Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Join Us on YouTube for Worship This Sunday (August 23, 2020)

  Posted on August 20, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  Why do we worship? To REMEMBER that we are not our own, but God’s; to AFFIRM that we are not alone but in community, to GIVE credit where credit is due for this remarkable life and beautiful world, to HEAR the words of sacred scripture and allow them to guide our lives, to PRAY and […]

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  VVN Summer Offering: Backyard Delights

  Posted on August 18, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News

  Know who is the youngest beekeeper in our church family? Which tomatoes grow well in back porch pots? See how gardens evolve with tender care. Youth and adult church members will share summer interests and discoveries that nourish the soul. This 50 minute lunchtime zoom gathering is open to all ages. Guests are invited to […]

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  Join Us Online for Worship This Sunday (Aug 16, 2020)

  Posted on August 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  We hope you’ve found that the pre-recorded nature of our Sunday worship services in this time of pandemic has still offered you a time of prayer and reflection that has enriched your faith and kept you connected to our community. We have another lovely service being pulled together with another meaningful sermon on tap, this […]

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  Letter to Mobilize 2020 Vote

  Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Outreach

  Dear friends, As any mother or indeed anyone who shares in raising children knows, caregivers have an enormous influence on those young lives. We want and hope our children grow up feeling safe and loved, in good health, developing a lifelong curiosity regarding the world around them and with the possibility to do meaningful work. […]

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  Virtual Visiting Network’s (VVN) Who’s Who in the Archives Event Recording is Available

  Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  We had a lovely stroll down memory lane on July 23rd. No worries if you missed it though – we have the recording available to view at your leisure. The FCCW Virtual Visitation Network reaches out to members as we physically distance through calls, emails and monthly zoom sessions.

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  Time to Sign-Up for the September NAMI Family to Family Classes

  Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  Dear Church Friends,   For the past eight years we have hosted the fall NAMI Family to Family Classes at our church. This year the program will be offered at no charge online for eight weeks. It is a key support for family and friends who have a loved one with a mental health condition. Please review the […]

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  Centering Prayer: A Spiritual Resource For These Times

  Posted on August 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Spiritual Practice

  Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM September 9 and 16, 2020 The Health & Wellness Team is pleased to offer Centering Prayer in our series of webinars to promote resilience in the Southern New England Conference UCC. Rev. Dr. Jessica McArdle has engaged Terry Shaughnessy, Centering Prayer Retreat Leader and Spiritual Director, to […]

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  Movie Night on the Lawn – A Wrinkle in Time

  Posted on August 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Our second movie on the lawn this summer is coming Friday, August 14 at 8:15 pm! Just as last time there will be 15 physically-distanced circles marked on the lawn for 15 families to enjoy the movie. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks to accompany the movie. We want to give first choice to those […]

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  Visit FCCW’s Brand New Environmental Justice Webpage

  Posted on July 30, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  It with much enthusiasm that the Environmental Justice team of First Congregational Church, welcomes you to come and visit our new webpage. When you first come through our “front door” you’ll also be greeted by this stunning new logo!  Applause goes to Haliana Burhans and her boyfriend Daniel Khudyak for bringing innovation, artistry, and scripture together in […]

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