Our Church Calendar

Please check the calendar on the link above before scheduling a meeting or event at North Chapel. For more information and to reserve space, email Joanne at the office or call or text 802-369-9838.

North Chapel’s Annual Red Flannel Hash Dinner - aka Hash Dash

☎️Place Your Orders Now!☎️

Contact Ann Wynia at annwynia0516@gmail.com (802)457-2217

Ann says she still needs 2 apple pies and 4 quick breads and lots more customers!

A little history:

Since 1946, the North Chapel has hosted its annual Red Flannel Hash dinner in its historic Woodstock church.

The North Universalist Chapel Society found itself in a difficult financial situation during the Depression and, by 1933, had no choice but to close the church. The church was opened only on special occasions and there was no settled minister or regular services.

By 1939, the society was forced to sell the parsonage. It was also a pivotal year in what would become the rebirth of the church.

That November, a group of women formed the Women’s Social Group. Although the church building was closed, the women agreed that it was important to provide Sunday school for the children. They organized the program and taught the classes and were also important fund-raisers for the church. From paying ten cents a month in dues to organizing bean suppers, plays, and bazaars to selling knives and cookbooks, their financial contributions provided crucial support for the maintenance and upkeep of the building. Eventually, when the church reopened, the group provided a substantial portion of the minister’s salary. In 1946 the ladies of church "saved the North Chapel by raising money with red flannel hash supper”.

Many People Have Worked Together to Continue the Tradition:

For those who have never tried it, this classic New England dish dates from Revolutionary War times when legend has it that it was a staple of the Green Mountain Boys’ diet. The recipe remains a closely guarded secret but involves a lovingly stirred fry-up of corned beef, beets and potato. And judging by the number of people who would never miss the event, it is highly addictive!

We will again be serving this classic New England dinner - but again this year in takeout form as the “Hash Dash".

☎️Place Your Orders Now!☎️

Pick-up your dinners out in front of the church on

Saturday, November 2nd from 12-1:30 pm.

Payment of $18 per dinner can be sent by check to North Chapel, 7 Church Street, Woodstock, VT 05091, or can be made by cash or pre-prepared check at pickup.

Contact Ann Wynia at annwynia0516@gmail.com (802)457-2217

Wreath Sale Thanks!

Many thanks to those of you who helped make our wreath sale a success by selling or buying wreaths.

We hope the wreaths will be delivered on November 20th

Please let Mary Blanton know if you could help unload or deliver wreaths.

Note from Tatum Barnes, Director of Spiritual Education

Sign-up to be a Classroom Helper!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DACAF22A0FFC61-51457978-spiritual#/

See Tatum's recent note on the Spiritual Education page of our website.

November Book Club

November 14th, on Zoom at 7 pm

The Hare with Amber Eyes by Edmund De Waal is a fascinating family history which ranges from the France of Marcel Proust, the Vienna of Franz Joseph, and post-war Japan. We'll meet on zoom on Thursday, November 14 to discuss this interesting tale. Contact Sherry Belisle at sherry.belisle@gmail.com or 802-457-1919 for the Zoom link and more information.

Support the Food Shelf

A Note About the Thanksgiving Meals Collection With All the Details

Letter to our Community:

As the Woodstock Community Food Shelf once again gathers together for our biggest effort of the year, the Thanksgiving Project, we put aside our busyness just to be grateful. Over the last year, the generosity of spirit and abundance of giving made manifest by so many families, individuals, faith communities, businesses and organizations has enabled WCFS to meet the growing needs of visitors from all over Vermont as well those who live, literally, over the river!

Those that are mentioned here are but a small number, - just a few examples of the ongoing year round support for families everywhere who are experiencing food insecurity.

WCFS is so very grateful for every location that offers a collection box for donated food items: Bar Harbor Bank,Teago Store, South Woodstock Country Store, Barnard General Store, Woodstock Village Market, Shir Shalom, North Universalist Chapel Society, Our Lady of the Snows, Christian Science Society, St James Episcopal Church, and Woodstock Congregational Church. The items collected and delivered to the Food Self add up to thousands of pounds of healthy food for our guests. Change the World Kids and the Woodstock Farmers’ Market have been partners in our efforts for decades, supplying literally tons of local produce. Lastly, appreciation in advance to those holding special collections for this year’s Thanksgiving Project, and to all who donate any of the following items needed for the Thanksgiving ‘baskets’.

