Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Do you need assistance with getting your COVID vaccine?

  Posted on February 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities

  Computer assistance to sign up for a vaccination appointment Updates on the newest local vaccination sites Rides to vaccination appointments A companion to accompany you to a clinic appointment   We have access to Winchester and church volunteers who are available to assist members sign up for vaccination appointments, provide rides and accompany individuals to […]

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  Join Us For Worship This Sunday (Feb 21, 2021)

  Posted on February 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Join us once again for our on-line worship service for this First Sunday of Lent. As we entered into Lent last year we were just beginning to hear about the virus and knew little about the wilderness of quarantine that we’d all be facing. This Lent the pandemic continues but vaccinations are beginning to spread […]

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  Tuesdays with Jesus: A Book Read with Soup

  Posted on February 18, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Starting Tuesday, Feb 23, 6-7pm   This Lent we will continue our tradition of “Tuesdays with Jesus” by reading and discussing a book entitled “Trouble the Water: A Christian Resource for the Work of Racial Justice” while we share soup and bread together. Because we can’t be together in person, here’s how it’ll work this year: […]

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  Speaker Series

  Posted on February 17, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  If you have a  child (5-10 years) we invite you to sign up for a virtual Speaker Series featuring Rick Irving! Rick is a clinical social worker with more than 40 years experience working with children, families and schools. This series, titled “Coping With Kids and COVID”, will focus on addressing the unique issues confronting […]

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  Ash Wednesday Service

  Posted on February 14, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  You should be receiving a mailing from the church in the next couple of days. Inside it you will find a Lenten Devotional featuring Henri Nouwen, a child’s Lenten Guide (if you have children), a little bag of ashes and some instructions and inspiration from Rev. Will. At 7:00 pm on February 17, we will gather via […]

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  Join Us for Worship Transfiguration Sunday, Feb 14, 2021

  Posted on February 13, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Join us for worship on this Transfiguration Sunday, the Sunday that leads us into Lent. We have a special guest preacher – preaching for us all the way from St. Louis, MO! – for our pre-recorded on-line service. Rev James Ross has just begun work as our new Associate Minister for the Northeast Region of the […]

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  Congregational Vote on the Budget

  Posted on February 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  The Budget Working Group has developed, and the Leadership team has approved, a proposed budget for 2021. Our normal process is to hold two meetings, the first being an open Q&A session where members are invited to hear a presentation on the proposed budget and ask questions, followed one week later by a formal congregational meeting […]

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  Join us for Health Ministry and Communion Sunday Worship (Feb 7, 2021)

  Posted on February 5, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

    The first Sunday of February offers the opportunity to start the month with the Sacrament of Communion. Sharing bread and juice on Zoom is a declaration that Christ’s life continues among us. The scripture, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, a well known wisdom text, will be heard and experienced in a virtual walk through the seasons of […]

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  Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle

  Posted on February 4, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Worship

  Tuesday Evening, February 9 at 7 pm An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. Designed as a contemplative healing practice for those experiencing anxiety including Covid related stresses, grief and for holding dear those who are not with us due to physical distancing or death. Connect deeply to the love, grace, […]

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