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Special Guests from India: Sun, June 26

Posted on June 6, 2016 by sbrown

Doctors Prem and Senega, leaders of the James Hospital in Colachel, India will visit First Congregational Church on Sunday, June 26. Donna Lee will host our special guests during their brief Vermont visit while they are in the U.S. for … Continue reading →

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Sunday, July 3: Welcome Carrie Bail!

Posted on June 6, 2016 by sbrown

Please join us this Sunday, July 3, to welcome Rev. Carrie Bail on her first Sunday as Interim Senior Minister! Carrie’s background includes both settled and interim ministerial experience. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Yale University and … Continue reading →

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Welcome Carrie Bail!

Posted on May 26, 2016 by sbrown

The Interim Senior Minister Search Team is excited to announce the call to Reverend Carrie Bail to serve as our Interim Senior Minister. Carrie comes to us with settled ministerial and interim experience. She received her undergraduate degree from Yale … Continue reading →

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Jazz Sunday – June 12

Posted on May 26, 2016 by sbrown

The Onion River Jazz Band will begin playing at 9:30am on Jazz Sunday, June 12. A beloved and joy-filled tradition, Jazz Sunday is a great day to invite friends to church to enjoy worship and then stay to admire the … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Sunday – 7am Worship Only

Posted on May 13, 2016 by sbrown

As it is the day of the Burlington Marathon, there will be just one worship service on Sunday, May 29th (Memorial Day Sunday) at 7am. Weather permitting, our worship service will be held outside in the Memorial Garden. Please join … Continue reading →

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Faith Journeys Program – Beginning Sun, Jan 10

Posted on January 6, 2016 by sbrown

The Adult Christian Education Committee of First Congregational Church will be leading a multi-session program entitled Faith Journeys: Different Paths, Same Destination. It will run for 4 to 5 weeks starting Sunday, January 10 in the library between the 8 … Continue reading →

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Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner – Fri, Jan 8

Posted on January 6, 2016 by sbrown

All are welcome, invited and encouraged to gather for our Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner on Friday (of course!), January 8 at 6pm in the Chapel at First Congregational Church. This all ages friendly worship will focus on Epiphany. The … Continue reading →

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December Worship Schedule 2015

Posted on December 2, 2015 by sbrown

THURSDAY Dec 3rd 6 p.m. Advent Worship Service & Italian Dinner ———————————————————– SUNDAY Dec 6th Second Sunday in Advent 8 a.m. Worship in Chapel 9 a.m. Alternative Giving Fair 10 a.m. Worship in Sanctuary 11 a.m. Alternative Giving Fair ——————————————————— … Continue reading →

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Advent Worship & Italian Dinner – Thurs, Dec 3

Posted on December 1, 2015 by sbrown

This great all-church family event begins with a worship service in the round in the Chapel on Thursday, December 3rd at 6 p.m., led by our High School Youth. The service includes carols, candle-lighting, a reflection and a children’s story. … Continue reading →

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Harvest Fest Pick-a-Party: Sat, Oct 3

Posted on August 13, 2015 by sbrown

We are taking reservations now for this fantastic Saturday, October 3rd event. Start the 2015 fall harvest season with a get-together near the lake with lots of good food and fun. There will be many activities to choose from, including … Continue reading →

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