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Sunday Service 10:00 am
October 7, 2018
Worship Speakers-The Rev. Sonia Dunbar, The Rev. Michael Gruteke
Worship Associate-Mike Gruteke, Musician-Janice Luce, Greeter-Nicole Gratton
Title–St. Francis and the Other Beloveds
Bio-Sonia is a recently ordained interfaith and theatrical costumer and former domestic relations attorney, she spends her time now exploring a writing and education ministry, and serving as a care manager for her father, Wayne.
Mike has been a member of First Universalist Parish for 43 years this December 7th, an ordained interfaith chaplain in Animal Ministry since October 4, 2015. Mike currently sits on the Developmental Disabilities Council for the State of Vermont.
Topic– Sonia and Michael will present information about animal blessings from other cultures, and about the life of St. Francis. There will be, as usual, a Blessing of the Animals, and you are welcome to bring your family pets for this occasion. As always, all of our animal brethren must be in cages or on leashes when participating in this joyous occasion.
Worship Speakers-The Rev. Sonia Dunbar, The Rev. Michael Gruteke
Worship Associate-Mike Gruteke, Musician-Janice Luce, Greeter-Nicole Gratton
Title–St. Francis and the Other Beloveds
Bio-Sonia is a recently ordained interfaith and theatrical costumer and former domestic relations attorney, she spends her time now exploring a writing and education ministry, and serving as a care manager for her father, Wayne.
Mike has been a member of First Universalist Parish for 43 years this December 7th, an ordained interfaith chaplain in Animal Ministry since October 4, 2015. Mike currently sits on the Developmental Disabilities Council for the State of Vermont.
Topic– Sonia and Michael will present information about animal blessings from other cultures, and about the life of St. Francis. There will be, as usual, a Blessing of the Animals, and you are welcome to bring your family pets for this occasion. As always, all of our animal brethren must be in cages or on leashes when participating in this joyous occasion.
October 14, 2018
Worship Speaker– The Rev. Brendan Hadash
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Sheila LaPoint
Title– Is the Gospel of Thomas the Missing UU Bible?
Bio-The Rev. Hadash is the minister emeritus of St. Johnsbury Universalist Unitarian congregation, having retired from that society after serving it for 19 years. His first ministerial position was serving the UU congregations in Derby Line, and West Burke, Vermont and also North Hatley, Quebec from January 1982 to June 1986.
Topic–Could the Gospel of Thomas (one of the Gnostic gospels) possibly be the missing Unitarian Universalist book of the Bible? To answer this question all I need to do is explain what I believe to be the core of Unitarian Universalism, explain how the whole New Testament came to be written and then look at the Gospel of Thomas itself-all in 20 minutes or less-no problem.
Worship Speaker– The Rev. Brendan Hadash
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Sheila LaPoint
Title– Is the Gospel of Thomas the Missing UU Bible?
Bio-The Rev. Hadash is the minister emeritus of St. Johnsbury Universalist Unitarian congregation, having retired from that society after serving it for 19 years. His first ministerial position was serving the UU congregations in Derby Line, and West Burke, Vermont and also North Hatley, Quebec from January 1982 to June 1986.
Topic–Could the Gospel of Thomas (one of the Gnostic gospels) possibly be the missing Unitarian Universalist book of the Bible? To answer this question all I need to do is explain what I believe to be the core of Unitarian Universalism, explain how the whole New Testament came to be written and then look at the Gospel of Thomas itself-all in 20 minutes or less-no problem.
October 21, 2018
Fall Hymn Sing
Followed by Outdoor Grounds Clean-Up
Wear work clothes and bring outdoor tools to help put the gardens to bed.
Fall Hymn Sing
Followed by Outdoor Grounds Clean-Up
Wear work clothes and bring outdoor tools to help put the gardens to bed.
October 28, 2018
Worship Speaker-The Rev. Sonia Dunbar
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Lisa Erwin
Title– Samhain-The Celtic New Year
Bio-Sonia is a recently ordained interfaith and theatrical costumer and former domestic relations attorney, she spends her time now exploring a writing and education ministry, and serving as a care manager for her father, Wayne.
Topic–Samhain marks the start of the Celtic New Year. It was also known as the “womb time”, a period of increasing darkness in nature and introspection in humanity. On this Sunday we will explore these themes as we honor the Thin Places in the Veil Between the Worlds.
Worship Speaker-The Rev. Sonia Dunbar
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Lisa Erwin
Title– Samhain-The Celtic New Year
Bio-Sonia is a recently ordained interfaith and theatrical costumer and former domestic relations attorney, she spends her time now exploring a writing and education ministry, and serving as a care manager for her father, Wayne.
Topic–Samhain marks the start of the Celtic New Year. It was also known as the “womb time”, a period of increasing darkness in nature and introspection in humanity. On this Sunday we will explore these themes as we honor the Thin Places in the Veil Between the Worlds.
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