112 Main Street Derby Line, VT 05830
1uuderbyline@gmail.com
(802) 873-3563
Sunday Service 10:00 am
November 7, 2021
Worship Speaker-Allen Yale
Title – Finding the Mother Tree
Topic - In this service Allen Yale will relate how new scientific evidence from forest ecology confirms aspects of our Seventh
Principle based on Suzanne Simard’s new book Finding the Mother Tree.
Bio - Allen is the owner of over ninety acres of land in Derby, most of it woodland. He has been a member of the American Tree Farm System since 1976. In 1986 he became part of Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife. In 2012 he and Kathleen were recognized as the Vermont Tree Farmer of the Year and the following year Allen was recognized by the American Forestry Foundation as the Northeast (U.S.) Tree Farmer of the Year. For the past several years Allen has been cooperating with the North Country Career Center by making his land available for vocational students to practice their logging skills. Allen also writes a quarterly book review for the Vermont Woodland Association Newsletter.
November 14, 2021
Worship Speaker-Anne Bokma
Service Associate-Kathy Ketchum
Title – My Year of Living Spiritually
Bio - Anne Bokma is a Unitarian from Canada as well as an award-winning freelance journalist. She is the “Spiritual but Secular” columnist for Broadview, (previously the United Church Observer) and her articles appeared in many Canadian magazines and newspapers. Anne is the founder of 6-Minute Memoir, “speed storytelling for a cause”. She lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
Topic - Anne will speak to us about her new memoir, My Year of Living Spiritually: One Woman’s Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life. This book chronicles the year she spent engaged in 24 different spiritual practices. “It also tells the story of [her] breaking away from fundamentalism to eventually find a home among the Unitarians”.
Sunday November 21st
10am on ZOOM Only
This Sunday we will gather on Zoom only for a service celebrating community. The main reflection is titled "Seeing Basic Goodness" by Tara Brach. Several members of FUP will share opening words, readings, and closing words that resonate with them about the meaning and importance of community.
November 28, 2021
There will be no service at First Universalist Parish on November 28, 2021.
Worship Speaker-Allen Yale
Title – Finding the Mother Tree
Topic - In this service Allen Yale will relate how new scientific evidence from forest ecology confirms aspects of our Seventh
Principle based on Suzanne Simard’s new book Finding the Mother Tree.
Bio - Allen is the owner of over ninety acres of land in Derby, most of it woodland. He has been a member of the American Tree Farm System since 1976. In 1986 he became part of Vermont Coverts: Woodlands for Wildlife. In 2012 he and Kathleen were recognized as the Vermont Tree Farmer of the Year and the following year Allen was recognized by the American Forestry Foundation as the Northeast (U.S.) Tree Farmer of the Year. For the past several years Allen has been cooperating with the North Country Career Center by making his land available for vocational students to practice their logging skills. Allen also writes a quarterly book review for the Vermont Woodland Association Newsletter.
November 14, 2021
Worship Speaker-Anne Bokma
Service Associate-Kathy Ketchum
Title – My Year of Living Spiritually
Bio - Anne Bokma is a Unitarian from Canada as well as an award-winning freelance journalist. She is the “Spiritual but Secular” columnist for Broadview, (previously the United Church Observer) and her articles appeared in many Canadian magazines and newspapers. Anne is the founder of 6-Minute Memoir, “speed storytelling for a cause”. She lives in Hamilton, Ontario.
Topic - Anne will speak to us about her new memoir, My Year of Living Spiritually: One Woman’s Secular Quest for a More Soulful Life. This book chronicles the year she spent engaged in 24 different spiritual practices. “It also tells the story of [her] breaking away from fundamentalism to eventually find a home among the Unitarians”.
Sunday November 21st
10am on ZOOM Only
This Sunday we will gather on Zoom only for a service celebrating community. The main reflection is titled "Seeing Basic Goodness" by Tara Brach. Several members of FUP will share opening words, readings, and closing words that resonate with them about the meaning and importance of community.
November 28, 2021
There will be no service at First Universalist Parish on November 28, 2021.
The congregation of the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line seeks a warm, motivated, organized and creative person to fulfill the role of Religious Educator. The Religious Educator (RE) would serve to care for and work with the children of the parish during Sunday Services, with the possibility of creating additional programming as needed.
There are seven principles which Unitarian-Universalist congregations
affirm and promote:
To be considered for this position, please email a letter of interest,
resume, and three references to: RoseAnna Cyr at roseannacyr@gmail.com.
- We seek an applicant who is warm, social justice minded, creative and
- Applicants must have strong classroom/group management skills, and be able to work with a wide range of ages and child personalities.
- A person who embraces and understands the values of Unitarian
- We seek someone who is child oriented, and understands the needs and behavior's of children at various developmental levels.
- Someone who has clear structure, solid communication skills, and enjoys having fun!
- Someone who honors children's input and ideas in developing and leading programing.
- Occasional engagement with congregation and community during social
- 5 flexible hours a week (9:30am-12pm on Sundays mandatory, additional time for planning)
- Paid training available
- $15-$20 an hour
- The RE would be supervised by the Religious Education Committee.
- Background check mandatory
There are seven principles which Unitarian-Universalist congregations
affirm and promote:
- The inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
- Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our
- A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
- The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our
- The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;
- Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a
To be considered for this position, please email a letter of interest,
resume, and three references to: RoseAnna Cyr at roseannacyr@gmail.com.
Available November 1st, 2021, a two room apartment with private bath and shared kitchen. All utilities, Wi-Fi and parking included for $850/mo. with $250 deposit, excellent references and good credit. Call 802-766-2915 or
email judyatthursdays@surfglobal.net
email judyatthursdays@surfglobal.net
Our fellowship hall is the perfect venue for your meeting place or special occasion
For Reservations, please print and mail, or complete our online application.
For Reservations, please print and mail, or complete our online application.
The mission of First Parish is to sustain a safe home for our spiritual growth and to support each other as we put our beliefs and principles into action.
1st Principle: The inherent worth and dignity of every person
