Category Archives: Community
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Christmas Day Worship
Posted on December 23, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ripley, WorshipSince Christmas lands on a Sunday this year we will be having a service at 10am in the more intimate (and easier to heat!) Ripley Chapel. It’ll be a simple and sweet service of carol singing, scripture, poetry, and prayer. Note that we are giving our devoted Livestream Technician, Brian McArdle, the day off so […]
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Special Christmas Offering
Posted on December 19, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDear Members and Friends of First Congregational Church: Lights and carols and warmth and gifts! Hello from your Outreach team! Each Advent, we come together as a congregation to designate a special Christmas offering to folks who need lights and carols and warmth and gifts. In this season of blessings, it is part of […]
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Ruth Group Poetry Night
Posted on December 16, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small GroupsSunday, 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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Join us for the Christmas Pageant This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary and online (Dec 18, 2022)
Posted on December 16, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Worship, YouthThis week in worship, we celebrate the Fourth Sunday of Advent! Join us in person or online as we light the Candle of Love and celebrate the season with our annual, youth-led Christmas pageant! Members of our Junior Forum and Forum will lead us through the story of Christ’s birth inspired by the Gospels of Luke and […]
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Epiphany Gathering
Posted on December 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, YouthJoin 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, YouthSunday, 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, YouthFamily 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, YouthDecember 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, WorshipJust 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, YouthSunday, 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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