
It is hard to believe that the lazy days of summer are drawing to a close. I am very excited to begin my seventeenth year at the church, and I look forward to another year of collaboration with the choir, Carilloneers, children, ministerial team and congregation of this thriving community. We have had a rich […]
If you are around this summer, we hope you will join us for Bible Study each week before worship. We meet from 9 to 9:40 in the Music Room and this year we will be looking at several stories from the Hebrew Scriptures. Our study guide will be the “Serendipity Bible for Groups”, which includes […]
As is our tradition, in the summer we worship a little differently. Worship begins at 10:00, after the Summer Bible Study. It is shorter than the usual hour and is less formal. The high point of this worship experience is that the sermon and the music are provided by lay people. This makes worship an opportunity for church […]

We come into this summer seeking release and rest. But our newspapers and social media are overflowing with stories of abhorrent actions filled with loathing and wrath. The ecological reality of our planet reflects the truth that we cannot harm or exclude any part of it without having a destructive effect upon the whole. How […]
“[Rather than fossil fuels and coal], I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power!…” Thomas Edison What if the sun is God’s gift to us – not just in terms of warmth, sunlight and the means for plants to engage in photosynthesis – but as renewable, abundant, clean […]
The Leadership Team (LT) is delighted to welcome two new members — Marty Rozmanith and Jennifer Wilson. We also said thank you and goodbye to two valued members — Penny Sparrow and Taylor Tresselt. Our model of lay individuals rotating through varied terms serves the LT and FCCW well as fresh perspectives are brought into […]
The Personnel Team will be interviewing a different member of the staff in each edition of the Spire so we can learn more about what they do here in the church, as well as what makes them tick in their off time. This month, let’s get to know our Building Manager, Ed Banzy! What’s a […]
A recently formed group in the Church, the Steeple Task Force, has been working on five projects related to the Steeple. The projects are: repairing and painting the steeple, repairing the platforms and ladders for safe access to the highest levels inside the steeple, fixing the clocks, improving the exterior lighting at the top of […]
Sunday September 8, 7-9 PM 4 Heritage Drive, Woburn (Paul and Lynne Rahmeier’s house). All FCC men and their guests are welcome. We discuss matters that are personal and spiritual. Pot-luck beverages or snacks are welcome but not expected. Questions? Contact Chris Noble.