Category Archives: Community
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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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Join Us for Worship & Confirmation This Sunday at 10 am (June 14, 2020)
Posted on June 11, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthJoin us this Sunday as we joyfully welcome 13 new members into the church in a pre-recorded worship service with a Confirmation Rite! The youth being confirmed will share with you scriptures they chose and brief statements of faith and we’ll have virtual exchanges of blessings. Our hope is to do something in person possibly in a fall worship […]
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Quick Survey for Families about Summer Offerings
Posted on June 5, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthThe Children and Youth Faith Formation Ministry put together a very brief survey to learn more about what we can offer to you all this Summer. Please take a moment to fill it out for us as soon as you can so we can properly plan for the Summer. Family Offerings for the Summer Survey
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Father’s Day Card Fundraiser
Posted on June 3, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthThis Father’s Day, honor your father or those special men in your life through the act of giving back. We all try to teach our children that it is better to give than to receive – by giving a donation on your father’s behalf, you will prove to him he has taught you well! For […]
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Steeple Task Force Update May 28, 2020
Posted on June 1, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsWe have received word that the scaffolding for the work to be done on the steeple will start to be erected on Monday June 1. The area surrounding the scaffolding is a hard hat construction area. Please keep out of this area during the entire time that the scaffolding is up. If you have any […]
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Summer Preachers Sought
Posted on May 29, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSummer worship is almost here. This means that members and friends of the congregation will be preaching. While services are less formal, the intent is still to praise God in word and music; in prayer and preaching. Most likely this summer, sermons will be in various media – Zoom, prerecorded, and who knows maybe in some form of […]
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Job Listing for Interim Faith Formation Director for Children & Youth
Posted on May 22, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthThe church is actively seeking an Interim Faith Formation Children and Youth 2020 to help ensure that our family programs continue uninterrupted after Ben’s departure. If you know of anyone with experience that might fit the bill, please encourage them to apply via email to applyfccw@gmail.com. Alternatively, resumes can be passed on to a member of […]
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