Come join Janis Chaillou on her journey through Vermont’s long history of protest. Having lived in Vermont for almost 25 years, but still (and always will be) a Flatlander, hear about the many protests that were, and continue to be, a strong part of Vermont’s history and its standing with current issues affecting our state … Continue reading Sunday July 6th – Protest 101: Vermont Past and Present
In these challenging times where our freedoms are being challenged, may we be grateful for our community that welcomes and celebrates us for who we are in all our complexities! We will explore Freedom of thought and belief, identity, individual and collective actions we choose. We anticipate that this service will be hybrid, both … Continue reading Sunday July 13th – The Freedom To Be, led by Rev. Telos Whitfield
Christmas presents and Christmas presence. A brief history of St. Nicholas, traditions and practices for today. We’ll include some stories and experiences of portraying Santa Claus, some philosophy and singing. What we can do to keep the Christmas spirit in our thoughts and human connections throughout the year. We anticipate that this service will … Continue reading Sunday July 20th – Christmas in July?
What does “worship” mean? Are there ways to achieve it other than the spoken word? In this service, we’ll explore the power of both communal silence and singing together. We anticipate that this service will be hybrid, both in person and via zoom. Click here just before 10:00 Am for the link to the service.
We welcome Raymond Conrad Clark, who will read several of his favorite poems by Robert Frost. Robert Frost’s poems describe the rural New England landscape and its people who experience changes of the seasons with characteristic humor, contrariness, and quiet endurance. Clark will also read selections of his own recently published collection of poems “Here … Continue reading Sunday August 3rd – You Come Too
Fresh from coastal Maine days, All Souls worship associate Trish Murtha jumps in with her salty perspective, blessings, and blarney to ponder what reveals itself beneath the waves or who knocks at your guest house door? Please bring a treasure from your own coast memories to add to the worship table (no fresh fish … Continue reading Sunday August 10th – Low Tide of the Soul
Songwriters Putnam Smith and Ashley Storrow took part in the LifeSongs Project, through Main Street Arts, that honored elders in Vermont, writing songs that celebrated Maisie Crowther and Heide Bredfeldt! They will offer their songs and share how music has shaped their lives over the decades. We anticipate that this service will be hybrid, … Continue reading Sunday, August 17th – Songs of Living with Vermont Musicians Putnam Smith & Ashley Storrow
“You mean there’s another option besides perfection and worthlessness? Take a walk on the wild, funny, thought-provoking side as we explore Alison Bechdel’s book. And just who is Alison Bechdel? Why she’s a graphic novelist, cultural superstar, and Vermont’s 2017 Cartoonist laureate, of course. We anticipate that this service will be hybrid, both in person … Continue reading Sunday August 24th – The Secret to Superhuman Strength, led by Marty Shaw
Our informal summer services will end with a medley of songs. Singing is good for the body and soul! Please contact Eva Greene or Christina Gibbons by August 13th to nominate a hymn or song, and you may be asked to introduce it. Fellowship hour will feature an ice cream social. A good Sunday to … Continue reading Sunday, August 31st – Lift Our Voices
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. Masks are not required for in-person attendance, but anyone is welcome to wear one. Our Buddhist friends tell us that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. Could the same be said … Continue reading Our Next Service
