Our Church
The Vision of Our Church
We seek to create a vibrant, welcoming, religious community where
the tolerance of diverse perspectives is celebrated. In the search for truth
and meaning, we will nurture and support the deepening of personal and communal
growth so we each may find the freedom to explore the human spirit in matters
of individual faith striving to learn in a safe and loving environment. Each
will feel free to give expression to his/her spirituality through activities of
worship, social action, community forum, fellowship, and education. As we
journey on our spiritual paths, we build our congregational life upon the
doctrine of this church, which is love.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide a community for members and their
children to enter into relationship with each other as we explore and share the
joys and struggles of our spiritual life. We express the values of compassion
and respect for each other and put into practice our beliefs through service to
our communities.
The Covenant of Our Church
Toward the good of the entire congregation and beyond, our commitment to
each other shall be marked by mutual respect and egalitarianism, by
open-hearted care and generous cooperation, by personal integrity and
authenticity, and by reconciliation and renewal. We promise that we will strive
to discover common ground in our decision-making and to be mindful of our
responsibility for cultivating the collective good. We will make the effort to
encourage each other on our diverse spiritual paths and to honor each other's
individual sovereignty. In all of our interactions, we vow to practice the
willingness to listen and the courage to speak. For our children, we pledge to
create a sanctuary where they are safe from physical and emotional harm, where
they are nurtured with love and wisdom, where they are provided a religious
foundation, and where the biosphere, their home, is cherished through our
ecologically-sensitive stewardship.
Church Hours
The Saint Johnsbury Universalist Unitarian Congregation meets every Sunday
at 10:30 AM for morning service, and is followed by coffee/friendship
hour. Sunday school is available for children of all
ages. Office hours are 3 - 5 PM every Thursday.
For more information, please contact Brendan Hadash - home phone 802-748-8074, church phone 802-748-2442.