Dear UCM community, Most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the future of “the church,” or ask themselves “will churches be around in another 25, 50, or 100 years?” These big questions, however, are of interest to religious leaders and academics who are noticing trends – mostly of decline – in church … Continue reading Collaboration with PhD Researcher this Spring
On Sunday, February 11, the UCM Governing Board introduced the UCM Climate Resiliency Project, which the Board anticipates will be completed during the next church year. The Board envisions the entire congregation becoming involved in developing options for its future and ultimately, after much research, feedback and conversation, choosing which option(s) we will pursue. You … Continue reading February 11, 2024 Climate Resiliency Town Hall
UCM Board Letter to the Congregation Oct. 31, 2023 We are so pleased to have moved back into our beloved church building and want to repeat our deep gratitude to the FRuuT and to all in our congregation and wider community who have worked so hard to make this happen. The crisis of the flood … Continue reading October 31, 2023 Letter from the Board
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 assist with the initial stages of cleaning … Continue reading Message from the Board & Rev. Joan, July 21, 2023
WARNING For the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier (click here to read the full 2023 Annual Report) To be held on Sunday May 21, 2023 at 11:30am* in the Sanctuary and via live video or phone through Zoom (For zoom, click this link or dial +1 929 436 2866 Meeting ID: … Continue reading WARNING – Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 21, 2023
The 2023 Annual Report with the Annual Meeting warning and agenda, proposed FY24 budget & other annual meeting materials, and staff and committee/team reports will be emailed and posted on Monday, May 15. The Annual Meeting will be Sunday, May 21 at 11:30am. Below are links to materials that will be presented at the Budget … Continue reading FY24 Proposed Budget for Annual Meeting
You remember the kids’ hand game and rhyme: Here’s the church and there’s the steeple. Open the door and see all the people. Your UCM Board thinks a lot about “the people”, i.e. our congregation. Like we did at our monthly meeting the evening of Nov. 8, while the nation awaited election results. Do “the … Continue reading November Update from the UCM Board
The 2022 Annual Report with the Annual Meeting warning and agenda, proposed FY23 budget & other annual meeting materials, and staff and committee/team reports will be emailed and posted on Monday, May 16. Below are links to materials that will be presented at the Budget Forum on Sunday, May 15 following the worship service. Members … Continue reading FY23 Proposed Budget for Annual Meeting
Dear UCM Congregation, We write today to say hello and share our thoughts as we enter our Vermont winter. The days are getting shorter, storm windows and snow tires are being dusted off and bikes are trading places with skis and snowshoes. We hope this letter finds you happy & healthy. As we pass the … Continue reading A Message about Reopening from UCM Board and Minister
THANK YOU for Participating in Our Second Virtual Congregational Meeting! The UCM Governing Board thanks all of you who participated in our Annual Business Meeting via Zoom – a demonstration of our commitment to the Fifth Principle of Unitarian Universalism! For those of you who were unable to join us virtually, the Board wanted to … Continue reading 2021 Annual Meeting Results
