Category Archives: Community
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Creation Care Voter Pledge
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachRecently, long time FCC member, Keith Russell joined with Karen Bellacosa, a member of the Environmental Justice team to craft a letter directed to our congregation – expressing their concern for our children and youth who will bear the brunt of ecological devastation. In particular, they are challenging each of us to show our love, not […]
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Backyard Prayer Services
Posted on September 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthDo you miss seeing your fellow church members in person? There will be six outdoor backyard prayer services during the last week of September and first week of October, followed by a synchronous at home prayer to close the cycle. We’ll come together in prayer and sharing, enjoy a musical offering, and have time to connect […]
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Support RIM Metro North Cluster – 2020 Virtual Walk for Refugees
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThis year, due to the pandemic, the Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) and our local Metro North Cluster is holding a virtual walk instead of a scheduled walk around Lake Quannapowitt as in past years. Metro North Cluster walkers will walk in a location and distance of their own choosing. All monies raised will go directly to […]
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Outdoor Church
Posted on September 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthDuring the pandemic, The Outdoor Church started a water ministry on Tuesday nights. Each week while distributing water we met lots of hungry folks who were finding it hard to find a meal on Tuesdays. So our church and Temple Shir Tikvah have decided to take turns preparing fifty sandwiches on alternating Tuesdays. Our church’s […]
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Volunteers needed at the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 19, 2020
Posted on September 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthWe are looking for a few volunteers to help prepare and pack “to go” meals for the Dwelling Place on Saturday, September 19th. 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 […]
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Letter to Mobilize 2020 Vote
Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, OutreachDear friends, As any mother or indeed anyone who shares in raising children knows, caregivers have an enormous influence on those young lives. We want and hope our children grow up feeling safe and loved, in good health, developing a lifelong curiosity regarding the world around them and with the possibility to do meaningful work. […]
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Time to Sign-Up for the September NAMI Family to Family Classes
Posted on August 12, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsDear Church Friends, For the past eight years we have hosted the fall NAMI Family to Family Classes at our church. This year the program will be offered at no charge online for eight weeks. It is a key support for family and friends who have a loved one with a mental health condition. Please review the […]
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Movie Night on the Lawn – A Wrinkle in Time
Posted on August 10, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthOur second movie on the lawn this summer is coming Friday, August 14 at 8:15 pm! Just as last time there will be 15 physically-distanced circles marked on the lawn for 15 families to enjoy the movie. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks to accompany the movie. We want to give first choice to those […]
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Steeple Project Update July 23, 2020
Posted on July 28, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsLast week, the FCCW Steeple Task Force met to discuss progress son the painting, light fixtures, lightening rod assessment and work schedules. Meeting with us were employees of the painting, and electrical services contractors. After ascending the scaffolding to the level of the clock faces we reviewed the shingle options, the copper coated leas shielding […]
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Letter to the Winchester School Committee
Posted on July 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthRead here a brief letter that our Lead Pastor, Rev Will, wrote to the School Committee as they met to discuss changing the Winchester High School mascot this past week. Thanks to other members of our congregation who wrote as well. Dear School Committee Members, Thank you for taking up the important topic of our High School’s […]
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