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 from God is not ours to keep. It is … Continue reading It is Who We Are: Statement from Montpelier Congregations of Faith
Join UCM’s Welcoming Congregation Committee, Members, and Friends in support of our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) community members and allies at the Burlington Pride Parade this Sunday, September 5, 2021! We will be waving our UU, UCM, Black Lives Matter, and Progress Pride flags and banners — wear Side … Continue reading March with UCM in the Burlington Pride Parade!
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
Our Flower Garden (Summer) An opportunity awaits you this summer if you are a person who likes to be part of a team and likes to garden. Our UCM gardens are maintained by each person taking a week to stop by and water, (the hose is right there), weed and deadhead flowers. Please email maryjaneohlson@gmail.com to learn more … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunities
May is “Walk/Bike to Church Month.” You’re encouraged to walk or bike to church (all or part of the way) in May. Participation in this annual UCM initiative has grown each year. Let’s break last year’s record of 67 people! If you can’t walk or bike, please consider car pooling. We’ll reduce our carbon footprint … Continue reading Walk/Bike to Church in May
The February 4th SPUDS outing became an opportunity for women to help girls. About 17 women gathered to create hygiene kits via DAYS FOR GIRLS . Thanks for the suggestion, Erin. Thanks Nancy for making it happen. Can’t wait to see what SPUDS does next month. Stay tuned.
The next SPUDS service project will be on Thur, Feb 4 from 9:00 to noon at the home of Erin Aguayo. Erin is a volunteer with the non-profit “Days for Girls” which provides free, reusable feminine hygiene kits for young girls around the world. We’ll be measuring, cutting, folding, sewing, serging, ironing, applying snaps, and … Continue reading February 4, 2016 SPUDS Service Project
The next SPUDS community service outing is Sun, Nov 1. We’ll be working with Greg Western of the Cross Vermont Trail Association to make improvements to the Mallory Brook Trail in East Montpelier from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. There will be light work (removing invasive plants) and heavier work (putting in sign posts and transporting rocks). To … Continue reading SPUDS Seeking Helpers for Trail Work on Nov 1
Volunteers are needed to join the SPUDS outing on Thursday, October 8. We’ll be at the farm at the VT Youth Conservation Corps from 1:00-4:00 to harvest and wash vegetables for families in need. There are ‘sit down’ jobs if you prefer. To sign up, please contact Nancy Schulz.
