Category Archives: Environment
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FCCW Became a Level Three Church
Posted on April 30, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest NewsRepresentatives from the Justice Ministry, Revs. Will & Maeve, and Dr. Barbara Darling, who came on behalf of SNEUCC’s Environmental Ministries Team. As of now, FCCW is recognized as a Level Three Church (based on the Green Congregation Challenge). It is a great honor, one to be very proud of, given the work our congregation […]
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Creation Care Jazz Service This Sunday (April 26, 2026)
Posted on April 24, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest News, WorshipThis Week in Worship Join us this Sunday for our annual Creation Care worship service with the Jazz Band as we celebrate Earth Day remembering that our faith calls us to be stewards of this beautiful planet of which we are a part. We’ll be recognized by our denomination for the work we’ve done toward the greening […]
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Climate & Political Grief Gathering, 4/26/26
Posted on April 14, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Grieving in Community, Justice, Latest News, Small Groups“If they remained silent, the stones would shout out.” (Luke 19:40). On the day of Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the religious authorities demanded that his disciples remain quiet. Yet, Jesus knew that his people and all Creation could not help but speak out. In our social, political, and climate-changed landscape, we may feel pressured […]
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Green Congregation Challenge & Earth Day Sunday
Posted on April 13, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Justice, Latest NewsJesus told this parable, saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. Though the smallest of all seeds, it grows into a tree so that birds perch in its branches.” Matthew 13:31-32 At the heart of Jesus’ teaching is the idea that small steps, though seemingly insignificant at the time, are consequential. Though […]
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Repair Café & Pi Day Fundraiser
Posted on February 26, 2026 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesSaturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am-12:00 pm Chidley Hall Signups are open for our next Repair Café on March 14 starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. We hope to host a Pi Day Fundraiser 🥧to support the Immigrant Support Alliance. Please email Karen Bellacosa at karenbellacosa@mac.com if you are willing to bake a pie […]
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Green is Good, Greener is Gooder
Posted on December 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship, YouthThe Justice Ministry would like your participation in a pilot to improve our church’s efforts to reduce trash and improve sustainable practices. We are launching a six month pilot to include composting of our food waste in the building. You will begin to see buckets labeled COMPOST with illustrations of all the things you can dispose […]
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Jenks Center Repair Café: 11/01/25
Posted on October 20, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe next Repair Café will be on November 1st starting at 9 am at The Jenks Center (109 Skillings Road) Please tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues about us and be sure to visit us to get links to sign-up for our next and upcoming events at; https://www.repaircafewin.com The Repair Café Volunteers Sign Up […]
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Paul Dale, longtime climate activist and UCC church member, to address the Stop Private Jet Expansion (SPJE) at Hanscom AFB initiative
Posted on September 9, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, OutreachOn Sunday, September 21st, Paul Dale, a longtime member of Southern New England UCC’s Environmental Ministry Team and climate activist, has been invited to speak at FCCW’s Moment for Mission on behalf of the Justice Ministry. Given the expansion of private jet operations at Hanscom AFB, a coalition of state and local organizations and faith […]
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Repair Café Saturday, September 6 , 2025
Posted on August 21, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest NewsRepair Café Saturday, September 6 , 2025 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Signups are open for our next Repair Café on September 6 starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. Please tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues about us and be sure to visit us to get links to sign-up for our next and upcoming events at; […]
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Repair Café Saturday, June 14 , 2025
Posted on June 6, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News9:00 AM-12:00 PM Signups are open for our next Repair Café on June 14th starting at 9 am in Chidley Hall. Please tell your friends, neighbors and colleagues about us and be sure to visit us to get links to sign-up for our next and upcoming events at; https://www.repaircafewin.com Signup Here: Repair Café
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