Category Archives: News and Announcements

The Art of Discernment – Minister’s Message

Posted on August 4, 2016 by sbrown

I am a cradle roll Congregationalist; here are two brief stories about that identity. First, I was an ardent teen-aged member of the church during the height of the Vietnam War. As happens too often in our tradition, our congregation … Continue reading →

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Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner – Sep 2

Posted on August 4, 2016 by sbrown

The theme for our September Faithful Friday Worship and Dinner is “Changes & New Beginnings”. All are invited to bring backpacks, keys, or some object that represents a new beginning in your life, to be blessed as part of our … Continue reading →

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Outreach & Mission Opportunities – Summer 2016

Posted on July 9, 2016 by sbrown

There are many ways to be involved with mission and outreach efforts at First Congregational Church this summer! Please see below for several opportunities: One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) OGHS is our annual all-church, ecumenical, international emergency relief offering … Continue reading →

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Summer Church School

Posted on July 9, 2016 by sbrown

Jennifer Jorgenson, our Summer Church School Coordinator and Lucy Samara, our Interim Church School Coordinator, are collaborating to schedule volunteers to serve in the two age group settings that will meet during the 10am worship services this summer. From now … Continue reading →

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A Message from Minister Carrie Bail (July 21)

Posted on July 8, 2016 by sbrown

As of tomorrow (Friday, July 22), I will have been with you for three whole weeks! Many faces are starting to look familiar, as well as a few names, and I am settling into my new home environment next to … Continue reading →

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Summer Picnic to Welcome Carrie – July 26

Posted on July 8, 2016 by sbrown

The first of several summer picnics to welcome Rev. Carrie Bail will be hosted by the Women of the Church Book Group, with all women of the church invited. Please be sure to invite someone! Tuesday, July 26 at 5:30pm … Continue reading →

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Time & Talent Surveys Needed

Posted on June 7, 2016 by sbrown

God has blessed each one of us with both time and talents. Just as a garden needs gardeners to till the soil and plant the seeds, God calls us to invest our gifts of time and talents in the garden … Continue reading →

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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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