Category Archives: Giving

Donation procedure charitable giving

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  Beware: Scams Abound!

  Posted on November 6, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News

  Dear Church, I’m sorry that some of you continue to receive scam emails from someone posing as me or someone else on staff, requesting money or gift cards or whatever else. This continues to happen to many churches where the scammers are posing as clergy making requests of parishioners. See this article from our Conference website which lays […]

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  SNAP and Food Insecurity Donation Drive

  Posted on November 5, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities

  With the government shutdown and the recent uncertainty around SNAP benefits, we are addressing food insecurity with renewed focus. As we move toward the holiday season, please consider donating a grocery gift card to help those who need food assistance. For those interested in donating a gift card (preferably from Market Basket or Stop & Shop), […]

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  Join FAN & FCCW to Help Feed Families This Thanksgiving

  Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Give thanks. Give back. Join FAN and the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC as we assemble 50 Thanksgiving baskets for the Council of Social Concern! This long-standing Winchester tradition celebrates the season of giving — and offers a meaningful way for kids to experience the joy of helping others. Here’s how you can help: […]

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  Thanksgiving Dinner at the Church!

  Posted on November 4, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities

  Thanksgiving day (November 27th) from 12:30pm.   Have you started to think about arrangements for Thanksgiving? Don’t forget the option of joining us at the church for an informal and fun Thanksgiving lunch. You can come on your own, with family (even extended family) or friends. Any combination is welcome. We always have a wonderful […]

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  Stewardship Sunday Worship (November 2, 2025)

  Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Worship

  It’s Stewardship Sunday and the beginning of our annual fall pledge drive. As we worship together we’ll consider the Apostle Paul’s encouragement in his letter to the Ephesians to “walk in love as Christ loved us” and how that speaks to the life and works of the church. It’s communion Sunday too, so we’ll also […]

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  Pine Ridge Service Learning Trip

  Posted on October 30, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Justice, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth

  Register now to join our multi-generational service-learning trip (June 27–July 3, 2026 at Pine Ridge Reservation, SD) for a week of hands-on service, cultural learning, and spiritual growth alongside others aged 14 and up. Only 5 spots remain, and the registration deadline has been extended to November 15, 2025—don’t miss this chance to walk in love by serving others […]

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  Pledging Frequently Asked Questions

  Posted on October 22, 2025 by Nancy in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News

  Frequently Asked Questions Your pledging participation is vital to the life and health of our church. Pledging helps us be more intentional with our giving, and it is one of many ways we show our commitment to our faith community. We invite you to learn more about how your giving impacts our church and bolsters […]

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  Join us for our Jazz Blessing of the Animals on the Town Common (October 19, 2025)

  Posted on October 17, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Worship, Youth

  St Hildegard of Bingen says “every creature is a glimmering glistening mirror of the divine” and this we celebrate as we gather out on the Town Common for our annual Animal Blessing service this Sunday. Rev. Will has returned from his sabbatical and he and Rev. Maeve will be joyfully available to bless the “glimmering […]

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  Just Peace Offering

  Posted on September 25, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Worship

  Just Peace Offering Update With your help, we have raised almost $800 for this year’s Just Peace Offertory recipient: Friendship Home in Norwell! As a reminder, the Outreach Ministry chooses one recipient every September. Founded in 1999 by two mothers of adult children with developmental disabilities, Friendship Home helps guests lead meaningful and productive lives […]

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  Sign Up for the Welcome Back Picnic!

  Posted on August 19, 2025 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Small Groups, Volunteer Opportunities, Worship

  Come together with friends, family, and neighbors for the annual fall church picnic on Sunday, September 7 after worship. Enjoy laughter, connection, and a bouncy house for the kiddos! The church will provide sandwiches and water but we are asking folks to bring a drink, side, or dessert to share. Not a cook? Consider signing up […]

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