November 28, 2023- Holy Disruption
It is upsetting, enraging, and demoralizing to learn of the shooting of three Palestinian American students in Burlington over the weekend.
It is upsetting, enraging, and demoralizing to learn of the shooting of three Palestinian American students in Burlington over the weekend.
Growing up, Thanksgiving was one of my favorite holidays.
Pastor Jen is on vacation through Friday, 11/24. Rev. Dr. Joel Hubbard (Essex Center UMC) is on call through 11/21, and Rev. Dr. Arnold Thomas (Good Shepherd Lutheran) is on call from 11/22-11/24 in case of pastoral emergencies. Robin Simard (M&E contact of the month) can also help you connect with a minister as needed…
How wonderful to celebrate our 50th anniversary with a festive service this past Sunday.
It has been an exciting few months preparing for this coming Sunday’s anniversary worship service.
There are many things happening in the life of the church as we conclude some fall activities and prepare for our anniversary on Nov. 5.
This month, I’ve been loosely tying our worship services and youth series to Rachel Held Evans’ Inspired, the book a small group of us are also discussing in Saturday morning book group.
As you may have seen in postcards arriving to your mailboxes last week, on Nov. 5, the United Church of Underhill will commemorate 50 years as a united church.
As I wrap up some time away on clergy retreat, I direct you toward another poem from Steve Garnaas-Holmes.
Pastor Jen is on vacation this week. Rev. Dr. Joel Hubbard (Essex Center UMC) is on call for pastoral emergencies. On Sunday, we welcome Rev. Kim Hornung-Marcy to lead worship as we celebrate World Communion Sunday.