What We Believe
We believe that enjoyment and satisfaction are enhanced by working in harmony with others toward goals based on shared ideals. Our goals help to create a more just and equitable society, deepen our understanding, and expand our vision. The ideals we share are the Unitarian Universalist seven principles.
Who We Are
Our congregation is a cross section of the peoples of Northern Vermont and Southern Quebec. We come from all walks of life. We are of various ages, religious and ethnic backgrounds. We are religious liberals, searching together to find our own truths. We offer no rigid dogma or creed. Instead are guided by a set of beautifully simple principles. We believe so strongly in the first of these principles, "the inherent worth and dignity of every person", that we have completed the formal process of becoming a Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation.Many of us had become cynical about organized religion before finding our spiritual home in this community. Perhaps you feel this way too and are searching as well. If you're thinking about a new spiritual home, here's what you and your family can expect on your first visit and here's some information about our past that may help you decide to to come see for yourselves.
May Services
May 6, 2012 A Spiritual Journey Back Home
Abigail Stockman, Guest MinisterLynn Leimer, Lay Leader
Ken and Mary Michelli, Musicians
Rev. Stockman will speak from her experiences, both professionally and as a volunteer, on the spiritual meaning of a Unitarian Universalist ministry that reaches into communities beyond a single congregation, inviting us to consider how our own faith journeys migh be deepened in a similar manner.
POTLUCK Social Hour
Susan-Lynn Johns, Greeter
May 13, 2012 And On A Lighter Note
Susan-Lynn Johns, Worship LeaderKen and Mary Michelli and Lisa Erwin, Musicians
Phineas Taylor Barnum, self-proclaimed "Prince of Humbug" and circus impresario, was also a model Universalist. There is no proof that he ever said "there's a sucker born every minute." However, he did say, "every crowd has a silver lining" and acknownledged that "the public is wiser than many imagine." What can we learn from the creator of "the Greatest Show on Earth"?
Sue Brassett and Susan-Lynn Johns: Social Hour Hosts
Kathleen and Allen Yale, Greeters
May 20, 2012 Atticus and Me
Anjuli Farrington, Worship LeaderLynn Leimer, Musician
Anjuli reflects upon her childhood relationship with her Unitarian father.
POLUCK Social Hour
Susan-Lynn Johns, Greeter
May 27, 2012 The Meaning of Ministry
Susan-Lynn Johns, Worship LeaderNewport Area Community Orchestra Ensemble and Lisa Erwin, Musicians
Kathy Ketchum, Social Hour Host
Sue Brassett, Greeter