Due to the historic flooding in Montpelier on July 12, 2023, our building is closed until further notice. While we assess the damage and make repairs, our staff will be working remotely. The best way to reach them is by email: click here.
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We are very much looking forward to coming back together this Sunday with our annual Ingathering Sunday and Water Ceremony. For the next three Sundays, we will hold our morning worship service and spiritual exploration programs at the North Branch Nature Center in Montpelier. … read more.
UCM’s Board has enlisted a team charged with overseeing the church’s response to its July 11 flooding. The Flood Recovery Unitarian Universalist Team (FRuuT) includes members from the Board, Executive Team, Finance Committee and Property Committee. For information about FRuuT’s Charge and activities, go to … read more.
Message from the Board
Dear UCM community,
Our hearts go out to our whole community in the wake of the disastrous flood that has upended our lives and led to so much damage and loss.
Thank you to the many dozens of volunteers who have been able to … read more.
7/15/2023 6:45am
A lot has been accomplished since Tuesday night! Thank you to ALL the volunteers who have mopped floors, hauled buckets of mud, moved ruined items, and dropped off food and water.
We have a couple of teams lined up to help today with removing damaged … read more.
7/13/23 9:00pm
Flood Clean-up Update
With the hard work of another two dozen people or so, we were able to clear out the basement of nearly all of the items that were stored there. The vast majority of these items have been set aside as trash … read more.
7/12/23 8:15pm
Flood Clean-up Update
Thank you to the two dozen or so people who showed up to help with the first round of clean up on Wednesday. The kindness, good cheer, and willingness to help created a wonderful, positive atmosphere and also helped us make … read more.
July 12, 2023
Beloved UCM Community,
What a significant, scary, and heart-breaking time it has been over the last 48 hours. The historic rainfall and flooding has left washed out roads, lost crops and ruined gardens, water-soaked homes, and uncertainty for many of us. My heart is … read more.
7/11/23 2:30pm
As many of you know, we have experienced historic flooding in downtown Montpelier and our building is right in the middle of it all.
A few church volunteers and staff checked on things yesterday as late as 6:30pm or so, cleared some items, and shut … read more.
Our congregation has joined in signing onto the following statement from Montpelier congregations.
Our faiths inform us that we know God and life’s ultimate meaning in welcoming and caring for our neighbor. Our traditions challenge us to do so. The love and care that we receive … read more.
Director of Spiritual Exploration
Position Description
Unitarian Church of Montpelier
Reports to: Minister
Status: 30 hrs/week (0.75 FTE)
Work Schedule: This position will require in-person work in the church building on most Sunday mornings. Some committee meetings and church programs also take place during the evenings and … read more.
