Author Archives: Nancy
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Maundy Thursday and Good Friday Vigil
Posted on March 10, 2020 by Nancy in Spiritual Practice, WorshipApril 9-10 Jesus asked his disciples to stay awake and pray with him during his agony in the Garden of Gethsemane the night before his death. We respond to Jesus’ call by holding vigil in our still and darkened Sanctuary, being present with Creator, Christ, and Spirit overnight from Maundy Thursday into Good Friday. After the […]
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Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder
Posted on December 23, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyWhere the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Friday, January 10, 2020, 7:30 PM A Special Coffee House concert, featuring Hank Wonder, in celebration of the renovation of Ripley Chapel. Somewhere on the musical map, where the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul, Hank Wonder marks a […]
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Service of Light 2019
Posted on December 11, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, WorshipThe Service of Light is one way our church family remembers those who experience a loss of joy this holiday season. Designed to move from darkness to hope, the music, readings and candle lighting in the warmth of community open us to God’s quiet presence. We pray that our lives will be graced with the true gifts of the season, a peace which surpasses all understanding; Love Divine and encouragement that sustains us though the longest night.
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Cookie Walk
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDecember 22, 2019, After worship Each year the youth hosts a Cookie Walk during Advent. We would love to have you donate your favorite cookies (that are of course NUT FREE). Bring them to church with you on December 22nd with the list of ingredients. After church, everyone is encouraged to grab a dozen cookies […]
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Outdoor Church on December 13 and 14
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Nancy in Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Spire linkThe second Friday of every month the youth gather after school to make 50-75 sandwiches for the Outdoor church. They join forces with Temple Shir Tikvah and deliver them to the people of Cambridge. Click the following to sign up to donate items or to make sandwiches (Ingredient Donations) To sign up to hand out […]
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Introduction to the New Testament
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spire linkComing Soon in January and February, Starting Jan 14 Tuesdays Jan 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11, 18 Day Time Class – 11:30 AM-1 PM, led by Rev. Will Burhans Evening Class – 6:30 PM-8 PM, led by Rev. Judy Arnold For six weeks, we will be offering both an evening class and a […]
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2020 Pledge Goal: Dec. 1 Update
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Nancy in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spire linkAdvent begins and FCCW is now over 75% toward its 2020 Pledge Goal! The FCCW Financial Resources Ministry is hoping that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and we’re very excited about the start of Advent. It is the time of year when many reflect on the special things that we are thankful for…family, health, […]
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A Festival of Lessons & Carols: Schubert’s Magnigicat in C Major
Posted on December 5, 2019 by Nancy in Ministries/Task Force News, Spire link, WorshipSunday, December 15, 2019, 10 AM Magnificat in C Major, D 486, Franz Schubert (1797-1828) Please join us on Sunday, December 15 at 10:00 AM for First Congregational Church’s annual Festival of Lessons and Carols, a beloved tradition from England wherein God’s word is proclaimed and contemplated in a special sequence of readings, prayers, choral anthems […]
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Making Room This Advent
Posted on December 4, 2019 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire link, Spiritual PracticeIt is the irrational season, when Love blooms bright and wild. Had Mary been filled with reason, there’d have been no room for the child. —Madeline L’Engle Pondering my favorite Advent poem this year, I am convicted more deeply by the words, “No room for the child.” Realizing there is much for me to do […]
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