Menu

Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse

Springfield, Vermont

In case of bad weather, Sunday Services will be on Zoom only.

A notice will be posted here and on our Facebook page by 9am Sunday if we cancel in person Services.
If you would like to be added to an email or text cancellation list, please contact June at uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com

Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse

21 Fairground Rd

Springfield, Vermont 05156

Services 10am - 11am

In person and on Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6130779853

Meeting ID: 613 077 9853

 

 

Jan . 26 , 2025
 
"Wintering" 
With Jo Bregnard
 
Unsplash photo by Cristina Gottardi

Let's explore how we can take our cues from the natural world during this dark, cold, quiet time of the year.
Guided by Katherine May’s beautiful memoir “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times,” we’ll talk about taking full advantage of the remaining winter days, and how our bodies and soul require the quiet and introspection they provide us ... before the last snow melts and morning birdsong returns
 
Order of Service

Gathering Music

Welcome

Bell & Chalice

Reading

Opening Words

Hymn #352: “Find a Stillness”

Story: “How the chickadees saved life on Earth,” an Iroquois tale as told by Joseph Bruchach

Affirmation

Offering

Meditation

Song #1055 “How Sweet the Darkness”

Reflection: Wintering: The power of balanced rest and retreat, by Jo Bregnard

Music #55 “Dark of Winter”

Closing Words

Chalice & Bell

Joys & Sorrows

Announcements

Transition music

Coffee Hour

 

Upcoming Services:

Feb. 2nd Will Hunter

Feb. 9th Rev. Dr. Nancy Jay Crumbine

Feb. 16th Telos

Our Affirmation:
Love is the doctrine of this church
The quest for truth is its sacrament
And service is its prayer
To dwell together in peace
To seek knowledge in freedom
To serve the needs of all beings
To the end that all souls shall
Grow into harmony with the Divine
Thus do we covenant with each other
And with the source of our being
 

News and Info

Ann Darling: We need robust citizen participation as Vermont Yankee comes down

This commentary is by Ann Darling of Easthampton, Massachusetts (formerly of Brattleboro). She is a member of the Citizens Awareness Network, lived in the Brattleboro area for 35 years of Vermont Yankee’s 42-year operation and was active in shutting down the plant.

Click link below

https://vtdigger.org/2025/01/14/ann-darling-we-need-robust-citizen-participation-as-vermont-yankee-comes-down

Souper Sunday - Feb 9th

Every 2nd Sunday of the month, after Services, we will be having soups, breads, and drinks.
$5 for members and guests eat for free!


Volunteers to make soups and bring breads are needed, reach out to Ellen Allman at ellenallman@gmail.com or 802-463-5129

The Perkinsville Community Church, 35 Church Street in Perkinsville, Vt., will be hosting live music every first Sunday, from 4 - 5:30 p.m. This is a free event, but donations will be accepted each month to go towards local charities.

Upcoming schedule:

Feb 2nd The Poor Cousins

March 2nd Paula Boyle

April 6th Rik Palieri

May 4th Bill Brink

June 1st Jacob McLaughlin

More shows will be added soon, please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PerkinsvilleChurch or send email to churchperkinsville@gmail.com

Members, friends and visitors who have found meaning in our services and programs are invited to make a one-time or recurring donation to the Meetinghouse. 

Please send checks to:

UU Church

PO Box 944

Springfield, VT 05156

Click below to donate online:

168051

Our Services are each Sunday starting the second Sunday in September until mid-June, with two services in July and two in August.

Services: 10am to 11am

Coffee Hour: 11am - Noon

Because winter in VT means cold weather, our donations for Share the Plate for January will go to the Upper Valley Haven. They provide food, temporary shelter, supported housing and children’s programs to those in need.

Please send contributions to Upper Valley Haven at 713 Hartford Avenue, White River Junction, VT 05001.

Thank you.

2nd & 4th Thursdays
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
On Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6130779853

A Zoom group for folks who like to play with color, drawing, reinventing objects, & general creating. There might be laughter, daring & surprises. Have paper, colored pencils or crayons or your favorite medium ready. Interest & questions? Contact; Toni Streeter, Ann Marie &/or Ti Knoepfel. Or email uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com

Church Administrator - June Brink 

Collector - Ellen Allman

Board of Trustees

Bill Brink - President

Bob Allman- Vice President

Dick Andrews - Treasurer

Becky Tucker - Clerk

At large: Tina Feindel, Toni Streeter, Pat Callahan

Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse
21 Fairground Rd
Springfield, VT 05156

802-885-3327

Mailing address: P.O.Box 944 Springfield, VT 05156

Email: uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com