Welcoming All, Seeking Justice, Finding God

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Welcome to First Congregational UCC of Burlington

You are invited to worship in person at First Church at 10am on Sundays in our beautiful Sanctuary at 38 South Winooski Avenue in Burlington OR via the live-stream (or later recording) on the FirstChurchBTV YouTube Channel. Fellowship time follows worship at First Church.

The Rev. Elissa Johnk, Lead Minister

The Order of Worship, Announcements, etc. for Sunday’s worship are updated prior to the worship service weekly and are posted here:

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Stewardship 2025

10,000 Reasons to Give:  The witnesses you will hear from in the 10am worship this coming Sunday – and those from the last two weeks linked in video below – are a key part of our 2025 Stewardship Campaign, 10,000 Reasons to Give. They give voice to just some of the many reasons behind the mission and ministry of this church.

For more than two centuries, First Church has been working to build the Kindom of God – a way of being in community founded on compassion, justice, and hope – right here in downtown Burlington, and we believe it is essential that work continues. Do you?

On Sunday, you will have the opportunity to share your “reasons why” by writing your reason(s) on cards to add to the stewardship display in the Midway. There will be cards and pens available in the Sanctuary*. Feel free to share more than one reason!

There are so many reasons to give to this church – can we collect 10,000?

*Attending virtually on Sunday?  Email your reason(s) to info@firstchurchburlington.org – or CLICK HERE to complete your 2025 pledge form online and include your reason(s) to give.

 

CLICK on the image above to hear Jamie’s compelling testimony.

CLICK on the image above to hear from three First Church members.

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CLICK HERE for more information about our programs for Children & Youth

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CLICK for Thursday 8:30am Bible Study Zoom Link

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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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. 

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Learn about the First Church Elmwood Community Snack Project HERE

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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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Youth Programs – a Burlington UCC Collaboration:  The College Street Church & First Congregational Church UCC

YOUTH PROGRAMS: Our successful Youth Program collaboration with the College Street Church will continue for the 2024-2025 year.  For details contact Youth Ministries Leader, Will Gunger at youthministry@firstchurchburlington.org OR Director of Faith Formation, Hilah Clarke. make sure that you subscribe to our Church Newsletter – using the online entry form on our website – or email us with your request to be added to the e-newsletter at: office@firstchurchburlington.org

  • REGISTER NOW: Parents/Guardians are asked to complete an online “Faith Formation Registration” for each child/youth participating in the 2024-2025 year.  Use this LINK for the online form.
  • YOUTH GROUP: Every Wednesday 6-8pm youth grades 6th-12th, joint with College Street Congregational Church.
  • CLICK HERE to read the September 12,  2024 Letter from Youth Leader Will Gunger.
  • Families with middle and high school youth are encouraged to contact Hilah Clarke, Director of Faith Formation to be added to the e-list for youth program updates.

In June 2023, nine middle and high school youth, our Lead Minister, the Rev. Elissa Johnk; the Rev. Ken White, Minister at College Street Church; and our shared (First Church & College Street) Youth Leader, Jason Vanderlaan, had a meaningful mission experience serving with HOME,Inc. in Orland, Maine. Our group served in a variety of ways including painting the home in these photos!  Our trip leaders and youth are thankful for your support and prayers.

 

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