Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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Join Us for Pentecost Sunday Worship (May 23, 2021)
Posted on May 21, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipIt’s Pentecost!! The ‘birthday’ of the church. Each year we hear again the story of the arrival of the Holy Spirit and see Peter take on the mantle of leadership. Again this week various choir members will lead us by singing the hymns along with us. Rev. Will will share moments from two baptisms he performed last week. I […]
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A Summer’s Eve Prayer Service
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThursday, June 17, 7pm Sanctuary of First Congregational Church You are invited to gather in-person for a special summer evening prayer service in the sanctuary on Thursday evening, June 17th. Together we will draw the church year to a close and receive a foretaste of what is to come when we return to worshipping together […]
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Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsRev. Alex Shea Will, the Associate Pastor of South Church in Andover, MA, for the past six years, has been called to serve as the Area Conference Minister for the Northeast Region – comprising the Metropolitan Boston and Northeast Associations – beginning Aug. 2. “Throughout my ministry among the various settings of the United Church of Christ, I […]
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Resurrection Study: 4 Gardens, 3 Trees, 2 Breaths, 1 Love Class 1
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsMonday 7 pm (zoom), Tuesday 10am (Reno Garden) How can a few trees, left-handedness, and rainbows give us any clearer a picture of the Resurrection? Come and find out Monday night on zoom or Tuesday morning in the Reno Garden for our 2nd in the series of our Resurrection Study. It’s not too late to […]
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May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
Posted on May 20, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest NewsLocal Resources and National Resources INTERFACE Winchester Q&A What is INTERFACE Referral Service? INTERFACE HELPLINE 888-244-6843 is available to Winchester residents and students. The INTERFACE Helpline, which is open Monday-Friday between the hours of 9 AM and 5 PM, assists callers by providing therapeutic matches to licensed, vetted outpatient mental health providers […]
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Join us for Worship & Annual Meeting on Zoom This Sunday at 10 am (May 16, 2021)
Posted on May 15, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipJoin us for “live” worship on zoom this Sunday at 10 am when Rev. Dr. Ken Orth, our Pastoral Counseling Affiliate, will be preaching for Ascension Sunday on the theme of “planting seeds in God’s garden”. The service will be somewhat brief this Sunday as we will flow directly into our Annual Meeting but we will still […]
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The Heartbreak of Myanmar
Posted on May 10, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachMany of you will remember that I visited Myanmar for the first time in 2011, conducting and witnessing my way through vast sections of the country. At that time, and for a few years after, this church was instrumental in providing much-needed funds to Myanmar’s children and young adults, assisting with life-giving education, food, […]
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Safeguard Proof of Your Vaccination
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsVaccination Card Holders are available in the church lobby to protect your Covid-19 vaccine paperwork. Pick up a waterproof resealable sleeve for your card. Courtesy of Andy Spiegel and Susan Sawyer.
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Stepping Stones meeting on the lawn! May 16
Posted on May 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, YouthStepping Stones is going to be meeting Sunday (5/16) from 11:30 to 12:30! If you plan to attend, please sign up at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/211074572965056. We’ll only be able to hold the event if we have enough sign ups! Come for an hour of fun, games, activities, and community building!
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