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October 9, 2024

Join Us for Worship This Sunday!

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October 13 at 10 a.m.

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior MInister

Ed Baker, Guest Speaker

Geoff Duke, Worship Associate


"Siding with Love, Siding with Life: a Conversation about Overdose Prevention Centers"


What is ours to do? With the rise in American society  ~ and right here in Burlington ~ since we can’t solve it, what is ours to do when it seems that the scourge of addiction is causing such deep and intransigent suffering? The heart of this Sunday service will be a conversation between Rev. Karen and local community advocate, Ed Baker, to help us understand the spiritual and justice issues related to the coming Overdose Prevention Center that will be located somewhere in Burlington. Come with an open mind and open heart to learn more.  Ed has agreed to stay afterwards to answer your questions.


Ed Baker is a retired social worker who spent decades working in the field of addiction and recovery in Vermont. He is grounded in his own experience as a person in recovery from addiction. A resident of Burlington, he cares deeply about people with addiction and the City of Burlington. Ed has spent his retirement years educating the public regarding the stigma placed upon people with addiction and the importance of opening an Overdose Prevention Center in downtown Burlington.




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 outside, weather permitting.


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


Families will begin worship together in the Sanctuary. After the Time for All Ages, children and youth will be sung downstairs for Chalice Choice activities. The Nursery for infants and toddlers will not be open.

Looking Back to Sunday

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


Töve- Out of Office until Monday 10/14

Töve Johnson, Program Assistant


Program Assistant, Töve Johnson will be out of the office for the rest of this week. She will return next Monday on October 14th. She will not be responding to email or voicemails during this time. Thank you for your grace & patience!


  • Scheduling: Erin Barbot, our Events & Scheduling Coordinator, handles all the scheduling for space and zoom meetings, as well as event planning. You can find forms for scheduling on our website here. She can be reached at erin@uusociety.org.


  • Parking passes: Devin Fallon, Facilities Manager, can take any requests or questions you have about purchasing or renewing parking oval passes. He can be reached devin@uusociety.org.



  • Non-emergent inquires can be sent to her email and she will get back to you next week.

Click here to register for this month's Earth Teacher Session on Oct. 10th.

Chalice & Theme Circle Announcements

Circle Coordinators


Could a Theme Circle Change Your Life?


Are you interested in building community and spiritual exploration?


FUUSB has 2 options available for Oct.- Jan.


Our Theme in October is Deep Listening.You will receive the Soul Matters Deep Listening Packet from the group as well as FUUSB.


  • Option 1: Tuesdays 2-4pm in person at FUUSB

Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17, Jan 21


  • Option 2: Wednesdays 6-8pm in person at FUUSB

Oct 23, Nov 20, Dec 18, Jan 22


Please email: ThemeCircles@uusociety.org

Are you interested in Paganism?


FUUSB now has a Pagan Circle that meets in person on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6-7:30 at FUUSB.


If you are interested in attending

the next in person Circle is on October 15 at FUUSB. 


Please email ChaliceCircles@uusociety.org if you have some interest.

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.

Upcoming Worship Services

In-Person & Live-Streamed Services







Oct. 20 at 10 am

"Voting as a Spiritual Act"

Mary Beth McNaulty, Speaker

Geoff Duke, Worship Associate




Oct. 27 at 10 am

"Tear Soup: A Service on Grief"

Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

Mary Beth McNaulty, Worship Associate








More details at uusociety.org

Building Hours:

Mon. 11am-1pm

Tues. 11am-3pm

Wed. 11am-1pm


*If you need to meet with a particular staff member- please reach out to them to set up a time.*

Sabattical Questions?



You can contact the Sabbatical 

Team by emailing sabbaticalteam@uusociety.org.

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Weekly Events
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Community Room

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Sundays - 11:10 am

Coffee Hour

Outside, weather permitting.



Tuesdays - 5:15 pm

UU Meditation Group

Susan B. Anthony Room

Questions? Email meditation@uusociety.org



Wednesdays - 7:15 pm

FUUSB Choir Rehearsal

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First UU Society of Burlington
152 Pearl Street
Burlington, VT 05401
(802) 862-5630