Category Archives: Worship

5th Sunday Worship: A New Tradition

5th Sunday Worship: A New Tradition Begins! * What is a 5th Sunday?  Occasionally there are 5 Sundays in a month. Three occur before Jazz Sunday in June 2017: October 30, January 29, and April 30.  (Calls for recognition, don’t … Continue reading

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Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner – Sep 2

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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Sunday, July 3: Welcome Carrie Bail!

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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Jazz Sunday – June 12

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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Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner – June 3

The theme for this month is “Joy in June.” All ages are invited and welcome to this informal dinner with worship and communion for all. Our “rain or shine” plan is for fun with lawn games and socializing, and a … Continue reading

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Memorial Day Sunday – 7am Worship Only

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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2017 Holy Week & Easter Worship Schedule

All are invited to Holy Week and Easter Sunday Worship Services: Rev. Carrie Bail, Rev. Sally May, our church leaders, members and friends invite all in the wider community to walk with us during Holy Week 2017, April 9 through … Continue reading

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Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner – Fri, Mar 4

All are invited to this unique evening of fellowship, food and worship for all ages! The next Faithful Friday is on Friday, March 4th. This month’s theme is “Prayer” and the worship and activities will feature several “Lenten Prayer Stations” … Continue reading

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Ash Wednesday Worship – Wed, Feb 10

Please join us on Wednesday, February 10th as we begin our journey through Lent.  Institution of Ashes will be offered. Worship begins at 6:30 p.m.

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Faithful Friday Worship & Dinner – Fri, Feb 5

All are invited to this unique evening of fellowship, food, and worship for all ages! The next Faithful Friday is on Friday, February 5th. This month’s theme is Mardi Gras/Shrove Tuesday! Join us for worship, including a pancake communion and … Continue reading

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