Category Archives: Adult Ed
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on January 7, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsWednesday, January 9 at 7 PM Each month Rev. Judy leads a Bible Study on the Second Wednesday. We gather in the Health Ministry office and read scripture together. Rev. Judy provides some context and history. As a group, we raise questions about the meaning and talk about what implications God’s word has for our lives. Each month is […]
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Start The New Year Right
Posted on January 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small GroupsFCC is hosting Financial Peace University (FPU) for church members and the broader community beginning in January 2019. FPU is a 9-week personal finance class that shows you how to take control of your money, get out of debt, and create a wealth-building plan for your future. Based on common sense and biblical teachings, FPU […]
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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Screening
Posted on January 2, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire linkSunday, February 10, 4 – 6 PM Come join us over popcorn on a wintry Sunday afternoon to watch this recent and very poignant, 94-minute documentary about Fred Rogers and his long-running show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. Using clips from the show and interviews with his family, colleagues, and friends, the movie brings across Rogers’ great […]
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Islam: The First Steps
Posted on January 2, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Spire linkMarch 3, 11:30 AM (after Worship) The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry will begin a series about the three religions that share Abraham as an ancestor—Christianity, Judaism and Islam. We begin with an introduction to Islam through video addressing history, beliefs and practices. This first step is designed as an overview. It is our hope that it will create […]
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The Story of the Wolf of Gubbio and St. Francis of Assisi
Posted on December 11, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsIn 1980, Pope John Paul II declared Francis of Assisi the patron saint of ecology. In contrast to humankind as having dominion over creation, “Francis taught that God created human beings as stewards for the rest of God’s creatures, and for the earth and the elements that sustain us all.” To clarify further, Francis did not see […]
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsThis Wednesday, December 12, we will gather in the Health Ministry office. This month we will be reading the traditional texts of a Lessons and Carols service. As always, we focus more on faith and understanding than on knowledge of the scriptures. Our hope is to think and talk about what God is telling us through the text. We […]
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The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry Welcomes New Members!
Posted on November 28, 2018 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Small Groups, Spire linkThinking about joining a ministry? Maybe the Adult Faith Exploration Ministry is the one for you! Here’s what we do: we seek to provide meaningful opportunities for our congregation and the public to increase understanding and foster dialogue around topics related to faith, religion, spiritual development, culture, community, and self-awareness. The Ministry uses a variety […]
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Centering Prayer- Preparing for Worship
Posted on October 16, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Spiritual Practice, WorshipUsing a sacred word, Centering Prayer draws one’s focus and attention to interior stillness and opens us to God’s presence and action within. Join us for Centering Prayer on October 28 at 9 am in the Tucker Room. The guided program and introduction is open to those who are curious about centering prayer and those familiar with the practice.
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SpeakOUT Transgender Awareness Event, Monday 10/29
Posted on October 1, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small GroupsMonday, October 29th 7pm, SpeakOUT Boston Please come to the First Congregational Church in Winchester at 21 Church St. for a Transgender Awareness session on Monday October 29th at 7 p.m. in the 2nd floor Tucker room for a panel of speakers from SpeakOUT Boston, the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA speakers bureau, as each panel member […]
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Centering Prayer- Preparing for Worship
Posted on September 20, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipUsing a sacred word, Centering Prayer draws one’s focus and attention to interior stillness and opens us to God’s presence and action within. Join us for Centering Prayer on September 23 at 9 am in the Tucker Room. The guided program and introduction is open to those who are curious about centering prayer and those familiar with the practice
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