Join Us for Worship This Sunday!

February 22 at 10 a.m.

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior Minister

Erika Reif, Director of Lifespan Faith Development

Betsy Ferries, Worship Associate

"Bring the Light, Be the Light"

This multigenerational Sunday service will explore how necessary it is to come together to bring the light so that we can build the light and become the light. This is the launch of our stewardship season where we connect with the practice of generosity to sustain our beloved spiritual home.

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 in the Community Room.

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

Mo Singletary, Family Programs Assistant

Families will remain together in the Sanctuary for multigenerational worship. There will be opportunities for movement and playful, creative participation throughout the service. The nursery is open for infants and toddlers.

Looking Back to Sunday

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior MInister

We were disappointed that the livestream decided to break just before the service was starting. We were able to record the service and have posted it on our YouTube channel. You can find it here.

Here are two versions of the song that Mohsen sang in the midst of the conversation on Sunday. This one by Sheila Chandra is a mix of 3 songs that includes "Ocean" and this is only "Ocean" by Mirabei Ceiba.

We were honored to have Hussein Noor Hussein and his family in attendance for this special service. Hussein, originally from Somalia, was recently freed after community rallying for him after he was abducted by ICE at the Burlington airport while he was driving his Freedom Taxi cab.

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

Bring the Light, Be the Light:

2/15 Stewardship Testimonial

On Sunday we heard an inspiring testimonial from Darryl Loiacano. If you missed it, click here, or the video below, and find out why he gives.

Latest Minister's Message

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior MInister

In this Minister's Message, hear Rev. Karen's explanation about our failed livestream on Sunday, as well as some information about our pledge season, not to mention an upcoming exciting (and temporary) change to the sanctuary.

Lost & Found Clean-out

Töve Johnson, Administrative Assistant

FUUSB member and volunteer Valerie Wood-Lewis has generously taken on the mighty task of cleaning out the FUUSB Lost & Found (the items on the coat rack and shelves outside the bathrooms on the first floor).

For our convenience, she has organized the items by type and taken photographs which you can see here. Items left behind include: winter gear, jackets, clothes, water bottles, books, and more.

Be sure to take a peek at the photos and see if you've left any items that you'd like to claim next time you visit the meetinghouse.

All items in the FUUSB Lost & Found (on the coat rack and shelves) will be donated or disposed of on Sunday, February 22nd.

2026 Pledge Campaign Events

Susan Ogden, Stewardship

The FUUSB 2026 Pledge Campaign invites you to Bring the Light, Be the Light. And share food, music and dance in a series of events. Please RSVP using the links below! 

DO YOU LIKE TO DANCE?  Send your favorite dance song to include in the playlist for the March 14th dance at the Miller Center! susanogden1@mac.com

Meet and Greet with the Minister

Ann Guardiola, Membership Team

February 22nd

11:30AM – 12:30PM

Room: Whitney Young Jr. (second floor)

Are you feeling new or newish and want to learn more about First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington?

The Membership Committee is offering a session on Sunday, February 22^nd, after Church services at 11:30. This is an opportunity to meet with our minister Rev Karen G Johnston and some membership committee members. It will be informal and an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

The audience for this is anyone who feels new or newish and wants to learn more about our society. It is also a good place if you have been away from the Society for a while and want to meet the Minister and ask questions as well.

Put it on your calendar and join us for our gathering.

For more information, contact Annguardiola17@gmail.com

Interfaith Book Group on Non-Violence Resistance

Rev. Karen G. Johnston, Senior MInister

Burlington houses of worship are working together to offer an interfaith book group to build community and reflect on ways to respond to the current crisis with moral and faith-full clarity. Starting February 24th, folks from congregations of various faith traditions will gather together to read Mark Kurlansky’s book Nonviolence: The History of A Dangerous Idea on Tuesdays at 5:30PM. Go to https://bit.ly/ReadingTogetherBTV (case sensitive) for more information. To sign up to attend, click HERE.

Spring Graduation Homestay Launch

Homestay Team

The Homestay Team announces our Spring Graduation Homestay is launched. Please share the site far and wide among friends and family! Questions: homestay@uusociety.org

Click here or the button below for access.  

Keep the Love Going --

Join Us at Silver Bay This Fall!

Mo Singletary, Family Programs Assistant

Valentine's Day may be behind us, but the spirit of connection, friendship, and community continues all year long. Carry that spirit forward by looking ahead to the wonderful UU Weekend at Silver Bay,

This eagerly awaited fall tradition will take place October 9-11, 2026 (with an option of extending your stay until October 12th). Register now! The 2026 registration form and the schedule of events from the 2025 weekend are available on the Albany UU website at https://albanyuu.org/blog/uu-silver-bay-weekend/

Children aged 6 and under attend free, and there are substantial discounts for older children and youth. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis when a completed registration form and deposit are received. Completed forms received by June 7, 2026 qualify for an “early bird” discount.