Church Documents

Our church documents address different topics of interest and importance to our members.

Safe Church Policy

In March 2012, our church adopted a Safe Church Policy. As a community of faith committed to following the example of Jesus Christ, we strive to extend a generous welcome to all who enter our doors and to treat them with love and dignity. The purpose of the Safe Church Policy is to create an environment in which everyone feels safe and secure, and can therefore deepen their relationships with God and each other. Safe Church Policy (2022).

Our Constitution

This version of our church’s Constitution was adopted in February 2025. It outlines our church’s doctrine, along with how we’re organized and governed. The UCC Constitution

Vision Process Report

Our church conducted an all-church visioning process from 2015-2017. The attached report details all the steps that our church went through, guided by the leadership of our Vision Team. We believe this fruitful process changed the character of our church, making us more open to thinking outside the box, so that we are able to faithfully respond to the ways in which God is calling us to make the world a better, more just and peaceful place for everyone.  Vision Process Report.

Annual Report 2024

Every year our church produces an Annual Report. This is a snapshot of the year, with reports from all committees and the year-end financial statements. Take a look at our most recent Annual Report to see what we were up to in 2024.

Fundraising Policy/Forms

Our church has many active ministries which require financial resources. Our church has a unified budget, but sometimes committees or individuals want to raise money for a specific cause, or for the church’s general fund. All fundraisers must be presented to, and approved by, Parish Council. If you are interested in organizing a fundraiser, please see the attached policy and fill out the included forms. They need to be sent to the Moderator (moderator@uccburlington.org).  Fundraising Policy v. 1.0 (2015-09-15).

Memorial Fund Policy

UCC Burlington thanks you very much for naming our church as a recipient of financial gifts in honor of your loved one.  Memorial fund donations are administered by the Board of Deacons with final approval of expenditures granted by Parish Council.

Memorial Funds donations will not be used for expenses included in the operating budget of the church.

In recognition of your loved one, their name will be inscribed on the In-Memoriam plaque at the back of the sanctuary. We currently do not add names to the church building, rooms, or fixtures.

Please complete the information on one (1) of the forms, and designate the type of memorial fund to which donations will be added and expended.  We ask that you return/submit the completed form within 90 days from the date of your loved one’s death announcement.  If a memorial fund is not selected, the Board of Deacons will assign the General Memorial Fund by default.

UCC Burlington appreciates contributions given in memory of a named church member or friend of UCC Burlington. Memorial fund donations may be received electronically or be received in cash or by check.

The Memorial Fund policy applies to financial contributions made in memory of a named church member or friend of UCC Burlington. The purpose of this policy is to describe the receipt, management, and expenditure of memorial contributions given to United Church of Christ, Congregational in Burlington, MA (UCC Burlington). Memorial Fund Policy v2 April 15, 2025.

Let us know that you would like to establish a Memorial Fund by