InTouch

The weekly newsletter from North Universalist Chapel Society in Woodstock, Vermont

Our Mission

Guided by Unitarian Universalist principles, the North Chapel aspires to be a congregation that nurtures the growth and supports the needs of its members, sustains a strong spiritual life within a loving church community, and seeks to have a positive impact on the world around us.

We strive to offer opportunities for our church community to participate in local, regional, and national events, and to share information about causes, action opportunities, organizations, and publications which relate to upholding our Seven Principles.


The Seven Unitaran Universalist Principles

I. The inherent worth and dignity of every person;

II. Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;

III. Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;

IV. A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;

V. The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;

VI. The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all;

VII. Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part.

Worship Theme for the Month

November - Justice in Action

We risk misunderstanding one another when we rely on inherited assumptions and unexamined patterns. If we do not learn each other’s true selves, those patterns can shape our relationships and cause harm. But with care, attention, and openness, we can choose a more honest way of seeing and being in relationship together.

Upcoming Sunday's Service

This Sunday, November 15, 2026

Reflection by John McHugh

“What I Learned From The Blues”

A brief account of looking to music for personal solace and finding there's nothing personal about it.


John McHugh, Mechanic, Machinist, Carpenter, Builder, Cabinet maker, Design Engineer, Inventor, Sculptor, Painter, Writer, in other words; your typical Vermonter.

Service Coordinator - Mollie McHugh

Previous Sunday's Service

Last Sunday, November 8, 2026

Reflection by Ford Von Reyn

“Love from Afar: Finland”

Ford von Reyn will reflect on life in the country voted the happiest in the world for 9 consecutive years. He will begin with a short introduction to the Finnish language, discuss the Nordic social contract, and musical culture in Finland. He will illustrate aspects of Finnish life with brief readings from his debut novel. He will not discuss the Lutheran Church.


Ford is Emeritus Professor of Medicine (Infectious Disease and International Health) at the Geisel School of Medicine. He practiced primary care for a decade before starting the Section of Infectious Disease and International Health at D-H. His research on HIV and TB involved collaborations in Tanzania and Finland. His debut novel Love from Afar: Finland was published in September and was just released in a Finnish translation at the Helsinki Book Fair. He lived in Finland during a sabbatical and has been attempting to learn Finnish for way too long. Ford and his wife Sunny were married in the North Chapel and were members of the choir for ten years. They live in Thetford with their dog, Phebe, three Nigerian dwarf goats, and a Finnish sauna. 

Service Coordinator - Richard Waddell

Our Church Calendar

Please check the calendar on the link above before scheduling a meeting or event at North Chapel. For more information and to reserve space, email Administrative Assistant Joanne Boyle at the office or call or text 802-369-9838.

Notices, Events and Activities

"Today I give because I have found something worth sustaining."

~ Jayne Hufferdine

Reply To Our 2027 Annual North Chapel Pledge Drive

A letter from Jayne, a sheet of FAQ's and a pledge form is your email inbox to make your pledging easy. This year we emailed the Pledge Drive letters, rather than mailing them but if you would like a printed copy, they're available in the back of the sanctuary or contact Administrative Assistant Joanne Boyle with your mailing address and a packet will be mailed to you.

If you have questions about pledging, please contact Treasurer, David Cook.

Please put the form in an envelope in the collection bowl or mail it to the church.

North Chapel, 7 Church Street, Woodstock, VT

And, note "pledge" in the subject line of your checks.


Your pledges are the backbone of our yearly budget.

They provide us with a dependable income stream with which to pay our wonderful employees, maintain our historic building and support the spiritual lives of our congregation.

Link to the Letter from Jayne Hufferdine

Link to the FAQ Sheet

Link to the Stewardship Pledge Form for 2027

We are very grateful for your support!

Red Flannel Hash Dinner

THANK YOU

"Thank you to everyone who helped with the Red Flannel Hash Dash. Volunteering is alive and well at North Chapel. 35 people helped make this event a financial success and an important community builder. See you next year?

