Category Archives: Community
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Thanksgiving Basket Food Drive
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthJoin FAN and the First Congregational Church in the season of giving thanks and giving back! All donations for our Thanksgiving Basket drive will go to Woburn’s Council of Social Concern. FAN has committed to 50 baskets this year. We will gather on November 19 (National Family Volunteer Day) at First Congregational Church to organize the donations, […]
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Can You Make Food for the Dwelling Place this Saturday (November 19)
Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are offering a thanksgiving meal with turkey, potatoes, and a side this Saturday evening. Would you consider roasting a turkey breast or making something special for the guests? The sign up genius has guidance. Thank you in advance … such a gift of love!
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Giving Tree
Posted on November 10, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthEvery year for Christmas, we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to children from the community-based program Youth Villages, children from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the Lowell Transitional Learning Center. There’s only a couple of weeks to […]
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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 GroupsRoots 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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Women’s Advent Gathering
Posted on November 8, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeMonday, December 5, 2022 7:00-9:00 pm Tucker Room and Ripley Chapel All church women are invited to an evening of fellowship and peaceful contemplation. As a special gift this Advent season, invite your sisters, mothers, daughters, trans and non-binary individuals and friends to join you-in person or on the livestream. A link will […]
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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 GroupsAre 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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Prayer Vigil for Our Country
Posted on November 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, WorshipTuesday, Nov. 8th Ripley Chapel 4-7 pm As the temperature and tension rises in our country in the face of another election, we want to open Ripley Chapel as a space for you to come and pray for our country before or after you vote. Divided as we are, we can all pray with […]
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Roots and Branches
Posted on October 27, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Small Groups, Volunteer OpportunitiesLeaders 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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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on October 21, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSaturday, November 5, 2022 Meet at the church at 7:15 (to carpool to 22 Old County Rd, Salisbury, MA) “Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” Matthew 25:40 Please be a part of our crew for this upcoming work day. As […]
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Healing Circles
Posted on October 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Spiritual Practice, WorshipTuesday, October 25, 2022 6:15 pm Labyrinth Walk in the Reno Garden A twenty minute candlelit walk of Contemplative Prayer In the Reno Garden. 7:00 pm Our Traditional Ripley Chapel Healing Circle An invitation to pray what is on your heart. A contemplative practice designed for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, […]
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