Welcoming All, Seeking Justice, Finding God

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Welcome to First Congregational UCC of Burlington

CLICK HERE to read Director of Congregational Life Ava Bilton’s letter about the Summer Bucket List project… there are many ways to get involved – to do good together at First Church and in the community this summer. Step in and make connections – invite a friend to participate with you – find what works for you and enjoy summer together!

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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

Worshiping virtually?  The link to the Sunday 10am worship live-stream (and later recording) will be posted here:

Worship is live-streamed (and the recording is available later) on the FirstChurchBTV YouTube Channel.  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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Let’s JUMP in for GOOD: The First Church Outreach Team invites you to donate hygiene supplies to folks in need in our community through JUMP during July.  The shopping list below can be used and packed in any bag – or pick up a reusable bag (and shopping list) in the Church Office during office hours – or on Sunday morning – and return with requested items.  Thank you!

UPCOMING:

You are invited to Peace Camp!

Do you know that Peace Camp is… four July evenings – multi-generational – College Street UCC & First Church UCC/BTV together – fun – faithful – great food – musical – full of story-telling – inspiring leadership – fun activities – groups for each age level – the Rev. Ken White & the Rev. Elissa Johnk will lead the adult program – contemporary – & not to be missed!
  • CLICK HERE to register as a PARTICIPANT (All ages)
  • CLICK HERE to learn more & register as a VOLUNTEER
  • Paper forms will also be available at the church
CLICK HERE for a quick glimpse of a “closing campfire” from July 2023.

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CLICK HERE to connect to information about participating in 2024!

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This is an open creative community hosted by the church, who will meet weekly.
Coffee provided, craft supplies are up to you!  Questions? Contact Ava – [email protected]

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Each month the Climate Justice team offers articles under the Climate Corner to share ideas about what we can do to help preserve this beautiful world and the life on it that we’ve inherited.

It’s spring and our thoughts are looking forward to lush lawns and bounteous gardens.  The members of the Climate Justice team have looked into how these hopes can be realized without negative impacts on the environment.

Here are a few suggestions regarding lawn fertilizers from our Chittenden County Planning Commission:
https://rethinkrunoff.orgDo your best to keep the fertilizer on your lawn and don’t over fertilize.  As the saying goes, too much of a good thing is too much. Runoff from farms is the largest source of excess nutrients but, runoff from lawns with too much fertilizer is a part of the problem = too much nutrition for the lake.  These nutrients cause cyanobacteria and algae blooms, nursing the growth of “no swimming” signs at beaches instead of growing vegetables and they generally spoil everyone’s enjoyment of the lake. Even moderate rainfall can cause runoff to streets adding to storm water and eventually reaching, and damaging, Lake Champlain water quality.

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For a full update about upcoming services, programs and volunteer opportunities – use this LINK to go to “First Church this Week”

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