Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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Easter Sunrise Service at Wright Locke Farm
Posted on March 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipSunday, April 17 5:30 am – Sunrise Yoga 5:45 am – Sunrise Service When we sent out our calendar cards we weren’t sure where our Easter Sunrise Yoga and Worship Service would be held. We are happy to report that we will be returning to Wright Locke Farm! They have a beautiful new barn – pictured here – […]
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Trans Day of Visibility – Trans Folks: Who We Are
Posted on March 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachTHURSDAY, MARCH 31 7:00—8:00 PM Online Register to receive Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/2p99h6u6 (Note: library card # not required) Trans people are just as ordinary and extraordinary as everyone else! You are invited to join this panel discussion, where the panelists will share their stories and answer questions about their favorite depictions of trans people in […]
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Join us in the Sanctuary at 10 This Sunday for Worship (3/13/22)
Posted on March 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipToday is the ‘anniversary’ of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Just two weeks ago, the massive army arrayed on Ukraine’s border started to move. This week’s scripture reflects that situation a bit with a reference to Pilot as out after Jesus’ life – much like Putin – a strong and powerful man, country, threatening a force which […]
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PARENT SMALL GROUPS WITH RICK IRVING
Posted on March 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, YouthA Time to Connect Again; A Time to Begin Again. These past two years have been a challenge for everyone, especially those of us who have children. In the midst of handling our own anxieties, moods, doubts and exhaustion, we have had to be sometimes the sole source of stability and guides for our children. […]
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Our Endowment Funds continued:
Posted on March 9, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsLast week we had a peak at what funds make up our endowment. This week, we’d like to give you a scenario of what would happen if you donated $100,000 to the church in your will. If you gave the funds as unrestricted, 80% would go into the general endowment, 10% would go into […]
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Laying Flowers For International Women’s Day
Posted on March 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Spiritual PracticeMy name is Christiane Dutton. My husband Don and I have been attending worship at First Congregational in Winchester. Today is International Women’s Day. Yesterday I received this letter via Germany from Women of St. Petersburg/Russia. It really moved me and I am trying to share it as widely as I can. I invite you […]
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Join Us for Communion Worship This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (March 6, 2022)
Posted on March 4, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us for worship for the first Sunday of Lent and Communion. We’ll be returning to our tradition of coming forward to light prayer candles while we sing “Jesus Remember Me”. For those watching the livestream we will encourage you to write in the YouTube comments, the names and prayers that you are lifting up and candles will […]
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Afghan Refugee News March 3
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, OutreachCan you believe it? “Our” two Afghan refugees, H & M, have been living in their Malden apartment for one month! They are well situated and staying warm at night, unlike the first night there – something odd with the thermostat – Linda and Bruce got a text just before church the next morning asking […]
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How WE can help in Ukraine
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachUpdate: It’s great to know that many in our congregation have responded so quickly with donations to Last Bell Ministries! Please note that if you are seeking to give through a donor-advised fund (such as Fidelity Charitable Gift, for instance), the charity may be found as “Eastern European Children’s Outreach,” which is Last Bell’s legal charitable name. […]
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