Category Archives: Community

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  Epiphany Gathering

  Posted on December 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Youth

  Join us on January 8th, 2023 at 5:30 PM for a family-friendly Epiphany celebration. We will begin with a potluck dinner and traditional king cake and then journey through the church to find the final resting place of the star.  Once there, we will share a blessing for Epiphany.

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  Forum Progressive Dinner

  Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Ministries/Task Force News, Youth

  Sunday, December 18, 2022 at 5:30 pm Forum will celebrate Christmas early on Sunday evening with the traditional progressive supper, please RSVP to Maeve & let her know if you can bring food to contribute to the festivities.

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  Christmas Eve Services, Saturday, December 24, 2022

  Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  Family Candlelight Service Saturday, Dec. 24, 5:00 PM A beautiful Christmas Eve service with participation from some of our children and the traditional lighting of candles in the darkened sanctuary to celebrate the birth of the Christ Child! Join us in person or on-line. Download the Bulletin Here: 12_24_22 5PM Family Service legal.docx   Traditional […]

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  Advent Worship:  A Children’s Christmas Pageant

  Posted on December 12, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, Youth

  December 18, 10:00 AM Lighting of the 4th Advent candle, the candle of Love Share in the love, hope, and joy of the Christmas story as the children & youth stage the annual Christmas Pageant during the worship service. Families should look for more information from Maggie about how they can be involved in this […]

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  Remember for the Holidays: COVID Safety

  Posted on December 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Worship

  Just a reminder as we gather for these sacred occasions during this holy time of year that we want to do what we can to keep ourselves and others healthy. A few things to keep in mind: Stay home and join us on-line if you are not feeling well, especially if you are having upper […]

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  Cookie Walk

  Posted on December 7, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Sunday, Dec. 11 after worship Chidley Hall Bakers Wanted! Junior Forum and Forum are asking bakers to donate nut-free cookies, truffles, muffins and confections for their annual Cookie Walk on Sunday, December 11th.   Please label baked goods with your name and ingredients and drop them off in Chidley Hall before the service on Sunday, […]

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  Memorial Service for Marsha Lamson

  Posted on December 5, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship

  You are invited to Marsha Lamson’s Memorial Service on Saturday, December 10th at 11am in the sanctuary. The service will be live-streamed at this link https://youtu.be/D7-lb7E_SnU and will “go live” about 15 minutes before the service begins. For those attending in-person, there will be a reception in Chidley Hall immediately following the service. Here is a link to […]

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  Time is Running Out, One Week Left Until Gifts are Needed

  Posted on November 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  There are two children left on the tree, will you sign-up today to help bring some Christmas cheer to a child in need? https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e094aacad22a7f94-fccwinchester1   The response has been good but there are still a few more gifts left to purchase. Unwrapped and labeled gifts are due no later than Tuesday Nov 29th  and should be […]

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  Service of Light 2022

  Posted on November 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Worship

  Save the Date for our annual Service of Light: Thursday, December 15 7 pm in Ripley Chapel It is an opportunity to:   Experience the quiet way Christ enters the heart when pain or grief disrupts life. Remember those whom we hold dear Discover peace in the face of illness, addiction, trauma, broken relationships or […]

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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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