant and the emergence of new Covid variants: All Souls Church requires masks to be worn inside the West Village Meeting House. This requirement applies to congregants, renters and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. All persons are encouraged to get vaccinations and booster shots as they are eligible. All … Continue reading Updated Covid 19 Protocols for All Souls Church
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
