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 Unitarian Universalist Church 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.