The Old First Church

The First Congregational Church of Bennington, Vermont

Christian Education

A dinner at the Barn.

A recent church dinner at the Barn after worship.

Our adult study group is currently viewing and discussing the video series "Living The Questions". The Christian message that dominates the media today tends to be fundamental, literal and evangelical. This series is designed to speak to the modern Christian who does not find that their faith resonates with the these messages and is searching for a new way to interpret the ancient texts and lessons that form the basis of all Christain belief. The group meets most Sundays, before worship service, at 9:30 am. We watch a video and have a discussion until 10:45. All are welcome.

Women's Book Group

Our women's book group meets monthly in homes and reads mostly current and some classic works. Recent books have been Speak Softly, She Can Hear , The Art of Racing in the Rain, and The Christmas Train . To see books read since the group's inception in 2003 and books to be read in 2008, visit the book group blog.


Church Council, Boards, and Committees

The Church Council:

Kiki Traver, Moderator
 
Amy Kuzmicki, Clerk
Mark Donavan, Treasurer
Marsha Pilachowski, Chair of Deacons
Dave Pilachowski , Chair of Trustees
Mike Briggs , at large
Pat Guerrero, at large
Eileen Druckenmiller , advocate for Christian Education
Carrie Croft , advocate for Fellowship
Kathy Buck , advocate for Mission
Marietta Hibbard, advocate for Open Church

Board of Deacons:

Vickie Bugbee
Sandy Bechtel
Pat Guerrero
Bill Gordon
Mary Walling
Marsha Pilachowski *
Wendy Schmitt

Board of Trustees:

Mark Donavan
John Meyer
Rick Oller
Dave Pilachowski*
Tom Schmitt
Ken Walling

Historian:

Ken Walling

Assistant Treasurer:

Merritt Hewitt

Nominating Committee:

Suzy Donovan
TBD-Deacons
TBD-Trustees

Personnel Committee:

Carrie Croft,
Rick Oller,
Dave Pilachowski,
Marsha Pilachowski
Mardi Sargent

* Chair

Rev. Kenneth A. Clarke, Pastor

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