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Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse

Springfield, Vermont

In case of bad weather, Sunday Services will be on Zoom only.
A notice will be posted here by 9am Sunday morning if we cancel in person Services.
 
If you would like to be added to an email or text cancellation list, please contact June at uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com

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

December 14, 2025

 

Remembering What We Keep Forgetting

with Rev. Dr. Nancy Jay Crumbine

 

Twenty-two hundred years ago a small group of Jewish rebel warriors saved their religion from the annihilation attempted by the huge army of Antiochus IV. 
 
Two hundred years later, only a few miles away, a child was born to a young homeless Jewish couple.
 
Both of these stories, both set in grievous times, have offered hope and redemption to powerless human beings for millennia.
 
As we approach the darkest and longest night, as we travel back into that time and place through the lense of our current grievous times, what can we learn, what should we remember? 

Order of Service:

Gathering Music

Welcome

Bell & Chalice 

Opening Words

Hymn - #223 Rock of Ages 

Affirmation

Offering

Reading

Hymn #241 (different lyrics, same tune) In the Bleak Midwinter Meditation

Reading

Reflection

Hymn #244 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear

Closing Words

Chalice & Bell

Joys & Sorrows

Announcements

Coffee Hour/Souper Sunday

Upcoming Services:
Dec 21st 5pm evening service will be followed by our annual High Tea.  Please bring your favorite finger food, savory or sweet, to share. Worship Committee
Dec 28th Will Hunter
Jan 4th Labyrinth with Ellen Allman
Jan 11th Fire Ceremony with the Worship Committee

News and Info

 

Upcoming Souper Sunday Dec. 14th

Every 2nd Sunday of the month, after Services, we will be having soups, breads and drinks. $5 for members and guests eat for free!

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:

220928

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

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

The World Food Program is our December Share the Plate recipient

www.wfpusa.org

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

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

In case of bad weather, Sunday Services will be on Zoom only.
A notice will be posted here by 9am Sunday morning if we cancel in person Services.
If you would like to be added to an email or text cancellation list, please contact June at uuspringfieldvt@gmail.com