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Located at 152 Pearl Street in Burlington, Vermont, The First Unitarian Church - VT (formerly the Brick Meeting House) serves as a historic Unitarian meeting house and a versatile concert and event venue. Since 1982, it has been home to the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (FUUSB). The sanctuary seats up to 500 for performances, with additional spaces like the Parlors (up to 100) and smaller rooms (James Reeb Room 8, Sophia Fahs Room 55, Susan B. Anthony Room 20) ideal for intimate gatherings, talks, and rehearsals. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit or event, from seating and parking to nearby hotels and dining options.
Whether you’re catching a Candlelight concert, a Laurentian Singers performance, or a community talk, The First Unitarian Church - VT combines historic charm with modern accessibility. The sanctuary uses pew seating, and while there isn’t a formal published seating chart, FUUSB space-use materials describe flexible configurations to fit your event. Parking includes nearby city lots and accessible spaces behind the northeast side of the building, with some back-wall spaces reserved for accessibility on Sundays and larger events. The venue is well-served by public transit, with the Church Street area offering multiple options. For visitors traveling from out of town, nearby hotels like Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown and Hotel Vermont provide convenient lodging, and a variety of local dining options are within easy walking distance. Secure your seats with us—we've got you covered for a smooth, straightforward ticketing and event planning experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 152 Pearl Street, Burlington, VT 05401
- Venue type: Historic Unitarian meeting house (Brick Meeting House) home to the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington; also used as a concert/meeting venue
- Capacity: Sanctuary seats up to 500; Parlors up to 100; other rooms (e.g., James Reeb Room 8, Sophia Fahs Room 55, Susan B. Anthony Room 20) exist for smaller events
- Seating chart: Sanctuary uses pew seating; no formal published seating chart, but capacity and space configurations are described in FUUSB space-use materials
- Parking: Nearby city parking; accessible parking behind the northeast side; spaces along the back wall reserved for accessibility on Sundays and larger events
- Transit: Located near public transportation with the Church Street area offering multiple transit options; building notes mention proximity to city parking and transit
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown (101 Main Street) and Hotel Vermont (41 Cherry Street) within easy walking distance
- Notable events hosted: Candlelight concerts and other performances (e.g., Fever Candlelight series), Laurentian Singers concert, and various concerts/talks in the Sanctuary
- Rename/demolition: The building is not demolished; it was originally the Brick Meeting House and has been renamed to The First Unitarian Universalist Society of Burlington (FUUSB) in 1982