Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson
Unitarian Universalist Minister | Gospel Choir Director |
Civic Educator | Griot/Genealogist
“With glad defiance in my throat, I pierce the darkness with a note, And sing, and sing.”- James Weldon Johnson
Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson (he/him/they) is an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister in preliminary fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. He currently serves as the Minister of Growth at the First Unitarian Church of Rochester. Rev. Verdis also serves as the Executive Director of the Montpelier Community Gospel Choir.
About
Spiritual Development
My Approach and Work in Lifespan Religious Education: “Even during my days as a Holiness Pentecostal minister, I was always in a position that advanced religious formation and education..”
Sermons & Worship
Examples of Sermons, Homilies, and Worship Music Ministry: “Worship is at the core of what I do and where my gifts are very apparent. Shared emotional, spirit-filled worship can heal, can inspire, can bring hope and joy in the midst of suffering and pain.”
Social Justice & Community
I bring with me vast experience in civic learning and democracy engagement that has become an important component of my ministry. I came to engaging in our communities and in our democracy later than most.
Community Ministry
Montpelier Community Gospel Choir
The Montpelier Community Gospel Choir is a nondenominational community choir in Montpelier, Vermont. Our members hail from all over the central Vermont area and from many different faith (and nonfaith) traditions. It is truly a COMMUNITY choir that stands firmly behind a policy of inclusion. ALL are welcome to join regardless of ability or religious practice. Rev. Verdis LeVar Robinson now serves as its second Artistic Director and Executive Director.
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