Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Update on Afghan Refugees: Roommate Needed

  Posted on May 5, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  Over the past two months we in the Metro north Cluster have experienced both forward motion and a setback for our efforts to support our two Afghan refugees, M and H. The setback: In March, with no notice to the support team or her roommate, H moved to Canada with her fiancé. This was, of […]

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  Summer Preachers Sought

  Posted on May 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Summer is right around the corner, in fact we are exactly two months away. We plan to worship in Ripley Chapel this summer with the beautiful view and the Reno Garden right outside.  Sunday June 26 is the official start and there are 11 Summer Sundays altogether. The church has the tradition of inviting members of the congregation […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 am (May 1, 2022)

  Posted on April 29, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  This Sunday is Earth Communion Sunday when we lift up our relationship with the earth as central to our faith and the importance of earth care as a practice in following the way of Jesus. We have a beautiful service on tap with Rev. Jessica McArdle as our guest preacher, music from Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia, a […]

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  Sunday Morning Signups

  Posted on April 28, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Can you Help on Sunday Mornings? Here are 3 ways you could help us worship and connect with one another and God in the coming months at First Congregational Church. There’s a sign up genius attached to each opportunity. We are looking for volunteers to: Advance the slides in the sanctuary, Read the scripture during […]

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  Reno Garden Tenth Anniversary Celebration

  Posted on April 26, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

  May 2022 through September 2022 It hardly seems like ten years since the Reno Garden opened and yet it feels like the garden has been part of the life of the church forever. It nestles into the hillside overlooking Wedge Pond as if it’s always been there. The garden has become a part of the church community […]

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  Ripley Presents “Regarding Insects” Project EcoMusic’s Inaugural Concert

  Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, Youth

  LIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m.   Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of chamber music featuring Project EcoMusic, an exciting collaborative of new composers and performers.   Project EcoMusic, founded and led […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary or online at 10 am (April 24, 2022)

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  After a joyous and full Holy Week, and a rich and meaningful Lent, this Sunday might have big shoes to fill. But, the scripture this Sunday – always the scripture after Easter Sunday – is Doubting Thomas. A story full of possibilities. Pastor Judy will be preaching, one of 3 remaining sermons. This Sunday she plans to share a […]

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  Tuesdays in May: 4-week series on White Privilege

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  Let’s respond well to racial tension and injustice in our culture!  Moving and acting together has a greater power than being alone!  That is why we are gathering for four weeks to focus on this work. Beginning May 3rd we will use a UCC curriculum to gain insights about recognizing “white privilege” in our culture […]

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  Third Thursday from the Racial Justice Team

  Posted on April 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News

  April 21, 2022   Some things just stay with you. When National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb” at President Biden’s inauguration, I was rapt. The courage and insight conveyed by this young writer and activist was spellbinding. While offering it to you to read or re-read (better yet, […]

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