Rev. Patricia Hart, with Brenda Balon Most of us try hard to do the right things, as well as we can. It’s hard knowing we fall short, sometimes; problems remain unresolved, opportunities missed, and other people get disappointed, even hurt. How does Courage show up when success seems out of reach? We hope many of … Continue reading “Getting It (Not Quite) Right”
Rev. Patricia Hart, with Betsy Ferries & Judy Brook Contemporary writer Brené Brown says that courage always comes through vulnerability. Fear is an inevitable part of life, and can be crippling – but facing, incorporating, even befriending our fears can be the way through, to courage. We don’t have to stay stuck. (Really?) The Choir … Continue reading “Scared and Brave at the Same Time”
Rev. Patricia Hart, with the Ministerial Search Team Special music with David Ruffin, and others… Come meet the seven members of FUUSB’s Ministerial Search Team! They have been hard at work for many weeks already – making plans; communicating with the UUA, our Board, staff, many members; and getting to know one another. As they prepare to … Continue reading “Who Are We Now?”
Rev. Patricia Hart, with Cheryl Herrick The Jewish traditions of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur encourage us to make a new beginning in our lives during these early autumn days. What might that mean for you? Are you ready to loosen your grip on old stories and wounds, in order to embrace what’s possible and right in front … Continue reading “Sacred Forgiveness”
Rev. Patricia Hart, with Melinda Lee and Mary Beth McNulty Now, at the beginning of this fourth and final year of transitional ministry, it seems timely to look back at the five Developmental Goals identified by this Society in 2019. What exactly did the Board and lay leaders identify as priorities then? What has actually been … Continue reading “The State of the Society”
Rev. David Ruffin, Geoff Duke, & many friends! Join us for a very special Sunday as we celebrate PRIDE and the paths of courageous authenticity that have widened and deepened the possibilities of belonging here in Vermont and beyond! We will celebrate queerness and hear from LGBTQI+ voices within our community about what PRIDE has … Continue reading “PRIDE and Belonging”
Rev. Patricia Hart & Erika Reif, with Judy Brook For several decades, Unitarian Universalists around the country have started a new congregational year with a special service that includes a “water communion.” What a great gift in these times to gather as a multigenerational community, and to celebrate the rich, multifaceted life we make together … Continue reading Outdoor Worship Service: “Let’s Gather!”
Rev. Patricia Hart with Rev. Peter Newport On this Labor Day holiday we recall some chapters in the long, complicated, tragic, and glorious story of work and wages in our country’s evolution… including the role played by slavery. How are we doing in our pursuit of economic justice? Due to the rainy forecast, worship … Continue reading “On Labor, Dignity, and Worth”
Judy Brook and Friends Join us in the dappled shade under the sheltering maples and elms in our front yard at the top of Church Street for this special annual service of music, songs, and mostly original poems. We’ve got sweet harmonies, sassy brass, and your new favorite poem—something for everybody—followed by social time with … Continue reading Outdoor Worship: Annual Poetry & Music Service
Mark Redmond, Guest Speaker, with Rodney Lowe, Worship Associate Join us as we continue our livestreamed outdoor worship services this Sunday! This week we welcome guest speaker Mark Redmond, Executive Director of Spectrum Youth & Family Services in Burlington. Also leading this Sunday’s worship will be Rodney Lowe, Worship Associate, and James Stewart, our Director of Music. … Continue reading Outdoor Worship Service
