Category Archives: Environment
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Opportunity for You to Act for Impact
Posted on August 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDear friends, A pivotal climate bill just passed the Massachusetts legislature, which if passed would have a big impact on climate and clean energy for our state. It now sits on Governor Baker’s desk awaiting his signature. The deadline is July 31st. As people of faith, this is an opportunity to bring consequential values (such as concern for the common good as […]
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Reflection on Supreme Court’s Ruling on the EPA
Posted on July 11, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachDear Friends: Early each morning, I meet with an ecumenical but politically and geographically diverse group via zoom for Centering Prayer and reflection. Yet since the recent Supreme Court rulings our group has been reeling. As one international group participant recently observed, “You Americans may think that the rulings handed down by your highest […]
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Invitation to Judy Arnold’s Farewell Celebration!
Posted on May 17, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthTo the First Congregational Church in Winchester (FCCW) community, current and former youth, and friends and family of Judy’s: You are cordially invited to Judy’s Farewell Celebration! It will take place in Chidley Hall at FCCW on Saturday June 11, 2022 from 5 to 7 PM. The event will feature speakers, presentations, entertainment, […]
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Join Us for our 182nd Annual Meeting after worship in the Sanctuary and livestream
Posted on May 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Racial Justice, Ripley, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship, YouthSunday, May 15, 2022 Reflection and Renewal “Love one another… for I am making all things new!” ~Jesus Everyone is warmly invited to FCCW’s 182nd annual meeting on Sunday, May 15th, 20221 immediately after worship in the sanctuary and on Livestream. The agenda includes an update on strategic plan initiatives, expressions of gratitude and thanks, and remarks and […]
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday in the Sanctuary at 10 am (May 1, 2022)
Posted on April 29, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipThis Sunday is Earth Communion Sunday when we lift up our relationship with the earth as central to our faith and the importance of earth care as a practice in following the way of Jesus. We have a beautiful service on tap with Rev. Jessica McArdle as our guest preacher, music from Paul Winter’s Missa Gaia, a […]
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Ripley Presents “Regarding Insects” Project EcoMusic’s Inaugural Concert
Posted on April 25, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley, Worship, YouthLIVE and LIVE STREAMED: FRIDAY, May 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Live in-person and live streamed from the newly renovated Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church. Please join us for an inventive and dynamic evening of chamber music featuring Project EcoMusic, an exciting collaborative of new composers and performers. Project EcoMusic, founded and led […]
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Repair Cafe
Posted on February 14, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesPOSTPONED to March 5, 2022 due to the snow Saturday, Feb 26 9:30 am-12:30 pm in Chidey Hall The Town of Winchester held its first Repair Café last September. Begun as a movement in the Netherlands, the goal of Repair Café is to encourage folks to repair and reuse items (such as clothing, furniture, tools, […]
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Resources Useful When Downsizing or Spring Cleaning
Posted on November 23, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFurniture: Winchester Residents Facebook group “Everything is Free, Winchester, MA” Epilepsy Foundation: https://epilepsynewengland.org/donations-center Household Goods: https://householdgoods.org Mission of Deeds https://www.missionofdeeds.org Big Brother, Big Sister https://www.bbbsfoundation.org/faqs/acceptable-non-acceptable-items/ Salvation Army https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ Habitat for Humanity Restore https://www.habitatbostonrestore.org/donate.html Furnishing Hope https://www.furnishinghopema.org/ Professional Assistance: Moving Organizer: Betsy Kelly www.bkorganizing.com Old Church meeting minutes, directories, pictures, event materials Drop items off at […]
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Ripley Presents: We Are All Homeless
Posted on October 25, 2021 by Nancy in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, RipleyArt Installation by Artist/Activist Willie Baronet Installation on Display November 6-19 Ripley Presents hosted an opening gallery talk with Artist/Activist Willie Baronet and his compelling art installation entitled We Are All Homeless on November 6. View the gallery talk here. Baronet has created exhibits featuring these signs across the U.S. and the UK. The project […]
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Stewards of God’s Creation, Our Church and One Another
Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsFollowing worship this Stewardship Sunday, there will be an 11th Hour presentation with representative(s) from the Leadership Team. On the basis of FCCW’s Strategic Plan, they will be discussing how we can become a carbon-free church while promoting economic sustainability. The first step is to generate our own clean energy through solar power, thereby eliminating our current […]
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