The science fiction writer, Octavia Butler, once wrote a note to herself with the lines, “So be it! See to it!” She and other science fiction writers draw on the power of imagination to create new worlds and new visions. We, too, draw on our imaginations to creatively shape the world around us and our … Continue reading See To It (Online Worship Service) January 24, 2021
“A Shift in the Wind” 250 years ago, the Rev. John Murray preached his first Universalist sermon in North America due to a shift in the wind that prevented him from moving on. He would go on to found Universalism as a denomination in America. The wind has shifted yet again. Are we hearing the … Continue reading A Shift in the Wind (Online Worship Service), September 27, 2020
“Listening with the Whole Self” Terry Tempest Williams asks, “Can we listen with our whole beings, not just our minds, and offer our attention rather than our opinion?” What does it mean to listen with our whole beings? What parts of ourselves need to be engaged in order to do this kind of deep listening? … Continue reading Listening with the Whole Self (Worship Service), October 4, 2020
“Reflection and Renewal” As the seasons change and, in the Jewish tradition, a new year begins, we explore the practice of self-reflection and invite a spirit of renewal into our lives. We will also commission the 2020-2021 Lay Pastoral Care Ministry team during the service. View or download the Order of Service. View or download … Continue reading Reflection and Renewal (Worship Service), September 20, 2020
Hints for Children, Family Members and Other Congregants People of all ages belong in our faith community. When we worship together it can be an enriching experience for all. We want every person to feel welcome, comfortable, loved, and respected within our community. We believe for someone to find a home within the community we … Continue reading Welcoming Children in Worship
On Sunday, April 3, we, the members and friends of the Unitarian Church of Montpelier, will gather to officially install the Rev. Joan Javier-Duval as our minister. We called Joan to be our minister last spring and she joyfully accepted! Throughout the past year we have learned much about each other. We have worshipped together, … Continue reading Installing Our New Minister on April 3, 2016
Please plan to help celebrate 150 Years of our Church’s Presence in Montpelier by attending one or more of the following events: January 24, 2016- “Dedicating Ourselves for Another 150 Years,” Rev. Joan Javier-Duval and the 150th Anniversary Committee, marking the 150th anniversary of the dedication of our beloved church building. In this service, we will celebrate the … Continue reading Special January Events Mark the Dedication of UCM’s Building in January, 1866
Our monthly theme for November is ANCESTRY. What does it mean to be people of ancestry? This month, we will explore what it means to be part of a sacred chain. We will reflect on the importance of remembering our personal ancestors and the lessons we can learn from our religious ancestors. We will also … Continue reading Monthly Theme for November ~ Ancestry
