Welcome to First Congregational UCC of Burlington
CLICK HERE for the Thursday 8:30am Bible Study Zoom
Our Bible Study gatherings are in person – 6:15pm on Wednesdays at First Church – and via Zoom online – Thursdays at 8:30am. All are invited to explore scripture together!
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Make A Joyful Noise to God In conjunction with the Burlington Discover Jazz Festival, there will be a special worship on Sunday June 8th featuring the Onion River Jazz band as well as our Sanctuary Choir and Austin Handbell choir. Be sure to note the earlier time, music begins as 9:00, worship at 9:30. All are welcome to an ice cream social on the lawn immediately following the service.
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One Great Hour of Sharing – Be the Light
Our Outreach Team invites your donation to One Great Hour of Sharing. This annual UCC offering empowers both emergency responses and development work globally. Learn more on the UCC website. Give to OGHS online at https://bit.ly/givefccbonline – selecting the OGHS option or give by check to: First Congregational Church, Memo: OGHS. Thank you!
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Lead Minister, the Rev. Elissa Johnk, leading worship on Pride Sunday in 2024.
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The Order of Worship, Announcements, etc. for Sunday worship services will be linked below – prior to the worship service:
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CLICK HERE for a printable copy of the KINDNESS CHALLENGE
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CLICK HERE to learn more!
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CLICK HERE for more information about our programs for Children & Youth
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CLICK HERE for the Thursday 8:30am Bible Study Zoom
Our Bible Study gatherings are in person – 6:15pm on Wednesdays at First Church – and via Zoom online – Thursdays at 8:30am. All are invited to explore scripture together!
Who is my neighbor? The one in front of you in need. Looking for a way to serve your church and community? Join our Good Neighbor Crew. Every morning and evening, we need folks to help us clean our grounds and check in with those gathered here in an effort to build relationships and maintain a safe space for all. Email Director of Congregational Life, Ava Bilton, with the days and times you’re available to serve, or signup in the Church Office.
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The FCCB Climate Justice Team offers articles via the Climate Corner (website page) to share ideas about what we can do to help preserve this beautiful world and the life on it that we’ve inherited. CLICK HERE to check out the on the First Church website Climate Corner
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CLICK HERE for the March thru June 2025 Book Group Information.
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Our FirstChurchBTV Outreach Team invites volunteers to donate meals for youth at Outright Vermont gatherings. Want to know more? Please contact Outreach Team member Louise Brewster at lrbrewster@gmail.com for details and potential dates.
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MEAL TRAIN: A First Church Pastoral Care Ministry!
Our PIPC – Partners In Pastoral Care – Team and affiliated volunteers known as: “Friends at First” have been busy in the ministry of providing meals for many years. In collaboration with our clergy, PIPC coordinates meal deliveries within our church community in response to various times of need. Interested in participating in an upcoming Meal Train? Contact: Lucy Samara at lsamara@firstchurchburlington.org
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NAME TAGS BUILD COMMUNITY Please drop by – or call the Church Office – 802 862 5010 ext 4 to request a name tag – let us know your specific name request (nickname, pronouns, etc.). Thank you!
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OUR THRIFT STORE – THE POSSIBILITY SHOP:
• Our Thrift Shop has a long history of serving the community and church!
Donations & Volunteers are needed! Please bring Possibility Shop donations to First Church any time between 10am and 3pm – Wednesday though Friday. Clean clothing and household items in good condition are always needed.
ESPECIALLY NEEDED NOW: Warm winter clothing in excellent condition for all ages. Spring clothing for all ages in excellent condition. Pegboard pegs and hooks for our new Possibility Shop Tool Department!
VOLUNTEERS INVITED:
• Greet customers in the midway (near Church Office) – a great opportunity for readers and knitters!
• Assist with the financial aspects of the shop, @two to three hours per month.
• Handle and help sell older, valuable items that are donated to the shop.
• Questions? call Karan Dewar 802-922-3821 or Brenda Fraser 802-862-4747.
Thank you.