Category Archives: Community
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2021 Giving Tree
Posted on November 4, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthEvery year for Christmas, we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to boys and girls from the community-based program Youth Villages LifeSet (formerly Germaine Lawrence Residential Program in Arlington), boys and girls from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the […]
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Join Us for All Hallow’s Eve Worship Service This Sunday at 10 am in the Sanctuary (10/31/21)
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJoin us in person or online for our worship service this Sunday at 10am. We have a rich service on tap for the congregation for the morning of All Hallow’s Eve. Rev. Will will be preaching on All Saints and All Souls and with Jane Ring Frank’s accompaniment we’ll show the slides of the dearly departed among us. Kathleen […]
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En Ka Turkey Trot 2021
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, YouthThursday, Nov 25 at 9 am I am president of the En Ka Society and am really hoping we can turn this into a longstanding, well-attended Winchester tradition. So many towns have a Thanksgiving Road Race and I am hoping Winchester can be the next one! We had our first race last year but since it was virtual, it kind […]
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Ripley Presents: We Are All Homeless
Posted on October 25, 2021 by Nancy in Community, Environment, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, RipleyArt Installation by Artist/Activist Willie Baronet Installation on Display November 6-19 Ripley Presents hosted an opening gallery talk with Artist/Activist Willie Baronet and his compelling art installation entitled We Are All Homeless on November 6. View the gallery talk here. Baronet has created exhibits featuring these signs across the U.S. and the UK. The project […]
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Letter from ArCS Cluster
Posted on October 21, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesDear Friends, As we gear up to start receiving evacuees from Afghanistan over the next few weeks, we are facing an even more urgent crisis. One of our guests, Mukisa (not his real name) is currently in Jamaica Plain, but he’s losing his housing at the end of this month, and will become homeless if […]
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Serve the Outdoor Church in Cambridge on October 31
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThis past summer The Outdoor Church of Cambridge started to welcome volunteers back to our street outreach ministry. For the past ten years First Church in Winchester has been active with Outdoor Church, which is a homeless ministry throughout the city of Cambridge Each month when there is a fifth Sunday our church […]
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Blessing of the Animals Special Offering
Posted on October 14, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthAccording to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Shelters and rescue operations for pets need donations from the community to operate. Animal shelters need food, bedding, and other supplies, as well as veterinarian care, medical assistance, and spaying/neutering. This Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals special offering […]
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Tai Chi Fundamentals for Beginners Starts Wed. Oct 6 at 7 pm
Posted on October 6, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsFeeling a little stiff? Curious about tai chi? Then join us for Tai Chi Fundamentals for Beginners on Wednesday evenings in Chidley Hall. The class will focus on improving posture, balance, and flexibility. Taught by Sifu Rick Wong, PT, this 7-week program begins Wednesday, October 6, and is held on 7 Wednesdays, from 7-8 PM. […]
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Weekly Walking Group
Posted on September 24, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual PracticeEvery Tuesday in Fall at 9am 2 Mayflower Road “Nature always wears the color of the Spirit.” R.W. Emerson In the spirit of community and appreciation of the changing season, Health Ministry is offering a weekly walking group on Tuesday mornings at 9 AM beginning on September 28. We will meet at 2 Mayflower Road in […]
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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on September 17, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSaturday, September 25, 8:30 am near Lawrence, MA Please join our crew at the Habitat for Humanity site around Lawrence for our upcoming work day. Instead of carpooling, we will meet right at the work site at 8:30; we’ll know the exact location later next week. We’ll work until late afternoon. The Habitat organization appreciates when we can provide a […]
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