Called to Journey, Called to Welcome: A Bible Study on Immigration

We invite you to join Pastor Elizabeth for a four-week Bible study exploring the timely and deeply scriptural topic of immigration. Beginning Tuesday, April 14 at 12:15 p.m. in Unity Hall, this study will guide participants through the biblical theme of welcoming the stranger — examining what scripture calls us to as a community of faith. Together, we will engage, connect, and discuss immigration through a Biblical lens, exploring our call to hospitality, the principle of God's blessing beyond borders, and what it means to navigate faithful risk and sacred welcome. All are welcome! 

Community Supper Every Friday

For over twenty years, countless volunteers have cooked and served FRIDAY NIGHT COMMUNITY SUPPER at The Congregational Church of Middlebury, UCC. The free, hot meal runs from 5:00-6:00 every Friday in Fellowship Hall (accessible from Seymour Street). Friday Night Community Supper offers a space where everyone is welcome, neighbors get to know neighbors, and community happens. Come by for a delicious meal. Bring a friend. Bring the family. We hope to see you soon.

Women's Retreat

We are looking forward to the time together to exhale, refresh and reconnect with our church community at our first Women's Retreat. The retreat will officially begin at dinner on Friday (5:30 p.m.) and conclude Saturday afternoon around 5 p.m. but you are welcome to arrive early on Friday to enjoy the beautiful campus and the activities available at Silver Bay YMCA camp. It will be an unforgettable time together to share and grow deeper in our faith journey together. Register here or call the office if you need assistance--we are happy to walk you through registration over the phone (802-388-7634).

Calling all College Students!

All Middlebury College students are welcome to attend a gathering each Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at the Scott Center (135 South Main Street), led by Pastor Elizabeth and church members Maya Troy and Kristie Skor. Questions? Email Elizabeth at elizabeth@midducc.org.

From the Green Team

The Green Team will be meeting on Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. If you are interested in being a part of fulfilling our mission as a Creation Justice Church by promoting environmental justice in our community we would love to welcome you to our team! Contact any of our members ((Eliana Cañas Parra, Diana Davidson, Hal Colston, Dory Gorton, Judy Jessup, Leanna Maglienti, Su Reid-St. John, and Paige Russell) or office@midducc.org if you would like to be involved or learn more about our work.


And hold the date! Join the Green Team for Green Up Day on Saturday, May 2. We will meet at 10:00 a.m. on the church steps. Bags will be provided and we will be cleaning up a portion of the banks of Otter Creek, the Marble Works, and the Town Green.


The fourth annual UCC Earth Summit, "A Future With Hope", will be available online on April 25th (1:00 PM-3:30 p.m.). Dr. Kenneth Samuel will give the keynote address, followed by a panel discussion. To register and to learn more about this free event, please use this link: Learn More and Register

April Theme of Giving: 

“Cleanliness is Next to Godliness”

Our April collection for HOPE Food Shelf is all about the everyday items that help people feel cared for, comfortable, and ready to meet the day.

This month, we’re collecting personal hygiene and household cleaning items such as:

toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, soap, shampoo, lotion, laundry pods or sheets, and household cleaning supplies.


These items can be expensive, are often needed in every home, and can make a real difference for neighbors who are stretching every dollar.

To make it fun, consider:

  • picking up one or two extra items each time you shop
  • creating a “care bundle” with a few related essentials
  • choosing a theme like morning routine, fresh laundry, or kitchen clean-up
  • inviting your children to help choose items to give
  • challenging yourself to fill a whole bag with practical necessities

You can bring donations to church on Sundays, or drop them off at the church office during office hours (M-F, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.).


Let’s fill the shelves with useful, thoughtful items that help our neighbors care for themselves, their families, and their homes!

  • Join us for worship on Sunday!

    No matter who you are, no matter where you are on life's journey, you are welcome here. Worship and connect every Sunday at 10 a.m. in our historic sanctuary at 2 Main Street, Middlebury, Vermont.

    We also live-stream our services on Facebook and YouTube, and service videos are published on our website weekly.


  • Online Fellowship Hour

    There is online fellowship immediately following the Sunday worship service every week. Join us for a time of conversation and and joy! Come as you are from wherever you are! Connect with your online community for a few minutes and meet some friends. You might see Eliana, May, Jean, Hal, Christine, Victoria and others. It will be the same Zoom link every time.


    Zoom link

    Meeting ID: 876 3774 4686

    Passcode: 063702

  • MIDDWeek Morning Prayer

    Each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. we have MIDDWeek Morning Prayer via Zoom. During this service, we share prayer concerns, meditate on scripture, and listen to centering music.

    Zoom link

    You can also call in at 929-436-2866, with meeting ID 865 4123 2698. All are welcome!

  • Community Supper--You’re Invited!

    Ways to Get Involved with Community Supper


    1) Volunteer as an individual Server

    Whether you can help once or become a regular, your time makes a real difference. The commitment is about 2 hours on a Friday, and the tasks are simple but essential—setting tables, serving food, and tidying up afterward. No experience needed. Sign up today!


    2) Volunteer or Sponsor a Meal as an Organization

    Are you connected with an organization that would like to sponsor a meal or organize a group to volunteer together? Community supper is truly a community-wide effort, and your organization can make a huge impact while also strengthening your team and having fun. Email office@midducc.org and we will make sure to connect you with the community supper team!


    3) Show up to a Friday night meal

    Community Supper is not JUST about a free meal—it’s about sharing stories, building connections, and creating a space where neighbors become friends. Simply by showing up, you can contribute a great deal to making this a welcoming community for everyone at the table. Pull up a chair and join us, every Friday evening at 5 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

  • Walking Group

    The walking group meets at a different location each Monday morning to enjoy some fresh air and community. Interested in joining next week? email office@midducc.org to confirm the location for our next walk!