Bible Study: The Sermon on the Mount

Starting Next week Bible Study with Eliana

Dates: Wednesdays, July 15, 22, 29, and August 5.

Time: 12:00-1:15 in Unity Hall


Many theologians and faith leaders consider the Sermon on the Mount to be the epitome of Jesus' teachings. For many, discipleship and the nature of God’s Kingdom are defined by what Jesus considers important, the kinds of statements he makes, and what he calls his followers to do and to be in the Sermon on the Mount. 


In this 4-week Bible study, we will look at Matthew Chapters 5-7 and compare them to Luke's version (Chapter 6, known as the Sermon on the Plain). Both versions of the Sermon contain some of the most well-known passages in the New Testament, including the Beatitudes, the Lord's Prayer, and other very familiar passages.


For week 1, we will start with the Beatitudes. Please read Matthew 5:1-16 and Luke 6:17-26.


Online participation is welcome via google meet. Please use the following link:

https://meet.google.com/inw-zyfy-tgk

or Dial in at ‪(US) +1 402-789-6865

PIN: ‪265 260 395‬#

Seeking God Together

Church Family Dinner-talk



This summer, MiddUCC and St. Stephen’s Church are working together to host a weekly intergenerational faith exploration. All are welcome to come for dinner and a guided dinner conversation around the theme of the 7-week series: Seeking God Together. This program is accessible for people of all ages who are interested in growing in faith and learning from one another. 


Wednesdays at 5:15 - 6:45 pm

Starting on June 24 through August 5

First four sessions held in MiddUCC Fellowship Hall (June 24 - July 15) and final three sessions held in St. Stephen’s Fellowship Hall (July 22 - August 5)


Church Family Dinner-talk Registration

Save the Date: All-Church Retreat October 16-17

Last year’s first Midd UCC All-Church Retreat was a wonderful time of relaxation, renewal, and connection, and we are excited to begin planning for year two!


Please mark your calendar for October 16-17 for the All-Church Retreat and start thinking now about making the trip to Silver Bay YMCA on the beautiful shores of Lake George. Whether you came last year or would be joining us for the first time, this retreat is a special opportunity to step away from our usual routines and spend time together as a church family.


The retreat will include shared meals, comfortable accommodations, recreation activities, and programming for both adults and children. There will be time to relax, play, connect, and enjoy the peaceful lakeside setting, along with opportunities for meaningful conversation and fellowship across generations.

More details will be shared in the coming months, but for now, we hope you will save the date and begin making plans to be part of this meaningful time together!

Help Us Offer a Warm Welcome on Sunday Mornings

The Board of Membership invites you to sign up to serve as a greeter for Sunday worship. Greeters play a simple but meaningful role in the life of our church: offering a smile, helping people feel at ease, and making sure longtime members, newer attendees, and first-time visitors know they are welcome here.


Greeters are asked to arrive by 9:30 a.m., wear a name tag, and stand at the Main Street/front entrance of the sanctuary to warmly welcome visitors and members as they arrive. You do not need any special training — just a friendly presence and a willingness to help create a warm Sunday morning welcome.

Please sign up here: https://signup.com/go/CpaFXzZ


We also want to let members know that new visitors may be wearing stick-on name tags on Sunday mornings. If you see someone with a stick-on name tag, we encourage you to introduce yourself, say hello, and help them feel at home.


Thank you for helping us offer welcoming and hospitality to all.

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.

Online Fellowship

Did you know that every week, a group of folks gathers for online fellowship after worship?

Online Fellowship is a wonderful way to stay connected when you are out and about, traveling, home sick, caring for a loved one, or otherwise unable to make it to church in person. It offers a simple way to keep seeing familiar faces, meeting new friends, and sharing in the life of our church community no matter where you are.

So brew yourself a cup of tea, pull up a cozy chair, and join us for conversation and connection with friends old and new. Whether you come every week or just once in a while, you are welcome.



Please note this coming week we will be using a NEW link for online fellowship:

Join with Google Meet:

meet.google.com/ceg-rggc-sxa

Join by phone:

‪(US) +1 541-671-5735‬ PIN: ‪401 387 850‬#

  • 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.


    Join with Google Meet:

    meet.google.com/ceg-rggc-sxa

    Join by phone:

    ‪(US) +1 541-671-5735‬ PIN: ‪401 387 850‬#

  • 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.

    Google Meet 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.