UPCOMING SUNDAYS
April Worship Theme: Change
The British Unitarian and naturalist
Charles Darwin wrote, “It is not the
strongest of the species that survive, nor
the most intelligent, but the one most
responsive to change.” Change means
disruption: when a relationship ends,
when we consider a new job, or try to
kick old habits. Sometimes change is
the enemy, sometimes our best friend.
What clues tell us when to hold onto and
preserve our present situation and when
to embrace transformation for the sake
of a new, larger sense of self?
Sunday, April 27, 9am & 11am
“Transformation Through Art”
Visual
artists can celebrate the return of our allcongregation
art show, as Gary,
Katherine Monstream, and other
members of the Society reflect on how
the creative process opens us to new
visions and wider currents of being. If
you are a painter, photographer, quilter,
sculptor, potter or print maker, please
bring a sample of your work to the
parlors between 9:00 and 11:00 am on
Saturday, April 26, for our exhibition.
Items for sale will benefit our
congregation with 30% of the sales
proceeds to support our Society.
May Worship Theme: Competition
Our economy is driven by competition.
Sports idols strive for the gold.
Religions compete for converts in the
spiritual marketplace. When is
competition a healthy stimulus that
encourages us to excel, and when does
excessive rivalry foster feelings of envy,
jealousy and ill-will? Gary and Roddy
reflect on this month’s worship theme.
Sunday, May 4, 9am & 11am
“Competition”
Does competition bring
out the best in people—or does rivalry
bring out the worst? In a display of noncompetitive
teamwork, Roddy and Gary
will present a “dialogue sermon” this
morning. There will be no losers
involved—but you must be present to
win!
Sunday, May 11, 9am & 11am
“Choir Sunday”
Come celebrate
music-making and the Society's music
programs for our annual Choir Sunday.
Both choirs will perform at the early
service, and the adult choir and soloists
will perform at the 11am service. A mix
of eclectic styles and sounds! There
will also be a Child Dedication at the
later service, in honor of Mother’s Day.
Sunday, May 18, 9am & 11am
“Failure”
In keeping with this month’s
theme of competition, Gary will speak
this morning on the great constant of
human experience. While all of us strive
to excel, most of us find ourselves failing
to measure up to our own and other’s
expectations more often than not. How
do we handle losing? Coming in second
place or farther down the pack?
JUMP
We are a JUMP Congregation!
The Joint Urban Ministry Project, Inc., known as
JUMP, has operated since July 1988 as an
interfaith ministry which responds to the needs of
people in crisis. Our ministry takes the form of
pastoral care, referrals, emergency assistance,
and advocacy for persons with low incomes.
The JUMP ministry operates each weekday morning at
the chapel entrance of the First Congregational
Church, Burlington, VT. We serve families and
individuals in Chittenden County and occasionally
those in nearby counties and beyond. Members from
this congregation donate baby formula and baby
food to JUMP every week.
Click here to find out how you can help!
Instructions
on getting started in Unitarian Universalist Religious
Education and registration
forms.
Now
on line here
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING?
.Unitarian Universalist Religious Education
Visit
the Religious Education page here.
Welcoming
Congregation Committee
View
their Web Page here!
Many thanks to the more than 200 participants of the Ministerial Search Committee Survey which wrapped up mid December. Results of the Ministerial Search Committee Survey will be valuable as the committee works to fill the Assistant Minister position and may be viewed at the following links for either Word or Adobe PDF formats:
Survey written comments were also compiled and shared with the Ministerial Search Committee, Senior Minister, and Board President. Many thanks to all who provided their insights!
What is Unitarian Universalism? Watch this short video to find out more about our liberal religion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wezp1W2HKlU
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Services: 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Sundays, September 9 through
June 1.
Summer Services: 10 a.m. June 17 through August 31
Office Hours:
8:30 - 4:00 Monday - Thursday.
8:30 - 1:00 Sundays
Summer:
9:00 - 1:00 Monday - Thursday
Main Office Phone: (802)
862-5630
Fax : (802)
660-0473
Staff: Click
here for staff e-mail addresses and phone numbers
Meetinghouse: Click
here for a map to our meeting house.
The First Unitarian Universalist Society at the
top of Church Street
"An intentionally diverse
community"
MISSION
STATEMENT
"Our society is a gathering
place for a liberal religious community guided by the Unitarian
Universalist
covenant: accordingly, together with a minister, we organize our
worship,
religious education, sociability and social action to serve the
congregation
and the greater Burlington community."
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Calendar
Sunday, May 4
9:00 Worship Service
9:00 Social Action Committee
9:00 Art Show in Parlors
10:00 Nominating Committee
11:00 Worship Service
12:30 Administrator Feedback Mtg.
12:30 Gulf Coast Vol. Presentation
Monday, May 5
***** Zen (Call office for time.)
6:00 Anti-Racism Action Com. Mtg.
Tuesday, May 6
6:00 Ministerial Search Committee
7:00 Executive Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 7
9:00 Staff Meeting
12:00 UU Lunch Bunch
6:30 RE Committee Meeting
7:00 Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 8
***** Zen (Call office for time)
9:00 Newsletter Crew
10:00 Small Group Ministry
6:00 Mysticism Sm. Group Ministry
Friday, May 9
6:30 AA Men’s Group
Saturday, May 10
6:00 Second Saturday Potluck
Sunday, May 11
9:00 Worship Service
9:30 Adult Programs Committee
10:00 Women’s Spirituality Group
11:00 Worship Service
12:30 Interweave Potluck
Monday, May 12
***** Zen (Call office for time.)
5:30 DRE Relations Com. Mtg.
Tuesday, May 13
10:00 Wisdom Wanderers
10:00 Small Group Ministry
12:30 JUMP Volunteer Tea
5:30 Property Committee Meeting
7:00 Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, May 14
9:00 Staff Meeting
5:00 Admin. Relations Committee
6:00 Music Committee Meeting
7:00 Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, May 15
***** Zen (Call office for time)
6:00 Practicing Your Faith SGM
Friday, May 16
6:30 AA Men’s Group
Saturday, May 17
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Line!
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the main office phone and then press "5" to hear a rundown of current
Burlington
Unitarian Universalist events! That number is (802) 862-5630.
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Trade!
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and details here
Social
Action Chronicle
Read
the last issue here
Attention Young Adults:
If you're between the ages of 18 and 35 and want to meet other young adults in our congregation, please visit this website for more information.
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