Rev. Mariela Pérez-Simons will share her story of going into a church for the first time when she was 18 years old, in Cuba under a dictatorship when religion was forbidden. This intimate reflection explores why we seek spiritual communities; why we have the impulse to come together to “worship” or connect with something larger … Continue reading May 30, Our Longing for Community
Our Annual Music Sunday service features the Choir as well as vocals, percussion, and even dance from members of our congregation of all ages. Join us as we sing together, share stories behind some of our favorite hymns, and show our grand finale video of an inspiring song, “Hope Lingers On.” Afterwards, we will have … Continue reading May 23, Music Sunday: Stories of Music that Keeps Us Going
During this Sunday’s service, we welcome Pastor Steven Tendo, a Ugandan pastor now living in central Vermont, in sharing his story of defending human rights, being held in the U.S. detention and deportation system, and seeking freedom. Pastor Tendo is being supported locally by the Asylum Seekers Assistance Network (ASAN) of the Central Vermont Refugee … Continue reading May 16, Seeking Freedom
Sixty years ago this month the American Unitarian Association and Universalist Church of America officially consolidated to form the Unitarian Universalist Association. As we mark this anniversary, let us consider the origin stories that shape who we are as a a faith movement and the future we might create together.
On this first Sunday of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, we will delve into “story” as a part of the Asian American experience. These stories have often been invisible in U.S. culture and in majority-white faith communities. Recent events have elevated Asian American experiences and stories and the need for understanding both history and current circumstances. … Continue reading May 2, No Longer Invisible
