Category Archives: Giving
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“Where the Flowers Bloom So Does Hope”
Posted on April 13, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer Opportunities-Lady Bird Johnson Yes gardeners, there will be a RIM Spring Flower Sale again this year! Soon it will be time to dig in the dirt and plant flowers to enjoy during spring and summer. RIM has used Cressey Greenhouses in Rowley for many years, and their plants are healthy and beautiful. We’ll be taking orders during […]
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Habitat for Humanity Workday
Posted on March 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer Opportunities, YouthSaturday, April 2, 8:15 am – 4:00 pm Please join our crew for another Habitat for Humanity work day as we update and modify a home so the owner, a disabled veteran, can live there safely. Instead of carpooling, we will meet at the work site (48 Southside Avenue in Lynn: https://goo.gl/maps/NGWiuf65SPugxbScA) at 8:15 am. What to bring/wear: Lunch, snacks, […]
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Our Endowment Funds continued:
Posted on March 9, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsLast week we had a peak at what funds make up our endowment. This week, we’d like to give you a scenario of what would happen if you donated $100,000 to the church in your will. If you gave the funds as unrestricted, 80% would go into the general endowment, 10% would go into […]
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Afghan Refugee News March 3
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Outreach, Racial JusticeCan you believe it? “Our” two Afghan refugees, H & M, have been living in their Malden apartment for one month! They are well situated and staying warm at night, unlike the first night there – something odd with the thermostat – Linda and Bruce got a text just before church the next morning asking […]
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How WE can help in Ukraine
Posted on March 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Community, Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial JusticeUpdate: It’s great to know that many in our congregation have responded so quickly with donations to Last Bell Ministries! Please note that if you are seeking to give through a donor-advised fund (such as Fidelity Charitable Gift, for instance), the charity may be found as “Eastern European Children’s Outreach,” which is Last Bell’s legal charitable name. […]
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Note from Our Treasurer
Posted on March 2, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force NewsMarch 3, 2022 Our Investment Funds are a great source of opportunity for us as a congregation and somewhat of a mystery to most of us. To summarize, we have an endowment of over $5 million dollars which supplements our pledges and rental income. These funds have been established by those who have gone […]
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Procedure to transfer Securities to First Congregational Church in Winchester
Posted on February 18, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest NewsIf you have appreciated securities (stocks), you can transfer them directly to the church in lieu of your pledge or as part of your pledge. We will sell them and credit the proceeds to you. There are no charges or commissions. You will receive the same donation report at the end of the year. You […]
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A Celebration of Friendship
Posted on February 4, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Volunteer OpportunitiesLet’s celebrate each other on our Friendship Weekend The Outreach Committee is excited to invite you to help us flip our name for the month of February to ‘Reach Out’! Please join us in our first annual Celebration of Friendship! We’ll gather together to celebrate love in all forms – whether it’s a pet, friend, relative […]
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Afghan Refugee News!
Posted on February 3, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Racial Justice, Volunteer OpportunitiesThursday, Feb 3, 2022 There has been a huge amount of activity since we sent out our first appeal for help on January 11. A number of you raised your hand and we have a good group of church members who we have already called on for a variety of tasks and donation of furnishings! […]
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Can You Help on Sunday Morning?
Posted on February 1, 2022 by Sarah Marino in Giving, Latest News, Volunteer Opportunities, WorshipHere are 3 ways you could help us worship and connect with one another and God in the coming months at First Congregational Church. There’s a sign up genius attached to each opportunity. We are looking for volunteers to: Advance the slides in the sanctuary, Read the scripture during the service (either pre-recorded or live […]
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