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The Governor has issued a state of emergency for Vermont while remnants of Hurricane Sandy pass us. Winds could reach 60 to 80 MPH early this morning through to the end of the day (Oct 30). The Burlington Schools are … Continue reading →

Don’t miss this annual delicious meal and wonderful time of fellowship! Continuous Seating:  5:30 – 7:30 pm.  Pick up Take Out Dinners:  after 5:00 pm. $10 per person / $30 for family of 4 / $5 children under 12.  Pre-purchase … Continue reading →

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 →

On September 22, an enthused group from First Church celebrated our status as an Open and Affirming Congregation by participating in the Pride Vermont Festival and Parade.  Events included a parade up Church Street and an interfaith worship service in … Continue reading →

Monday, Oct 15 at 7pm and/or Friday, Oct 19 at 10:30 am.  Open to knitters of all levels. Instruction and support available.  Knitting and donating prayer shawls has been a ministry of First Church for over a decade!  If you … Continue reading →

Saturday, September 22.   Please sign up as an individual – or join the First Church Team  for the Annual Run (or Walk!) for JUMP at the Burlington Waterfront. This is a wonderful family-friendly event with a 5K run, a 1K … Continue reading →

Sat Sept 22:  12-noon Parade followed by Interfaith Service at Battery Park at 1:30.  First Church members and friends are invited to walk together behind a First Congregational Church banner in this years Vermont Pride Parade in affirmation and celebration … Continue reading →