United Church of Strafford, Vermont
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Pastoral Letter: Support the Children, Join the Global Climate Strike
Dear Friends, I am writing to urge you to join your neighbors who will be gathering outside Barrett Hall on Friday, September 20th from 7:30 to 9:30 AM to participate in the Global Climate Strike. You can read more about…
Read MoreHurricane Relief for the Bahamas
Dear Church Family, It has truly been heartbreaking to see the photos and to hear the reports of the devastation in the Bahamas in the wake of Hurricane Dorian (see the PBS News Hour report below). On this Sunday, September…
Read MoreUpcoming Service Notes for September 15, 2019 Annual Meeting Sunday
We will have a richly meaningful worship service this Sunday. It will include beautiful music and a comforting, reassuring message for hard times. We will reflect on the role that our congregation can play in our community and world as…
Read MoreGreta Thunberg, Trevor Noah and the Global Climate Strike
If you haven’t met Greta yet, here is a wonderful introduction with Trevor Noah. http://www.cc.com/video-clips/ed6ma7/the-daily-show-with-trevor-noah-greta-thunberg—inspiring-others-to-take-a-stand-against-climate-change—extended-interview Take nine minutes to watch this and please participate in the Global Climate Strike that she has inspired. Please take the day off from work…
Read MorePastoral Letter: We Are Being Asked to Make a Commitment
Dear Strafford Neighbors, Our whole community celebrated a service at the Town House on Sunday morning, September 1st, where both the Universalist Society and Congregational Church of Strafford first held their services. The people who built the Town House had…
Read MoreUpcoming Service Notes for September 8, 2019
The Hebrew and Christian scriptures could not be clearer, and they are in agreement with Native American, Asian, African and other Middle Eastern religions. They insist that there is a sacred way to live, and if we are wise enough to…
Read MorePastor’s Report 2019
You can read Pastor Tom Kinder’s summary of the year between our September Annual Meetings by clicking on this file: Pastor’s Report 2019
Read MoreHealthy Communication Workshops September 14, 21, 28
TO REGISTER: simply come to the church at 9:20 AM on the day of the workshop or if there is time, you can email unitedchurchofstrafford@gmail.com or call 802-765-4585. Please give your name, phone number and the dates of the sessions you plan to attend (Sept. 14,…
Read MoreUpcoming Service Notes for September 1, 2019
We will be having a community service at the Town House this Sunday, September 1st at 10:00 AM, outdoors if the weather is good and indoors if not. Either way the service will be beautiful with many voices contributing to…
Read MorePlanning for the Climate Strike September 20th and Following Events
Global Climate Strike September 20th in Strafford Please let the children of Strafford know that you are standing with them to save their future by joining the world-wide strike on Friday, September 20th. For specifics about Strafford’s activities see below,…
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