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Heeding the Fortune Teller’s Call

Intern Minister Matt Aspin will speak on Feb. 23 on:  “Heeding the Fortune Teller’s Call.”  Scientists have replaced mystics as our modern prophets.  It’s too bad they stopped looking for love in their crystal balls, because herein lies our best hope for both averting and weathering their predicted storms.

The Corruption of Our Democracy

This week our January 8 Sunday service will be presented by the VIUF Social Justice Committee on the subject of “The Corruption of Our Democracy.” How can we as individual citizens and UU’s help to make our democracy a more, fair, inclusive and effective system that lives up to our principles? Where can we start … Continue reading The Corruption of Our Democracy

Holiday Sharing

This Sunday’s Service will be filled with songs and our shared stories.  We’ll have music by Leslie McMichael, carol singing, readings, and the story of “Good King Wenceslas” read by Margaret Mackey.  If you’d like to contribute to our sharing time, please bring a short reading or personal story on the theme of “Presence/Presents”.  Our … Continue reading Holiday Sharing

Presence is a Gift

Join us this Sunday for Intern Minister Matt Aspin’s sermon beautifully entitled, “Presence is a Gift.” During the busy holiday season, it can be easy to lose sight of the many blessings available in this season of hope, and wonder and joy.  Join us to consider the miracles that can only be accessed in moments … Continue reading Presence is a Gift

VIUF Holiday Pageant

Join us this Sunday in celebrating the season with our annual all ages holiday pageant entitled “Star of Wonder.” Our holiday pageant this year is a solstice celebration. A pageant without preparation, it has room for all children, youth and adults to take part in making holiday joy. you never know what might happen, so … Continue reading VIUF Holiday Pageant

Our Thanksgiving Stories

Our service will start out with a cider and cornbread communion.

Once Upon a Time

As Matt says, “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players.”  If Shakespeare was right about this…why do we continue to produce so many tragedies?  Join us for an examination of the transformative power of story in our individual and collective lives.  We are delighted that guest musicians Camille … Continue reading Once Upon a Time