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Growth, Change and Teamwork

Dear Friends, As we begin the new year, the dust is settling—a little bit. There have been many changes and transitions which I believe will help us more effectively minister to each other and live into our promise. The intent … Continue reading

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GOSPELFEST! Sunday February 17th at 5:00 pm – Sanctuary at First Church

GospelFest is organized annually by the New Alpha Missionary Baptist Church and performers include their choirs, visiting musicians, fabulous soloists and more! Please pick up a ticket – or pay at the door – for this great annual event that … Continue reading

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Opportunities to share Fellowship & Conversation

CONGREGATION “KITCHEN TABLE” CONVERSATION.  On Sunday February 17th, we will gather for another “kitchen table” conversation after worship, at 11:30 a.m. in the dining room.  (Child-care will be available) We imagine it to be a bit like a family conversations … Continue reading

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ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE – Feb 13th

We begin the Season of Lent with an Ash Wednesday Worship Service at 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel.  All are invited and welcome.  This intimate and meditative service has become a First Church tradition.  Seating is arranged in concentric circles … Continue reading

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Celebration of Diversity & Prophetic Witness: Jan 20 – Feb 1

Sunday, January 20 at First Congregational Church Worship at 8 am & 10 am – Sermon Topic: “Martin Luther King… unedited.” At 9:40 am – “I Have A Dream”: Please gather in the Sanctuary to listen to the words of … Continue reading

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A Change of Scenery

Dear Friends, Neil and I and my sister, Lyn and brother-in-law, Gary, celebrated our joint fortieth anniversaries by taking a long planned trip to Hawaii.  We had a wonderful time in fantastic weather and went to sleep each night to … Continue reading

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First Night Volunteers: Time to Sign Up!

First Night: Monday, December 31 First Church provides three venues for Burlington’s First Night. Church Volunteers are needed to welcome the public to our venues; please sign up now by calling the Church Office at 862-5010.

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New Advent Resource in the Making

Yes, we are Self Publishing an Advent resource!   Do you have a piece of poetry, an Advent or Christmas memory, your own reflection, art work or even a carol that has particular meaning for you?  Contribute any of these … Continue reading

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Time to Order Christmas Wreaths

Support Youth Programs at First Church with Your Christmas Wreath Order!  Throughout November, our High School Youth students will be taking orders for Christmas wreaths to raise funds in support of youth programs at First Church and their 2013 YETS … Continue reading

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Sign Up Now for Share Christmas 2012

You are invited to provide gifts and/or groceries for children and families in need through SHARE CHRISTMAS.  Please invite your neighbors, friends, co-workers, teams and/or social service groups to join in!  Click Share Christmas for this year’s sign-up Form.  More … Continue reading

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