Category Archives: Community
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Thank You for Donating to our Special Offering for Puppies Behind Bars
Posted on November 19, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, WorshipNovember 25, 2019 Once again FCCW has shown extreme generosity in your response to the October Just Peace offering to Puppies Behind Bars. Because of your care and compassion, an offering in the amount of $2,693.50 is being donated for the purpose of training conducted by inmates of puppies to become service dogs for veterans, […]
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City Mission Society’s Christmas Shop – Share the Joy of the Season!
Posted on November 18, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachFor decades, the Christmas Shop has served as a catalyst for people of faith to reach out to others. In 2018, we collected and distributed over 5,200 items to our partner agencies. Through your help and support, the Christmas Shop brings hope and joy to those most in need during the holiday season.
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An Invitation to Thanksgiving Dinner: Thursday, Nov 28, 2019
Posted on November 14, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small GroupsYou are invited to Thanksgiving dinner at the church. We revived an old FCCW tradition last year and had a wonderful time, with young and old, singles, couples and families. Come for the company. Come for the food. If you don’t have transportation, we can help with that. Plan to arrive at 12:30 to relax and […]
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Project Drawdown – Environmental Ministry
Posted on November 12, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, YouthProject Drawdown was founded in 2014 by environmentalist Paul Hawken to measure and model the most substantive solutions to stop global warming, and to communicate those findings to the world. There is a presentation about Project Drawdown with FCCW’s Environmental partners being held on Wednesday, November 20 7:30-9 pm at the Unitarian Church in Winchester 478 […]
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Come join the Alexanders at the RIM (Refugee Immigration Ministry) International Dinner on Sunday, Nov. 17th,
Posted on November 12, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach5:30 – 8:30 pm At the Armenian Cultural and Education Center in Watertown This event brings together all the clusters of RIM and many of their past and present clients (asylum seekers), for an evening of sharing the gifts of our diverse cultures through music, art, and food. This is a key fundraising event for […]
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Centering Prayer/Meditation Circle
Posted on October 25, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeWednesdays 6:30-7 am in Ripley Chapel Begin your Wednesday mornings in Ripley Chapel with a time of silent prayer starting this Wednesday, October 30th. We’ll begin with a brief reading, spend 20 minutes in silence and close with a prayer. Meditation mats/cushions (and regular chairs) are provided or bring your own.
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Ripley Chapel Rededication Service: Photo Gallery
Posted on October 16, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, WorshipThe Chapel is looking beautiful and while the finishing touches still need to be accomplished in the coming month, the space was ready for us to gather with candlelight, song, and prayer as we offer our communal blessing to the space. The Rededication was framed around a Taizé Service. If you don’t know about Taizé […]
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Ripley Chapel Healing Circle
Posted on October 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeSunday, October 27th Immediately after worship (11:00ish) An invitation to pray what is on your heart in community. A contemplative healing practice designed for those experiencing pain, grief, illness or burden. Connect deeply to the love, grace, and serenity that God offers us.
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Climate Strike Testimonials
Posted on October 4, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthTwo of our youth gave testimonials this past Sunday on their experience of the Climate Strike. Ben Kuchma is a Junior at Winchester High and his brother Alex is a 5th grader at Morroco. Benjamin Kuchma I was asked to talk today about my experiences during the September 20th climate strike. This event encouraged youth […]
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Join Us for World Communion Sunday at 10 am (October 6, 2019)
Posted on October 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, Worship, YouthThis first Sunday of October is World Communion Sunday when we share the Lord’s Supper within our congregation but pay special mind to those across the world who are also joining us in this sacred act. The kids will be waving flags from many nations and the choir’s anthem will draw our attention across the […]
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