West Newbury Congregational Church

05/27/2026

From the Vermont Conference of UCC

Faith should be a tool for love, not exclusion.

Recently, Proposal 4 (the Equal Protection of Law Amendment) passed the Vermont Legislature with a strong majority. This amendment simply guarantees that no Vermonter can be denied equal protection under the law based on race, s*x, religion, disability, s*xual orientation, or gender identity.

Disappointingly, a minority of lawmakers voted against it—and at least one voice even used their interpretation of the Bible to justify denying these human rights.

As the Justice and Witness Ministries Committee of the Vermont Conference UCC, we strongly disagree. We believe the biblical mandate is clear: all people are created by a loving God and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.

We are finalizing a public letter in response to these actions and inviting our wider community to stand with us.

Read our full statement and add your name to the letter: https://forms.gle/bs8jAbB41docoXyZ8

05/25/2026

Food Drive Next To Newbury Recycling Center • Saturday, May 30, starting at 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM. (location at the Newbury Bible Church on the corner of Pine St. and Cross St. — follow signs at Newbury Recycling)
With the drastic increase in gas and food prices, many households are finding it difficult to make ends meet.
OF NOTE: iF you don’t have time to shop for items, the food shelves are happy to receive MONETARY DONATIONS. They can get nutritious food at a discount.

04/11/2026

https://www.wethepeopletheatre.com/

04/06/2026

Happy Easter, Everyone!

03/20/2026

Thank you, Esther for leading last week's service, and thank you, Thai, for your wonderful readings.

03/20/2026

Welcome to Spring everyone.

03/20/2026

Come one come all to the annual Strawberry Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, March 21 from 7:00 - 10:30 am

West Newbury Community Hall, 214 Tyler Farm Road, West Newbury, VT

Menu: pancakes, strawberries, whipped cream, West Newbury maple syrup,
locally sourced sausage and bacon, OJ, cider, milk, coffee and tea. GF
pancakes available.

Adults $12; kids 10 & under $6

A benefit for the West Newbury Community Hall to install an elevator to make the hall accessible to all.

02/06/2026

FAITH CLIMATE ACTION DAY
February 19th, 1 pm - 5 pm
VERMONT STATE HOUSE

Faith and environmental leaders across Vermont are gathering at the Statehouse to raise our voices and advocate for the Earth.

Schedule (February 19th, 1:00-5:00pm)

1:00 - 2:30pm: Community gathering, lobby training, sign-making, and dialogue
3:00pm: House Session and group recognition
1:00-4:30pm: Meetings with Representatives
4:30-5:00pm: Earth Vigil on the Statehouse Lawn

In a time of escalating climate crises and rollbacks or elimination of progressive climate policies at the State and Federal levels, we are coming together in community, solidarity, and song to say: Later is too late. We are living our faith through our actions, standing for ecological justice for all - NOW.

We'll gather for community dialogue, sign-making, and meetings with Representatives. The day will end with a Multi-faith Vigil for the Earth, including an invocation, singing, and candle lighting.

You can REGISTER HERE
https://vtipl.org/faith-climate-action-day-2026/

02/06/2026

UCC Webinar: Venezuela, Oil, and U.S. Imperialism

Faith communities are actively responding to the U.S. invasion of Venezuela as the U.S. seeks to control Venezuela's oil. In working to expand and strengthen these efforts, what do faith communities need to know about the situation faced? How can they act to prevent U.S. imperialism in Venezuela and other countries? In addressing these questions, our webinar panelists will be Phyllis Bennis from the Institute for Policy Studies, Lisa Sullivan from the Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, and Tim Heishman from the Friends Committee on National Legislation. Even if you cannot make the live event on Wednesday, February 11th at 1 pm ET/10 am PT, still register, and we will send you a recording. Register today!

Faith communities are actively responding to the U.S. invasion of Venezuela as the U.S. seeks to control Venezuela's oil. In working to expand and strengthen these efforts, what do faith communities need to know about the situation faced? How can they act to prevent U.S. imperialism in Venezuela and...