There is red flannel hash in my freezer for sale-$12 for a 2 pound container. Please contact me for another opportunity to enjoy this delicious hash." ~ Ann Wynia

And, thank you to Ann Wynia for all that she did to organize and prepare the food!

Celebration of Life for Grace Amato

This Saturday, November 14th, at 2pm in the Sanctuary

A celebration of Grace's life will be held on Saturday.

Read more about Grace and consider adding your thoughts to our website's Memorials and Tributes page.

Final 2027 Concert in North Chapel’s Chamber Music Concert Series

This Sunday, November 15th at 2pm in the Sanctuary

Cellist Marie-Élaine Gagnon and pianist Alessandra Feris will be performing classical music pieces by Latin American composers, including Heitor Villa-Lobos and Astor Piazzolla. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.

We Sold Lots of Wreaths!

Please Volunteer Now for Distribution!

The wreaths will be delivered next Friday, November 20th at around 10am. Deliveries will be made the afternoon of the

Saturday the 20th and on Sunday, the 21st.

People can pick up their wreaths at North Chapel between 12 noon and 3pm on both Saturday and Sunday on the back lawn.

Here are the days and times we need volunteers:

  • Friday 11/20 around 10am - 4 or 5 strong backs to unload the truck 
  • Friday afternoon - Help delivering the wreaths
  • Saturday and Sunday between 12 noon and 3pm - This is when people can come to pick up their wreaths. You can sign up for 1, 2 or 3 hours.

Many thanks to all of you for purchasing wreaths, volunteering for distribution

and making this a successful fundraiser. Please contact Mary Blanton to sign-up.

Chris Bartlett's Newest Book!

Dear friends,

First, thanks. 

Three years ago, many of you bought my first novel, A Bloody Good Cox. And some even left reviews on Amazon that carried it beyond friends and family to general readers. So it has now sold more than 1,000 copies: hardly a bestseller, but way more than most self-published novels. Better still, it brought notes from friends I hadn’t heard from in years giving me the encouragement I needed to keep me writing.


After a detour into a fun memoir, Incidents and Accidents, 18 months ago, I decided I’d go back to school before launching into my next novel. That led me to two six-month online courses with the Australian Writers’ Centre. Both were brutal, but by the end I had a manuscript for my new novel, Bushwhacked.


It’s 1994. Finn Sullivan, the twenty-something jock hero in A Bloody Good Cox, is now in his forties, with a failing business and a strained marriage. His 15-year-old son, Bear, prefers chess to sport and can barely talk to his father. So when a round-Australia car trial offers a $150,000 prize, Finn sees a chance to save his business and his family. He talks Bear into navigating, and recruits his old rowing mate Charlie - a guy with troubles of his own - as co-driver.


The trial runs for two weeks through some of the most rugged country on earth: red-dirt tracks and empty desert where the next fuel stop can be hundreds of miles ahead, and help even further away.


Readers of Jane Harper’s mysteries know the outback is a dangerous place to have an enemy - for Finn and crew, it's someone who doesn’t want them to finish. So Finn has to decide whom he can trust, starting with the son he has spent years underestimating.


If you like a good mystery, I hope it will keep you turning the pages. And you don’t need to have read A Bloody Good Cox first. Bushwhacked stands on its own.


This is where you'll find it listed: https://a.co/d/06nK2fIA


If you read Bushwhacked , I’d love to hear what you think. And I'd really appreciate it if you left a review on Amazon. That's what helps books reach a wider readership.


Thanks again for all your encouragement and support.

With warmest wishes from California, Chris


Christopher A. Bartlett

| 917 W. Bonita Ave. | Claremont CA 91711 | C: 802 299-9378 | cbartlett@hbs.edu

Join the BarnArts Chorale and sing at Winter Carols!

Weekly Rehearsals Start Monday, November 16th

Winter Carols is BarnArts original event and the highlight of our Winter programming. Michael Zsoldos will be our Music Director again for this 

year's program which will focus on a Winter Solstice theme creating a night of music and wonder. Don't miss this festive opportunity to join with neighbors and friends and celebrate the season as a community.

