Welcoming All, Seeking Justice, Finding God

First Congregational Church of Burlington

Welcome to First Congregational UCC of Burlington

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  • Maundy Thursday Dinner with Communion at 6pm at First Church – all are invited for a soup, salad, and bread dinner in the Chapel. On Maundy Thursday we gather to remember Jesus’ last meal with the disciples. The dinner includes several elements of worship including Communion. Communion at First Church is always open to all – gluten free options will be available for Communion and dinner.
  • The 7pm Tenebrae Service is a worship service of light and shadow. This will be in person and livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. 

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Maundy Thursday Vigil at First Church:  After the Maundy Thursday (March 28 at 7pm) worship service, until the Good Friday (March 29) service at 6pm, sign up to be an alternate or for a one-hour slot to hold a silent vigil in the Sanctuary. You may also participate in the vigil independently at home.  The “Home Vigil Guide” is linked HERE.

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ALL are welcome – YOU are invited to The Table – on Good Friday – March 29 at 6:30pm. Join us as we gather for light snacks, worship music, prayer, the Word, and on Good Friday – as we have every Friday during Lent (through March 29) with Director of Congregational Life, Ava Bilton, the Rev. Elissa Johnk, and with music leadership from John Penoyar and friends.

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Lent begins in the wilderness. Our Lenten worship series and discussion groups have been exploring the theme of wilderness and community and connection as we follow the journey of Jesus through scripture and worship from Ash Wednesday through Holy Week and Easter (Feb.14 thru March 31).  Brené Brown’s excellent book: Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone supports this thoughtful, interesting, faithful series.  The discussion group sign-up time has passed – the sermons and study guides from the series are linked here for all:

You are invited to worship in person at First Church at 10am on Sundays in our beautiful Sanctuary at 38 South Winooski Avenue in Burlington OR via the live-stream (or later recording) on the FirstChurchBTV YouTube Channel. Fellowship time follows worship at First Church.
The Rev. Elissa Johnk, Lead Minister

Worshiping remotely? 

  • The YouTube live stream will be available 5 to 10 minutes prior to the 10am worship each Sunday.
  • You can watch on any “smart” handheld device, computer or on your television.  The First Church YouTube channel is: youtube.com/FirstChurchBTV.
  • The Order of Worship, announcements and celebrations and prayers are linked under the YouTube live stream title and will be posted here on Sunday morning:

 

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Easter Sunday – March 31:

  • Easter “Son-Rise” Worship at 6:30am – on the Burlington Waterfront (just north of the Echo Science Museum) – with the Rev. Elissa Johnk and the Rev. Ken White – a collaborative service of First Congregational Church UCC of Burlington and the College Street Church – open to all.

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All are invited!  Note that the “start” time is 8am this week to accommodate the 6:30am “Son-Rise” worshippers who want to share a meal.

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You are invited to Easter Worship at 10am at First Church UCC/BTV (or via live stream on YouTube). Easter worship will include:

  • Extraordinary music including choirs, brass, organ, piano and bells!
  • The Rev. Elissa Johnk will have a life affirming message for all ages.
  • Nursery, Pre-K and K childcare will be available throughout worship — activity bags for children will be available in the worship service.
  • A wonderful reception – complete with delicious treats for all, a photo booth for Easter pictures with family and friends and eggs hidden for children to find – will follow worship.
    • The location of the after worship (at First Church) Easter Egg Hunt is weather dependent and will be announced on Sunday morning.

  • You are invited: every age, every person, all are welcome here!  First Church is an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ.

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SAVE THE DATE: Vermont String Quartet “Skylark”
will lead music during the 10am worship
on Sunday April 7 at First Church.

All are invited – you are invited!

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For a full update about upcoming services, programs and volunteer opportunities – use this LINK to go to “First Church this Week”

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