Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Ripley Chapel Report #8

  Posted on October 30, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  October 31, 2019   Ripley Chapel is quickly becoming the place to experience new things.  It has been amazing to watch over the past two weeks as we begin to engage our faith and each other in the new Ripley Chapel.  And new things are still appearing in the chapel as the final touches are […]

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  Centering Prayer/Meditation Circle

  Posted on October 25, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice

  Wednesdays 6:30-7 am in Ripley Chapel Begin your Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel with a time of silent prayer starting this Wednesday, October 30th. We’ll begin with a brief reading, spend 20 minutes in silence and close with a prayer. Meditation mats/cushions (and regular chairs) are provided or bring your own.

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday (10/27/19) at 10 am.

  Posted on October 24, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  We’re back in the sanctuary this Sunday after a beautiful Animal Blessing Service out on the Town Common last week. We’ll kick off our fall Stewardship Drive during worship and reflect upon another parable from Jesus and what it has to say to us about generosity in community. Immediately following worship, those in need of […]

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  Ripley Chapel Healing Circle

  Posted on October 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice

  Sunday, October 27th Immediately after worship (11:00ish) An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community.  A contemplative healing practice designed for those experiencing pain, grief, illness or burden.  Connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us.

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday (10/13/19) at 10 am in the Sanctuary

  Posted on October 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship, Youth

  Jesus’ encounter with 10 lepers seeking healing, Luke 17:11-19, is the focus of the service this Sunday. It is a holiday weekend being the ironically twinned Columbus Day weekend and Indigenous People’s day There’s a lot to unpack there. The choir will be singing a Latin prayer, Ave Verum Corpus, the text attributed to Pope […]

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  Climate Strike Testimonials

  Posted on October 4, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Spiritual Practice, Worship, Youth

  Two of our youth gave testimonials this past Sunday on their experience of the Climate Strike. Ben Kuchma is a Junior at Winchester High and his brother Alex is a 5th grader at Morroco. Benjamin Kuchma I was asked to talk today about my experiences during the September 20th climate strike. This event encouraged youth […]

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  Join Us for World Communion Sunday at 10 am (October 6, 2019)

  Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, Youth

  This first Sunday of October is World Communion Sunday when we share the Lord’s Supper within our congregation but pay special mind to those across the world who are also joining us in this sacred act. The kids will be waving flags from many nations and the choir’s anthem will draw our attention across the […]

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  Building Use Request Form (Rental) and Procedure

  Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups

  The Ministry and Facilities Ministry Teams, in conjunction with the Building Manager, have begun a building rental procedure that will apply to all rentals from both members, tenants, and non-members seeking to use the building. If you go to the church web site, click the far left drop down “I’m New Here”, then scroll down […]

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  Ripley Chapel Report # 7

  Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship

  October 3, 2019 It’s been a few weeks since our last report, and, boy, has there been progress! Those of you who have taken advantage of a few recent opportunities to take a peak into the chapel (such as after Worship some Sundays) have walked away feeling the same excitement that your Ripley Chapel Working […]

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