Rehearsal Dates: 

Monday nights Nov. 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7, 14 plus dress rehearsal Thurs, Dec. 17

Adult Chorale: 6-8pm - Youth Chorale: 5:15-6pm

A note on youth chorale participation: all levels and ages of kids who love to sing are welcome. A plan will be put together based on skills, and the youth group may be broken into a group who sings parts and an all-inclusive larger group who sings familiar carols. Not all kids may be called each week, but all should come the first week.

We are excited to sing with you!

Location: Barnard's First Universalist Church, 6211 Rt 12, Barnard, VT

Director: Michael Zsoldos

Performance: Friday, Dec 18 at 7pm at Barnard's First Universalist Church 

(Snow Date: Saturday the 19th!)

Join the Upper Valley Singing Resistance - Woodstock Area Pod

Thursday, November 19th from 6 -7:30, in the Social Hall 

Upper Valley Singing Resistance, with its smaller group pods, is organizing for singers to rehearse and sing at protests in the area. 

The group usually meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:30 at Bethany Mennonite Church, (169 VT-100A, Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035) and the

 3rd Thursday of the month at 6:30 at North Chapel. All are welcome to join! 

Book Club for October 

Meeting Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 on Zoom

On Thursday, November 19th, we'll discuss what comes to mind about the autobiographical novel The House at Sugar Beach by reporter and NYTimes diplomatic correspondent, Helene Cooper, who grew up in Liberia. She helps us to understand Liberian history, leading to a better understanding of how a Liberian, an African, thinks.

This may be our best discussion yet.

Contact Sherry Belisle at sherry.belisle@gmail.com or

802-457-1919 for the Zoom link and more information.

Join Us for a Pre-Thanksgiving

POTLUCK TURKEY DINNER!!!

Friday, November 20th at 5pm in the Social Hall

This is an early dinner because many of us will be heading to the Town Hall to see "The Drop-Offs" for their annual Pentangle concert at 7pm.

See here for concert tickets and more information:

https://pentangle.org/events/the-dropoffs

We're inviting all of you, especially those that may be alone on Turkey Day. Thanksgiving is the following Thursday.

And, we have invited the Drop-Offs with their families as well as the families from the Woodstock After School Program that's held here at North Chapel on school days.

Want to get involved?

Contact Joanne Boyle regarding your contribution so that there's plenty of food, a good variety of side dishes and desserts.

Hope You can make it. This will be lots of fun!

A Letter In Memory of Dr. Lynn Peterson

There was a lovely service for Lynn held at North Chapel last Sunday, November 8th. During the service, Bob Williamson read Dr. Selwyn Rogers, Jr.'s reflection on Dr. Lynn Peterson.

That letter as well as a link to the obituary can be seeen here: Memorials and Tributes

Consider adding your thoughts to our website's page.

Send them to Administrative Assistant Joanne Boyle.

Special Notice

Pru Schuler is now living in Norwich with her son, Carl.

He wrote that he appreciates all the love and support our congregation gives his Mom. And that she loves to have coffee and talk, go for a walk or ride in the car.

They plan to alternate between Woodstock and Norwich UU Churches.  

Pru may be contacted at: Carl's Cell: 802-649-3250    ctracy11@gmail.com

Carl Tracy, Atten: Pru Schuler, 44 Glenn Ridge Road, Norwich, VT 05055

From Jared Rock

Our Member in Madrid, Spain

"It’s time to get to work and return to our sweet spot:

Movement-Making, organizing, and activism.

Here is a draft of a paper (linked below)for discussion, debate, dialogue, additions, adjustments, edits, corrections, revisions, and improvements.

Let’s gather wherever we are and however we can to break bread, support one another, and chop it up. 

Reactions welcome."

From Jared Rock

The Day After - North Star from Jared Rock

If you are interested in getting together with others to discuss this paper, please contact Anne Macksoud or Joanne Boyle.

Save the Date

Wreath Making for the Sanctuary Windows

Saturday, November 28th in the Social Hall


Join Donna Durgin and others for a work party, creating the wreaths that will hang in the large windows of our sanctuary.

