Embraced by the healing love of Jesus Christ and inspired by his teachings, we commit ourselves to prayerful, compassionate and courageous action in the world.
Special
Services
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Throughout the year, during our regular worship time or at additional services, we come together to celebrate important parts of our Christian faith. Some of our special services include:
Advent and Christmas 2024
Lighting the Advent Wreath
Sundays • 12/1, 8, 15 & 22 • 10 am LIVESTREAMED
Each Sunday we’ll light candles of hope, peace, joy and love.
Messiah Sing
Sunday, 12/1 • 4 – 5:15 pm
Four of Vermont’s preeminent vocal soloists along with a professional chamber ensemble — including the Skylark quartet — will lead the audience in bringing the magic of Handel’s timeless masterpiece to life. This family-friendly event is open to all. Childcare and scores will be available. Donations encouraged (suggest: $5 children, $20 for adults; $50 family maximum)
Taizé Service of Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love
Wednesday • 12/11 • 5:30 pm
A simple candlelit service in the sanctuary. We'll sing Taizé chants, hold silence, pray, and listen to Scripture.
Christmas Pageant
Sunday • 12/15 • 10 am LIVESTREAMED
A creative and imaginative enactment of the Christmas story.
Christmas Eve
Tuesday • 12/24
4 pm Outdoor Family Carol Sing for all (rain/snow/shine) in the courtyard around the Christmas Tree with Christmas bells for the children!
5 pm Indoor service of Lessons and Carols with children’s choir and Christmas bells for the children! LIVESTREAMED
7 pm Indoor service of Lessons and Carols
Special offering taken at 4, 5 and 7 pm services will be used to support our partners near and far.
First Sunday After Christmas
Sunday • 12/29 • 10 am LIVESTREAMED
Rev. Hadley Bunting will lead worship.
Also ...
• The Missions ministry continues our tradition of the Giving Tree.
Lent, Holy Week, and Easter
Ash Wednesday Service
To begin the Lenten season, a simple service in the sanctuary, including silence, Scripture readings, music, meditation, healing prayers and the imposition of ashes.
Palm Sunday Service
Entering into Jerusalem, Jesus was hailed as the Messiah, the savior, the king. Palm branches were laid before him and crowds thronged the streets. But Jesus alone knew what really lay before him.
Maundy Thursday Tenebrae Service
"Tenebrae" means "shadows," so the service moves from light to darkness as candles are extinguished. On his last night, Jesus gathered with his disciples for a Passover meal. We join together for a contemplative communion service in the vestry to place our hearts and minds upon Jesus’ last night with his disciples before his death.
Easter Vigil
An open sanctuary for prayer and meditation in recognition of Jesus’ death. All are welcome!
Stations of the Cross
Good Friday
We walk the 14 stations where crosses have been placed at the church.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunrise Service
We meet to celebrate the resurrection of Christ and a new day.
Early Easter Service
9 a.m.
A joyous celebration of Jesus’ resurrection (no Sunday School today).
Late Easter Service
11 a.m.
The same joyous celebration as the 9 a.m. service.
Other
Blessing of the Animals
