Dear Friends! Thanks to so many of you who have shared your ideas and feedback with the Board as we work toward creating a new vision statement and shaping our organizational strategy for the future. Whether you participated in last April’s visioning workshop, completed the online survey last month, attended one of our smaller focus … Continue reading Update from the Board, January 2026
Update on Winter Shelter Operations at UCM The Montpelier Emergency Cold Weather Shelter was open for eighteen nights at UCM, concluding on the morning of Monday, January 12. This “pop up” shelter opens when the forecast is for overnight temperatures below 10 degrees. It is now operating in the basement of Montpelier City Hall in the … Continue reading Update on Winter Shelter Operations at UCM
REPORTS OF UCM DELEGATES TO THE 2025 UUA GENERAL ASSEMBLY On June 18-22, 2025, the Unitarian Universalist Association General Assembly was held, both virtually and in person. In May, the board appointed and the congregation ratified a full slate of five delegates, two of whom, Steve Grunewald and Judith Hinds, attended virtually, and three, Steve … Continue reading Reports of UCM Delegates to the 2025 UUA General Assembly
This past Fall, our team continued to offer presentations, and recently, field trips, to increase our understanding of aspects of climate change and sustainability. Rev. Joan and Rev. Small added their voices to amplify and extend them. We also have a variety of projects going on. August: helped organize Third Act VT/Washington County’s electric vehicle … Continue reading Letter from Climate Action Team ~ Winter 2025
Dear UCM Members & Friends, Congregational Life takes on a festive atmosphere this time of year – as we move from the Holiday Fair, to the No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant, we look forward to Winter Solstice and Christmas Eve Services. Circle Suppers and Coffee Hour conversations connect us to this place, and to each other. … Continue reading Winter Newsletter 2025 – Congregational Life
For musicians and music lovers, the month of December is a feast. And we know that behind any feast is a lot of preparation! Our choir has been working extra hard getting ready for this Sunday’s Community Carol Sing, as well as for our holiday services later this month. UCM will again be hosting the … Continue reading Winter Newsletter 2025 – Music
During this time of year when the darkness gives way to new seeds of hope and life, there are some sweet and joy-filled things coming up in Spiritual Exploration this winter after the holidays that I am excited to share. First, children, youth, and their adults are invited to sing with the UCM choir again … Continue reading Winter Newsletter 2025 – Spiritual Exploration
131st Annual Holiday Fair Don’t miss this over 125-year tradition: the Holiday Fair at the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (130 Main Street)! The first weekend in December, there will be music, hot cocoa, homemade baked goods, wreaths, pecans and more … including new & gently used children’s books, jewelry, plants, holiday decorations, handmade crafts, and … Continue reading 125th Annual Holiday Fair
Fall 2025 Message from the Board Hello, friends! On behalf of the UCM Governing Board, welcome back to church! After the summer break, we’re happy to reconvene and reconnect each Sunday. Whether you’re a long-time member, just getting to know UCM, or somewhere in between, we’re glad you’re here. Community is the beating heart … Continue reading Fall 2025 Message from the Board
Letter from Director of Spiritual Exploration What a beautiful day it was on Sunday! We had our first Love in Action day, where both children and youth dug up the flower beds and then shared them with the congregation and local community. Many flowers and smiles were spread (photo attached)! Coming up this week… 🎨 Children’s … Continue reading Letter from Director of Spiritual Exploration – October 5, 2025
