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Rooted in Faith and Justice: Palestinian Women in the Struggle
2025-03-13 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Zoom
Women have played a critical role in the struggle for Palestinian rights and liberation, and have also been victims of the realities of occupation, displacement, and violence over the decades. Mira Rizeq continues to be a leader in Palestinian civil society and is uniquely able to share about the place of women in this struggle. Join this special webinar as Mira, President of the World YWCA and immediate past General Secretary of the YWCA of Palestine, speaks with Rev. Shari Prestemon, Acting Associate General Minister of the United Church of Christ and Co-Executive of Global Ministries of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and United Church of Christ. They will discuss Mira’s chapter in Global Ministries’ new book, Rooted in Faith with Justice, and more.

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-03-13 09:45 - 10:45 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States
Using the podcasts from Fr. Mike Schmitz, we will (slowly) read through the Catechism of the Catholic Church. For those who would prefer to move at a slower pace and discuss the material in a small group, we will review two (or so) episodes together each week.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church details the doctrine, dogma, and the basic tenets of the Church. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes, what she celebrates, what she lives and what she prays, the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith.
In reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church we can perceive the wonderful unity of the mystery of God… — Pope St. John Paul I
Beginning the week of September 10th, come to the “Year(ish)” discussion group, where we will listen together to one or two of the Catechism in A Year podcast, and then take time to discuss the material together! Our goal is to understand and love more deeply the Church, and the founder of our Church, Jesus!
Our Lady of the Angels: Mondays 6:00 -7:00 pm
St. John the Evangelist: Thursdays 9:45 – 10:45 am
There is no cost for this discussion group, but it is recommended that you acquire a copy of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for your own use.

Morning Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-03-13 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-12 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-11 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-10 08:00 - 08:30, 2025-03-08 08:00 - 08:30 | Online
The Green Mountain Online Abbey provides a daily offering of online prayer at 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8:00 p.m. Sunday.
Please visit the Green Mountain Online Abbey page for more information including call-in instructions and bulletin downloads.

Evening Prayer with Green Mountain Abbey
2025-03-12 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-11 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-10 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-09 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-08 20:00 - 20:30, 2025-03-07 20:00 - 20:30 | Online

Bible Study: Hebrews - The New & Eternal Covenant
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:30 | St. John the Evangelist – Northfield, 193 Vine St, Northfield, VT, United States
Do We Realize How Richly We’ve Been Blessed?
Embark on a guided tour of the “Holy of Holies” of biblical theology. The book of Hebrews is like a little Catechism. It is steeped in rich truths that are foundational to our Catholic Faith, but its highly refined theological concepts can be difficult for even the most seasoned Bible scholars to unpack.
Presented by Andrew Swafford and Jeff Cavins, Hebrews: The New and Eternal Covenant draws out the riches of this sublime book in a way that makes them easier to understand. It draws connections between the Old and New Testaments, the Liturgy, the Eucharist, the priesthood, and so much more. Most importantly, Hebrews will help Catholics appreciate the astounding generosity of God as they see the wonders he has given us in the Church
Classes will meet weekly for discussion and to review the videos provided by Ascension Press. Preregistration is required.

Grief Ministry and Support
2025-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | All Saints Church – Richford, 152 Main St, Richford, VT, United States
A time of openness regarding the loss of a loved one. As a Deacon of the Catholic Church, I am willing to accompany you during your times of trial. Here, to listen to your desires and needs.

America in Search of a Soul
2025-03-12 13:00 - 14:00 | Zoom
In a 1976 sermon entitled, “America in Search of a Soul,” Howard Thurman creatively imagined God declaring, “I’ll set up somewhere a school and I’ll call that school America.” Knowledge, experience, and noble ideals were imparted to the children of the school, but eventually came a moment of reckoning as “the soul of America” sought “to realize itself in the life of America.” Thurman declared, “Now, school is out. School is out, and it’s been out for some time.” Thurman prophetically understood that the soul of America was threatened by “the Cult of Inequality.” Today, we face our own moment of reckoning in the face of the crises of inequality and climate. Among the panelists who will help us unpack both the threats and the opportunities before us as people of faith will be the Rev. Cameron Trimble and the Rev. Dr. Jim Antal.
Even if you cannot make the webinar at its scheduled time, still sign-up, and we will send you a link to a recording of it.
This monthly installment of Creation Justice Webinars is co-hosted by the Rev. Dr. Brooks Berndt who serves as the Minister of Environmental Justice for the United Church of Christ and the Rev. Michael Malcom who serves as the Executive Director for Alabama Interfaith Power & Light and the People’s Justice Council.

Love of Children Partner Event - Storytelling with Spirituality
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Zoom
Through lecture, exercises, and discussion we will explore how both biblical and personal stories can become a “thin place” for encountering the Sacred and the depths of our human experience.

Bible Study
2025-03-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Holy Cross Church – Colchester, 416 Church Rd, Bristol, VT, United States
Interested in joining an informal bible study group? Our bible study meets at Holy Cross every Wednesday from noon to 1:00pm to discuss and discern how to put God’s Word into practice in our lives. If you have questions, please call the parish office at 802-863-3002. All are welcome to join.

