uu springfield unitarian universalist church in springfield vermont vt

21 Fairground Rd, Springfield VT

The Unitarian Universalist Church in Springfield is a welcoming and supportive community for people of all ages. We value the open mind and encourage each person to question and develop their own faith. We love a warm heart and a generous spirit. Together, we seek the creation of a more loving and just world, and aspire to live sustainably on the Earth.

We have been a voice for liberal religion for over 200 years. Our first meeting house was built on Parker Hill in 1805. We still maintain the cemetery on Parker Hill and hold a service there annually. In 1832, the congregation joined the Episcopalians in building a Union Church in the center of the growing town of Springfield. In 1870, the Universalists took sole possession as the Church of the Good Shepherd. We moved to our current location on Fairground Rd. in 1971, and added a lovely new Sanctuary in 1990. Our facility is fully accessible.

Second Annual May Festival!!!
Saturday, May 12 from 9:00-3:00
The May Festival at the Unitarian Universalist Church on Fairground Road in Springfield, Vt. will include our popular annual plant sale. There will be annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs for your garden. Our garden experts will be on hand for consultation

and to answers questions. There will be booths for arts, crafts and flea market items. Healthy, natural foods will be available at our cafe. Entertainment includes a drumming circle, and fiddle music performed by George Ainley and Julie Levy. The Kids Corner will provide art and craft activities for children. For Vendor information: E-mail: springfieldfair@gmail.com Phone(802) 885-3327

MAY SERVICES AND EVENTS
Sunday, May 6 at 10 am The Gnostic Gospels Service Leader: Miriam Meserve
Who was Jesus really? What message did he want people to hear? These and many other questions are made even more confusing by the discovery of the Gnostic Gospels and the other gnostic writings. Explore these texts with me, see a different view of one of the most popular religious figures. Share the Plate� New Beginnings

Saturday, May 12 at 9:00 - 3:00 pm May Festival
Join us for our May Festival for plant sale, crafts, flea market treasures, drumming circle and music with George Ainley and Julie Levy!

Sunday, May 13 at 10 am Active Hope Service Leader: Rev. Eleanor Rice
Whatever situation we face, we can choose our response. � Joanna Macy & Chris Johnstone
At the recent gathering of Northern New England Unitarian Universalist ministers, we had a workshop led by Barbara Ford based on Joanna Macy�s work with Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We�re in without Going Crazy. How do we face climate change without despair? How do we live through the tremendous change we are all facing?

Sunday, May 20 at 10 am � Hymn Sing Service Leader: Lynne Wolf
A Celebration of our UU Hymns led by Lynne Wolfe. This will be a joyous and fun service where you can share your own favorite hymns to be sung by the congregation.

Sunday, May 27 at 10 am �Religion and Politics Service Leader: Rev. Bill Nelson
Rev. William Nelson will be our guest, speaking on the age-old, but recently-resurrected topic in people's minds, of the struggle to keep religion and politics in their respective places in our own country, juxtaposed against the threat of religion-oriented fanaticism world-wide - all in the context of a Liberal Religious perspective.

Every Thursday at 7:30 pm Zazen Meditation (In Buddhist Tradition) in the Sanctuary. Anyone is welcome. If new, please come at 7:15 for orientation.

We are a Welcoming Congregation! Please join us!