Category Archives: Adult Ed
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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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Tuesdays with Jesus Continues
Posted on March 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Spiritual PracticeOur second Tuesday with Jesus is coming up on March 10th. About 20 of us gathered in Ripley for centering prayer and then went up to the Tucker Room for a delicious soup supper accompanied by Rev. Will reading the first chapter of On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity and Getting Old by Parker Palmer. He, […]
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Sign up for a Free Lenten Retreat
Posted on February 28, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe setting for “The Open Door of Blessing” is the beautiful Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. It is a space that speaks warmth, lofty and yet inviting, with a view to the untouched space that surrounds the back of the church. The retreat will answer some of your questions about the well known, yet […]
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Tuesdays with Jesus…and One Another
Posted on February 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipEach Lent we have a series of Tuesday night gatherings that begin with Centering Prayer at 6:30. This year we’ll be praying in Ripley Chapel. Then we’ll adjourn to the Tucker Room for a simple supper of soup and bread. This year we will adopt the practice that many monasteries use. One voice will […]
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Introduction to the New Testament
Posted on December 6, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spire linkComing Soon in January and February, Starting Jan 14 Tuesdays Jan 14, 21, 28 and Feb 4, 11, 18 Day Time Class – 11:30 AM-1 PM, led by Rev. Will Burhans Evening Class – 6:30 PM-8 PM, led by Rev. Judy Arnold For six weeks, we will be offering both an evening class and a […]
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Project Drawdown – Environmental Ministry
Posted on November 12, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthProject Drawdown was founded in 2014 by environmentalist Paul Hawken to measure and model the most substantive solutions to stop global warming, and to communicate those findings to the world. There is a presentation about Project Drawdown with FCCW’s Environmental partners being held on Wednesday, November 20 7:30-9 pm at the Unitarian Church in Winchester 478 […]
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Our Young People and Their Future: Will you join them?
Posted on September 13, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthUltimately, the only way we can demonstrate love – be it for our children, our youth and our planet – is to show up. Words alone are insufficient. Empty promises ring hollow. Next Friday, Sept. 20th begins a week-long opportunity to be in solidarity with our children and youth. The Climate Strike signifies that the […]
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From Jesus to Christ: The First Christians
Posted on September 13, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spire linkContinuing This Sunday, October 27, 2019 Please join us this Sunday, October 27, 2019 11:30 a.m (after church) Palmer Room for our third session. This week we take a look at the Gospels, the first attempts to write down the story of Jesus’ life and death. We will explore how each Gospel is different, reflecting the […]
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