Our climate justice partner Central Vermont Climate Action (350Vermont group) is providing activist training here in the vestry May 2 6:30-8:30 pm, featuring Jay O’Hara, Quaker climate activist, and Rising Tide organizer Henry Harris. Read Jay’s remarkable story here. This training highlights the Break Free from Fossil Fuels nonviolent direct action in Albany, NY May 14, part of … Continue reading Training for Climate Action
Here is the job in a nut shell: Arrive early to set up – the table is usually set up for us. Purchase or prepare snacks – All snacks should be nut free and we need to provide some gluten-free options as well! Purchases can be reimbursed by submitting receipts to the DRE. The RE … Continue reading Kid’s Snack Table
Honor Dr. King’s legacy in Washington County by participating in a day of service, conversation, and celebration! Join AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA members for all or part of our MLK Day of Service. Service projects sites include the Northfield Teen Center, Montpelier Teen Center, and Barre Street Recreation Center. In the afternoon, join us for a free community lunch … Continue reading Montpelier MLK Day, January 18, 2016 – Day of Service Agenda
The UCM Holiday Fair is the biggest fundraiser event for the church. It involves the most volunteers, brings in hundreds of people and raises needed funds. From 9 until 2 you will get to enjoy the energy and efforts of our church community. YOU CAN HELP: donate gently used quality items: children’s books, toys, plants, household items, jewelry bake play … Continue reading The Holiday Fair NEEDS YOUR HELP – Saturday, December 5
This past June, UCM learned that Washington County Mental Health, for budget reasons, could no longer assign a worker to manage the Stone Soup Kitchen they had held weekly on Mondays at our church for about 25 years. Heather Slayton, the person who had provided the lunches for the last 5 years, was being assigned to other duties … Continue reading A Message to the UCM Congregation from the UCM Community Lunch (UCM CL)
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
The Alliance welcomes donations of gently used fall and winter clothes, coats and boots, children’s clothes, as well as bedding and linens. Usable small household goods and kitchenware, not electronics, are welcome. Donations can be brought to the Church Vestry Sunday, October 18, after service, and during the day throughout the week. Sign up to be a worker ~ OR ~ show up Wednesday OR Thursday, October … Continue reading Rummage Sale – Friday Oct. 23 – 9 am – 6 pm and Saturday, Oct. 24 – BAG Sale – 9am – 1 pm
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.
