Category Archives: Community
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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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Ripley Presents: Rumbarroco!
Posted on September 16, 2021 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, RipleyA Special Live Stream Concert Fiery Latin-Baroque Fusion with a period, folk, and contemporary band! Friday, October 1, 2021, 7:30 PM Live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, please join us for a rousing and distinct evening of rhythmic dances and virtuosic performances, as the 8 superstar musicians of Rumbarroco […]
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Church Picnic
Posted on September 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthAfter worship this Sunday, September 12, you are invited to gather on the terrace and the lawn for food and fellowship. You will be greeted by Joan Theuer’s smiling face as she acts a hostess. There will be chairs for everyone and a few tables under sun shelters. To respect the ingenuity of the Covid […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place, September 18
Posted on September 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachWe are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 18th. The Dwelling Place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in need. Our FCC is responsible for the meal […]
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Just 10 days left to submit your order for RIM Bulbs!!
Posted on September 9, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities“Where flowers bloom, so does hope…” Lady Bird Johnson Oct. 1, 1965 Your purchase of bulbs provides financial support to the Metro North Cluster of RIM and its asylum seeking clients. Orders Deadline: Sunday, October 10. Delivery: Estimated to begin Sunday, October 17. Updates will be provided in early October. Amaryllis delivery will be in mid-November. Choose […]
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Welcome Back to the Nursery
Posted on August 5, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthThe nursery will be reopening this Sunday for our first in-person worship service. We are pleased to announce that Bri Connolly will once again supervise the nursery and care for the youngest in our church (infants through 3-year-olds). Bri comes to us with a wealth of experience. She has worked with children ages infant through […]
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Stepping Stones Concert with Mr. Andrew
Posted on August 2, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthTuesday, August 17th 6 pm Join us on the Church lawn on August 17th at 6 pm for a concert from Mr. Andrew! Mr. Andrew is a board certified musical therapist, and has been working in the field for almost 20 years! This event will be a family-friendly musical experience aimed at school-age and younger […]
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