Category Archives: First Congregational Church

COTS Walk 2015 – Join our team!

Posted on April 17, 2015 by sbrown

Join the First Church Team! The COTS Walk-a-thon is set for Sunday, May 3, starting at Battery Park in Burlington. Walker registration opens at 1:00 p.m.; the walk starts at 2:00 p.m. Information and details about helping out as a … Continue reading →

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Pro Bono Legal Clinic – Sun, Apr 26

Posted on April 16, 2015 by sbrown

On Sunday, April 26, from 1pm to 3pm at First Congregational Church, volunteer Vermont attorneys will offer pro-bono (FREE) legal counsel to anyone in the community. Please arrive at 1:00 to reserve an appointment time and to check in. All … Continue reading →

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“Spirituality, History & the UCC” Series

Posted on April 11, 2015 by sbrown

Between mid-March and early May 2015, Rev. Peter Cook led an educational lecture series on “Spirituality, History and the United Church of Christ (UCC)”. The topic schedule was as follows and recordings of each are available: Sun, Mar 15: Evangelical … Continue reading →

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Youth Info & Gathering – Sun, Apr 12

Posted on April 10, 2015 by sbrown

On Sunday, April 12, Lucy Samara, Director of High School Youth Ministries, and Pastor Sally May, Interim Associate Minister, will offer two opportunities (at 9:15am and again at 11:15am) at church for parents and high school youth to gather to hear … Continue reading →

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Special Guests on Sun, Apr 12

Posted on April 10, 2015 by sbrown

Rev. Peter Cook invites you to join his Adult Education series discussion, “Spirituality, History and the UCC,” on Sunday Mornings at 9 a.m. This week’s special guests will include the Rabbi Joshua Chasan of Ohavi Zedek Synagogue and Jeff Potash, … Continue reading →

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Connecting Conversations

Posted on February 25, 2015 by sbrown

All are invited to a new program of conversations offering connection and relationship with one another, led by Senior Minister, Rev. Peter Cook, and members from our lay leadership and Deacons, and focusing on faith and spirituality, our church, and … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Adrianne’s Ministry!

Posted on August 1, 2014 by sbrown

Adrianne’s Celebratory Adieu! Plans are progressing for our congregation’s celebration in honor of our longtime Associate Minister (since 1996!), the Rev. Adrianne Carr, as she retires from her ministry at First Congregational Church. Adrianne knows the date but not the … Continue reading →

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Women’s Retreat – Aug 15-17

Posted on July 3, 2014 by sbrown

Women’s Retreat to Celebrate Rev. Carr’s Faithful Ministry: August 15-17 A late summer retreat for Women of the Church is currently being planned for the weekend of August 15-17 at Hallelujah Farm, a retreat center just across the Vermont border … Continue reading →

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All-Church Retreat – Tues, June 10

Posted on June 6, 2014 by sbrown

Please plan to attend our All-Church Retreat on Tuesday, June 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Everyone, including High School Students, are invited to join the next steps in the discussion around the re-organization of First Church governance. This evening … Continue reading →

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Annual Meeting & Dinner – Wed, May 28

Posted on May 14, 2014 by sbrown

All First Congregational Church members are invited to our Annual Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 28 with dinner at 6pm and the meeting at 7pm — a time for serious business and for gratitude! Please click here to view our … Continue reading →

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