Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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Mission & Outreach News
Posted on October 15, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesDear Friends, We hope that you have all received your Just Peace Letter in the mail by now and have had chance to read and or hear of the plight of the legal Haitian Immigrants who had their Temporary Protected Status revoked by the Administration in July. The Haitian Support Center in Springfield, Ohio is […]
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Ripley Presents Lisa Bastoni with Sean Staples
Posted on October 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, RipleyAmericana. Thought-provoking. Joyful. From the heart. Friday, November 13, 7:30 p.m., From the stunning Ripley Chapel. Live in person and live streamed. Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome Lisa Bastoni with Sean Staples. Americana of the highest order, along the lines of Patty Griffin or Gretchen Peters —Maverick UK Lisa Bastoni (Northampton, MA) is a […]
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Jenks Center Repair Cafe: Nov. 7, 2026
Posted on October 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe next Repair Café will be on November 7th starting at 9 am at The Jenks Center (109 Skillings Road) Please tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues about us and be sure to visit us to get links to sign-up for our next and upcoming events at; https://www.repaircafewin.com The Repair Café Volunteers Signup Here for […]
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SoulCollage® Workshop SATURDAY, October 31, 9:00 am – Noon
Posted on October 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley, Spiritual PracticeJane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will guide a morning of creative spiritual practice – Saturday, October 31, 9:00 am – noon. This workshop is designed for both newcomers and those with previous SoulCollage® experience. SoulCollage® is an art collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. Even though this is an “art project,” it is […]
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This Week in Worship, October 11, 2026
Posted on October 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Mission Trip, Outreach, WorshipThis Week in Worship Join us on this special Sunday of Indigenous People’s Day Weekend for a worship service focused on what it means to remember. Remembering is a central spiritual practice of our Christian faith. Those of us who went on the Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip this past summer will remember with you […]
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Join Us for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals
Posted on October 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship, YouthSunday, October 18, 2026, 10 AM, Town Common Rain Location: Chidley Hall Please join us on the Town Common where we will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. We welcome all pets—furry, scaly, hairy, feathery and even plush! Photos of beloved pet companions are welcome in place […]
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2026 Just Peace Letter
Posted on October 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachYou shall treat the stranger who sojourns with you as the native among you, and you shall love them as yourself. Leviticus 19:34 Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church, The Mission & Outreach Ministry is announcing the first of our three annual special offerings, with 100% of your donations going directly to […]
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World Communion Sunday
Posted on October 2, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, WorshipThis Sunday, October 4th, is World Communion Sunday in the church across the globe. As we gather together we’ll consider how the specificity and humbleness of the communion table connects us across borders and other lines of distinction to the heart of humanity. Our faith does not direct us above and beyond the earth and […]
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Bringing Faith Home Workshop
Posted on September 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, YouthBringing Faith Home Workshop How do we bring faith into our everyday family life—beyond Sunday morning? Join us after church on Sunday, October 25th, for Bringing Faith Home, a fun and interactive workshop for families of all ages. We’ll share ideas, talk about family traditions and experiences, and try some simple, meaningful practices that you […]
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