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.

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#

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

We are blessed to have Eliana Canas Parra with us this summer! What a joy to have her lead us in worship, interpret God's Word, and lead us in a Bible study. Our church does not have to pay Eliana or Yale Divinity School for her time with us, but we are responsible for finding and paying for her housing. Eliana was able to secure her own housing, so our church will make a contribution to the Internship program at Yale Divinity School. A special offering will be collected on Sunday, August 9. Envelopes will be available. You can also make a donation now through our website, midducc.org. At the top of the home page of the website, select "Giving". Then select VANCO. Under "Contributions to Specific Funds" choose "Yale Divinity School internship". Thank you!

Helping Hands resumes on August 3rd at 10:15 -12:30. We are a group that meets monthly to help keep the grounds and church building looking great. It is a wonderful opportunity to foster friendships and get to know one another better. Come join us, bring your gardening tools, if you have any, and work gloves. The front garden and the parking lot garden need attention. The other task will be to polish the brass rails in the sanctuary. 

Please be aware that the roofing project will impact available parking; please do not park on Route 7.

Any questions please reach out to Dorothy Douglas at 802-989-0405.

A service of thanksgiving for the life of beloved church member Edith Olmstead will be held on Saturday, August 1 at 11 a.m. with a reception to follow. You can read the announcement of Edith's passing here:

https://conta.cc/43Q9lB1. 

And an obituary for Edith can be found here: https://wellsvillesun.com/blog/2026/06/25/edith-f-olmstead-106-middlebury-vt-formerly-belmont-ny/

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!

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.

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.

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#