Vermont Freedom Fund ~ Migrant Justice The Vermont Freedom Fund works with incarcerated people and their advocates to post bail so they can be released. We are a volunteer run, 501(c)(3) tax-deductible fund that bails out our incarcerated Vermont community members. We post Immigration Bond and Pre-Trial Bail. Pre-trial cash bail is an abuse of … Continue reading October 2026 Community Pouch Recipient
The Date with Death Club The Date with Death Club begins once again on Sunday, September 20th at 11:45 AM! Come learn how to prepare yourself and/or a loved one for the final journey. You will learn about everything from grappling with our universal fear to taking care of the most practical and important of … Continue reading Date With Death Dates – 2026-2027
2025-2026 Board Minutes UCM Board Meeting – January 4, 2026 UCM Board Meeting – March 8, 2026 UCM Board Meeting – April 12, 2026 UCM Board Meeting – May 3, 2026
Dear UCM Members & Friends, I hope you’ve had a refreshing summer, and are looking forward as much as I am to coming back together! From summer camping to visits with family and friends near and far, what a time to be alive it is, indeed. When we gather together on the 13th, I hope … Continue reading Fall 2026 Letter from Congregational Life Coordinator, Elaine Ball
Fall 2026 Letter from Adult Spiritual Exploration (ASE) Opportunities abound this fall for us to expand our spirits and educate our curious UU minds. Learn more here about Chalice Circles, prayer practices, death preparations, prison abolition, and what makes a poem. Chalice Circles remain at the heart of our adult spiritual exploration program. We will … Continue reading Fall 2026 Letter from Adult Spiritual Exploration (ASE)
FALL 2026 Letter from the Women’s Alliance Fall meetings of the Women’s Alliance: All genders are welcome to join the Women’s Alliance at our church year meetings. This autumn we will meet these Tuesdays: September 15, October 6, November 10 and December 8. We welcome an annual dues payment of $5 to help with our … Continue reading FALL 2026 Letter from the Women’s Alliance
Climate Action Team Fall report 2026 The Dream Team has had a productive year – we offered information to the congregation on a variety of climate/energy-related topics, and organized field trips to learn about some inspiring projects. We look forward to an even stronger year ahead. UCM members will soon vote on long term options … Continue reading Fall 2026 Letter from UCM’s Climate Action Team
Why Should UUs and UCM Care About the Prison Abolition Movement? Early Universalism was so named because its adherents believed in universal salvation. Quoting from the UU Church of the Larger Fellowship: “Universalism teaches us that our worthiness is not defined by our sins (or lack thereof). If we truly believe this, we are charged … Continue reading Why Should UUs and UCM Care About the Prison Abolition Movement?
UUA 2025 Congregational Study Action Issue (“CSAI”) Abolition, Transformation, and Faith Formation What is a CSAI? It is a multi-year Unitarian Universalist (UU) process that invites congregations to study a major social justice issue, engage in discussion and reflection, and consider actions that reflect UU values. What is the purpose of this specific CSAI? This … Continue reading UUA 2025 Congregational Study Action Issue (“CSAI”)
UCM Board Briefing At its annual July retreat, the UCM Governing Board established a Climate Resilience Process and conducted a comprehensive review of the church calendar, placing particular emphasis on upcoming Board commitments and strategic initiatives. Key Announcements & Upcoming Events Climate Resilience Kickoff: Join us on Sunday, September 27th at 11:30 AM … Continue reading UCM Board Briefing, September 2026
