Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Sign up for Roots & Branches

  Posted on October 2, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small Groups

  Sign up extended to October 7th. Welcome back to Roots and Branches Roots and Branches begins again soon. It’s time to sign up for our third season! For each of the last two years we have had about fifty people participate in these small discussion groups, building friendships, having fun and probing areas of faith. […]

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  You’re Invited! Justice Ministry’s Non-partisan Voter Drive

  Posted on October 2, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  “Shout out; do not hold back! Lift up your voice like a trumpet! Loose the chains of injustice!” (Isa. 58:1,6). God calls us in Scripture to boldly work together and make the world a more equitable and loving place. One of the ways that we can do just that is by lifting our voices and […]

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  Join us This Week in Worship Sunday at 10 (September 29, 2024)

  Posted on September 27, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  What does Jesus mean when he says everyone will be “salted with fire?” We will consider his words in the context of our lectionary readings, Esther 7, 9 and Mark 9. Where do we find the fire of God’s justice in these passages? What can we learn from them? Join us on Sunday at 10am […]

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  Disagreeing Well Series Starts This Monday (October 7, 2024)

  Posted on September 26, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups

  In the midst of this tense election season, we must work to meet “the other” as one beloved of God for whom Christ died. Loving our neighbors as ourselves takes practice and disagreeing in ways that honor the dignity of others is a skill to be learned. Toward that end consider joining us for “Disagreeing […]

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  Just Peace Offering

  Posted on September 26, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  Our church has three special offerings a year where 100% of your donations go directly to a selected organization. These offerings are at Christmas, Easter, and one as our church year begins called the Just Peace offering. Sometimes the Just Peace offering looks worldwide to put our voice and money behind a need or an initiative that […]

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  Grieving in Community

  Posted on September 24, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups

  Grieving in Community is a support group for the spectrum of grief we experience in our lives. We took a break for the summer, but our regular meetings resume Sunday, September 29 in Ripley Chapel after coffee hour (around 11:30 AM). From then, we will meet every other Sunday—same time and place. No registration required. All are welcome.

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 in the Sanctuary or online (September 22, 2024)

  Posted on September 20, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Worship

  Last week in worship we engaged the Letter of James and considered his challenge to be conscious of how our words can bless or curse, heal or hurt. This week James continues to challenge us with words of wisdom around our unchecked desires while we hear of Jesus’ disciples arguing about which of them is […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday (September 15, 2024)

  Posted on September 13, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Worship

  As the election season is in full swing, there is a lot of focus on the words coming out of candidates’ mouths which invariably reflect the meditation of their hearts. The little wisdom book of James in the New Testament calls all Christians to be careful of their tongues for great damage can be done by […]

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  Ripley Presents: Late Night Thoughts 9/27/24

  Posted on September 11, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ripley

  RIPLEY PRESENTS: LATE NIGHT THOUGHTS Folk/Indie-Pop duo: Michael Harlow and Brian Rauch LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, September 27, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring “Late Night Thoughts,” an exciting, […]

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