Jesus' Invitation
2025-03-12 09:15 - 10:30 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
After Mass coffee time from 9:15 to 10:30 a.m.
Jesus said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Mark 6:31. It is to Jesus’ invitation that we will respond during these 4 encounters (or classes) during Lent. Lead by Louise Boisvert.
· March 12th: Jesus Christ, the “living book”: On Spiritual Reading for Lent
· March 19th: St Joseph: Apostolic Letter PATRISCORDE of the Holy Father Francis
· March 26nd: Necessity of Humility
· April 2nd: Necessity of Silence

Wilderness Within
2025-03-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2025-03-11 09:00 - 10:30 | St. John Vianney Church – South Burlington, 160 Hinesburg Rd, South Burlington, VT, United States
This Lent, St John Vianney Women’s Ministry presents “Wilderness Within,” a multimedia journey on Tuesdays at 9AM or 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Room of the Parish Center, beginning March 4. Using daily reflections, journalling, and video presentations, Sr Josephine Garrett, CSFN, will guide us to discover the ways in which Christ wants to transform and heal our hearts. Journals are $10 each, and the order will be placed on or about February 14, so be sure to sign up soon. More information and registration are at stjohnvianneyvt.org/wilderness-within

Bible Study: Hebrews - The New & Eternal Covenant
2025-03-11 15:00 - 16:30 | St. Anthony Church – Bethel, 237 Church St, Bethel, VT, United States

Our Lady's Kitchen - Bethel
2025-03-11 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Anthony Church – Bethel, 237 Church St, Bethel, VT, United States
Free hot meal for one and all!

Conference leadership training for SPRCs
2025-03-10 19:00 - 20:30 | VT
Join District Superintendents Rev. Jill Colley Robinson and Rev. Nizzi Santos Digan and DCM Rev. We Hyun Chang for an online training for members of the Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC). Some topics will include: Roles/duties of the SPRC Keys for effective and healthy SPRC ministry Creating a monthly SPRC ministry calendar Resources for staff-parish relations We’ll talk about all this and more. You will be able to submit your questions and possible topics in advance of the training when you register. This training is part of the annual series offered by the NEAC for local church leaders. The session will be recorded.

Catechism in a Year(ish)
2025-03-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Our Lady of Angels – Randolph, 43 Hebard Hill Rd, Randolph, VT, United States

Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion
2025-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | VT
The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion will be celebrated by Bishop McDermott on the First Sunday at Lent at the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Burlington. During this rite, the Church “elects” those seeking full initiation into the Church through Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. The Church also recognizes those already-baptized Christians seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church and pledges the support of prayer as they journey toward Full Communion in the Catholic Church.
Friends and family of those participating in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion and all the faithful from around the diocese are invited to celebrate with us.
A reception follows the liturgy for all who attend.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 279 pancake breakfasts
2025-03-09 09:00 - 11:30 | St. Joseph Cathedral – Burlington, 29 Allen St, Burlington, VT, United States
The Knights of Columbus, DeGoesbriand Council # 279 will host a Pancake Breakfast in the Cathedral of St. Joseph Parish Hall from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
Join us for an old-fashioned all-you-can-care-to-eat pancake breakfast. The breakfast feast will feature all of your favorites: bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, blueberry pancakes and French toast with Vermont maple syrup, home fries, and more. Coffee, juice, and butter are included.
Take-out is available. Admission is $ 10 per person $5. For Kids and $25 for family of four or more. For more information, call (802) 862-5109 or email Davidely1986@gmail.com

Vergennes Knights of Columbus Breakfast Buffet
2025-03-09 08:00 - 10:00 | VT
Breakfast Buffet St. Peters Parish Hall, Vergennes
8 to 10:00 AM
Omelets to order, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Bacon, Sausage, Fruit, Plain & Blueberry
Pancakes, Maple Syrup, Sausage Gravy on Biscuits, Corn Bread, Home Fries, Mini Muffins
Juice, Milk, and Coffee.
$12 adults
$7Children 8 to 12yrs. Sponsor: Vergennes Council Knights of Columbus

Early Response Team Training
2025-03-08 09:00 - 17:00 | VT
Being prepared to respond to the next disaster is one way to live out our call to love our neighbor. The objective of Early Response Team (ERT) training is to equip United Methodist volunteers with the skills necessary to perform altruistic acts during disaster response and recovery while ensuring that no harm is inflicted. Our ERT program encompasses the essential components of initial disaster response including roof tarping, clearing out damaged residences, providing spiritual and emotional support, and following team protocols. Individuals and teams responding in the immediate aftermath of a disaster may be required to possess proper credentials. Participants who successfully complete this training will receive these credentials, including an Early Response Team (ERT) badge. The training sessions are open to all individuals aged 18 and older. Each participant will be subject to a background check conducted by UMCOR and must also complete Safer Sanctuary training. Training sessions…

St. Padre Pio Prayer Group
2025-03-08 08:00 - 09:00 | Holy Family Church – Essex Junction, 30 Lincoln St, Essex Junction, VT, United States
The Padre Pio group meets the second Saturday of each month, at Holy Family Church. We begin with the Rosary at 8:00am followed by Mass at 8:30am. Special Intentions for the intercession of Saint Padre Pio and then learning about Padre Pio’s life, ministry and spiritual gifts. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Duquette at 802-557–1593.
