Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Climate & Political Grief Gathering, 4/26/26

  Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Grieving in Community, Justice, Latest News, Small Groups

  “If they remained silent, the stones would shout out.” (Luke 19:40). On the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the religious authorities demanded that his disciples remain quiet. Yet, Jesus knew that his people and all Creation could not help but speak out. In our social, political, and climate-changed landscape, we may feel pressured […]

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  Green Congregation Challenge & Earth Day Sunday

  Posted on April 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest News

  Jesus told this parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. Though the smallest of all seeds, it grows into a tree so that birds perch in its branches.” Matthew 13:31-32 At the heart of Jesus’ teaching is the idea that small steps, though seemingly insignificant at the time, are consequential.  Though […]

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  Signups are open for Stepping Stones Adventures (VBS)

  Posted on April 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Take an exciting road trip with Stepping Stones Adventure this summer! Along the way, we’ll explore, make new friends, and learn how to spread God’s love by choosing kindness—at home, at church, and everywhere we go! 3 Days for FREE fun with friends. Spots are limited so sign up today!

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  Join Us for Youth Sunday (April 12, 2026) at 10 am in the Sanctuary or LiveStream

  Posted on April 10, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship, Youth

  This Week in Worship This Sunday, members of our Junior Forum and Forum youth groups will help lead worship! Guided by our lectionary readings from Psalm 16 and John 20:19-23 and using liturgy from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s UWorship Resource, we will consider how the Spirit of God calls us into leadership and discipleship. Music, […]

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  Easter Lilies Deliveries 2026

  Posted on April 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Grieving in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, Youth

  Sign up to deliver a little Easter joy to our church friends! Deliver Easter lilies between Sunday, April 5 and Saturday, April 11. You can find the Easter lilies in the Sanctuary near/on the chancel altar. After you sign up, Rev. Will Burhans will pair you with a delivery recipient. Please contact him with questions.

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  Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict

  Posted on April 9, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

  Health & Wellness Ministry presents an Eleventh Hour talk, Collaborative Problem Solving: Curiosity Over Conflict Sunday, April 19 after worship in the Palmer Room Our speaker, Lizzie Linn, is returning to FCCW after her well-attended talk last spring, Mindfulness: Practice Being Present. We hope you can join us after the service on Sunday, April 19, to hear […]

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  Good Friday Vigil Closing Service

  Posted on April 1, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  April 18, 12:00 PM, Sanctuary After almost 17 hours of prayer from Maundy Thursday through the wee hours of Good Friday. We come to a simple and quite moment where we read of Jesus’ death, share reflections from our Vigil experience, and offer prayers of thanksgiving and hope. Whether you followed the Vigil or not, […]

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  Join Us for Easter Worship at 6 am at WLF or 10 in the Sanctuary or livestream (April 5,2026)

  Posted on April 1, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  Wright Locke Farm 5:30 AM Yoga in the Barn; 6:00 AM Worship Outside Each year we greet Resurrection Day before the sunrises with gentle movement and breath work through the practice of Yoga with Christine Tresselt in the barn at Wright Locke Farm and then transition out to the hillside for a Sunrise Service to […]

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  Special Easter Offering 2026

  Posted on March 31, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Worship

  “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade.”  –Charles Dickens.     Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: Hello from your Outreach team! It’s that time of year where we wonder if […]

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