Category Archives: Community
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Join Us for Blessing of the Animals on October 18, 2020
Posted on October 16, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipOur annual Blessing of the Animals with the Jazz Band will be held during this Sunday’s pre-recorded worship service. We’ve gotten some lovely pictures of your animals in and we’ll be sharing them during the service along with some creation-oriented hymns. The Lauterwassers will lead our Time for the Young with a sing-a-long and we’ll hear from Rev. Will […]
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Election Day Vigil
Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Outreach, WorshipOn Tuesday, November 3, the Sanctuary will be open for quiet and prayer. Unfortunately, we need to limit attendance to one person or ‘covid pod’ at a time. We will begin at 7:00 a.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m. in 20 minute blocks. So the first opportunity is at 7:00 a.m. to 7:20 a.m.; the second 7:30 a.m. […]
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Chester’s Request – Pet Pictures Please!
Posted on October 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthHello Human Church, I’m Chester Ring Frank reminding you that the traditional Animal Blessing Service (with the Jazz Band) is coming up on October 18th! The Ministry Team has asked me to look very cute (check) and invite you to send in a picture or two of the animals in your house so that we […]
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An Open Door of Blessing
Posted on October 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small GroupsDear Friends in Christ, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” The Beatitudes are recited from time to time in our culture (even the Monty Python folks have had a crack at them!). But there must be a way to read them that opens up their evocative spirituality […]
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Policing Reform Action
Posted on September 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachFirst Congregational in Winchester, This invitation comes from the Mass Council of Churches as a practical way to encourage steps to be taken in our own region for policing reform. Please consider the following as a potential practical way to step out in faith in the public square…. As of Thursday September 24, it […]
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Warm Up America! Made With Love
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesWe are planning to “yarn bomb” a homeless neighborhood this January with handmade hats, gloves and scarves. You can help! We need knitters and/or crocheters to make adult-size hats, scarves and mittens which we will hang from trees and fences. You can use any pattern you like, and the only rule is that the yarn […]
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Centering Prayer in the Reno Garden
Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWednesday Mornings, 6:30-7:00 am “Do not be afraid” Jesus says many times in the Gospels and his words resonate across the centuries and into this fall of 2020. There is much anxiety about the new school year, the upcoming election, a possible second wave of the virus… but our call as Christians is to lean into […]
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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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