Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Repair Café returns on Saturday, June 17th!

  Posted on May 18, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Outreach

  After the great success of our fourth Repair Café, FCCW is poised to offer its second one for 2023!   Given the enthusiastic response of specialists as well as those seeking repairs and mending, Repair Café plans on expanding its offering. At our next event, along with the excellent services we already offer, we plan on offering jewelry repair, knife sharpening for serrated as well […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (May 14, 2023)

  Posted on May 12, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  This week, we’re honoring the mothers in our lives at FCCW. We’ll read Psalm 139:1-18 and Luke 1:39-45 through the lens of “leaping for joy.” Rev. Maeve will deliver the sermon, and Rev. Jessica will lead us in prayer time. As always, our beautiful music team will lead us in songs that fit this Sunday’s […]

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  Ripley Presents: Pianist Henrique Eisenmann’s “Voices”

  Posted on May 8, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  One Musician. Inspired. Eclectic. Distinctive.   LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 19, 2023, 7:30 p.m. WINCHESTER, MA: 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 Jazz improvisation, highlighting one of the finest pianists of our day, Henrique […]

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  Join Us This Sunday for Worship at 10 am (May 7, 2023)

  Posted on May 5, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  In a world swirling with choices, fevered schedules and chaotic events, the topic of “stability” can seem like a true sanctuary topic, a shelter. But stability has a unique invitation from this week’s passages. It takes us into the dynamism of Jesus’ life and ministry.  His focus on life instead of permanence makes this kind of “stability” more […]

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  FCCW Annual Meeting: Sunday, May 7th

  Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  Everyone is warmly invited to FCCW’s 183rd annual meeting on Sunday, May 7th, 2023 immediately after worship in the sanctuary and on livestream. The agenda includes updates on strategic initiatives, expressions of gratitude and thanks, and remarks and reflections from the Moderator, Leadership Team members, and our Pastoral Resident. The articles to be addressed at the meeting can […]

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  Join us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (April 30, 2023)

  Posted on April 28, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Outreach, Worship

  On this Fourth Sunday after Easter, Creation Care Sunday, we will focus on Genesis’ symbolic and mythic retelling of Creation, moving then eons later to the first Easter and Christ’s resurrection. Using scripture while drawing upon the thinking of Wendell Berry and others, Sabbatical Team Member Rev. Jessica McArdle will ask, “What is our Most Ancient […]

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  Reno Garden Mother’s Day Offering

  Posted on April 26, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving

  The Leadership Team has generously approved an annual giving event to help fund the ongoing operating costs of the Reno Garden. We deliberately chose Mother’s Day, a time when we honor mothers and mother figures in our lives, often with plants and flowers. From its original organizational concept, the Garden is funded outside the Church’s operating budget. An […]

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  Breakfast & Blessings

  Posted on April 25, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Sunday, May 21 8:30 am-9:30 am Chidley Hall We’re inviting our graduating seniors and their families to join us for a breakfast in Chidley Hall on May 21, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM! We also invite folks to stay for the 10 AM service and receive a send-off blessing. By May 8, RSVP to Rev. Maeve […]

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  Join Us in the Sanctuary or online This Sunday at 10 am (Apr 23, 2023)

  Posted on April 21, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Worship

  On this third Sunday after Easter, we will be reading Psalm 116:1-4,12-19 and Luke 14:7-14 through the theme of invitation. Inspired by the works of Dorothy Day and John O’Donohue, Rev. Maeve will preach on this question: “Who would you invite to the banquet?” Members of our three-person Sabbatical Team, Rev. Jonathan Goodell and Rev. […]

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