Category Archives: Outreach

Vermont Ibutwa Initiative Receives UCC Grant!

The United Church of Christ Genesis Fund has awarded the Vermont Ibutwa Initiative (VIBI) a $12,000 grant in support of the organization’s efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo! VIBI’s mission is to bring healthcare access, sustainable livelihood opportunities … Continue reading

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Outreach & Mission Opportunities – Summer 2016

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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Special Guests from India: Sun, June 26

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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Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Here are just a few of the exciting volunteer opportunities available through First Congregational Church this summer: Small Potatoes – Sandwich makers: Small Potatoes is a free community Saturday breakfast and bag lunch that is served to anyone who comes … Continue reading

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Emergency Relief Efforts – Nepal Earthquake

THE UCC RESPONDS to EARTHQUAKE in NEPAL: The UCC Emergency Relief Fund is requesting our immediate support to bolster the humanitarian aid response in Nepal following the devastating earthquake on Saturday, April 25. You can follow UCC updates on Nepal … Continue reading

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COTS Walk 2015 – Join our team!

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

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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Mission Programs & Christian Action Advocacy

We focused on and celebrated our mission programs and evolving Christian action advocacy in March on our annual Mission Sunday. Worship was followed by a “Mission Fair” that attracted a lot of conversation and new volunteers to many of our … Continue reading

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How is First Church Supporting JUMP?

JUMP (the Joint Urban Ministry Project) is a core ministry of our congregation. JUMP is an interfaith outreach ministry that has been housed in donated space at First Church since 1989. JUMP assists thousands of low-income Vermont children and adults … Continue reading

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A Special Evening with Alison Stendahl – Fri, Jan 16

What Connects the Turkish Scarf Project, Mathematics Education, Theology, Faith and the UCC?  Find out at a dinner & discussion with UCC Missionary to Turkey, Alison Stendahl, on Friday, January 16th. Director of Outreach Ministries, Lucy Samara, is pleased to … Continue reading

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