Category Archives: Adult Ed
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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 GroupsWednesday, 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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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 GroupsDear 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 PracticeWednesday, 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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Bible Study
Posted on July 15, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsBible Study Wednesday, July 15 at 7 pm led by Rev. Judy Come and see how our relationship with God still carries the meaning and guidance as it has for generations. It is an informal study with no homework and a lot of learning – some about your FCCW friends, new and old. This upcoming […]
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FCCW Reads
Posted on July 9, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe Outreach and Adult Faith Exploration Ministries invite the entire congregation to join in a collective FCCW Reads activity this summer. The recommended book is “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. We hope you will read it, think about it, and consider joining in some follow up discussions in the fall. More […]
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FCCW on Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachUpdate from Zoom Meeting — and FCCW Reads June 25, 2020 Thank you to the approximately 40 people who joined our kickoff “Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act” session last week. Reverend Judy Arnold spoke about the UCC’s historical role in abolitionism and its continuing role in advancing racial justice, and we offered reflections on resources […]
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FCCW on Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act
Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthThursday, June 18 from 7-8 PM on Zoom The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry and the Outreach Ministry have teamed up to lead a series of events for our church community called Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act. The first event is taking place this Thursday 6/18 from 7 to 8 PM on Zoom. At this session […]
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UCC Juneteenth 2020 . . . And Still We Rise
Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachJuneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 1865, and the recognition of African-American history and heritage. Join the United Church of Christ for moments of remembrance, education, celebration, and calls to action. In this moment we are witnessing public lynchings and state sanctioned violence against black bodies. Together we must […]
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FCConnects
Posted on March 27, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsAre you craving a conversation with someone other than the 4 people in your house? Would you like to hear if other FCCW people feel the same? Maybe you’d like to rant; maybe you’d like to cry; maybe you’d just like to see some friendly faces that recognize your face or perhaps a new and friendly face. […]
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Tuesday with Jesus (On Zoom)
Posted on March 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeFor our Lenten series “Tuesdays with Jesus” we have been practicing Centering Prayer, eating soup together, and reading from Parker Palmer’s “On The Brink of Everything”. We won’t be meeting in person for the rest of the month but want to encourage you to join us on Zoom at 6:30 for the centering Prayer time […]
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