We are very excited to continue our Unitarian Universalist tradition of using Our Whole Lives to support youth in gaining the knowledge, life principles and skills they need to express their sexuality in life-enhancing ways. ABOUT THE PROGRAM OWL puts sexuality into the context of values and personal responsibility, helping participants manage social pressure and … Continue reading Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Program for Grades 7-9
The Unitarian Church of Montpelier (VT) is hiring a part-time Director of Spiritual Exploration (DSE) to begin August 1st. The DSE supports the spiritual lives of our children, youth, and families by directing programming that builds connection and belonging and develops Unitarian Universalist values. Our congregation has a strong history of welcoming and supporting families … Continue reading Director of Spiritual Exploration Job Opening
For the past dozen years, we have played this multigenerational matching game full of fun and mystery. Two people…from different generations…are matched in a double-masked game to guess the identity of the other. Over the course of three weeks, the pairs exchange letters, notes, or tokens that provide clues about themselves. Sign-ups begin February 11th, … Continue reading So…Just What IS March Mystery Madness?
Dear UCM community, I am very happy to share that Sally Armstrong is joining our staff team as our Interim Director of Spiritual Exploration this church year. Many of you know Sally from when she served as Director of Religious Education from 2010-2016. Afterward, Sally continued to remain active with UCM before departing for Michigan … Continue reading UCM Hires Interim Director of Spiritual Exploration
Mistakes and Miracles: Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism Each year the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) selects a book that they recommend all UUs read. The UU Common Read seeks to build community in our congregations and our movement by giving diverse people a shared platform for reflection and a shared focus for action. This year’s … Continue reading UU Common Read 2022-2023
UCM’s Racial Justice Group On March 17, 2021, the UCM Racial Justice Group decided to bring the proposed 8th Principle of Unitarian Universalism to the UCM congregation for adoption in the 2021-22 church year. The 8th Principle is part of a broader movement in our UU denomination. It reads: “We, the member congregations of the … Continue reading Racial Justice Group News ~ March 2021
Updated February 2019 March Mystery Madness is a playful way our congregation connects with one another toward the end of winter. This year, 2019, will be the 8th year for this much-anticipated multi-generational game. Please join us in this guessing game. It is a fun and easy way for people of different generations in our church to … Continue reading March Mystery Madness…What is it?
Hints for Children, Family Members and Other Congregants People of all ages belong in our faith community. When we worship together it can be an enriching experience for all. We want every person to feel welcome, comfortable, loved, and respected within our community. We believe for someone to find a home within the community we … Continue reading Welcoming Children in Worship
Dear UCM members and friends, We hope you enjoy the turning of seasons from winter to spring. May we each experience the light within as well as the light each day bestows upon us. The board is busy planning and preparing for our Annual Meeting set for Sunday, May 21. We continue to support our … Continue reading April 2017 Letter from the Board
One of my least favorite things to do is to ask for volunteers, but we absolutely need volunteers to make our church function. Here are a few things I learned about volunteering from our Lay Pastoral Ministries Chairperson. #1…Volunteering should be fun or enriching. Don’t do it if it doesn’t fill you in some way. … Continue reading Simple Rules for Volunteering
