Past Worship Services

Stepping into the Unknown

During times of uncertainty, how do we propel ourselves forward? Mary Beth will offer a personal take on what it takes to feel empowered enough to take your first step into the unknown.

Mary Beth McNulty (she/her) is a member, worship associate, religious education teacher for middle schoolers at the First Unitarian Society of Burlington. She is an educator, playwright, and enthusiastic napper. Originally from rural Virginia, she now lives with her family in Burlington.

Gathering of the Waters

The annual “Gathering of the Waters” at the MMUUF Barn on September 14 is the first service of the season, and one where we bring actual or virtual water from a special/favorite spot we visited over the summer. The service is also an opportunity for attendees to share what they had hoped to do since our last service in June, and if they were able to complete their hopes or if they did other things instead.

Final Service – Looking Back and Looking Forward

Join the Sunday Service Committee for a service of reflection, gratitude, and celebration of our fellowship year. And in what has become our end of year tradition, come prepared to write on a card what you hope to do/see and/or where you hope to go over the summer, to be saved in the Barn until our opening service in September.

Memorial Service

The Cares and Concerns Committee of MMUUF will be hosting a memorial service honoring our beloved dead. Members and guests will have an opportunity to remember a beloved one no longer with us. This could be a person, or dog or cat, or any creature that caused your heart to swell with grief. Folks are asked to bring some items for our beloved dead altar, even if they aren’t speaking. But we would love to have people, members or guests, share a brief memory or a few words about whoever you are honoring. Children may also share before they leave for RE classes. It will be received with respect and love.

Beltane

Join us to joyously celebrate Beltane, an ancient Celtic trading that brings community together to welcome the greening of the Earth back after the cold of winter. We will do a little drum trance to remember the ancient ways. If we are lucky we will once again dance the Maypole.