Author Archives: Sarah Marino

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  Second Wednesday Bible Study

  Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  Wednesday, Sept 9, 2020 7 pm On the second Wednesday of each month a few of us gather for Bible Study. The group is led by Pastor Judy and varies in number and composition but it is always congenial and faithful. The approach to scripture is not as something we were “supposed” to know all about; rather […]

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  Support RIM Metro North Cluster – 2020 Virtual Walk for Refugees

  Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Youth

  This year, due to the pandemic, the Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) and our local Metro North Cluster is holding a virtual walk instead of a scheduled walk around Lake Quannapowitt as in past years. Metro North Cluster walkers will walk in a location and distance of their own choosing. All monies raised will go directly to […]

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  Outdoor Church

  Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Youth

  During the pandemic, The Outdoor Church started a water ministry on Tuesday nights. Each week while distributing water we met lots of hungry folks who were finding it hard to find a meal on Tuesdays. So our church and Temple Shir Tikvah have decided to take turns preparing fifty sandwiches on alternating Tuesdays. Our church’s […]

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  Join Us on Zoom for Communion Worship and Coffee Hour (Sep 6, 2020)

  Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  This Sunday is a Communion Sunday so we will be worshipping on Zoom. If you could gather a bit of bread and juice and have it handy, we can all participate in the sacrament together. Rev. Jonathan Goodell will be our preacher. The scripture is from Exodus and is God instructing the Jews in Egypt on how God […]

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  Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 19, 2020

  Posted on September 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  We are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 19th.  The Dwelling place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need.  Our FCC is responsible for […]

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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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