• 100th Anniversary Holiday Bazaar

    The Congregational Church of Middlebury is holding its annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year’s bazaar — the 100th — features a wide variety of items for sale on the building’s two levels and a raffle for a beautiful, handcrafted bed quilt. 


    Shop upstairs for handmade crafts, jewelry, scarves, silk neckties, and a collection of gently used books. Also upstairs, bid on a wide selection of theme baskets that make wonderful gifts for a friend or for yourself! 


    On the lower level of Fellowship Hall is a room with games, puzzles and toys for both children and adults. This year’s Garden Table will have a wide variety of indoor plants and garden related items. Homemade foods will be available and safely packaged for take-out. Food tables will be filled with jams and jellies, breads, as well as specialty and traditional pies. And, just in time for the chilly weather, a variety of delicious, hearty soups can be purchased by the pint or quart. 


    This year’s 100th Bazaar anniversary quilt was made and donated by Dorothy Douglas. The 91" x 81" quilt is called "Round About" and is done in rose and green batiks. The fun part about this pattern is that it is made with triangle-shaped pieces of fabric and, when assembled, it creates the pattern of circles. Quilt raffle tickets will be on sale during the Bazaar and also by calling the church office. They are $3.00 each, or 2 for $5, or 5 for $10.00. The drawing for the winning ticket will be held on Sunday November 3rd after Sunday service in Fellowship Hall. The winner need not be present to win. 


    Entrances will be open at 30 North Pleasant Street and also under the Seymour Street portico. All proceeds from the Bazaar benefit the church’s programs. Face masks are optional inside the building.


    Many thanks, and don’t hesitate to touch base with Bazaar Chairs, Judy Jessup (judyjessupvt@gmail.com), or Ruth Penfield (ruthpenfield@gmail.com) with questions.

  • Bible Study: The Story of Abraham

    Abraham is a deeply revered, if enigmatic, figure in the Bible. As the "father" of three monotheistic faiths -- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- Abraham's story is a rich landscape to explore. In this 8-week course, we will follow his journey from Ur to the land of Canaan, as told in Genesis (11:47 - 25:18). Classes will be held in Unity Hall on Tuesdays, noon - 1:00, from September 24 to November 26. (No class on 10/8 and 11/12.) All are welcome!


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  • Quest for the Spirit

    Come join on a Quest for the Spirit! Back by popular demand, Pastor Elizabeth will be leading a 7-week class on a variety of Christian meditation practices. The class will meet Mondays at 1:30 p.m. in Unity Hall, starting November 4. (Nov. 4 -25, Dec. 2-16). All are always welcome. 

  • Gather & Share

    November: Cleaning Products

    “Cleanliness is Next to Godliness” 

    For November, we are asking for spray cleaners, laundry detergent, toilet cleaner, dryer sheets, dish soaps, window cleaner, and sponges. most of these are heavy items, which is good cause we are closing in on our next ton! As always, thank you for your help.

  • Helping Hands!

    The Helping Hands Crew meets on the first Monday of the month. All are welcome! Next meeting is November 11th at 10:15 a.m..

  • Online Fellowship Each week!

    Experience fellowship online with Hal and Jean each Sunday immediately after worship! They are originally from Vermont now exploring their church membership from Aruba. There are others who join in each week from across the country. Each week we welcome you to share our churches open and affirming commitment to each other. Click on the link to share and discover new friendships. 


    Zoom link

    Meeting ID: 876 3774 4686
    Passcode: 063702

  • Lunches!

    The Ladies Lunch will be held at the church in the Russell Carpenter Room at 11:30 am on Thursdays once a month. The next lunch is on November 21st.  You do NOT need to sign up. 


    The Men's Lunch Bunch will be held at Rosie’s Restaurant on November 21st at noon. If you plan to attend the lunch or have questions, please contact Mal Chase at patandmalchase@gmail.com.

  • Hook, Needle and Stitches

    Those of us who Hook, Knit, Crochet, Embroider, or just want to sit and chat with those who do while having a Fellowship Hour coffee will meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month .


    Our next meeting is November 17th. We will be meeting in the Carpenter Room. All are welcome! For info contact Chris Ketcham.

  • Middweek Morning Prayer Group

    MiddWeek Morning Prayer is a gathering at 9:00 a.m. each Wednesday morning on Zoom. Together, we share pray concerns and reflect on the upcoming Sunday’s scripture text. All are welcome!


    Zoom link

  • The Upper Room devotional

    Did you know that we subscribe to the "Upper Room" devotional guide? This guide contains daily devotions. Copies of the latest issues are on the Communications Table in the back of the sanctuary. Please take one!