Category Archives: Community
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FCCW COVID-19 Financial Response Fund (FRF) is open
Posted on July 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe FRF is set up and ready to receive requests. The response to the Easter Offering was what we have come to expect from this generous congregation. So, we believe that we can respond in a meaningful way to those for whom the virus has meant financial difficulties. The fund is intended to support the […]
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A VVN Summer Offering: Who’s Who in Our Church Archives?
Posted on July 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest NewsThursday, July 23 at 2 pm You are invited to a 50 minute zoom gathering for a “photo” look back and discussion of a few church and fellowship events. We hope that some of our church members might help by filling in names and recalling details. We thank Anne Hoenicke, Marsha Lamson, Sarah Marino, and […]
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Healing Circle
Posted on July 14, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, WorshipTuesday, July 14 at 7 pm An invitation to summer prayer- to pray what is on your heart. Designed as a contemplative practice for times of uncertainty, anxiety and grief. A time to connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us. “Whoever enters into God’s rest strive to enter into that rest” […]
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MOVIE NIGHT ON THE CHURCH LAWN: “Frozen 2”
Posted on July 13, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthOur first Friday Night movie on the lawn this summer is coming July 24 at 8 pm! There will be 20 physically-distanced circles marked on the lawn for 20 families to enjoy Frozen II. Bring your own chairs, blankets, snacks to accompany the movie. You just need to sign-up HERE. First come first serve! If […]
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FCCW Reads
Posted on July 9, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe Outreach and Adult Faith Exploration Ministries invite the entire congregation to join in a collective FCCW Reads activity this summer. The recommended book is “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi. We hope you will read it, think about it, and consider joining in some follow up discussions in the fall. More […]
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Calling All Our Young Blooming Artists
Posted on June 26, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthDear FCC Families, In March 2020, Health Ministry set up the Virtual Visitation Network. Visitors checked in with our members at home and in care centers to make sure that they had computer access and notice of our online worship services. Additionally, we distributed supplies to those who could not risk going out. (E.g. Cloth […]
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Summer….Time for the Young!
Posted on June 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthWeekly Devotionals As you’ve hopefully seen this week, we will be sending through email 10-minute weekly devotionals for children and families throughout the summer. These include a little snippet of scripture, a brief reflection on it, a couple of questions for families to discuss, and a prayer. We will also try to include – as […]
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FCCW Regathering Update
Posted on June 18, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipJune 18, 2020 Dear FCCW Congregation, As we come to the end of our regular church year, we know the thoughts of many are turning to the question of what the fall 2020 church season will look like for First Congregational Church of Winchester. We do not have the answers to that question yet, but […]
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FCCW on Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act
Posted on June 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthThursday, June 18 from 7-8 PM on Zoom The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry and the Outreach Ministry have teamed up to lead a series of events for our church community called Racial Justice: Talk, Learn, Act. The first event is taking place this Thursday 6/18 from 7 to 8 PM on Zoom. At this session […]
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UCC Juneteenth 2020 . . . And Still We Rise
Posted on June 15, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachJuneteenth marks the official end of slavery in the U.S. June 19, 1865, and the recognition of African-American history and heritage. Join the United Church of Christ for moments of remembrance, education, celebration, and calls to action. In this moment we are witnessing public lynchings and state sanctioned violence against black bodies. Together we must […]
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