Stay tuned for the time and other details!

The Woodstock Community Food Shelf Collecting Non-Perishable Food Items for Their Annual Thanksgiving Baskets Through Saturday, Nov. 14th

Donations of shelf stable food items for the WCFS Thanksgiving Baskets are now being accepted at the Woodstock Community Food Shelf located at 21704 Maxham Meadow Way, Unit 1E, the Mill Building, Woodstock VT.


A typical Thanksgiving basket for a family of 4, for example, would include the following.

NONPERISHABLE items: 

  •     bagged or boxed stuffing mix; canned gravy; canned cranberry sauce; canned pie fillings- pumpkin, squash, apple.
  •     piecrust, quick bread and dessert mixes.
  •    Extras might include nuts, pickles, and olives, coffee and tea. 
  •    Also baking supplies: flour, sugar in 2-5 lb bags or boxes; spices- cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, all spice; confectioners sugar, small cans or sticks of Crisco shortening;raisins, choc chips, unsweetened chocolate (baker's chocolate), nuts.   
  • Or any other baking ingredients guests might use to complete their dinner.

 WCFS is accepting donations of these items through Saturday, Nov 14.

Call 802 457-1185 with any questions.

Please note: the Food Shelf purchases all frozen turkeys the day of distribution, as we have limited freezer space, so asks that turkeys NOT be donated. Thank you for understanding. However, those wanting to supply a turkey might consider a cash donation. Just $25 will buy a frozen turkey, while the average cost of a complete basket is around $45. Of course, as always, any donation is very welcome, and may be made at any time.

Food items may be dropped off at the WCFS on Mondays from 3:45-6:15pm Wednesdays from 12:45-3:15 pm and Saturdays from 9:45- 12:15 pm.

If there is a line outside the door of guests waiting to shop, just explain you have a delivery, and knock on the door. A volunteer will let you in.

If these times are not convenient for you, please phone the Food Shelf directly at 457-1185 to speak with a volunteer, or phone Sheila Murray at 457-1701.

Donations

Checks should be made payable to the Woodstock Community Food Shelf with 'Thanksgiving' noted in the memo field and mailed to: Woodstock Community Food Shelf, PO Box 570, Woodstock, VT. 05091; or dropped off at the Food Shelf.

 If it is more convenient, donations may also be made by PayPal through our website: www.woodstockfoodshelf.org

The WCFS is open Mon 4-6, Wed 1-3, and Sat 10-12. We are located on Maxham Meadow Way, just off route 4 east coming into Woodstock. Phone 457-1185. We look forward to seeing you. 

Submitted by Diana Brown - volunteer

Mindfulness Meditation 

Fridays, 10:00-11:00 am in the Meditation Chapel

"Sangha is a Sanskrit word that means gathering or assembly. In practice, a sangha is a group of meditators who convene to meditate in the company of like-hearted people.

North Chapel hosts our sangha Friday mornings from 9:45-11 in the sweet sanctuary in the lower level of the chapel. Anyone can join this warm-hearted group; no prior experience with meditation is necessary. There is no cost; donations go to the Chapel.

You may park behind the building and enter through the side door at the back."

Judy McClain 802-369-4719

Peer Leader, Valley Insight Meditation Society, Woodstock

A Circle of Men

 1st and 3rd Thursday Evenings in the Parlor

"We are a group of committed men stepping into our vulnerability, our joy, our sadness, our wonder. If you want to explore more deeply into the man you are and to find the man you want to be, reach out to us, you are welcome! 

The only thing you have to risk is that you might be changed."

We meet on the 1st and 3rd Thursday evenings in the parlor and we ask that you contact myself Ben Kelley-Outten, bkelleyovt@gmail.com 802-356-9506 or Aaron Darcy, mkpdarcy@gmail.com 478-338-4878 before you come.  

Oneness Meditation

Thursdays, 6:00 - 7:15 pm in the Meditation Chapel

"Please join us as we gather to celebrate Spiritual community. 

