The Gun Violence Task Force is holding our first official meeting at UU on Weds. September 28th, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m..   Among other things we'll be discussing possible activities for the task force for the rest of the year.  One primary focus will be working with Gun Sense VT to support passage of Universal Gun Background Check legislation in the 2017 session of the VT legislature.  For more information about Gun Sense VT, see: www.gunsensevt.org.

 

We'd love to have you join us. 

Are you, or your UU group creative?

We are looking for different individuals & groups to create the banner/wreath/wall-hanging/textiles that will represent the spiritual theme for each month. Each piece will hang in the arch above the pulpit for its designated month. The idea is to have some wonderful art pieces, made with love and enthusiasm to visually support the spiritual theme that will be spoken of from the pulpit and in the Path and Afterword.

We would like the theme word to be incorporated into the item, the size to be roughly 3' x 4' and it needs to have some way to hang it.

Spiritual Themes are:
October-Deep Listening
November-Hospitality
December-Expectation
January-Inheritance
February-Love
March-Imagination
April-Resistance
May-Growth
June-Delight

Please contact Sarah Forbes for a project outline if you or your group is interested!  

Come learn about our programs and where your children fit in! 

I'll provide a general overview with some Q& A time. Then, at 9:15, a bunch of our teachers will be here in classrooms, where you can meet them and learn about our program plans for the year. 

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 25 from 8:30-9:45

WHERE: Community Room

Refreshments and Childcare provided

Please RSVP here and thanks!

How, as UUs, do we affirm our first principle and also give all learners a chance to have a rich, fun morning? 

In this training, Martha Dallas will cover both practical/procedural matters and philosophical/theological considerations. You will leave with more tools in your toolkit for those times when you may ask yourself, "Now, why did I choose to do this??!" 

We'll remind you why. :o)

WHEN: Sunday, Sept. 25

TIME: 11:30 (gathering & refreshments at 11:15)

WHO: Any RE steward! Leads, Assistants, Storytellers, Doorkeepers... anyone who works with UU kids!

Sept 25 at 10 AM... special activities with Martha

Oct 2 at 9 & 11 AM... classes for preschool-7th grade begin

Oct 9 at 9 & 11 AM... classroom Sunday

Oct 16 at 9 & 11 AM... classroom Sunday

Oct 23 at 9 & 11 AM... classroom Sunday

Oct 30 at 9 & 11 AM... Multigen Worship

The first edition is out! Yay!

Because this will be a key means for me of going deeper and more broadly with family-focused content, I hope all parents will subscribe! 

Link to the September edition is here.

Rev. D'Vorah is a gifted facilitator of Women's Circles, and believes strongly in the power of the Circle to affect change in a woman's life. I met her two summers ago at Ferry Beach, Maine. 

Using poetry, writing, collage, meditation, various religious/spiritual insights as well as her own valuable insights and experiences, Rev D'Vorah will lead us in an exploration of the stages and ages of our lives, and, no matter what our age, claim our Wise Woman!

DETAILS:

When: Saturday, October 1st

Time: 10am - 3 pm (bring a bag lunch) 

Where: First UU Burlington, 152 Pearl Street
Workshop fee: $45. Partial scholarship available.

More workshop details and info about D'Vorah can be found here: http://www.revdvorah.com/aging-as-a-spiritual-journey.html

Please share this invitation with your friends!

Here's a testimonial from a woman who took her workshop:

The Society has started new Business Office Hours:

 

Monday - Office Closed

Tuesday - Friday - Office Open 9 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Saturday - Office Closed

Sunday - Office Open 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.

 

Please note that "Business Office Hours" are when there will be someone seated in the main office near the Clarke Street entrance and will have the doors open to greet you.  Other staff members will each have their own posted "Office Hours" when you can expect to reach them at their desk.  If you are part of a group that has completed a "Blue Sheet" and received a confirmation from Bob, you can assume that there will be someone to let you into the building and to lock up afterward, even if that meeting is not during Business Office Hours.  If you are coming to meet with a specific staff member, please check their posted Office Hours on the website or call ahead to make an appointment. 

 

We understand that this may all seem rather complicated and appreciate your patience.  You see, it is rather complicated.  Our staff has grown.  We have some full-time staff and many part-time staff.  We all need to adjust our work schedules to accommodate many meetings both daytime and evening.  We all also need some uninterrupted work hours when we can concentrate on things like writing, planning, supervision, pastoral care and financial tasks.  So we will all do our best to keep you advised of our work schedules and have away messages on our voice mail and email when appropriate.  Thank you.