Author Archives: Sarah Marino
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FCCW is taking a snow day!
Posted on January 8, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEnjoy a relaxed day of fun in the snow on Saturday, February 14th at Gunstock Mountain Resort. Ski, snowboard, cross country ski, snowshoe or tube at the mountain with family and friends then drop by the Chidsey Family’s cabin for après-ski hot chocolate. Click here for more information and to RSVP!
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What is the Open Doors Working Group working on in 2026?
Posted on January 5, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Ministries/Task Force NewsThe Open Doors Working Group hosted coffee hour in January and displayed 4 posters giving a snapshot of what the Open Doors Working Group is engaging in as we try to understand how God is calling us to use our church buildings into the future. In the last 3 weekly newsletters we have shared one […]
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Epiphany Sunday Worship & Celebration Dinner
Posted on December 31, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship, YouthGuided by a star in the heavens, the Magi found their way to a barn (or more likely a cave) in Palestine of the Roman Empire. They had to dodge a tyrant king who cared for nothing but his own power and eventually arrived with gifts at the manger of the true king, the infant […]
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Epiphany Celebration
Posted on December 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthSunday, Jan 4, 2026 5 pm in the Tucker Room Our annual Epiphany Celebration will take place on Sunday, January 4 at 5 PM. We invite you to bring your friends, family, and neighbors, plus a potluck plate or dish to share. All ages are welcome for the dinner and the candlelit walk through the […]
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Join Us for Worship on December 28, the 4th Day of Christmas
Posted on December 23, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipOn the fourth day of Christmas, the calling birds are calling you to join us for worship in the sanctuary or online, Sunday at 10am. Some say that each of the days in the “12 days of Christmas” reference different aspects of the Christian catechism, the 4 calling birds being the 4 gospels, for instance. On Christmas […]
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Open Doors Winter Update
Posted on December 22, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipDecember 19, 2025 What has the Open Doors Working Group (the group tasked with spearheading the work of discerning the future of our wonderful and challenging building) been working on this fall? We will answer that question in two ways! First we would like to invite you to spend time with ODWG as we host […]
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Cuetlaxochitl/Poinsettia Deliveries 2025
Posted on December 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesShare the love and light of the Christmas season! Deliver a Christmas flower (cuetlaxochitl/poinsettia) to a sibling of Christ in our church community. It’s a fun and sweet way for families, parents and children, and all ages to spread Christmas cheer and get to know our community better. Sign up here to deliver poinsettias/cuetlaxochitl between Christmas Day and […]
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Memorial Service for Keith Russell
Posted on December 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest NewsIn Memory of Keith Russell Keith Russell’s memorial service will be held in the sanctuary on Saturday, December 20th at 1pm. A reception will follow in the Tucker Room.
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4th Sunday of Advent Worship: Christmas Pageant
Posted on December 18, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship, Youth4th Sunday of Advent Worship: Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 21, 10:00 AM Gather in all you worshippers to Bethlehem on this Sunday morn, join with the animals and shepherds, the angels and magi to witness again the story of the birth of Jesus as shared by the children of First Congregational Church in […]
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