Join Us for Worship This Sunday!

October 27 at 10 a.m.

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

Mary Beth McNaulty, Worship Associate

"Tear Soup: A Service on Grief"

This multi-generational Sunday service is a playful, thoughtful exploration of how grief is present in our lives and how we all have the chance to make “Tear Soup” as our way to digest and process sorrow. All ages enthusiastically invited to attend, there will be a special “bread communion” as part of the service, with a team of bread bakers sharing their gifts with the congregation.

Join us for worship in person in the Sanctuary, or online. The livestream link and order of service will be shared at bit.ly/FUUSBWorship, or visit our YouTube channel.

Following the service, all are welcome to Coffee Hour. Bring your layers- as we are hoping to have Coffee Hour outside on the lawn as this may very well be one of the last nice days until Spring!

While at the Meeting House, anyone is welcome to wear a mask. In the spirit of caring for each other, please stay home if you have any cold or flu symptoms. Thank you.

Children & Youth This Sunday

Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Children are encouraged to remain with their families in the Sanctuary for this multigenerational service, but childcare is also available in the Nursery if needed.

Looking Back to Sunday

Here is a link to the video recording of last week's service.

Daylight Saving Time Reminder

Remember to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday night, November 2!

Daylight saving time ends on Sunday at 2 a.m.

Click here for the livestream link of the Service of Loss & Remembrance.

Sanctuary Space in These Uncertain Times

Healthy Congregation Team

Come express yourself in heart, body and mind.



These times weighing heavy on your soul? 

Join us Sunday November 3rd, 11:30-1pm in the Community room.



Have soup and break bread, participate in one or all of these thoughtful activities: reflective listening practice, centering yoga, calming guided meditation, expressive art activity, manifestation exercise for a positive future.

Offered by the Healthy Congregation Team. 

Contact Sarah Forbes or Elizabeth Logan with questions.  sarahforbesdesign@comcast.net, eloganvt@gmail.com

Fire Drill Announcement

Devin Fallon, Facilities Manager

We will be having a fire drill November 10th following the service postlude. In order to make this a realistic drill the alarm will sound. If you have a sensitivity to loud noises you can choose to leave before the drill begins. Instructions will be given prior to and during the fire drill. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the drill please contact our Facilities Manager at devin@uusociety.org or 802-862-5630, x23.

Child Dedications- November 10

Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Child Dedications are a joyful covenant between a child’s family and the congregation, recognizing that the raising of a child is a community blessing. Senior Minister, Rev. Karen G. Johnston, and the Director of Lifespan Faith Development, Erika Reif, will be leading such a ceremony for a group of children during the service on November 10th. Dedications can happen soon after birth or adoption; they can happen for an infant, a toddler, a preschooler, or an older child.

If you would like to have your child dedicated at First UU on that morning, or to find out more, contact Erika, erika@uusociety.org.

Click here to register!

Each month FUUSB has an Earth Teacher and a packet of materials to help you connect with and make meaning in your life in relationship with that Earth Teacher. Check it out.