Unitarian Universalist Church
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Sunday Services at 10:30 A.M.

DECEMBER

December 13 - Friday, 6pm Note Day & Time!
Solstice Service- Bringing in the Light - All Ages
Margaret Francoeur-Dunne & Bela Francoeur-Schug

It can be hard to weather the darkest time of year. To survive, we need togetherness. Please join us for this special celebration of community, where we will share a potluck dinner, then share stories and songs which help our light shine. Consider sharing the story or song of poem of a time you found a sign of hope.

December 15
Advent Themed Service
Rev. Peter Newport
MUSIC: Marina Smakhtina

December 20
Ornaments
Herb Ogden

A little history of holiday ornaments will be followed by a time for congregants to show ornaments that mean something to them and explain why.  If you can, please bring the ornaments.  If not, perhaps you could bring a photo or give a description.  These ornaments will be left on the tree only if you want to them to be. 

December 24, Tuesday, 5pm
Christmas New and Old
Rev. Barbara Threet

Through a variety of carols  and stories, both recent  and traditional, we’ll celebrate what Christmas Eve means to people with a wide variety of beliefs and traditions.
MUSIC:Marina Smakhtina

December 29
Faith Made Strong: A Centering Worship for Troubled Times
J.P. Cass

J. P. Cass presents UUA service Faith Made Strong: A Centering Worship for Troubled Times.  The service is about finding a time of refuge and centering during troubled times

JANUARY 2025!

January 5
Courage and Patience, Wisdom and Love
Rev. Barbara Threet

What qualities might we need in 2025, as we face some of the things that might be developing? How can we be part of protecting rights and protections that suddenly feel under attack? We’ll need courage and patience, wisdom - and love!  

January 12
Sands of Oppression - All Ages
Margaret Francoeur-Dunne & Bela Francoeur-Schug

How can we plant the seeds of love and justice in the world when we have to fight so hard against the sands of oppression?  Join us for this experiential all-ages conversation. 

Where We Are Located

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

A Liberal Religious Community

Are you looking for a church home where,

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

~ members work towards a fair and just society?

~ 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

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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.

Sunday services are at 10:30 a.m. All are welcome in the church if they follow state pandemic recommendations. Remote attendance is also welcome using this link: zoom.us/j/96613644703?pwd=YmQzUmJSWmNSTmtOVUFMWFZvTU9UZz09 Meeting ID: 966 1364 4703, Passcode: 386757.]