Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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Grieving in Community
Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsGrieving in Community returns this Sunday, September 14, after hospitality hour (11:30 AM or so) in the Palmer Room. We will continue to meet every other Sunday. In the case of a scheduling conflict, Rev. Maeve will announce the rescheduled date. If you have questions about joining, please email Rev. Maeve.
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Join Us This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 am or Online (September 14, 2025)
Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipIt was great to see everyone last week and meet a lot of you! In this week’s sermon, I will share with you a story of getting lost when I was very young. The text in Luke is about the shepherd leaving the 99 to go look for the One lost. Jesus challenges us in […]
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Open Doors is Taking New Steps This Year
Posted on September 11, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe hope you will be involved. The Open Doors Working Group shared a presentation at the annual meeting in May, summarizing its work of the year. The ODWG had spent much time gathering ideas and opinions from the congregation and from key constituents and then sifting them to see where the Spirit of God might […]
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Paul Dale, longtime climate activist and UCC church member, to address the Stop Private Jet Expansion (SPJE) at Hanscom AFB initiative
Posted on September 9, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, OutreachOn Sunday, September 21st, Paul Dale, a longtime member of Southern New England UCC’s Environmental Ministry Team and climate activist, has been invited to speak at FCCW’s Moment for Mission on behalf of the Justice Ministry. Given the expansion of private jet operations at Hanscom AFB, a coalition of state and local organizations and faith […]
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Join Us for Welcoming Sunday Worship (September 7, 2025) in the Sanctuary at 10 am
Posted on September 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipI am looking forward to being with you all for the next six weeks. I have enjoyed getting to know the church staff already! This Sunday we will hear the text in Luke that talks of discipleship. Jesus asks his disciples to be willing to let go. Jesus reminds us that we are not in […]
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Roots and Branches Returns – Sign Up!
Posted on September 3, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsOnce again our small group discussion series begins in October. If you haven’t participated yet, think about giving it a try. It’s a wonderful way to get to know new friends, deepen connections with those you already know, and think about faith in a comfortable space. This year, our theme is Cracked Vessels: Gnarled Disciples […]
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Calling All Ringers and Singers
Posted on September 2, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, WorshipIt is hard to believe that summer days are drawing to a close. I am excited to begin my 23rd year at the church, and I look forward to another year of collaboration with the choir, organist, Jeffrey Mead, soloists, Susan K. Navien and Peter Owens, Carilloneers, the Ripley Presents roster, the youth, the ministerial […]
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Join Us for Our Last Summer Worship in Ripley (August 31, 2025)
Posted on August 28, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley, WorshipThis Sunday, Branda Wilhoite is our lay preacher. Branda Wilhoite and her husband, Randy, moved to Winchester in 1997 and joined the church a few years later. They have three children: Jack, Henry and Grace. Branda retired from her career in the biopharma industry last year and is enjoying time with her family, gardening, practicing […]
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Repair Café Saturday, September 6 , 2025
Posted on August 21, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest NewsRepair Café Saturday, September 6 , 2025 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Signups are open for our next Repair Café on September 6 starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. 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; […]
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