Rutland Unitarian Universalist Church

Online ZOOM Sunday Services at 10:30 A.M.

No In Person Services at the Church until further notice - ZOOM services Sundays as listed below at 10:30. - To hear our most recent recorded sermons click on "Hear Our Most Recent Sermons" in the column to the left. To read our most recent newsletter click on "Read Our Most Recent Newsletter" in the column to the left.

Because of the coronavirus quarantine, there will be no gathering for services at our church, until further notice. Here are our plans for this month’s online services, via Zoom. Some programs, particularly Rev. Threet’s, may vary to address the changing needs of the moment. We all miss being together, but while we are not, we can still keep in touch and help each other in fellowship.

Here is a link to a helpful video on how to use Zoom. (Just click on it, and the video will play!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E

If you need help during the week to get Zoom working for you, please call the church at 802-775-0850. You will be called back by someone who can guide you through it. Zoom is generally easy to use and it works on computers, tablets and smart phones.

To receive the required email invitation to join the Sunday Service please call Nancy Weis at (802) 273-3571.

Services:

February 28th: Matthew Pargater-Villareal
“The Risk of Being Myself”
As we commit ourselves to “Side With Love”, join Matthew Pargater-Villarreal for a reflection on what it means for those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community to make the decision to come out and be ourselves -often in the midst of insurmountable odds- and how we can love, support, and celebrate all of those in the LGBTQIA+ community who are important members of our church family.

March 7 - Rev. Barbara (pledge Sunday)
On March 8th 2020, we met in person for what we could not possibly foresee would be the last time we’d meet in person in 2020. It was Pledge Sunday, and we broke into small groups to reflect on what we gain from our connections to each other and to UUCR: I believe the notes that each group made still hang in the back of our Sanctuary. This Sunday, we’ll consider the connection between each of us and our church again, as we start the 2021 pledge campaign.

March 14 - Spiritual But Not Religious?, Calvin Dame
Many people now describe their religious attitude as spiritual but not religious. I find that, after a life spent connected to churches and congregations, religious but not spiritual probably fits me better.

March 21 - In Just Spring, Rev. Barbara Threet
As we sit at the balance point between winter and spring (or very near to it), we’ll examine some of the other balance points in our lives.

March 28 - April Fool & More, Herb Ogden
What happens when practical jokes and religion mix? How easily can we be fooled about not only trivia but also about important things? Is there a hunger for hoaxes?

April 4 - Preparing for Change - Again, Rev. Barbara Threet
(U. U. Glens Falls joins Rutland via Zoom)
The truth is that all of life involves change, whether we’re prepared for it or not. But we anticipate an easing of Covid and embrace the possibility of more “normal” church for next year (fingers crossed!), so it’s a good time to examine what we’ve all learned about change. How can these last many months inform us going forward?

December 8 - Rev. Barbara Threet - Let there be Joy

Child Care and Sunday School

We believe Religious Education provides the opportunity for children of all ages to develop spiritual and moral identities.

Your Liberal Religious Home in Downtown Rutland

Are you looking for a church home:

>Where people affirm the integrity of each person's spiritual journey?

>Where members work towards a fair and just society?

>Where you can join a supportive community for all ages?

If this sounds like a church for you, be our guest this Sunday at 10:30 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland,117 West Street.

Our Mission Statement

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Rutland exists to provide a joyful and mutually supportive community of all ages, while fostering spiritual growth and the search for personal truth for the free and creative expression of thought, feeling and ideas; and to make a difference here in our own fellowship and in the wider community by working for a more tolerant, respectful and compassionate world.

Where We Are Located

We are located at 117 West Street, downtown Rutland. For directions please call 802-775-0850.