4th Annual Passover Seder and Dinner
First Universalist Society of Hartland (FUSH)
Hartland Four Corners, Vermont
Saturday March 31, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Event is free, but we ask that people bring something for the dinner
RSVP by March 28
This Year's Theme: "Speaking Truth to Power – Then and Now"
The 4th annual FUSH Passover Seder will take place on March 31, hosted once again by Gary and Helen Miller-Shapiro, with support this year from Don Kreis who will help lead the service.
All ages and backgrounds are most welcome — not only those of Jewish heritage
The 8-day Jewish holiday of Passover commemorates the freedom of the Jews from slavery in ancient Egypt. But this holiday is not just for those who are Jewish, because Passover's themes of liberation, faith, hope, community, joy and the coming of spring are universal ones that are relevant for all of us, thousands of years later. At the Seder, we experience all these aspects of the Passover story - - and its connection to our own lives today -through shared rituals, reflections, readings, songs, conversation, food, and loving companionship.
The Passover story is also about speaking the truth of a situation, of an experience. Speaking the truth then built power and led to change. In the present time, in our country, we are also called upon to speak the truth of what is happening in our lives and in our world – from the personal to the global, and from that truth to build power and create change. We each have our truth about the life we strive to live and the society we strive to create. At the Seder we invite you to speak your truth about whatever is important to you – be it climate change, immigration, women's rights, civility in our politics, overcoming personal challenges, or whatever it is. We invite you to speak about what is important for you – your concerns, hopes, and challenges.
Some traditional Passover foods will be provided at the Seder, but those attending are asked to bring certain dishes for the main meal itself, appropriate for the holiday. Helen will let attendees know what is needed. Grape juice will be available for the traditional wine blessings (and people may bring real wine if they choose).
Everyone is welcome, including families with children. (Childcare for young children will be provided). Because of the meal and other preparations, it is very important to RSVP, by contacting Gary or Helen at 802-674-6116 or email gshapcrc@sover.net, no later than March 28. The previous FUSH Seders have been meaningful and fun, and we look forward to sharing the joy of Passover with you all this year!