North Chapel VT

08/13/2026

Sunday’s Service at North Chapel:
“Opening Doors for Students”
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Reflection by Laura Leavitt

Laura Leavitt is a high school science teacher at White River Valley in Royalton, Vermont. She teaches chemistry and environmental science, and has previously taught biology and botany. She tries to build out-of-classroom experiences for her students to introduce them to new places and to see things with a fresh perspective. She lives in Royalton with her husband Asa, and two sons, Rye and Theo.

Here is our weekly newsletter, "InTouch":

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08/06/2026

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Sunday, August 9, 2026
Reflection by Rev. Leon Dunkley
“Gardens of Strength, Grace and Heritage”
Summer changes the outer landscape of our lives. Grace changes the landscape of the soul. Strength, grace and heritage allow both of these gardens to grow. Earth is teaching us now. Sun and sky are asking us to flower…and we are ready (because we are beautiful) to face the challenges of our day - the volcano in Guatemala and the burning mountain of the soul; the fires in Spokane, Washington and the ceremonial fires of spirit; the light of truth that pushes back against darkest and deep sorrow. Through it all, we still choose to flower…beautifully.
Service Coordinator - Kristen McEntyre

Most of our previous Sunday Services can be seen here: https://www.northchapelvt.org/attend-a-sunday-service/details

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07/23/2026

Here is this week's newsletter:
https://conta.cc/4yyFbQR
Sunday's Service at North Chapel: “Go to the Woods”
Reflections by Mary Blanton, John McHugh and Richard Waddell
What is your relationship with the natural world? Are you merely an observer or do you engage with the natural world? Do you observe the natural world through a window or do you take a walk and look at the spring flowers or smell the autumn leaves? Are you a tree hugger or a peak bagger? Mary Blanton, John McHugh and Richard Waddell will share reading and stories about their personal relationships with the living world.

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07/16/2026

This Sunday, July 19, 2026
Reflection by Rev. Leon Dunkley
“The Fire of Thought”
Henry David Thoreau went into the woods to discover the fire of thought. “The fire of thought” is what Ralph Waldo Emerson believed was required for a good sermon. Plato believed that this was required for a good life. What does it mean to discover the fire thought? How does it help us today in Woodstock? …today in Houston? …today in Biddeford, Maine?

The North Chapel Sunday services start at 10 am. The reflections will usually be recorded and on our YouTube channel when they are available here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCTYQzZPo3-aJcKRLMHqI5w.

North Chapel, also known as the North Universalist Chapel Society, is located at 7 Church Street in Woodstock, VT. Our website: https://www.northchapelvt.org/. Administrative Assistant - Joanne Boyle. We are a welcoming congregation. Join us!

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07/09/2026

Good afternoon! I hope you day has brought you some joy.
Here is the newsletter for the week with LOTS of NEW announcements!
The video from last Sunday is in the newsletter, as well as the note about the upcoming service.
https://conta.cc/4vksl5G

07/02/2026

Here's this week's newsletter including the video from last Sunday's service with Michael Backman's reflection.
We are a welcoming congregation. Join us!

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06/25/2026

Here's the video from last Sunday, included in our weekly newsletter "InTouch".
Contact the office if you would like to be added to the mailing list.

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06/21/2026

From Agata Marzec:
"Good morning, just letting you know that there’s no power at the church. According to Xfinity it should be restored around 10am."

The service will be held at 10 this morning, as usual. ❤️Joanne

06/18/2026

Sunday, June 21, 2026
Reflection by Rev. Leon Dunkley
“The Grace of Not Fitting In”
Mary didn’t fit in. She was judged and ostracized. At the end of her first trimester, with baby Jesus growing in her belly, disconnected from the father of her child, Mary was unlike the other women surrounding her. She was alone. She didn’t fit in…and yet, her experience was a blessing to the world. How do we learn to appreciate the grace of not fitting in?
Service Coordinator - Ann Beirne
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06/17/2026

Jazz Duo Concert
7 PM, Saturday, June 20th at North Chapel, 7 Church St. Woodstock, VT
Michael Zsoldos, saxophones; Armen Donelian, piano

The program will feature the music of Sonny Rollins, Bud Powell, Dizzy Gillespie, as well as original music.
Admission is a suggested donation of $20 per person.
For 50 years, ARMEN DONELIAN has distinguished himself as a pianist, composer, recording artist, educator, author, Fulbright Scholar and NEA Jazz Fellow. In 25 countries, he has appeared since 1975 as a featured solo pianist, band leader and sideman with legends including Sonny Rollins and others. Donelian’s distinctive music blends diverse influences including his Armenian origin, his Classical technique and his association with some of the biggest names in Jazz. “He achieves this fusion in such a natural way that one can tell it’s a master’s work.” (Metronom) His 15th CD, Inquiry (Sunnyside Records), features vocalist Dominique Eade, trombonist Ed Neumeister, bassist Jay Anderson, and drummer Dennis Mackrel. www.armendonelian.com
Saxophonist, educator, composer, Michael Zsoldos has performed with Sheila Jordan, Karrin Allyson, Kevin Mahogany, Houston Person, Ernie Watts, Matt Wilson, George Schuller, Armen Donelian, Ben Vereen, Yolanda Adams, Carole King, Bernadette Peters, Paul Asbell, Leroy Preston, the Temptations, and many others. Michael’s debut CD Off the Cuff is playing on streaming services and jazz radio stations worldwide.
Michael is Senior Lecturer in jazz & classical saxophone and music theory, and the Director of the Performance Lab in Jazz Improvisation at Dartmouth College. He is also on the faculty of Interplay Jazz & Arts.