Get Involved
From music and discussion groups to ministry teams and children’s programs, there are many ways to connect and participate. Click below to learn more about each group. New participants are always welcome!
Children
Child Care | Children's Program (LOGOS) | Youth Group (Middle and High School)
Music
Adult Choir | Bell Choir | Strummers & Pluckers
Fellowship Groups
Caring for Loved One's Support Group | Discussions for Heart and Soul | Men's Group | Prayer Shawl | Social Justice Book Club | Young Adult Group
Ministry Teams
Congregational Care | Communications | Faith Formation | Finance | Outreach | Property | Worship | Tech Team
Children & Faith Formation
Our spiritual journey is an ongoing conversation. Insightful advice, learned instruction, and gentle guidance continue this discussion at College Street Congregational Church. Combined with learning in action, the conversation that is Christian development occurs at all ages and spans far beyond Sunday mornings. From nursery school to poverty think tanks, Christian development involves the engagement of our members and the larger community of God’s children wherever they find themselves
Childcare
Sunday School is for children in grades K-5. Your children are always welcome in the sanctuary and can participate in Time for Kids. Service begins with the children sitting with families and then can go downstairs following Time for Kids. During the last hymn in the church service the children will be escorted back upstairs to join you.
Children's Program, LOGOS
Looking for a free and fun spirituality program for kids -- and maybe even yourself? Look no further!
LOGOS is a Sunday morning program for children in Kindergarten through 5th grade and parents, featuring games, spiritual exploration, light refreshments, and open conversation about real-life questions. No registration required! Just show up!
Each week centers on a theme, exploring topics in ways that engage both children and adults—like why spirituality matters, what does it mean to 'be good' or 'be bad', and even big questions like whether magic (or the Easter Bunny!) is real.
When: Sundays, 11:15 AM – 1:00 PM [after service]
Dates: April 12, 2026 – May 10, 2026
Youth Group
What is the focus of the Youth Group? The combined Youth Ministry of First Congregational Church of Burlington and College Street Congregational Church is dedicated each year to playful and engaging opportunities, embodied in three main aspects: service, faith formation, and relationships. The shared partnership of these two churches as one combined youth group has been a joyful and rewarding experience.
When does the Youth Group meet? The youth group meets on Sunday nights at 5pm.April 26--Spring break movie night. The schedule is as follows:
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Middle School: 5–6 pm
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Dinner: 6–6:30 pm
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High School: 6:30–7:30 pm
Are there special programs? We will have one or two weekend events per semester, often an overnight gathering like the Fall Retreat, Spring Lock-In, Youth mission trip and Peace Camp.
Site Under Construction
Expected Completion Date September 2026
Music
Music is an essential part of our worship. Do you have some talent (or at least a passion) for a musical instrument? Do you love to sing? Join us. We celebrate music in all its forms, there’s something for everyone!
Adult Choir
Led by our Minister of Music, Eric Milnes, our services include a weekly anthem by our adult choir except for the fourth Sunday. The adult choir meets at 8:45 a.m. each Sunday to rehearse. You are welcome to come join in or relax in the sanctuary before service and listen to the choir rehearse as you prepare your spirit for worship.
Bell Choir
The College Street Ringers are led by Jodie Auer-Johnson and rehearse on Thursday nights. If you can count to four and move your arms, you can learn to play handbells; familiarity with rhythm and musical notation is very helpful, but not required to join the choir. Ringing four octaves of Malmark handbells and hand chimes, College Street Ringers bring their unique, ethereal sound to the service several times a year.
Strummers, Pluckers & Strikers
If you play an instrument of this kind, this is for you! This group accompanies the service on the fourth Sunday of the month and often rehearses after church on the first and third Sundays, and at 9 am on the fourth Sunday.
Fellowship Groups
Get to know others in the church by participating in one of our many groups. Some meet at the church, some meet in homes, and some meet all over the place. One thing they all have in common is that you are welcome to stop in and take part at any time!
Caring for Loved Ones
Support Group
After church monthly (2nd Sunday)
Perkins Room or Via Zoom https//us02web.zoom.us/87814871432
The Caring for Loved Ones Group is an informal group of folks who enjoy the conversation and support of others who have cared for, are caring for, or expect to care for a person(s) they love. For more information, please contact Laura Labrie at llabrie26@gmail.com
Discussion for Heart & Soul
Wednesdays 2nd and 4th of each month; 7 - 8:30 pm via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87907580897
Have you ever wondered how books and other media help us to deepen our spiritual selves? Discover spiritual connections with others and with God by exploring readings, movies, songs and more.
Men's Group
The Men’s group meets for coffee at Panera Bread on Shelburne Road (every third Tuesday at 8 a.m.).
Join us. There’s always room for one more.
Prayer Shawl Group
After church monthly (3rd Sunday)
Perkins Room
The Prayer Shawl Group is open to anyone who knits, crochets, or weaves and wants to make a prayer shawl. We purchase our own material and attendance at meetings is voluntary. We have the pastor bless the shawls before recipients receive them. We meet the 3rd Sunday of each month after worship. For more information, please contact Sandie Lindberg at sandielindberg21@gmail.com.
Social Justice Book Club
The group meets Monday evenings at 7pm on Zoom
Young Adult Group
Social meetup outside the church for under 30s: dinners, games, quizz night, karaoke
Ministry Teams
We have an Executive Board and seven ministry teams. The Executive Board oversees the ministry teams and is responsible for coordinating programs, scheduling activities, determining policy, and preparing agendas for the annual meeting and other special meetings. The Executive Board consists of the President, Vice President, Treasurer, Clerk, and Member-at-Large.
Congregational Care
Provides outreach and ongoing support for members and friends. Helps plan and oversees hospitality and receptions following special events.
Communications
Maintains and updates the church website and manages the church’s social media presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, TikTok, and YouTube.
Faith Formation
This team works with staff to plan and coordinate children's, youth, and adult education programs. They also assist with confirmation and oversees the church's Safe Conduct Policies.
Finance
Provides oversight of the financial affairs of the church.
Outreach
Engages in relationships and ongoing connections with organizations in the local community, including the Pride Center, Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS), STEPS to End Domestic Violence, the Department of Children and Families Donation Drive, and the Spectrum Youth and Families Share the Warmth Drive.
Property
Manages and maintains the building and grounds - including snow shoveling, maintaining gardens, painting, building maintenance, repairs, etc
Worship
Support and facilitate a welcoming and inclusive weekly worship service that includes Worship Hosts, Greeters, Ushers, Scripture Readers, Music, and the Technical Team.
Tech Team
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