Whether you are new to the spiritual path or a seasoned meditator, we welcome you to our weekly gatherings. We will be offering you teachings, practices and all the compassionate support and connection you need to create peace in your life from a beautiful state of being.

No fee. Meditation mats and chairs provided. Bring water if you would like to."

For information contact Mary Blanton marywbvt@gmail.com or Sarah Hall

venutau@gmail.com

Saludos desde Ecuador!  

Greetings from Ecuador!

Linda Galvao is working with Children International, a highly rated global child sponsorship organization.

She has invited the congregation to participate in supporting

Iker Vera Cruz, a 5 year old in Ecuador.

If you would like to learn more or help, contact Linda at lindagalvao@hotmail.com.

Coffee Hour After the Services

Please join us after the Sunday Services for coffee hour in the social hall downstairs.

In November the choir will host.

Monthly Special Articles

Letter from the Board

by Megan Lancaster


October 20, 2026 – Meeting started at 5:30 p.m. 


Present: Barbara Abraham, Kathy Astemborski, David Cook, Dana Hale, Megan Lancaster, Amy McElroy, Michael Zsoldos


It was great to be together for a second time in a month, having had our board retreat at Leon’s on October 3rd.


Much of our meeting time was given over to Dave to share what’s happening regarding NUCS finances.  He met with Jack Nelson to review the finances and presented us with a “Statement of Activity Comparison” showing YTD and 2025 revenue and expenses. Dave predicts that we will just about break even for this year. He also shared that we received a $1000 gift to the endowment fund, which is much appreciated. We discussed the funding needed for work on the parsonage and how we’ll make that happen. We have money in the restricted funds accounts that we could potentially use for this. Once we know what the expenses will be, we can make a plan. 


There was also quite a bit of discussion regarding the parsonage, both regarding the work needed on it and also how Jordan is settling in, there, and settling into, his role as sexton.  Michael and Kathy plan to meet with Laird and Jordon to work out details of a lease agreement.  Additionally, it was agreed that we would set up an account at Ace in town for supplies that Jordan might need.  It’s exciting to think about the progress that will be made with the parsonage, and to welcome Jordan to our church community.


It’s that time of year - pledge time, which was discussed.  Various board members volunteered to speak in church about the pledge, encouraging participation as congregants are able.  Special thanks to Jayne Hufferdine who wrote a moving pledge letter for use to kick off the drive.


Dana reported on the Board Retreat - a wonderful meeting at Leon’s with good discussions and a delicious lasagna lunch provided by Leon. As a follow-up, we want to better understand the church committees. We will invite committees to attend board meetings over the next couple months, to hear what they’re doing and what needs they might have.  We look forward to learning from them and helping them in their work.


Meeting adjourned at 7:30

Spirit Page

Click here for the Minister's Report for October 2026

The Spirit Pages articles are the monthly report the Minister shares with the Board.

Monthly Board reports are all online, here: https://www.northchapelvt.org/leadership/bylaws-reports

Monthly Articles

Previous special monthly articles are accessible from the link above and the links below.

This Schedule is flexible...

1st Thursday: Worship Theme for the Month (see the top of this page)

2nd Thursday: Letter from the Board

3rd Thursday: Spirit Pages

4th Thursday: Arts Corner & Photos Page

Articles and contributions will be due by noon on WEDNESDAYS on the week of publication. Some weeks they are left out. Some months they are out of order.

Our Church Calendar

Please check the calendar on the link above before scheduling a meeting or event at North Chapel. For more information and to reserve space, email Administrative Assistant Joanne Boyle at the office or call or text 802-369-9838.

Contribute

All of Your Contributions Are Important

We hope you will join us in supporting the North Chapel with your offerings of time, talent and treasure, as we work together to continue to grow as a strong and vibrant faith community. It is a joy to work together so consider joining a committee, a task force, or a fundraising event.

The commitment of our members is critical to every aspect of the life of our

North Chapel community. 

Read here about all the ways your generosity is needed and where your skills, efforts, time, and contributions will be appreciated.

To make a financial contribution click here: https://www.northchapelvt.org/giving-page

Thank you!

