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.
FEBRUARY Services
February 5, 2012 Popular Culture
Bill Stott, Guest SpeakerMary Michelli, Lay Leader
Janice Gluck, Musician
Bill answers these questions and others like "when is popular culture subversive," is Shakespeare popular culture: (no, but he started out being, as did Dickens), "why is popular culture so important in America," why isn't popular avant-garde," "where do America's 'ideology' and that of popular culture overlap," "does popular culture follow the 30-year cycle of conservation to social concern that Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., found in American history"? He says, "My answers are brief, bolstered by example, and at times, I hope, entertaining."
Greeter: Susan-Lynn Johns
Social Hour Hosts: POTLUCK
February 12, 2012 The Superman Priciple
Susan-Lynn Johns, Worship leaderLynn Leimer, Musician
Ever since Cain Killed Abel, there has been conflict in the world. One would be hardpressed to come up with a period of history which there were no wars. In light of humankind's deadly history, is trying to live the Sixth Principle an exercise in fultility, or might it be possible to create a world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all?
Greeters: Allen and Kathleen Yale
Social Hour Hosts: Mary and Ken Michelli
February 19, 2012 The Cross
Jim Cunningham, Guest SpeakerJudy Nommik, Lay Leader
Lisa Erwin & Ken Michelli, Musicians
Jim joins us discuss how his Catholic spirituality has been essential to him in living his life when experiencing poverty, disabilities, ill health and prejudice. Jim says, "Through it all, I was/am upbeat and deeply understanding that is was/is what Paul wrote about: 'I make up in my own flesh what is lacking in the sufferings of Christ." (Colossians 1:24)
Greeters: Anjuli Farrington & Susan-Lynn Johns
Social Hour Hosts: POTLUCK
February 26, 2012 Sin
Susan-Lynn Johns, Worship LeaderEnsemble from Newport Area Community Orchestra and Lisa Erwin, Musicians
Is it a sin to tell a little white lie? Is it a sin to eat two pieces of chocolate cake instead of one? When we do something "bad", we may feel miserable after doing it, but does that make us miserable sinners? Susan-Lynn will try to provide answers to these and many other facinating questions regarding sin, redemption, and forgiveness.
Greeters: Paul and Ellie Gavin
Social Hour Hosts: Lynn and Douglas Flint


