Category Archives: Environment
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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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Join Us for Earth Day Sunday Worship with Jazz (April 26, 2020)
Posted on April 23, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, YouthThis past Wednesday was the 50th anniversary of Earth Day around the globe and this Sunday is our annual Earth Day Sunday Service when we acknowledge and honor our relationship with the earth in and through our worship of God, The Creator of All Things. We have the pleasure of being lead musically through the […]
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Help Make Medical Face Masks
Posted on March 27, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesAs you well know by now, there is an enormous need for face masks to protect those on the front-lines in medical facilities all around us. A member of our church and designer, Karen Bellacosa, has been making dozens of masks at home with her sewing machine ever since she heard of the need. If […]
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50th Anniversary of Earth Day
Posted on March 12, 2020 by Nancy in Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsSunday, April 26, 2020 On Sunday, April 26, First Congregational Church will be commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. Worship including participation by our youth, will be followed by a light luncheon and an 11th Hour Presentation focused on Renewable Energy by Professor Dan Kuchma of Tufts University. Given the urgency of climate change, […]
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A Repair Cafe is Coming to Winchester!
Posted on February 25, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThe Environmental Ministry committee is excited to announce that it will be moving forward in developing a Repair Cafe. Aside from the support of those who attended Sunday’s meeting, we hope and pray that interest will build as we work to build a coalition base. A special thank you to Karen Bellacosa, whose investigative work has demonstrated […]
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Repair Cafe
Posted on February 6, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Volunteer OpportunitiesThe Environmental Ministry Team will be convening following worship on Sunday, February 23. We will be meeting in the Henry Room. Designer and Workshop Leader, Karen Bellacosa, will present a proposal and plan of action for starting up a Repair Cafe within FCCW and the wider community. As done by other organizations and communities, Repair Cafes “strive to […]
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Environmental Ministries
Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sarah Marino in Community, Environment, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsJanuary 21, 2020 Winchester has renewed its favorable electric power agreement, and all households signed up for the WinPower program through DYNEGY can not only save money over other producers but also have a greater proportion be from renewable sources. Furthermore, for a small rate increase you can opt for electricity from 100% renewable sources. Call 866-220-5696. Leaflets […]
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