News From The Office

Leon's Open Office Hours

Tuesdays from 3 to 5 pm and Wednesdays from 12 to 2 pm.

Please text or call or text him at 802-369-5104 to be sure his schedule has not changed.


Joanne's Church Office Hours

Administrative Assistant Joanne Boyle is usually in the church office on

Monday and Friday from 1-3 and on Wednesday and Thursday from 11-4++.

She also works from home.

Please call or text her at 802-369-9838 before stopping by.

New to North Chapel?

What does it mean to "Sign the Book"?

Become a Member of the North Universalist Chapel Society

Are you curious about all things Unitarian Universalist? Thinking of joining our membership? Contact Sherry Belisle or Ann Wynia to answer your questions about moving forward on that path.

Please Join Our NC Listserv and Our Church directory!!

The North Chapel Listserv

Our listserv is a place for all of us to post any notices like want ads or classifieds.

The listserv will be in inboxes the morning after a notice is posted.

To receive the North Chapel Listserv or to place an ad, send an email to the office.

The North Chapel Directory is Updated Monthly

If you would like a PDF of the newest directory sent to you

or would like a copy printed for you contact the office.

To add your information to the directory, please send your name, spouse or partner's name, mailing address, email address(es). land line and cell phone numbers and your kids names. Thank you.

Do You Want a Name Tag?

At the Sunday services, you may have noticed many of us have hand made name tags that we wear on a string around our necks. They are stored on a board in the entry to the sanctuary. Want one? If you’re new, we would love to learn your name.

If you have been a member or friend of North Chapel for a while, you may have lost yours. Here's an opportunity to replace it.

Just email Ann Wynia or look for her on Sundays. She usually sits in the back row near the guest book table. She will be happy to take your name and create a name tag for you.

North Chapel Emergency Procedures 2026

There is always a chance an emergency will arise at the North Chapel that requires such a rapid response that normal board or committee or individual personnel procedures are hard or impossible to follow. 

Emergency situations like this require more clarity in how to respond. 

The following procedure will be implemented for extended power outages or other emergency situations. 


First: The board chair or co-chairs, in consultation with the minister and others directly connected to the nature of the emergency, will make the needed decisions. 


Second: If these individuals are not reachable, Board Members Dana Hall, Michael Zsoldos and Amy McElroy, Woodstock village residents, would be consulted. 


Third: A sheet with email addresses, cell and landline phone numbers of the North Chapel Leadership, employees, committee chairs and members has been posted on the bulletin board in and in the old office. It has been distributed to the minister, board members and employees. 


Fourth: The congregation will be made aware of the situation by email and on the church website and listserv. We encourage everyone to sign up for our Constant Contact emails here: https://bit.ly/4625KkM


Please be sure we have your cell phone numbers for texting if power is out or the internet is down.

Click here to download the North Chapel Leadership Contact Information.

Rental Spaces Available At North Chapel

Please share this information with friends and business associates who may be interested in holding meetings and events at North Chapel.

Sanctuary - Social Hall - Kitchen - Parlor - Library - Meditation Chapel

The Back Lawn "Riverside Garden" and the Pizza Oven

We welcome you to inquire about holding conferences, meetings, classes or events in any of the spaces at North Chapel.

Look on our website here or contact the office for a rate sheet and more information.

In a town known for historic and beautiful buildings, the North Chapel Unitarian Universalist Church stands out. We are proud to have preserved and enhanced our facility to offer a spiritual gathering place, community resource, and historic treasure for Woodstock area residents and visitors. Our beautiful indoor and outdoor spaces were renovated in 2009-2010 and are ADA compliant/accessible.

See More Photos, Floor Plans, and a Drone Video Here:

North Chapel Images 2024

Thanks to Laird Bradly and his

connections for providing these images that assist in the rental of our spaces. 

Click on the link below to take a tour of the interior of our beautiful church.

North Chapel now has a new Matterport 3D Virtual Tour of the North Chapel!

Our Church in 3D

Walk through the light-filled Sanctuary then continue through the door on the back left. Turn left and down a few steps to see the first floor Parlor and Library. Head down the large staircase on the right to view the ground floor Social Hall and Kitchen. Step outside and to the left through the side entrance to see our Meditation Chapel.

