Category Archives: Adult Ed

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  Roots and Branches

  Posted on August 23, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Small Groups

  Consider joining a “Roots and Branches” discussion group at First Congregational Church.  Laughter, the discussion of a passage from sacred Scripture, the chance to know one another in new ways, a possible service project together … these are all dimensions of our Roots and Branches program. Our groups meet twice a month in a comfortable setting, often […]

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  Soup and Saints

  Posted on February 24, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  TUESDAYS WITH JESUS Soup and Saints Starting this Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30-8pm, our traditional Lenten Tuesdays with Jesus series will be focused on lesser known modern-day saints, those who have followed the way and lived the love of Jesus in particularly powerful ways and whose example encourages us to do the same.   We […]

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  Second Wednesday Bible Study

  Posted on February 8, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  6-7pm (note time change) on zoom, Wed. Feb. 8, 2023 Maeve Hammond will lead our Bible study this month at 6pm on zoom. We’ll be considering the two passages that our service will be centered on this Sunday – Psalm 34 and I Corinthians 3:1-9 – and we’ll explore the theme of “enoughness”.  Come join us […]

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  You are Invited to Two 2023 Budget Meetings!

  Posted on January 27, 2023 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Ripley, Worship, Youth

  A careful and thoughtful planning process has led us to a proposed 2023 budget for FCCW! Thanks to the work of our dedicated treasurer, Janet Hall, associate treasurer Anne Hoenicke, leaders of the sustaining and living ministries, and others, the Leadership Team is pleased to recommend approval of the proposed 2023 FCCW budget. Come learn […]

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  Ruth Group Poetry Night

  Posted on December 16, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups

  Sunday, December 18, 2022 7-9 pm on Zoom Bring a favorite poem or two to share with the group – it can be your own composition, an old time favorite, a new discovery, or a short piece of prose.   Ruth Group Zoom

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  There’s still time to SIGN UP for “Roots and Branches”!

  Posted on November 16, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  A few spaces remain….. Roots and Branches is our new small group initiative. These groups will provide opportunities for deepening faith and friendships and thinking about our world in new ways. Many people have already signed up for these groups. We encourage people to join us who don’t usually come to this kind of thing!! […]

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  It’s time to SIGN UP for “Roots and Branches”!

  Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups

  Roots and Branches is the name we have given to our new small group initiative. These groups will provide opportunities for deepening faith and friendships and thinking about our world in new ways. Many people have already signed up for these groups. We encourage people to join us who don’t usually come to this kind […]

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  It’s time to SIGN UP for “Roots and Branches”!

  Posted on November 7, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Small Groups

  Are you interested in getting to know some people in the church more deeply? Or, perhaps you’d like an opportunity to develop and stretch your faith. Or, maybe you are relatively new to the church and are looking for an opportunity to feel more a part of the community, or make new ‘church friends’. Or, […]

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  Roots and Branches

  Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

  Leaders for our upcoming small groups are almost in place and we hope to be sending out sign-ups soon for you to participate in this faith based opportunity. We could use a few more leaders if you’re interested? All materials will be provided for you and your co-leader. Our first topic is “Welcoming the Stranger”. Are […]

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  Roots and Branches

  Posted on October 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups

  Small groups are part of the long term vision of our church.  Chapter two of this adventure is called “Roots and Branches” … several conversation and discussion groups at FCCW that will aim to deepen the faith of the members and invite them to serve others. Each group will consist of eight to twelve people, […]

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