Category Archives: Community
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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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Memorial Service for Marsha Lamson
Posted on December 5, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, WorshipYou 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 OpportunitiesThere 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, WorshipSave 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 GroupsA 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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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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