112 Main Street Derby Line, VT 05830
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(802) 873-3563
Sunday Service 10:00 am
September 12, 2021
Worship Speaker-Allen Yale
Musician-RosAnna Cyr
Bio - Allen is currently President of the Board of Trustees of the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line. Allen and Kathleen have been members of this church for at least 48 years, and have contributed many, many hours of service to this congregation. Allen taught history at North Country Union High School for many years, and then taught at Lyndon State College (now Northern Vermont University-- Lyndon). He has been active with the Derby Historical Society, the Old Stone House, and the Northwoods Stewardship Center. He has been awarded a number of honors for his stewardship of
his own forested lands..
Title– Unlocking the Power of Covenant
Topic– Welcome back for this first Sunday of the new UU year which marks the end of our Summer services and the beginning of a new year together. In keeping with tradition, board president, Allen Yale, will provide the first service of the new church year. Taking the lead from the recent report of the UUA Commission on Appraisal, Allen will explore the importance of our covenant with each other under the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.
September 19, 2021
A Great Chance to Learn about Iran
Presenter: Ali Shafiee
Summary: Ali will present a PowerPoint presentation about Iran. It will begin with the geography and location of Iran. There are pictures of some of the amazing locations, from the highest mountains, taller than the Rockies, to extremely dry and hot desserts. It seems you can have whatever climate you want just by moving a bit. He talks about the old and new culture, art, music and religions there at present. He will be happy to answer questions both during the presentation, and afterwards.
Bio: Ali grew up in northern Iran, near the Caspian Sea. He has been studying for the last five years at McGill University in Montreal, where he has just completed a doctorate in Physics. He is spending several weeks with George and Tonie Weller as a WWOOFer, learning about their organic farming in Stanstead, Quebec.
September 26, 2021
Worship Speaker-The Rev. Susan-Lynn Johns
Title– The Great Turning
Bio-The Rev. Susan-Lynn Johns served First Parish as pulpit supply and lay minister for around 15 years. She was ordained out of this congregation in January 2016 and shortly thereafter was called to be full-time minister by the Universalist Unitarian Congregation of St. Johnsbury. Originally from
South Carolina, she has lived in the Northeast Kingdom for 20 years and cherishes Vermont in more ways than she could ever have imagined.
Summary - Iconic author, Joanna Macy, has written that we are in the midst of what she calls, The Great Turning, which she describes as the essential adventure of our time: the shift from an Industrial Growth Society to a life-sustaining civilization. She writes, “A revolution is under way because people
are realizing that our needs can be met without destroying our world.” Might an understanding of this shift help us to make sense of and more calmly process the disturbing times in which we’re now living? Might it provide us with a little hope?
Worship Speaker-Allen Yale
Musician-RosAnna Cyr
Bio - Allen is currently President of the Board of Trustees of the First Universalist Parish of Derby Line. Allen and Kathleen have been members of this church for at least 48 years, and have contributed many, many hours of service to this congregation. Allen taught history at North Country Union High School for many years, and then taught at Lyndon State College (now Northern Vermont University-- Lyndon). He has been active with the Derby Historical Society, the Old Stone House, and the Northwoods Stewardship Center. He has been awarded a number of honors for his stewardship of
his own forested lands..
Title– Unlocking the Power of Covenant
Topic– Welcome back for this first Sunday of the new UU year which marks the end of our Summer services and the beginning of a new year together. In keeping with tradition, board president, Allen Yale, will provide the first service of the new church year. Taking the lead from the recent report of the UUA Commission on Appraisal, Allen will explore the importance of our covenant with each other under the stress of the Covid-19 pandemic.
September 19, 2021
A Great Chance to Learn about Iran
Presenter: Ali Shafiee
Summary: Ali will present a PowerPoint presentation about Iran. It will begin with the geography and location of Iran. There are pictures of some of the amazing locations, from the highest mountains, taller than the Rockies, to extremely dry and hot desserts. It seems you can have whatever climate you want just by moving a bit. He talks about the old and new culture, art, music and religions there at present. He will be happy to answer questions both during the presentation, and afterwards.
Bio: Ali grew up in northern Iran, near the Caspian Sea. He has been studying for the last five years at McGill University in Montreal, where he has just completed a doctorate in Physics. He is spending several weeks with George and Tonie Weller as a WWOOFer, learning about their organic farming in Stanstead, Quebec.
September 26, 2021
Worship Speaker-The Rev. Susan-Lynn Johns
Title– The Great Turning
Bio-The Rev. Susan-Lynn Johns served First Parish as pulpit supply and lay minister for around 15 years. She was ordained out of this congregation in January 2016 and shortly thereafter was called to be full-time minister by the Universalist Unitarian Congregation of St. Johnsbury. Originally from
South Carolina, she has lived in the Northeast Kingdom for 20 years and cherishes Vermont in more ways than she could ever have imagined.
Summary - Iconic author, Joanna Macy, has written that we are in the midst of what she calls, The Great Turning, which she describes as the essential adventure of our time: the shift from an Industrial Growth Society to a life-sustaining civilization. She writes, “A revolution is under way because people
are realizing that our needs can be met without destroying our world.” Might an understanding of this shift help us to make sense of and more calmly process the disturbing times in which we’re now living? Might it provide us with a little hope?
A memorial service for Ellie Gavin will be held on Oct 16 at 11am at the Northwoods Stewardship Center, inside their big hall, maybe with windows open. Lunch will be provided following the service.
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
