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Sunday Service 10:00 am
November 3, 2019
Worship Speaker-Rev Brendan Hadash
Musician-Janice Luce, Greeter-Kathy Ketchum
Title– Samhain
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– At Samhain we say farewell to the Sun God of summer. This is a temporary farewell. He is not wrapped in eternal darkness but readies to be reborn of the Goddess at Yule. This is a time of transition and change, from autumn to winter, and a time when we deliberately change reality with dress and costumes to fool ourselves and each other. At Samhain there is potent fixed energy, the power to draw in life to our own magnetic center. For this Samhain celebration we will be participating in three rituals which are traditional at this time of year: the sharing of pomegranate seeds, burning an aspect of our life from which we wish to be free, and sharing stories of our ancestors. As has been the custom in the past in this church, you are welcome to bring a photo of someone near and dear who has passed away. There will be a place in the sanctuary for these photos, and a chance to speak about them if you wish.
Worship Speaker-Rev Brendan Hadash
Musician-Janice Luce, Greeter-Kathy Ketchum
Title– Samhain
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– At Samhain we say farewell to the Sun God of summer. This is a temporary farewell. He is not wrapped in eternal darkness but readies to be reborn of the Goddess at Yule. This is a time of transition and change, from autumn to winter, and a time when we deliberately change reality with dress and costumes to fool ourselves and each other. At Samhain there is potent fixed energy, the power to draw in life to our own magnetic center. For this Samhain celebration we will be participating in three rituals which are traditional at this time of year: the sharing of pomegranate seeds, burning an aspect of our life from which we wish to be free, and sharing stories of our ancestors. As has been the custom in the past in this church, you are welcome to bring a photo of someone near and dear who has passed away. There will be a place in the sanctuary for these photos, and a chance to speak about them if you wish.
November 10, 2019
Worship Speaker– RoseAnna Cyr
Service Associate-Nancy Engels
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Lisa Erwin
Title– Moving Forward: Reflections on the Roles of Community and Resilience in Rebuilding Life After Trauma and Loss
Bio-RoseAnna is a Board Certified Music Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, and mother living in the quiet border town of Derby Line, Vermont. RoseAnna enjoys making pottery, music, cooking, and gardening in her spare time. RoseAnna blogs about her experience with life after loss at www.sorrowpie.com.
Topic–RoseAnna’s husband, the late Timothy Bragdon died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack while on a family vacation in the Spring of 2017. RoseAnna reflects on her experience with transition, grief and rebuilding a worthy life from the perspective of a therapist, widow, and trauma survivor.
Worship Speaker– RoseAnna Cyr
Service Associate-Nancy Engels
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Lisa Erwin
Title– Moving Forward: Reflections on the Roles of Community and Resilience in Rebuilding Life After Trauma and Loss
Bio-RoseAnna is a Board Certified Music Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, School Counselor, and mother living in the quiet border town of Derby Line, Vermont. RoseAnna enjoys making pottery, music, cooking, and gardening in her spare time. RoseAnna blogs about her experience with life after loss at www.sorrowpie.com.
Topic–RoseAnna’s husband, the late Timothy Bragdon died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack while on a family vacation in the Spring of 2017. RoseAnna reflects on her experience with transition, grief and rebuilding a worthy life from the perspective of a therapist, widow, and trauma survivor.
November 17, 2019
Service Speaker-Dana Baron
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Kathy Ketchum
Title– Adventures Big and Small
Bio-Dana is a long-time member of Mount Mansfield UU Fellowship in Jericho and has worked with the Derby Line congregation on a number of occasions. He is recently retired and is now learning what life in retirement is like: hiking, biking, and volunteer work.
Topic–As Dana and his wife headed into retirement (BIG adventure), they had two big plans: hike the Appalachian Trail and bike cross-country. A year ago, the two set out to accomplish the first, but fell short. Now Dana and his wife are rethinking the second. In this talk, Dana will explore how we come to grips with failure, especially when that failure brings into focus the biggest adventure of all: aging and mortality.
Service Speaker-Dana Baron
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Kathy Ketchum
Title– Adventures Big and Small
Bio-Dana is a long-time member of Mount Mansfield UU Fellowship in Jericho and has worked with the Derby Line congregation on a number of occasions. He is recently retired and is now learning what life in retirement is like: hiking, biking, and volunteer work.
Topic–As Dana and his wife headed into retirement (BIG adventure), they had two big plans: hike the Appalachian Trail and bike cross-country. A year ago, the two set out to accomplish the first, but fell short. Now Dana and his wife are rethinking the second. In this talk, Dana will explore how we come to grips with failure, especially when that failure brings into focus the biggest adventure of all: aging and mortality.
November 24, 2019
Service Speaker-Various
Service Associate-Nicole Gratton
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Karen Hennig
Title– Great Stories and Songs of Gratitude
Topic–This service will share some of the best stories of gratitude. Stories will range from classics, children’s picture books, and reflections from current writers and researchers. In addition to stories, Janice will be sharing her amazing musical talent to highlight some songs expressing thanks and appreciation as well.
Service Speaker-Various
Service Associate-Nicole Gratton
Musician– Janice Luce, Greeter-Karen Hennig
Title– Great Stories and Songs of Gratitude
Topic–This service will share some of the best stories of gratitude. Stories will range from classics, children’s picture books, and reflections from current writers and researchers. In addition to stories, Janice will be sharing her amazing musical talent to highlight some songs expressing thanks and appreciation as well.
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