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Mother’s Day Special Notes:

Rev. Jonathan New will  be providing a unique worship opportunity for the children in Church School on Sunday, May 13 during the 10:00 worship service.  Your children will want to be present for this special time! The Austin Chimers Bell … Continue reading

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May 7th COTS Walk Brings Joy!

The day was sunny and breezy – just perfect for all of the generous and giving walkers, donors and volunteers who turned out to support the Committee On Temporary Shelter‘s 23rd annual COTS Walk!  The first COTS Walk started from … Continue reading

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Join the First Church COTS Walk Team!

Please join our “First Church” COTS Walk Team!  You can get a Walk packet at Church any day – including Sunday.  You can also donate and/or register to be part of our team online and raise money online:  2012Walk  First … Continue reading

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Green Up day! This Saturday…8:30-noon.

Meet friends, have some fun!  Raking, weeding, and mulching.  Help make our church home look its best! May 5th.  Coffee and donuts and bagels ready for you at 8:30. Bring favorite rakes, weeders, shovels, wheel barrows, etc. Rain Date: Sunday … Continue reading

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Climate Change & Social Justice: Action Days

Two major events in Vermont to bring awareness to climate change and social justice issues: On May 1st, the Vermont Worker Center, in partnership with 350VT and dozens of social and climate justice groups, will stage the first “Put People … Continue reading

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Annual Pulpit Exchange

The Annual Pulpit Exchange between Ohavi Zedek Synagogue and First Congregational Church will take place on Sunday, April 29, when Rabbi Joshua Chasan will preach at both the 8:00 am and 10:00 am Worship Services at First Congregational Church.  This … Continue reading

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Spring Clean-Up Day – Saturday!

Just like any house, our church house needs some spring cleaning!  Wash windows, dust woodwork, polish furniture, clean chandeliers…  Come lend a hand for an hour or two on Saturday April 28 between 9 and 12.  Meet friends, have some … Continue reading

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Spring Clean-Up Day (date change)

Just like any house, our church house needs some spring cleaning!  Wash windows, dust woodwork, polish furniture, clean chandeliers…  Come lend a hand for an hour or two on Saturday April 28 between 9 and 12.  Meet friends, have some … Continue reading

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Recommended ONA (Open and Affirming) Resources

In support of congregation wide discernment around this issue, you are invited to check out these online resources:    Open and Affirming in the UCC   &  ONA Basics Recommended Reading – visit the Church Library for a selection of books. … Continue reading

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Colachel, India: Post Tsunami (J Clements)

Colachel, India: Post Tsunami December 26, 2004, a tsunami submerged much of coastal Colachel, India creating a large-scale humanitarian crisis. Our previously planned trip took on new significance as a relief mission and First Congregational Church brought some $150,000 from … Continue reading

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