Other News from North Chapel

Guitar, Piano or Bass Lessons with Ben Kogan

If you've been teaching yourself from the internet and want to be held accountable, if you're a parent of a child that has expressed some interest in playing an instrument, or if you feel stuck and want to learn how to improve contact Ben Kogan 305-495-9962.

I teach many students from the Woodstock and Upper Valley area in the parlor at North Chapel.

Piano, Bass (Upright and Electric) and Guitar

I teach all levels and most styles.

 - Ages 8 to 88

- Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Blues, Pop and Boogie Woogie(piano only)

- By ear or written music 

- Convenient Woodstock Vermont Village Location (at North Chapel)

- Custom lessons. I like to teach songs you want to learn and sneak in the theory and technique. I call this tricking people into learning. Depending on the level, I'll suggest some songs then once a certain amount is achieved we can move on to songs you pick.

 - I run a weekly bluegrass etc... Jam Session every other Monday night at the Ottauquechee Yacht Club in Woodstock from 6:30-9 if you want to come by and join the jam or just say hi.


Feel free to call or email if you'd like to sign up! I only have a few spots left.

Ben Kogan

bkogan2@gmail.com

305-495-9962

Community News and Links

Woodstock Community Food Shelf

The Woodstock Community Food Shelf witnesses firsthand the ongoing rise in the need of Vermonters for help, and reaches out to those in need.


According to Hunger Free Vermont, the state is the ninth hungriest in the United States. Approximately 14% of the population receives some assistance to supply their food needs.


Please consider supporting our neighbors by donating:

North Chapel collects non-perishable foods and other items in the collection bin in the narthex - the main entrance to the sanctuary.

Financial donations can be made here: http://woodstockfoodshelf.org/donate/

Check the Food List on the right side of that webpage for the items that they need.


For those struggling:

WCFS welcomes folks from our community, our state, the Upper Valley - in fact from anywhere. No barriers: no questions other than registration by name so that guests may shop once a week. Regardless of income, age, whereabouts, employment, race, age, other assistance, gender identity, belief systems, WCFS is open three times a week, to provide nutritious food to individuals and families who need our help. We protect everyone’s privacy, all records are confidential.


Open 4-6 on Mondays, 1-3 on Wednesdays, and Saturdays 10-noon.

217 Maxham Meadow Way, Woodstock, VT 05091

Call 802-457-1185 for more information.

http://woodstockfoodshelf.org/

Transportation Service

Rideshare service available for the Woodstock/Quechee area and surrounding towns.

You can call or text to arrange a ride, and at that time Jane will quote the fare.

Available 7 days a week. She travels often to: Dartmouth Coach, Lebanon Airport, Manchester Airport, Rutland Amtrak, Burlington Airport, Bradley International and Boston Logan. Please note her vehicle is nothing fancy, just a practical multi-use vehicle.(Tacoma Double-Cab). Cash or Venmo preferred. Looking forward to sharing a ride with you!

Jane Warren - Rideshare Service - 603-486-8778

Links to Local Resources

Aging Resource Center at DHMC - Artistree Community Arts Center

The HUB - Norman Williams Public Library - Ottauquechee Health Foundation

Pentangle Council on the Arts - Sustainable Woodstock

The Thompson Senior Center

VT 211 & NH 211 - VT Alert

 Woodstock Elementary School

Woodstock Union High School and Middle School

Suggestions for addition to this section are welcome.

Contact Us

North Universalist Chapel Society 7 Church Street, Woodstock VT 05091 

Directions/Map

Minister: Rev. Dr. Leon Dunkley - text or call 802-369-5104

Administrative Assistant: Joanne Boyle 802-369-9838 northchapelcommunications@gmail.com

Director of Spiritual Education: Tatum Barnes 646-675-9232 tatumali1030@gmail.com

Director of Music: Michael Zsoldos michael.zsoldos@gmail.com

Organist: John Atwood johnatwoodvt@gmail.com

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