Do you have a favorite tree in your life? Do you seek out the comfort of shade and the sounds of leaves in the breeze when you feel stressed? In these precious short weeks as trees and forests are once again teaching us about awe and beauty, we can also learn what science is teaching about trees' interdependence with one another, and with all of life (including us).
The service will be live-streamed from the Sanctuary at 10 a.m. If you miss the livestream, it's not too late; you can still watch a recording of the service on our YouTube channel. The livestream link will be sharedon the uusociety.org website before the service.
All are welcome to Zoom Coffee Hour, starting at 11 a.m. at this link: bit.ly/3j4RxJ9
Come One, Come All - Come to the Sukkah!
Margo Whitcomb, Faith Development Assistant
This Sunday, September 26
We are fortunate to host this “Sukkah” (a temporary structure in which Jews “dwell” for the week-long celebration, Sukkot), built by Congregation Ruach haMaqom in our Memorial Garden. We will gather at 11 a.m. on Sunday to learn more of this tradition and how it intersects with other faith traditions. Geared towards all who have wondering questions, want to learn more, enjoy our own Sunday spiritual traditions and play! Join Ministerial Intern, Rowan Van Ness, Faith Development’s Margo Whitcomb, and special guest, Cheryl Herrick for this unique opportunity.
Yuuth Group Fall Gatherings
Rev. David Ruffin, Director of Youth & Creative Arts Ministries
Yuuth Group Fall Gatherings -
Thursdays & Sundays!
After a great Kick-Off event, the Yuuth Group will begin gathering regularly on Thursdays, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on the Meeting House grounds. This schedule begins today, September 23. Youth will gather informally, with pizza, till around 6 and then continue with outdoor programming until 7:30. Whether you made the kick-off or not, or whether you've ever attended the Yuuth Group, if you're in 9th-12th grade, you're welcome to come join the fun any time.
Yuuth Group will also be gathering on 1st and 3rd Sundays, starting October 3, usually from 3-5 p.m. Sunday meeting locations and timing may be more variable so stay tuned! Any questions about youth programming can be directed to Rev. Dave Ruffin at [email protected]. Always welcoming new Youth Advisors, too, if you want to join in the fun but aren't officially in the youth demographic anymore!
Stop Line 3 - March & Rally
Jud Lawrie, Climate Justice Team Chair
The Climate Crisis: What Can We Do? Mobilize, Inform and Resist!
PLEASE JOIN US and PASS ALONG THE WORD:
This Friday, September 24, 3:15 p.m. - Meet at City Hall Park, Burlington for the march. Rally at 5 p.m. at Battery Park with People's Kitchen, music, and speakers (including native son, Bill McKibben). (When you can’t socially distance, masks encouraged.)
LINE 3 is a TAR SANDS PIPELINE, the most corrosive and carbon intensive fossil fuel, which Enbridge is constructing through Minnesota, crossing the Mississippi River, many bodies of water and Indigenous land in violation of Native American treaties.
Sponsors: 350VT, Essex Resists, Extinction Rebellion VT, Upper Valley Affinity Group, People's Kitchen, VT Interfaith Power and Light, Institute for Social Ecology; Climate Justice Team/First UU Society of Burlington
Member Parking Stickers
Member parking tags allow you to park in the driveway next to the Meeting House for non-FUUSB business for up to 3 hours. Guidelines can be found here. If you would like to renew your tag or purchase a new one:
Please provide: your name; car make, model, color, and plate number; parking tag number if possible, and whether you need a new tag.
Pay for your tag ($40 per tag). You can pay online using the Make a Gift button on the Donate page of our uusociety.org website, and select Member Parking Tag. Here is the direct link: onrealm.org/FirstUUSociety/Give Or mail a check to FUUSB, 152 Pearl St, Burlington, VT 05401; or drop off a check or cash in the FUUSB mailbox at the east entrance. Note "Oval Parking" on the check memo and envelope. You may also include "Christina Fulton" on the envelope.
If purchasing a new tag, Mary will mail that to you.
Free Legal Clinics
First Congregational Church UCC of Burlington has organized FREE LEGAL CLINICS for Sundays: September 26, October 17, and November 21.
Those seeking legal advice are invited to call (802) 862-5010 between 1 and 3 p.m. Calls will be forwarded to a volunteer who will collect basic information from the caller. A Legal Clinic lawyer will phone the person seeking assistance that afternoon. Click here for more details!
Upcoming Sundays
October 3 at 10 a.m.
Online Worship Service
Rev. Tricia Hart with Geoff Duke
Join us for live-streamed Sunday worship! The link will be shared on our website, uusociety.org.