Author Archives: Sarah Marino

• Do only those who have “officially” joined the church as members pledge?

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Giving

  Absolutely not!  Our church needs the support of all of its faith community, whether “official” members or not.  All who participate in the life of the church are welcomed and encouraged to pledge.

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• What is a pledge?

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Giving

  Each year, we are all asked to make a thoughtful, prayerful and intentional commitment to financially support the mission and ministries of our church.   Your pledge is for the entire year; however, you can change your pledge amount at any time (more below), and you can pay your pledge in any way that is […]

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  Ripley Chapel Virtual Healing Circle

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Worship

  Tuesday, 10/27 from 7 pm to 7:40 pm.   “What gives me the most hope every day is God’s grace; knowing that his grace is going to give me the strength for whatever I face, knowing that nothing is a surprise to God.” –Rick Warren   An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A […]

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  Divine Yoga is Back!

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice

    Chair Yoga   Nourish your mind, body and soul with some Divine Yoga. Join Christine Tresselt for two opportunities to practice yoga together, in community. Invite your family, neighbors, co-workers–it is open to all. Starting October 27th, take a mid-morning break for CHAIR YOGA, every Tuesday from 11:00am until 11:30pm. This can be a nice break, no matter […]

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  Five portals to enter our inner landscape and experience the holiness that is our nature.

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  The Open Door of Blessing, Virtual Retreat: Monday, Oct. 26 7pm-8:30pm (Sign up by 10/23)   Healing Circle: Virtual Contemplative Prayer Service Tuesday, October 27th 7pm-7:40pm   Divine Yoga starts Tuesday 10/27: Chair Yoga: Tuesdays, 11am-11:30am Gentle Yoga: Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:15pm Centering Prayer Circle: Wednesdays, 6:30am -7am Reno Garden Forest Bathing at Wright-Locke Farm: Wednesday, 11/11 […]

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  Join us for Worship This Sunday (October 25, 2020)

  Posted on October 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Join us this Sunday on YouTube for our worship service where we’ll be meditating on the passage from Ephesians 3 that speaks of the church being “rooted in love and built on love” and we all know that what the world needs now is love, sweet love. It’ a good thing that we as a church have plenty […]

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  “How to be an Antiracist” Book Study

  Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups

  Our shared reading over the summer was How to Be an Antiracist, by Ibram X. Kendi, the youngest person ever to win the National Book Award for Nonfiction. Over three Sundays — from 5:30 to approximately 7:00 in the early evening on November 1, 8, and 15 — we will meet to share thoughts on […]

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  Join Us for Blessing of the Animals on October 18, 2020

  Posted on October 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  Our annual Blessing of the Animals with the Jazz Band will be held during this Sunday’s pre-recorded worship service. We’ve gotten some lovely pictures of your animals in and we’ll be sharing them during the service along with some creation-oriented hymns. The Lauterwassers will lead our Time for the Young with a sing-a-long and we’ll hear from Rev. Will […]

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• Can I give appreciated stock to FCCW to pay all or some of a pledge?

  Posted on October 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Giving

    Yes!  Again, consult your tax advisor regarding the benefits, but in general, using appreciated securities to make a charitable donation can have favorable tax benefits to the donor (in addition to serving important charitable purposes!).  For assistance with the logistics, please contact treasurer Bruce Lauterwasser.

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