Category Archives: Giving
Donation procedure charitable giving
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Children & Youth Faith Formation Ministry News 11/12/21
Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthSTEPPING STONES This week we will be reading the story of how God chose David to be King of Israel. This is a wonderful lesson that reminds us that “The Lord does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel […]
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Join Us for Pledge Sunday Worship (Nov 14, 2021) in the Sanctuary at 10 am
Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, WorshipWorship this Sunday is the capstone to two weeks of significant worship services celebrating the breadth of our Congregation. This Sunday is Pledge Sunday when we hope to receive your pledge card for 2022. We will once again hear from a guest steward. The scripture this Sunday is Mark 13, the first 8 verses. Jesus is telling the disciples […]
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Sunday November 14th is Pledge Sunday!
Posted on November 12, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, WorshipThe Financial Resource Ministry is thrilled that we have begun receiving pledges for 2022 and for those who haven’t had a chance it will be a great help to communicate your own pledge this Sunday. For people joining worship in person we will have envelopes in the pews, and for those online, you can use this […]
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2021 Giving Tree
Posted on November 4, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, YouthEvery year for Christmas, we as a church, give presents to those in need. This year we will be giving to boys and girls from the community-based program Youth Villages LifeSet (formerly Germaine Lawrence Residential Program in Arlington), boys and girls from the Council of Social Concern in Woburn, and to the people at the […]
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2022 Stewardship Campaign
Posted on October 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Ministries/Task Force NewsIn the midst of our Stewardship campaign, we ask you to consider the myriad ways that our church and church family has an impact on the world around us. This is an important time of year as we attempt to plan how we will live into the strategic vision we have set forth, […]
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Join Us for Worship on Stewardship Sunday (October 24, 2021) at 10 in the Sanctuary
Posted on October 22, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, WorshipWe begin our Stewardship Drive this Sunday focused upon the scripture from I Peter 4 that encourages us to be “faithful stewards of the manifold grace of God”. Isn’t that an important call for our lives, to be stewards of the grace of God to a world in need of God’s grace? We’re worshipping in person […]
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2021 Grants
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, OutreachThe Outreach Committee is thrilled to announce this year’s Outreach grant recipients! A portion of your annual pledge and giving and the church’s overall budget goes to Outreach to extend our impact of Christ’s love to our community. We have the pleasure of evaluating grant requests and supporting local nonprofit organizations for specific use in […]
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Serve the Outdoor Church in Cambridge on October 31
Posted on October 19, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthThis past summer The Outdoor Church of Cambridge started to welcome volunteers back to our street outreach ministry. For the past ten years First Church in Winchester has been active with Outdoor Church, which is a homeless ministry throughout the city of Cambridge Each month when there is a fifth Sunday our church […]
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Blessing of the Animals Special Offering
Posted on October 14, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship, YouthAccording to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Shelters and rescue operations for pets need donations from the community to operate. Animal shelters need food, bedding, and other supplies, as well as veterinarian care, medical assistance, and spaying/neutering. This Sunday’s Blessing of the Animals special offering […]
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Just Peace Offering 2021
Posted on September 28, 2021 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, OutreachUpdate: October 14, 2021 Thank you from your Outreach committee! Our 2021 Just Peace offering has raised $6,630 for Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and their ‘Neighbors In Need: Afghan Allies’ fund. Your generosity will serve Afghan refugees by providing funds to help with clothing and household supplies for these families. It’s not too late! […]
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