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Hope Fund: Pentecost Resources
On November 13th, 2021, a special meeting of the Vermont Conference of the United Church of Christ enthusiastically approved the creation of a visionary initiative called the Hope Fund. At that meeting the people of the Vermont Conference also approved the creation of a fundraising team to support this effort. Your fundraising team: Paul Sangree, Elise Foster, Kevin Goldenbogen, Elissa Johnk, Leigh McCaffrey, Andy Nagy-Benson (chair) On Pentecost Sunday, June 5th, 2022 (or another Sunday of your choice), we invite your church to hold a...
read moreLitany for Regathering
After almost 17 months of worshipping outside of our church sanctuary due to COVID-19, we regathered inside once again on 7/4. Towards the beginning of our service, we’ll pray together with the litany below. It is easily adapted to use in your setting. Re-Gathering Litany & Lord’s Prayer One: Since last we gathered in this sanctuary as a congregation, so much has happened. Many: 2 Easters and one Christmas have come and gone. Jobs have changed. Neighbors have moved. 2 classes have graduated. Babies have been born. Some of...
read moreAsh Wednesday 2021
In the COVID-19 era, the very tactile and personal liturgy for Ash Wednesday poses unique challenges for video worship. Below is a liturgy we developed for 2021 that has been translated for the screen into the following format: 20 minute service will be recorded in advance, rendered into a worship video, and viewed by “share screen” option that is streamed simultaneously through Zoom and YouTube Live. During the Imposition of Ashes, we will pause the video and go live. This will allow us to see one another as we wipe ashes on...
read moreService of Lament and Healing
This Service of Lament and Healing is available for pastors and other churches who would like to take time to grieve and remember those who have died of the COVID-19 virus, as well as passing of John Lewis, Elijah McClain and people of color who have been victims of violence at the hands of police and others. Created as a Sunday worship service, the liturgy includes scripture from Psalms and Romans and an excerpt from Joanna Macy’s book “Pass It On: Five Stories That Can Change the World”. Music under the direction of Peter Amidon include,...
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