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Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse

Springfield, Vermont

Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse

21 Fairground Rd

Springfield, Vermont 05156

Services 10am - 11am

In person and on Zoom

Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6130779853

Meeting ID: 613 077 9853

 
Our annual meeting will be on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., where we will elect officers and approve our budget for next year.
We can not act without a quorum of voting members. Any member of the church who has contributed in the last year, either money, goods or help with our activities, is a voting member.
Please join us in-person at 21 Fairground Rd Springfield, VT OR on Zoom. Use link above
 

May 18 , 2025

Animal Matters, Animals Matter

with Ann Marie Knoepfel and Hallie Whitcomb

 

Animals have personalities, emotions and the ability to solve problems, they are able to make choices and to change direction according to need. Are they sentient beings? Do they have rights? Let’s talk about our fellow travelers.

This is from a book (of the same name) by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff.
The 10 trusts
1. Rejoice that we are part of the animal kingdom.
2. Respect all life.
3. Open our minds, in humility, to animals and learn from them.
4. Teach our children to respect and love nature.
5. Be wise Stewards of life on earth.
6. Value and help preserve the sounds of nature.
7. Refrain from harming life in order to learn about it.
8. Have the courage of our convictions.
9. Praise and help those who work for animals and the natural world.
10. Act, knowing we are not alone and live with Hope.
CODA: After all is said and done, silence is betrayal.

Order of Service

Gathering music
Welcome
Bell & Chalice
Opening words
Hymn #38 Morning has Broken
Affirmation
Offering
Reading
Chant: #402 From You I Receive
Reflection: Animal Matters, Animals Matter
Invitation to share animal stories
Hymn #175 We Celebrate the Web of Life
Closing words
Chalice & Bell
Joys & Concerns
Announcements
Closing music: Joy to the World

 

This is from a book (of the same name) by Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff.

The 10 trusts

1. Rejoice that we are part of the animal kingdom.

2. Respect all life.

3. Open our minds, in humility, to animals and learn from them.

4. Teach our children to respect and love nature.

5. Be wise Stewards of life on earth.

6. Value and help preserve the sounds of nature.

7. Refrain from harming life in order to learn about it.

8. Have the courage of our convictions.

9. Praise and help those who work for animals and the natural world.

10. Act, knowing we are not alone and live with Hope.

CODA: After all is said and done, silence is betrayal.

 

Upcoming Services:

May 25th - Worship Committee "Flower Communion"

June 1st - Jo Bregnard

June 8th - Will Hunter

Starting June 15th we will be on summer break with the following services only:

July 13th

July 27th

Aug 10th

Aug 24th

Back to weekly services starting Sept 14th


Our Affirmation:
Love is the doctrine of this church
The quest for truth is its sacrament
And service is its prayer
To dwell together in peace
To seek knowledge in freedom
To serve the needs of all beings
To the end that all souls shall
Grow into harmony with the Divine
Thus do we covenant with each other
And with the source of our being
 

News and Info

Plant sale, craft and flea market May 17, 2025. 9am - 2pm

 This family friendly event is a great opportunity for Flea Market and Craft sellers. It’s a rain or shine event. Bring your own table or rent one from us. Food will be for sale and enjoy live music throughout the day. Please fill out the form and we’ll confirm within a week. Fee is $20 (10x10 space) & you can rent a table for another $5. Please don’t send any money until you hear from us. We look forward to hearing from you and having you be a part of our community event. 

Vendor Application

Any questions please send email to uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com



The Perkinsville Community Church, 35 Church Street in Perkinsville, Vt., will be hosting live music every first Sunday, from 4 pm - 5:30 pm. This is a free event, but donations will be accepted each month to go towards local charities.

Upcoming schedule:

June 1st Jacob McLaughlin
https://www.jakekeys88music.com

July 6th Matt Meserve
https://www.youtube.com/user/MrMatt2112

Aug. 3rd Ali T
https://www.sheisalit.com

Sept 7th Josh Hall
https://joshhallmusic.com

Oct 5th The Poor Cousins
https://www.thepoorcousins.com

Nov 2nd Matt Munroe
https://www.mattmunroe.com

Please follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PerkinsvilleChurch or send email to churchperkinsville@gmail.com


Members, friends and visitors who have found meaning in our services and programs are invited to make a one-time or recurring donation to the Meetinghouse. 

Please send checks to:

UU Church

PO Box 944

Springfield, VT 05156

Click below to donate online:

185235

Our Services are each Sunday starting the second Sunday in September until mid-June, with two services in July and two in August.

Services: 10am to 11am

Coffee Hour: 11am - Noon


For our May Share the Plate, the Social Action Circle has decided to name Migrant Justice as our recipient, given recent events in Vermont and all over the country. Their mission is to build the voice, capacity, and power of the immigrant farm worker community to organize for economic justice and human rights. They bring together community members to analyze shared problems and envision collective solutions. Through an ongoing investment in leadership development, Migrant Justice members deepen their skills and knowledge to organize for long-term, systemic change

 


2nd & 4th Thursdays
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
On Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6130779853

A Zoom group for folks who like to play with color, drawing, reinventing objects, & general creating. There might be laughter, daring & surprises. Have paper, colored pencils or crayons or your favorite medium ready. Interest & questions? Contact; Toni Streeter, Ann Marie &/or Ti Knoepfel. Or email uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com

Church Administrator - June Brink 

Collector - Ellen Allman

Board of Trustees

Bill Brink - President

Bob Allman- Vice President

Dick Andrews - Treasurer

Becky Tucker - Clerk

At large: Tina Feindel, Toni Streeter, Pat Callahan

Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse
21 Fairground Rd
Springfield, VT 05156

802-885-3327

Mailing address: P.O.Box 944 Springfield, VT 05156

Email: uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com