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First Church this Week

Posted on June 18, 2020 by sbrown

A Memorial Service in Remembrance and Thanksgiving for the life of the Rev. Donald Jackson, is planned for Friday December 3 at 2pm at First Church. All are welcome in-person, masks are required. Don’s memorial will also be live streamed, … Continue reading →

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First Church Responds to COVID-19: Guidelines & Updates

Posted on April 2, 2020 by sbrown

As people of faith, we understand that Science, Math and Reason are all gifts of God.  As such, we trust the research that indicates we must do our part to flatten the curve.  All of this has informed our decisions … Continue reading →

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Sunday 10 a.m. Worship: In Person & Online

Posted on March 19, 2020 by sbrown

WORSHIP In Person at First Church or Online! You are invited to worship with First Church in person at 10am on Sundays in our Sanctuary at 38 South Winooski Avenue in Burlington OR on the FirstChurchBTV YouTube Channel. Worship services … Continue reading →

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Give to First Church: Giving, Pledging & Special Offerings

Posted on March 19, 2020 by sbrown

In this time of physical separation we rely on your regular giving now more than ever. Online/E-Giving & Giving by Check: One-time donations & recurring pledges  – all of your donations fuel the missions and ministries of First Congregational Church. … Continue reading →

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Discipleship Then & Now: Celebrating the Promise – Lent Sundays at 11:15 a.m.

Posted on March 5, 2020 by sbrown

March 8 thru April 5 at 11:15 a.m. During Lent we will gather after 10 a.m. worship, looking to our history for inspiration to form a vision for the future… what has our discipleship looked like here at First Church? … Continue reading →

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Hannah Sachs: Director of Creative Ministries

Posted on March 5, 2020 by sbrown

Our new Director of Creative Ministries is: Hannah Sachs On Sunday March 1, 2020, Caroline Crawford (Church President-Elect for 2020-2021 and Chair of the Search Committee for Director of Creative Ministries) announced that Hannah Sachs has been selected to serve … Continue reading →

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I & Thou: Creating Sacred Relationships – Sermon Series & Discussion Groups

Posted on January 8, 2020 by sbrown

  Link HERE to watch videos of the  I & Thou Sermon Series       Sermon Series: I & Thou – Creating Sacred Relationships January 26 – February 23: Discussion Group Opportunity          Based on a sermon and study … Continue reading →

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Epiphany Sunday – January 5 at 8 & 10 a.m.

Posted on January 3, 2020 by sbrown

SUNDAY, JANUARY 5  –  “Epiphany” “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews?”  … Continue reading →

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Star Sunday with VT Folk Artist Patti Casey – January 12

Posted on January 3, 2020 by sbrown

Star Sunday – January 12 – worship services at 8 a.m. & 10 a.m. Get your star for next year—where will it lead you? Don’t know what this is all about?  You’re in for a treat! Our new minister, the … Continue reading →

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Advent, Christmas & Epiphany at FCCB – All are Invited!

Posted on December 8, 2019 by sbrown

2019 ADVENT & CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICES All are welcome and invited to all worship services at First Congregational Church of Burlington – an Open & AffirmingCongregation – of the United Church of Christ. The Second Sunday of Advent – “Peace”  … Continue reading →

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