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:

Mike Briggs, Moderator
 
Amy Kuzmicki, Clerk
Carrie Croft, Treasurer
Marsha Pilachowski, Chair of Deacons
Dave Pilachowski , Chair of Trustees
Jeanne Conner , at large
Reg Jones, at large
Eileen Druckenmiller , advocate for Christian Education
Betsey Ehrenfreund , advocate for Fellowship
Kathy Buck , advocate for Mission
Marietta Hibbard, advocate for Open Church

Board of Deacons:

Sandy Bechtel
Pat Guerrero
Ann Herrick
Mary Walling
Marsha Pilachowski *
Wendy Schmitt
Janet Sempier
Amy Tronsen

Board of Trustees:

Carrie Croft
John Meyer
Rick Oller
Dave Pilachowski*
Tom Schmitt
Ken Walling

Historian:

Ken Walling

Assistant Treasurer:

Tony Conner
Merritt Hewitt

Nominating Committee:

Sean-Marie Oller
TBD-Deacons
TBD-Trustees

Personnel Committee:

Marie Guarniello,
Rick Oller,
Kiki Traver,
Ann Herrick

* Chair

Rev. Kenneth A. Clarke, Pastor

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