Evening Music & Spirit Service
Every Sunday from 5pm - 6pm
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This is our 18th year offering interfaith spiritual services! Our mission is to create a service that allows for people to cultivate inner peace and inspire connection to Divine Source.
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Music plays a major role in Music & Spirit because we believe that it provides a special spiritual connection. Along with music, the services combine spiritual readings and reflections on world issues and personal values, as well as Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, Taoist and Native American beliefs and sacred texts. Spiritual healing is quietly woven throughout the service. Gathering members are welcome to light a candle to commemorate a prayer or event.
Upcoming Services
Nurturing Gratitude:
A Three Week Homily Series with Rev. Don Chatfield
We all have days when it’s difficult to feel grateful. We might wonder if being grateful ignores the problems of life. In this message, Rev. Chatfield considers ideas from that help us refocus our attention, becoming more aware of the good in our lives. Music by Rufus Patrick and George Matthew.
Rufus Patrick is the conductor of the All Souls Choir, as well as music director of the Hinesburg Artists Series. More about Rufus can be found here.
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George Matthew is the organist at All Souls, as well as a carillonneaur at Middlebury College. More about George can be found here.
Sunday, November 17 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
What if I don't feel Grateful?
What happens when we approach gratitude as a spiritual practice? How can we encourage the growth of gratitude on our lives? Rev. Don Chatfield shows us several realistic approaches to foster more gratitude in our daily experience. Music by Melanie Blackbird Sroka. Please join us after the service for a Gratitude Potluck and where we will be announcing the winners from the 2019 Silent Auction.
Melanie Blackbird Sroka sings and performs songs of the World, of the Spirit, and of the Earth.
Sunday, November 24 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
Gratitude Potluck 6pm - 7pm & Announcing Silent Auction Winners!
Cultivating Gratitude
Music & Spirit service with the Wake Robin Chorus.
More information coming soon!
Sunday, December 1 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
Music & Spirit Service
Tonight we will celebrate Bodhi Day, the day when Buddha experienced enlightenment. Sensi Joshin Byrnes, the guiding preacher of Breadloaf Mountain Mountain Zen Center, will be speaking on the topic of Awakening Together. Music will be performed by returning Buddhist dancer and musician, Migmar Tsering, who will be sharing traditional Tibetan music.
Sensei Joshin Byrnes is the guiding teacher of Bread Loaf Mountain Zen Community and a Zen Peacemaker.
Sunday, December 8 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
Awakening Together
Music & Spirit service with Rev. Don Chatfield & Linda Patterson.
More information coming soon!
Sunday, December 15 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
Music & Spirit Service
Our annual Christmas Eve Service! Choir music will be directed by Rufus Patrick.
More information coming soon!
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Tuesday, December 24 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
Christmas Eve Service
Service with Rev. Kim Marie Glynn.
More information coming soon!
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Sunday, December 29 | Service from 5pm - 6pm
Music & Spirit Service
Welcome in the New Year with intention. This is a sober event, family friendly, and will have live musical offerings throughout the night.
More information coming soon!
Tuesday, December 31 - Wednesday, January 1, 2020
New Years Eve Service for World Peace
