Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Christmas Offering

  Posted on December 18, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  Dear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church, The Outreach team has designated this year’s Christmas offering to go to The Dwelling Place. The Dwelling Place is a free dinner program in Woburn center that was founded in 1987 operating in the United Methodist Church. The Dwelling Place serves 50 meals three times per week […]

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  Tips to Staying Stress Free During the Holidays

  Posted on December 17, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  While the Holiday Season can be a truly beautiful time of year with the music, the lights and decorations, plus spending time with family, it can also be really stressful!  The Health Ministry would like to remind everyone that it is important to take a moment for yourself during this busy and stressful time of […]

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  ISA Clients Have Much to be Thankful For—and Some Needs

  Posted on December 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  The Afghan family that Immigrant Support Alliance (ISA) took on support for in March, 2024, has much to be thankful for. Thanks: Beginning in March of 2024, ISA has collaborated with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston (CCAB) to support a family of four.  The family—a mother, father, daughter (now 7), and son (now […]

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  Join us for the Second Sunday of Advent Worship (December 8, 2024)

  Posted on December 6, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  It’s the second week of Advent. We’ll light the Candle of Peace and meditate on our lectionary readings from Baruch, a deuterocanonical book of the Bible, and the Epistle to the Philippians. Both texts consider the theme of remembrance, a timely concept for many of us during the holiday and Advent season. Prayer time, music, […]

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  Christmas Pageant

  Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Share in the joy of the Christmas story as the children and youth stage the annual Christmas Pageant during the worship service on Sunday, December 22nd at 10 AM. To participate, please sign up for one of the many roles.  

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  A Festival of Lessons & Carols

  Posted on December 5, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  The Music of Hildegard von Bingen: Chants for the Blessed Virgin Mary With chant specialist/guest vocalist, Justina Golden MUSIC NOTES: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2024, 10:00 A.M. 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 […]

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  “Have you heard about FCCW Open Doors?

  Posted on December 3, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  Dear First Congregational Church in Winchester community, Did you know that our lofty sanctuary had no chancel or stained glass windows when it was built? The building we know took its current form and spirit in the 1920’s and 1930’s. We live within its vision of worship, its sense of how our church relates to […]

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  Family Movie Night

  Posted on December 2, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Youth

  Friday, December 20, 2024 Doors open at 5:45 PM Movie starts at 6 PM Gather your loved ones, bring favorite blanklet to cozy up, and join us for a heartwarming Christmas Movie. Bring picnic dinner or just enjoy some festive treats holiday cheer!

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  The women of FCCW invite you to this year’s WAG!

  Posted on December 2, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice

  We will socialize, snack, and spiritually prepare ourselves for the season, guided by this year’s theme: the Present of Presence. We will start in the Tucker Room for social hour, and then we will move to the Palmer Room for worship. Please bring: a snack (sweet or savory) to share, a clothing donation (hat, scarf, coat, […]

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