Read the rest of the letter with all the details here.

Please remember to make a donation to the Woodstock Community Food Shelf.

There is a bin in the church entrance where you can drop off your contributions.

Contact Amy McElroy or Judy Williamson for more information.

Ongoing Activities

Sundays

Sunday Services: Sunday Services are at 10 am: The Sunday Reflections email will go out when the video is available and the video link will be posted here. Our past Sunday Services videos are available here and on our YouTube Channel here.

Coffee Hour: Join us in the Social Hall for beverages and conversations after the service. To volunteer contact Mary Blanton

Amazing Grays - First Sunday of each month at 1 pm on Zoom. We meet online at 1 pm to share thoughts and feelings about getting older and to support one another. See more information below or contact Richard Schramm

Social Justice Meetings: Second Sunday of each month at 11:30 in the Parlor: Contact Joelle Seavey

Potluck Lunches - Third Sunday of Each Month in the social hall after the service. Join us and take these opportunities to get together with old friends and meet new members and their families. We can always use your assistance in setting up and cleaning up as well. This is another way we build and strengthen our community.

Mondays

Oneness Blessing: Every Monday from 5-6 pm. Led by Mary Blanton. Contact Mary Blanton for the Zoom link.

Thursdays

Choir Rehearsal: - Thursdays, 4:15-5:45 pm. Please contact music director, Diane Mellinger, and see more information on our Choir Page.

Oneness Meditation Center: Meets every Thursday from 6:00-7:00 pm. Led by Anne Dean in the Meditation Chapel and on Zoom. Please join us as we gather to celebrate Spiritual community. Whether you are new to the spiritual path or a seasoned meditator, we welcome you to our weekly gatherings. We will be offering you teachings, practices and all the compassionate support and connection you need to create peace in your life from a beautiful state of being.

Book Club: Usually meets on the third Thursday of the month at 7 pm. Led by Sherry Belisle.

Throughout the Year

Covenant Groups

Covenant Groups help church members to connect with each other in meaningful ways, so that they can deepen relationships with one another and grow spiritually.
Covenant groups of 8 to 10 members meet monthly to get to know themselves and each other better as they reflect on the experiences, thoughts and feelings of our common humanity. The “covenant” refers to a commitment to participate regularly and fully. Everyone is invited to join.
Contact: Mary Blanton , Veronica Delay and Mary Jeanne Taylor.

Other Activities at North Chapel

Om Center for Meditation

Every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm in the Meditation Chapel

The Oneness Meditation Center is now open.

Please join us as we gather to celebrate Spiritual community. Whether you are new to the spiritual path or a seasoned meditator, we welcome you to our weekly gatherings. We will be offering you teachings, practices and all

the compassionate support and connection you need to create peace in your life from a beautiful state of being.

Meditation mats and chairs provided. Bring water if you would like to. No fee.

For information contact Anne Dean, anneldean@gmail.com or Sarah Hall venutau@gmail.com

Guitar, Bass and Piano Lessons with Ben Kogan

Hello! I'm here to let you know I'm accepting new students for the Fall. I

teach many students in the Woodstock and Upper Valley area and have room

for a couple more. If you've been teaching yourself from the internet and

want to be held accountable, are an experienced player looking to better

understand your instrument or a parent of a child that has expressed some

interest in playing an instrument get in touch!

A bit about my teaching below:

Piano, Bass (Upright and Electric) and Guitar

- I teach all levels and most styles.

- Ages 8 to 88

- Bluegrass, Jazz, Rock, Classical, Blues, Pop and Boogie Woogie(piano only)

- By ear or written music

- Convenient Woodstock Vermont Village Location

- Custom lessons. I like to teach songs you want to learn and sneak in the theory and technique. I call this tricking people into learning. Depending on the level, I'll suggest some songs then once a certain amount is achieved we can move on to songs you pick.

Feel free to call or email if you'd like to sign up! I only have 2 or 3 spots left.

Ben Kogan bkogan2@gmail.com 305-495-9962

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