VTCUCC Annual Meeting
What in God’s Name is Going in VT
The theme of the 224th Annual Meeting of the Vermont Conference, United Church of Christ (held 4/26-27 in Fairlee, VT), was: “What in God’s Name is Going in VT.” As part of this event, we recorded delegates responses to that question. Of course, their responses were amazing, faithful, helpful and smart!! Here is an audio sample of some of what we heard. You can also listen on itunes
read moreReading Scripture So They Can Hear
At the 223rd Annual Meeting of the Vermont Conference, United Church of Christ, 16 of us gathered for a workshop about reading Scripture in worship. Here are the notes from this workshop which may be helpful in your congregation. If you have questions about any of the details, please email us at: worshipwell.church@gmail.com INTRODUCTION Acts 2 – “Peter stood with the other eleven apostles. He raised his voice and declared, “Judeans and everyone living in Jerusalem! Know this! Listen carefully to my words! These people aren’t...
read moreVTCUCC 2018: Sharing Sacred Stories
~ Sunday Worship Resources for Congregations drawn from the worship services of the 223rd Annual Meeting of the Vermont Conference, United Church of Christ Theme: “Sharing Sacred Stories” ~ Annual Meeting Worship Team: Mary Kay Schueneman, Tracy Weatherhogg, Jeffrey Tuper-Giles, Ned Davis and Eric Tuper-Giles, musician Hymn Suggestions from The New Century Hymnal: I Love to Tell the Story (NCH 522) Precious Lord, Take My Hand (NCH 472) God, When I Came into This Life (NCH 354) Help Us Accept Each Other (NCH 388) My Life Flows On...
read moreVTCUCC AM 2016
In April 2016, and for the 221st time, the Vermont Conference, United Church of Christ met for its Annual Meeting. The meeting was held from Friday morning, 4/29 through Saturday afternoon, 4/30 at the Lake Morey Resort in Fairlee, VT. Our theme was, “Be The Church” which was borrowed from the national setting of the UCC. Below you will find the orders of worship for three services that took place during plenary sessions. Our musicians for these services were Peter and Mary Alice Amidon and our preacher/keynote was Bishop...
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