Category Archives: Community
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Authentic Selves Pride Exhibit
Posted on May 15, 2024 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyAuthentic Selves: Celebrating Trans and Nonbinary People and their Families On View June 1 – 9, 2024 Weekdays 9 AM-3 PM and Sunday afternoons Celebrate pride through beautiful, empowering, first-hand accounts of trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid experiences. From Massachusetts-based Family Diversity Projects, this exhibit uses stunning photography and rich stories to challenge damaging myths and […]
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The Tuesday Roots and Branches group would like your help!
Posted on May 15, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDid you know that there are about 200 new Haitian immigrants living in Woburn? We’d like to help out in a small way. We’re collecting diapers, wipes and gift cards for them over the next few weeks. Gift cards should be to either Target or Market Basket and be in small denominations – $25-$30. There is a collection box […]
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Class of 2024 Senior Send-off
Posted on May 14, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthWe’ll celebrate our seniors with a tasty burrito bar, desserts, music, games, laughter, prayer, and conversation! Seniors and their families, all Forum members, and Forum volunteers are welcome for this special gathering. If you aren’t a regular Forum attendee and haven’t RSVP’d, please remember to do so ASAP.
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We’re planning a Church Bike Ride in June!
Posted on May 1, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, YouthWHAT: 11-mile ride, from East Arlington to Lexington Center and back. WHEN: Saturday, June 15, at 1:00 (rain date is Sunday, June 16, same time). WHERE: Minuteman Bikeway between East Arlington and Lexington Center. We’ll begin at the Crawford’s place on Lakehill Ave in Arlington. WHO: All ages and abilities welcome. Blue Bike station near starting point for […]
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SoulCollage® Workshop and Labyrinth Walk
Posted on April 28, 2024 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, RipleyWalk. Dream. Imagine. Create. Saturday, May 11, 2024, 9:00 AM – Noon Jane Ring Frank, certified SoulCollage® facilitator, will offer a workshop in the stunning Ripley Chapel that incorporates the church’s beautiful Reno Garden labyrinth with a deep spiritual SoulCollage® practice. SoulCollage® is a collage process for accessing your intuitive wisdom. Even though this is […]
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Ripley Presents: Hank Wonder
Posted on April 25, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyWhere the twang of Classic Country meets the grit of Southern Soul! Saturday, April 27, 7:30 p.m., From the stunning Ripley Chapel, Ripley Presents Hank Wonder. Live in person and live streamed. Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder—a dynamic trio of musicians who return to Ripley Chapel with their special blend of […]
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Youth Serve The Dwelling Place
Posted on April 12, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe invite all middle schoolers and high schoolers to join our one-day service project on Saturday, April 20 at The Dwelling Place in Woburn! Sign up here.
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Easter Egg Hunt
Posted on March 21, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, YouthChildren (babies – 5th grade) are invited to come meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs. This event is held entirely outside. Please bring your own basket and gather in the Vine Street parking lot by the Reno Garden. The hunt begins when the Easter Bunny says, “Go!” Church Youth will be on the […]
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Ripley Presents: Atwater Donnelly Trio
Posted on February 23, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, RipleyFriday, March 15, 2024, 7:30 p.m. Aubrey Atwater, Elwood Donnelly, and Cathy Clasper-Torch return to Ripley Chapel with a delightful evening of Traditional American and Celtic folk music! Please join us for a unique and thrilling blend of traditional American & Celtic folk music and percussive dance. Rhode Islanders Elwood Donnelly, Aubrey Atwater, and Cathy […]
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Seeking Leadership Team Nominations
Posted on February 22, 2024 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Worship, YouthFirst Congregational Church’s Leadership Team is the strategic decision-making body of our church community which is charged with the task of ensuring the achievement of the mission and purpose of the church on behalf of the wider congregation. In our congregational church, the Leadership Team is made up of lay members who are invested in […]
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