March 15, 2020 was to be the date of our just for fun ‘Ides of Chili’ Chili Competition! Sadly I have decided to cancel that event. I include the poster which Tom Stevens made for it, because it is so lovely. But if you've already made your chili, now is a good time to put…
Things to Know and Do, RE: COVID 19
Stay home if you are feeling sick. If you have symptoms like a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, you are advised to see a doctor as soon as possible. Wash your hands frequently. Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread…
Lay Reader Rotation
We are absurdly accustomed to the miracle of a few written signs being able to contain immortal imagery, involutions of thought, new worlds with live people, speaking, weeping, laughing. Vladimir Nabokov I delight in reading, but even more in reading aloud to you on Sunday morning. I love letting the miracle of a few written…
Christmas Bird Count
Instructions for PARTICIPANTS The count will be held on December 26, 2019, plus or minus a day. For information and to register: Go to the North Branch Nature Center website The right hand side of the page will have information for the Plainfield Christmas Bird Count (CBC) and for the Hunger Mountain CBC. We are…
Advent Workshop this Week
Hopper Feeder You are invited to stay for a while after worship this week (December 8) so that you can take part in our annual Advent Workshop! This year the projects are bird feeders. We'll have materials on hand to make 4 different kinds of feeders, from the fairly simple pine cone filled with suet…