News from the Pews, August 7th

CSCC UCC
Aug 7
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Outreach Team Meets Sunday, August 9th, After Church
Celebration for Lois Nassau's 100th Birthday After Church
Let's Talk Group Meets this Sunday, August 9th
Youth Mission Trip Starts this Sunday
Update on Phyllis Klinefelter
Barbara Stearns Service on August 29th, Please RSVP
Social Justice Book Group on Mondays
Update from the Search Committee
Cleaning Service Parking Spot
Fill Our Food Pantry?

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Outreach Team Meeting This Sunday After Church

Outreach Team “regulars” and interested others are invited to join us in person after worship on Sunday, August 9th, to catch up on Outreach Team projects and concerns - Mission Moments, Miracle Messages, Street Cats, the Pride Parade, the Parking Lot Dance Party - as well as what social services and social justice efforts are happening in Burlington and the surrounding suburbs and area churches with which we can partner or from which we can learn.

Please join us if you’re able. Rev. Marjorie MacNeill, Outreach Team Chairperson. seekrvt@mac.com

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Celebration for Lois Nassau's 100th Birthday After Church

Come join us in the back of the sanctuary for a celebration of this milestone birthday for Lois!

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This Sunday: Let's Talk

Looking for a chance to connect a little more deeply after worship? Join us for Let's Talk, a new weekly gathering hosted by Lacey and the Faith Formation Team immediately following our Sunday service.

Rather than a Bible study or formal class, Let's Talk is simply an intergenerational space for authentic conversation. All are welcome. We'll reflect on the week's joys and challenges, discuss the morning's sermon, ask challenging questions, share personal stories, and enjoy one another's company. There will be light spiritual prompts to keep our conversations grounded, however the overarching goal is to facilitate meaningful connections, however they may arise.

Whether you join us for ten minutes or the whole hour, we'd love to have you. Come as you are, bring your questions, and let's talk.

Sundays following worship for the month of AugustApproximately 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.(Location to be announced each Sunday)

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Youth Mission Trip This Week

OFF TO THE OCEAN

From August 9–14, 2026, the youth from College Street Congregational Church and First Congregational Church will travel to Providence for their annual mission trip. During the week, they will partner in direct service projects throughout the city while staying at a local UCC church. After several days of meaningful work, the group will enjoy a well-earned day at the beach in Newport.

Thank you for helping make this transformative experience possible for our youth!

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Update on Phyllis Klinefelter

Phyllis has been dealing with health issues for quite some time and is now in palliative care. Follow Phyllis's CaringBridge for updates on her health journey. It’s a great way to send love, encouragement, and stay informed. Cards and notes are appreciated instead of visits, which are very limited.

Please visit, follow, and keep lifting her up with our support!

https://www.caringbridge.org/site/930edfaa-87ac-11f1-9d10-21375975364c

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Barbara Stearns Service on August 29th, Please RSVP

LAST CALL! Are you planning to attend Barbara Stearn's celebration of life at 1 pm on Saturday, August 29th? The family is planning a reception afterwards and asks that attendees let us know whether they will be coming and with how many people. Please send a quick email to gstevenson@collegestreetchurch.org by Aug. 7th.

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Social Justice Book Group Continues

Hello Social Justice Book Group friends at CSCC and CCP….and a few other book group “regulars”. :)

The next meeting of the latest Outreach Team Book Group is Monday, August 10th at 7 pm on Zoom….we’ll be discussing another chapter of “The Migrant’s Jail” by Brianna Nofil, which chronicles 20th/21st century history of the mass incarceration of immigrants in this country…a shifting/changing history indeed! All interested folks are invited to any or all gatherings. Each week Marjorie also sends an overview of the chapter plus other relevant info ….so do join us next Monday or any of the remaining Monday gatherings on August 17 and 24. Let Marjorie MacNeill know at seekrvt@mac.com if you need the Zoom link.

Blessings, Rev. Marjorie MacNeill, Outreach Team chairperson at

seekrvt@mac.com or text 802-338-2756. (Note, the email is “seekrvt” - not “er”.)

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Update from the Search Committee

Our Local Church Profile has been posted. What does this mean? It means that candidates can now see that we are searching for a settled pastor, and they can read all about College Street Congregational Church in the profile. Interested pastoral candidates will send us their profiles through the Conference Office for the Search Committee to review. This is the beginning of the next exciting phase of our search process!

If you would like to read the CSCC Local Church Profile, please reach out to the church office at gstevenson@collegestreetchurch.org and a copy will be sent to you. Thank you for your continued prayers as we enter this new phase of the search.

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Cleaning Service Parking Spot

Please note and observe (especially if you come to the church for weekday evening events):

One of the church parking lot spaces just outside the church office (the LAST one) now has a sign that says, “Reserved Parking -Cleaning Service Only-Monday through Friday 5-9 PM” It is important that they have this nearby spot since they are carrying in supplies and materials for the daily cleaning work. THANK YOU!

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Fill Our Food Pantry

Several years ago the Youth Group built a Food Pantry and placed it on the corner of our church yard near S. Union St. It’s a great location and is often empty. This note is a rally call!

Let’s make sure there is food and/or other non-food items at least every Sunday. There is a link in the News from the Pews each week to sign up. When the link opens, scroll down for a shopping list of food and non-food items you can contribute. If can swing by and contribute during the week, that would be great too!

Thanks for your participation--Mary Alice Favro

Community Events

Dear friends,

Vermont Interfaith Action is growing, and we're excited to announce two new opportunities to join the work!

We are currently hiring for:

BTV Lead Community Organizer (part-time)

The position will play an important role in strengthening VIA's work across Vermont by building relationships, supporting community leaders, and advancing our mission of justice, equity, and human dignity.

Job description:

Burlington Lead Organizer (part-time, based in Chittenden County)

Learn more about the position and apply:

www.viavt.org

Thank you for helping us connect with people who are passionate about community organizing, leadership development, and creating meaningful change throughout Vermont.

With gratitude,

Melissa Battah

Executive Director