Speaker: Caitlin Frauton

September 14, Kinship Carries Us: Annual Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony

10am Caitlin Frauton, Donia Prince, Rev. Joan Javier-Duval

Together we create a place of kinship and belonging within this spiritual home. We return from our summer paths and begin the church year with our annual ingathering and water ceremony. Bring water collected over the summer to share in our collective ritual. All ages will worship together. As part of this year’s water ceremony, … Continue reading September 14, Kinship Carries Us: Annual Ingathering Service and Water Ceremony

May 18, Lifespan Spiritual Exploration Sunday

10am Caitlin Frauton, Rev. Joan Javier-Duval

We honor and celebrate the spiritual exploration we have engaged in this church year as a congregation of children, youth, and adults. We will appreciate the volunteer teachers and facilitators who have made spiritual exploration programs possible. All ages are invited to participate in this annual service.

April 20, We Keep Rising in Love: All Ages

10am Caitlin Frauton, Donia Prince, Worship and Arts Committee

We celebrate the arrival of spring and the holy days of Easter and Passover that remind us that new life and liberation are always available when we rise in love. Join in this all ages service of story, ritual, and song.

March 23, Purposeful Moments: All Ages Service

10am Caitlin Frauton, Rev. Joan Javier-Duval

Purpose isn’t just what we want to do with our lives but how we approach all the moments in our lives. It’s not just about what we do but how we are in the here and now with those closest to us. The service will include a child blessing and dedication ceremony for several of … Continue reading March 23, Purposeful Moments: All Ages Service

December 24, Christmas Eve Services

4:30 and 6:30 PM Caitlin Frauton, Donia Prince, Rev. Joan Javier-Duval, UCM Choir and Guests

We share in the peace and hope of Christmas with stories, music, and candlelight and reflect on the power of our love and goodwill to transform the world. 4:30PM Our early service is designed especially for families with young children. We will share a Christmas story, sing carols, and light our tree in reverent and … Continue reading December 24, Christmas Eve Services

December 15, No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant

10am Caitlin Frauton, Rev. Joan Javier-Duval

We will share the Christian Nativity Story in our annual “No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant.” People of all ages are encouraged to come in costume as angels, shepherds, or wise Unitarian Universalists. All roles are gender neutral. Join us as we celebrate the sacredness and wonder of each night a child is born. Music will include … Continue reading December 15, No Rehearsal Christmas Pageant

November 24, Resilient Foundations: All Ages Service

10am Caitlin Frauton, Rev. Joan Javier-Duval

Cultivating resilience means building strong foundations and learning how to repair everything from everyday objects to relationships. We each have gifts to share as we repair and heal what is broken. Music will feature the UCM choir and congregation singing Hope Lingers On by Lissa Schneckenburger. November Worship Theme: Repair Life is messy and imperfect. … Continue reading November 24, Resilient Foundations: All Ages Service

The Unitarian Church of Montpelier

Speaker: Caitlin Frauton