There is online fellowship immediately following the Sunday worship service every week. Join us for a time of conversation and and joy! Come as you are from wherever you are! Connect with your online community for a few minutes and meet some friends. You might see Eliana, May, Jean, Hal, Christine, Victoria and others. It will be the same Zoom link every time.

Zoom link

Meeting ID: 876 3774 4686

Passcode: 063702

Each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. we have MIDDWeek Morning Prayer via Zoom. During this service, we share prayer concerns, meditate on scripture, and listen to centering music.

Zoom link

You can also call in at 929-436-2866, with meeting ID 865 4123 2698. All are welcome!

Ways to Get Involved with Community Supper

1) Volunteer as an individual Server

Whether you can help once or become a regular, your time makes a real difference. The commitment is about 2 hours on a Friday, and the tasks are simple but essential—setting tables, serving food, and tidying up afterward. No experience needed. Sign up today!

2) Volunteer or Sponsor a Meal as an Organization

Are you connected with an organization that would like to sponsor a meal or organize a group to volunteer together? Community supper is truly a community-wide effort, and your organization can make a huge impact while also strengthening your team and having fun. Email office@midducc.org and we will make sure to connect you with the community supper team!

3) Show up to a Friday night meal

Community Supper is not JUST about a free meal—it’s about sharing stories, building connections, and creating a space where neighbors become friends. Simply by showing up, you can contribute a great deal to making this a welcoming community for everyone at the table. Pull up a chair and join us, every Friday evening at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

Our church is working toward a 3-TON goal of food donations to HOPE this year, and our year-to-date donations are currently at 2,576 pounds!

This month we’re honoring the many food traditions in our community by collecting shelf-stable ingredients used in global cuisines—staples that help families cook familiar, comforting meals at home.

Please consider donating items such as rice (basmati, jasmine), dried beans and lentils, rice/udon/soba noodles, tortillas or masa harina, couscous or quinoa, canned tomatoes, coconut milk, shelf-stable broth, tomato and curry sauces, soy/tamari, and a variety of spices (e.g., cumin, paprika, chili powders, garam masala, adobo).

When possible, choose clearly labeled vegetarian/halal/kosher items. Unopened and within-date donations only, please.

Your gifts support neighbors across Addison County through HOPE’s pantry—thank you for giving in a way that respects and celebrates our community’s diverse tables!

Pastor Andy and Katy Smith Abbott will lead a four-part adult education series on Tuesday evenings in October (7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th) from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Classes will be held in Unity Hall. Our exploration of the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) will be supported by two masterpieces: Henri Nouwen’s book, The Return of the Prodigal Son, and Rembrandt’s painting by that same title. If you would like to participate, please order a copy of Nouwen’s book. More information will be forthcoming—for now, mark your calendars! As always, all are welcome.

The walking group meets at a different location each Monday morning to enjoy some fresh air and community. Interested in joining next week? email office@midducc.org to confirm the location for our next walk!

What a joyful, love-filled afternoon! Members of the Addison Association of UCC churches gathered to walk/roll together in the Middlebury Pride Parade last Saturday. Music, bubbles, Pride flags, and hand-made signs set a celebratory tone as we traveled the parade route from College Park to the Middlebury Green.

At the festival, our Association booth offered stickers, shared “glitter blessings,” and had heartfelt conversations about our congregations and why we show up at Pride: to affirm God’s expansive love and extravagant welcome to all.

Want more photos of the fun? We share church news, events, and inspiration online—you can find us on Facebook and Instagram. Follow along wherever you like to connect!

Prospective Member Meeting: After the worship service on November 2, our pastors and representatives from the Board of Membership will host a gathering for prospective members. Childcare provided. This gathering will offer an opportunity to ask questions, to learn more about our church, and to explore what membership means at MiddUCC. Please contact Pastor Andy – andy@midducc.org – if you have any questions in advance. New members will be welcomed to our congregation during the service on November 16.

What an incredible day of community and compassion! This past Sunday, Eight teams from across Addison County came together for this year’s CROP Walk, raising an amazing $9,905 to help stop hunger—both here at home and around the world.

Thank you to every walker, donor, and supporter who joined in this shared effort. Your steps and generosity make a real difference for families facing food insecurity. Together, we’re walking in faith, hope, and action—toward a world where everyone has enough.

It isn't too late to donate-- you can still make a difference by donating to our efforts at https://events.crophungerwalk.org/crophungerwalks/event/middleburyvt

Our 101st Annual Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, November 8.

Our Bazaar Rooms/Table Leads are:

Handmade Crafts: Dorothy Douglas, Ruth Penfield

Jewelry, Scarves, Ties: Glenna Emilo, Pat Zeliff, Margaret Eagan

Themed Gift Baskets: Chris Ketcham, Bobbie Shinehouse

Book Room: Janet Franklin

Plants and Garden Table: Nancy Lee Ross, Vanda Crook

Toys, Puzzles, Games: Robyn Stattel

Soups and Pies: Nancy Foster, Judy Jessup

Food Table: Maureen Williams, Alice Munson

Quilt Raffle: Deb Farnham

We are now recruiting Volunteers to help during the important Pre-Bazaar Week (Wednesday - Friday, November 5 - November 7) with setting up, arranging, and pricing. There will be a sign up sheet posted in Fellowship Hall. 

Let us know if you have any questions about how you can support this special Bazaar! You can volunteer to help or bring your donations to any of the sale rooms or tables during the days and times listed in the schedule shown below.

Gratefully, Bazaar Chairs, Grady Ross (grady.ross1990@gmail.com) and Deb Farnham (farnhamd52@gmail.com)